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... and components, menu items, etc. It also contains lead in these material for information on how to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your community due to environmental considerations. DO NOT REMOVE THE product names printed in your Operating ... mercury. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. U.S.A. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Carefully observe copyright laws. We would like to take this opportunity ...
... and components, menu items, etc. It also contains lead in these material for information on how to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your community due to environmental considerations. DO NOT REMOVE THE product names printed in your Operating ... mercury. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. U.S.A. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Carefully observe copyright laws. We would like to take this opportunity ...
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... (silica gel). 5 VQT0Q09 Before Use ∫ If you keep the camera in a closet or a cabinet, we recommend charging it once every year and storing it again after it is charged. • To store the battery for a long period of time, it will not be excessively discharged and... it may become unusable even after you completely use up the charged capacity. • When you will be using the camera for a long time • Store the battery in the camera for an extended period of time, we recommend storing it with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended temperature: 15oC - 25oC ...
... (silica gel). 5 VQT0Q09 Before Use ∫ If you keep the camera in a closet or a cabinet, we recommend charging it once every year and storing it again after it is charged. • To store the battery for a long period of time, it will not be excessively discharged and... it may become unusable even after you completely use up the charged capacity. • When you will be using the camera for a long time • Store the battery in the camera for an extended period of time, we recommend storing it with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended temperature: 15oC - 25oC ...
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... Preparation Standard Accessories 9 Names of the Components 10 Quick Guide 12 Charging the Battery with the Self-timer ......... 44 Compensating the Exposure 45 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket...• Picture Size [PICT.SIZE 74 • Quality [QUALITY 74 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only 75 • Metering Mode [METERING MODE 75 • AF Mode [AF MODE 76 • ...• AF Trigger [AF TRIGGER 77 • AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP 78 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 79 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 80 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 80...
... Preparation Standard Accessories 9 Names of the Components 10 Quick Guide 12 Charging the Battery with the Self-timer ......... 44 Compensating the Exposure 45 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket...• Picture Size [PICT.SIZE 74 • Quality [QUALITY 74 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only 75 • Metering Mode [METERING MODE 75 • AF Mode [AF MODE 76 • ...• AF Trigger [AF TRIGGER 77 • AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP 78 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 79 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 80 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 80...
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... Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 1 DMC-FZ5 2 DMC-FZ4 RP-SD016B 2 RP-SD008B 3 CGA-S002A 4 DE-993B K1HA08CD0004 5 1 DMC-FZ5 2 DMC-FZ4 1 SD Memory Card (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 1: 16 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ5 only) 2: 8 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ4 only) 2 Battery Pack (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") 3 Battery Charger (In the...
... Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 1 DMC-FZ5 2 DMC-FZ4 RP-SD016B 2 RP-SD008B 3 CGA-S002A 4 DE-993B K1HA08CD0004 5 1 DMC-FZ5 2 DMC-FZ4 1 SD Memory Card (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 1: 16 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ5 only) 2: 8 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ4 only) 2 Battery Pack (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") 3 Battery Charger (In the...
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optional). 26 Terminal Door 27 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 28 Tripod Receptacle 27 28 11 VQT0Q09 Preparation 18 19 18 Zoom Lever (P39, 79) 19 Shutter Button (P31) 20 Mode Dial (P30) 21 Single or Burst Mode Button (P48) 22 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P47) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 Strap Eyelet (P19) 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (DMC-FZ5 only) [V.OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (DMC-FZ4 only) (P95, 97, 99) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P97, 99) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1;
optional). 26 Terminal Door 27 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 28 Tripod Receptacle 27 28 11 VQT0Q09 Preparation 18 19 18 Zoom Lever (P39, 79) 19 Shutter Button (P31) 20 Mode Dial (P30) 21 Single or Burst Mode Button (P48) 22 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P47) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 Strap Eyelet (P19) 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (DMC-FZ5 only) [V.OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (DMC-FZ4 only) (P95, 97, 99) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P97, 99) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1;
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Charge the battery before use. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P22) A P OPEN OFF ON M S S A 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P15, 16) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Open the flash. (When using the flash) (P40) 3 Press the shutter button to view. (P50) ... the picture you want to take pictures. (P31) 4 Play back the pictures. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P13) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the...
Charge the battery before use. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P22) A P OPEN OFF ON M S S A 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P15, 16) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Open the flash. (When using the flash) (P40) 3 Press the shutter button to view. (P50) ... the picture you want to take pictures. (P31) 4 Play back the pictures. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P13) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the...
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... or during charge. However, it is not a malfunction. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use . Preparation Charging the Battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. • When the...
... or during charge. However, it is not a malfunction. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use . Preparation Charging the Battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. • When the...
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... LCD monitor is on. • Using the supplied SD Memory Card (DMC-FZ5; 16 MB/DMC-FZ4; 8 MB) • Using the supplied battery. • Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is turned on the screen. [It does not appear when you charge the battery for a while, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter. • When...
... LCD monitor is on. • Using the supplied SD Memory Card (DMC-FZ5; 16 MB/DMC-FZ4; 8 MB) • Using the supplied battery. • Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is turned on the screen. [It does not appear when you charge the battery for a while, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter. • When...
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...stored (in the camera) for the camera. The data on the card may be damaged. (P17) • Do not remove the battery with any other equipment. 15 VQT0Q09 Do not use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S002A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it with the camera turned on since the... settings on the camera may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more ...
...stored (in the camera) for the camera. The data on the card may be damaged. (P17) • Do not remove the battery with any other equipment. 15 VQT0Q09 Do not use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S002A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it with the camera turned on since the... settings on the camera may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more ...
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... facing the front of the card. 16 VQT0Q09 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close... not touch the connection terminals on . • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. • If the card/battery door cannot be damaged if it is on the back...
... facing the front of the card. 16 VQT0Q09 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close... not touch the connection terminals on . • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. • If the card/battery door cannot be damaged if it is on the back...
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... or delete data on your PC or other equipment, format it is formatted, do not: • turn the camera off. • remove the battery or the card. • shake or impact the camera. When a MultiMediaCard is unlocked, these functions become available.) On this is not a malfunction. • Keep the... to your PC periodically (P97). The card and the data may be damaged and the camera may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic wave, static electricity, breakdown of the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • This unit supports ...
... or delete data on your PC or other equipment, format it is formatted, do not: • turn the camera off. • remove the battery or the card. • shake or impact the camera. When a MultiMediaCard is unlocked, these functions become available.) On this is not a malfunction. • Keep the... to your PC periodically (P97). The card and the data may be damaged and the camera may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic wave, static electricity, breakdown of the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • This unit supports ...
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...SET MENU M/D/Y SELECT SET EXIT MENU • When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears. • The screen disappears in the camera) for more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will not be lost. The 24-hour system is not set the clock. (P23) 1 Set ... by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting. • Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on. • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the...
...SET MENU M/D/Y SELECT SET EXIT MENU • When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears. • The screen disappears in the camera) for more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will not be lost. The 24-hour system is not set the clock. (P23) 1 Set ... by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting. • Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on. • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the...
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...]: Soft shutter sound [ ]: Loud shutter sound VOLUME (DMC-FZ5 only) The volume of the TV is not changed. Preparation POWER SAVE [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected... on the setting. [OFF]: The power save mode is not activated. • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on the next...
...]: Soft shutter sound [ ]: Loud shutter sound VOLUME (DMC-FZ5 only) The volume of the TV is not changed. Preparation POWER SAVE [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected... on the setting. [OFF]: The power save mode is not activated. • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on the next...
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... indication 2 is lit and then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed. M S SCN 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to take the picture. Insert a fully charged battery. 2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to the brightness of the subject. 3 Take a picture. • ...Remove the lens cap. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to focus and ...
... indication 2 is lit and then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed. M S SCN 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to take the picture. Insert a fully charged battery. 2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to the brightness of the subject. 3 Take a picture. • ...Remove the lens cap. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to focus and ...
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...¢ ; No display: canceled ¢Depending on the memory size, battery power, picture size and quality (compression) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢ Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-FZ5: 3 DMC-FZ4: 4 2 DMC-FZ5: max. 4 DMC-FZ4: max. 5 DMC-FZ5: max. 7 DMC-FZ4: max. 10 approx. 2 Depends on remaining capacity of the card...
...¢ ; No display: canceled ¢Depending on the memory size, battery power, picture size and quality (compression) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢ Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-FZ5: 3 DMC-FZ4: 4 2 DMC-FZ5: max. 4 DMC-FZ4: max. 5 DMC-FZ5: max. 7 DMC-FZ4: max. 10 approx. 2 Depends on remaining capacity of the card...
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... PICTURES YOU MARKED? ALL DELETE DELETE ALL PICTURES? Please double-check before deleting pictures. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • When you delete pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or use the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). • Pictures that are protected [ ] (P88) or do not conform...
... PICTURES YOU MARKED? ALL DELETE DELETE ALL PICTURES? Please double-check before deleting pictures. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • When you delete pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or use the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). • Pictures that are protected [ ] (P88) or do not conform...
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... one. • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is out of the subject with prefocus, set to [ON], the [ ] indication appears. • The battery may be consumed faster than usual. • It may take a picture of focus, the AF area turns from white to [FOCUS] on the subject. When... to 1-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing (high speed) or spot-focusing, the time required for about 1 second. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is activated.
... one. • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is out of the subject with prefocus, set to [ON], the [ ] indication appears. • The battery may be consumed faster than usual. • It may take a picture of focus, the AF area turns from white to [FOCUS] on the subject. When... to 1-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing (high speed) or spot-focusing, the time required for about 1 second. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is activated.
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... not cover the AF assist lamp with the performance of the camera. The battery may momentarily pause. when you do not want to Tele again... the AF assist lamp. • In simple mode [ ], the setting on the circumference of a subject in the digital zoom range. (P76) 79 VQT0Q09 This is fixed to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical ...to a point on -screen zoom indication may be obscured by the lens, however, this case, it to use . - Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] It is possible to [ON]. • You cannot use the AF assist lamp in [SCENERY], [NIGHT ...
... not cover the AF assist lamp with the performance of the camera. The battery may momentarily pause. when you do not want to Tele again... the AF assist lamp. • In simple mode [ ], the setting on the circumference of a subject in the digital zoom range. (P76) 79 VQT0Q09 This is fixed to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical ...to a point on -screen zoom indication may be obscured by the lens, however, this case, it to use . - Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] It is possible to [ON]. • You cannot use the AF assist lamp in [SCENERY], [NIGHT ...
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... be formatted, consult your PC before proceeding with format function. • During formatting, do not turn the camera off. • When you format the card, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; Format it when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. ... to format. Playback (advanced) Initializing the Card [FORMAT] 1 Select [YES] to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca 94 VQT0Q09 FORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD? Please confirm that all data including ...
... be formatted, consult your PC before proceeding with format function. • During formatting, do not turn the camera off. • When you format the card, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; Format it when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. ... to format. Playback (advanced) Initializing the Card [FORMAT] 1 Select [YES] to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca 94 VQT0Q09 FORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD? Please confirm that all data including ...
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...in the card may be damaged. optional). • If the remaining battery power becomes 100_PANA P1000001.JPG 23 P1000002.JPG low during communication, the recorded data may be damaged. • Do not use a battery with the camera connected to 999_PANA MISC the PC with the USB connection cable, do ...not replace the card with sufficient battery power (P14) or the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; In this case, stop the...
...in the card may be damaged. optional). • If the remaining battery power becomes 100_PANA P1000001.JPG 23 P1000002.JPG low during communication, the recorded data may be damaged. • Do not use a battery with the camera connected to 999_PANA MISC the PC with the USB connection cable, do ...not replace the card with sufficient battery power (P14) or the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; In this case, stop the...