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.../ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 38 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 40 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 41 • Using the Playback Zoom 41 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode.....42 Deleting Pictures 43 • To delete a single picture 43 About the LCD Monitor 45 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 47 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 47 Taking Close-up Pictures 52 • [AF MACRO 52 • [MACRO ZOOM 53 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........54 Compensating the Exposure 55 Taking pictures...
.../ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 38 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 40 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 41 • Using the Playback Zoom 41 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode.....42 Deleting Pictures 43 • To delete a single picture 43 About the LCD Monitor 45 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 47 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 47 Taking Close-up Pictures 52 • [AF MACRO 52 • [MACRO ZOOM 53 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........54 Compensating the Exposure 55 Taking pictures...
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.... • The supplied battery is designed only for the "LUMIX" display on a soft cloth. • Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you use if sold separately. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being charged. • Turn the camera off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will be exhausted...
.... • The supplied battery is designed only for the "LUMIX" display on a soft cloth. • Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you use if sold separately. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being charged. • Turn the camera off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will be exhausted...
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... be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory (or the card). Built-in Memory • You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P107) • Memory size: Approx. 40 MB • Recordable motion pictures...
... be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory (or the card). Built-in Memory • You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P107) • Memory size: Approx. 40 MB • Recordable motion pictures...
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... Memory Card (8 MB to • SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used as 4GB to 32GB cards. • Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this switch is set to SD video standards) may no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. Format...
... Memory Card (8 MB to • SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used as 4GB to 32GB cards. • Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this switch is set to SD video standards) may no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. Format...
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... recording in bright places or when you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Preparation u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any button to make it easier to see because of light shining on the LCD monitor. These menu settings make the LCD monitor bright again. • If the screen is increased so some icons and menu screens. [DISPLAY SIZE] [STANDARD]/[LARGE] [FOCUS ICON] Change the focus icon...
... recording in bright places or when you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Preparation u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any button to make it easier to see because of light shining on the LCD monitor. These menu settings make the LCD monitor bright again. • If the screen is increased so some icons and menu screens. [DISPLAY SIZE] [STANDARD]/[LARGE] [FOCUS ICON] Change the focus icon...
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... Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. • [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. - 26 - When recording or playing back motion pictures - The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P63) and [PET] (P64) in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu is set...
... Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. • [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. - 26 - When recording or playing back motion pictures - The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P63) and [PET] (P64) in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu is set...
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... halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture. • The access indication lights (P16) red when pictures are to "Taking Close-up Pictures" (P52). Basic [REC] Mode: · Taking pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P55) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value...
... halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture. • The access indication lights (P16) red when pictures are to "Taking Close-up Pictures" (P52). Basic [REC] Mode: · Taking pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P55) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value...
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... you set to Wide (1k) when the camera 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 (P54) for taking pictures. • The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases. - In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode - In Macro Zoom Mode...
... you set to Wide (1k) when the camera 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 (P54) for taking pictures. • The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases. - In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode - In Macro Zoom Mode...
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... picture, use the Cropping function. (P101) • The Playback Zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with Exif "Exchangeable Image File Format". Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard "Design rule for Camera File system" established by pressing 3/4/2/1. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. Basic Displaying Multiple Screens...
... picture, use the Cropping function. (P101) • The Playback Zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with Exif "Exchangeable Image File Format". Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard "Design rule for Camera File system" established by pressing 3/4/2/1. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. Basic Displaying Multiple Screens...
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...;: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • The flash setting is set to [ ] only when you set [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode (P56). Œ: Forced flash OFF The flash is not activated in any recording conditions. • Use this when you take pictures...
...;: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • The flash setting is set to [ ] only when you set [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode (P56). Œ: Forced flash OFF The flash is not activated in any recording conditions. • Use this when you take pictures...
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...; :± ¥ ± - ¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ and brightness. ‡ ‰ Œ 9 -- ¥ --- 5 4 6 8 7- - - - - ¥ ±± ±¥ -± ¥ ± ±--± n- - - - - ± ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject • The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed . - 49 - Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
...; :± ¥ ± - ¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ and brightness. ‡ ‰ Œ 9 -- ¥ --- 5 4 6 8 7- - - - - ¥ ±± ±¥ -± ¥ ± ±--± n- - - - - ± ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject • The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed . - 49 - Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
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... Optical Image Stabilizer is set . (P80) • ¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in [SENSITIVITY] is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient. • It may take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. • The White Balance 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...
... Optical Image Stabilizer is set . (P80) • ¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in [SENSITIVITY] is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient. • It may take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. • The White Balance 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...
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... self-timer indicator lights up when you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for reviewing. • If the picture is automatically moved to Wide (1k). • The self-timer can only be set from the quick menu (P23). 2 Take pictures. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus. • The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button...
... self-timer indicator lights up when you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for reviewing. • If the picture is automatically moved to Wide (1k). • The self-timer can only be set from the quick menu (P23). 2 Take pictures. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus. • The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button...
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... initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. [CANDLE LIGHT] This mode allows you to take pictures with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is more effective when taking pictures without using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom...
... initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. [CANDLE LIGHT] This mode allows you to take pictures with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is more effective when taking pictures without using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom...
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... [MENU/SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name. Note • The age and name can be displayed. Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with the current date and time. • If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings. • The birthday setting and name setting can select to have them stamped on the recorded image using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" bundled software...
... [MENU/SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name. Note • The age and name can be displayed. Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with the current date and time. • If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings. • The birthday setting and name setting can select to have them stamped on the recorded image using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" bundled software...
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Press 3/4 to close the menu. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1. Aspect Ratio 16:9 4:3 - 71 - Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Picture Size fps ¢ 1280k720 pixels 30 ¢ 848k480 pixels 30 ¢ 640k480 pixels 30 320k240 pixels 30 ¢Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the Recording Quality Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to close the menu. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1. Aspect Ratio 16:9 4:3 - 71 - Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Picture Size fps ¢ 1280k720 pixels 30 ¢ 848k480 pixels 30 ¢ 640k480 pixels 30 320k240 pixels 30 ¢Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the Recording Quality Press [MENU/SET].
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... when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due 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. • In Motion Picture Mode, the following functions cannot be set in [AF MODE] -
... when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due 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. • In Motion Picture Mode, the following functions cannot be set in [AF MODE] -
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... 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 the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied. Perform the settings again after copying is copied from a card to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in the copy destination when [ ] is selected, that picture is copied. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21...
... 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 the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied. Perform the settings again after copying is copied from a card to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in the copy destination when [ ] is selected, that picture is copied. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21...
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... 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 saving necessary data on the built-in memory or the card. - The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the screen in memory to [LOCK]. When you want to delete some pictures, format the card after canceling the Protect setting. (P106) [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] • Pictures...
... 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 saving necessary data on the built-in memory or the card. - The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the screen in memory to [LOCK]. When you want to delete some pictures, format the card after canceling the Protect setting. (P106) [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] • Pictures...
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.... > Insert a different card. [READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • It has failed to be copied. - If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED] > Use a card compatible with this unit. > Format the card again with the same name as the picture to read or write data. > Remove the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P28) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND...
.... > Insert a different card. [READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • It has failed to be copied. - If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED] > Use a card compatible with this unit. > Format the card again with the same name as the picture to read or write data. > Remove the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P28) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND...