DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 3
... not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 3 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit...
... not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 3 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 4
... Display ... 8 Quick Guide 10 Charging the Battery 11 Inserting the Battery 12 Using the AC Adaptor 14 Inserting the Card 15 Turning Power on/off 17 Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment 18 Attaching the Lens Hood 19 Attaching the Strap 21 Attaching the Lens Cap 22 Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder 23 The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) ......... 24 The Mode Dial 25 Operating the Menu 27 Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set 28 Recording images...
... Display ... 8 Quick Guide 10 Charging the Battery 11 Inserting the Battery 12 Using the AC Adaptor 14 Inserting the Card 15 Turning Power on/off 17 Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment 18 Attaching the Lens Hood 19 Attaching the Strap 21 Attaching the Lens Cap 22 Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder 23 The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) ......... 24 The Mode Dial 25 Operating the Menu 27 Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set 28 Recording images...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 5
... 106 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only 108 Index 109 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ..... 110 Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 SD Memory Card (8 MB) 6 A/V Cable RP-SD008B K1V204C10001 (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 2 Battery Pack CGA-S002A (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") 7 USB Connection Cable K1HA05CD0004 3 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor...
... 106 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only 108 Index 109 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ..... 110 Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 SD Memory Card (8 MB) 6 A/V Cable RP-SD008B K1V204C10001 (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 2 Battery Pack CGA-S002A (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") 7 USB Connection Cable K1HA05CD0004 3 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 8
....8 1/25 AF FOCUS 18 17 16 [In recording] 1 REC mode 2 Flash mode (P36) 3 White balance (P58) 4 ISO sensitivity (P61) 5 Picture size (P43) 6 Quality (data compression ratio) (P44) 7 Battery indicator (P13) (When using AC adaptor this is not displayed) 8 Frame/Time remain In motion image mode: e.g. 11S 9 Jitter alert (P30) 19 Auto Bracket (P54) 20 Current date and time (P28) • It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock...
....8 1/25 AF FOCUS 18 17 16 [In recording] 1 REC mode 2 Flash mode (P36) 3 White balance (P58) 4 ISO sensitivity (P61) 5 Picture size (P43) 6 Quality (data compression ratio) (P44) 7 Battery indicator (P13) (When using AC adaptor this is not displayed) 8 Frame/Time remain In motion image mode: e.g. 11S 9 Jitter alert (P30) 19 Auto Bracket (P54) 20 Current date and time (P28) • It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 9
...) 5 Picture mode (P31) 6 Battery indicator (P13) 7 Frame remain 8 Zoom (P34) 9 Recording indication 10 Self-timer mode (P41) 11 Card access indication (P16) 12 AF area (P29) 13 Current date and time (P28) • It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock. 1 Playback mode 2 DPOF (P71) (White): DPOF setting for printing (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with DPOF number): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show 3 Protected image (P74) 4 Image with audio (P65) 5 Picture size (P43...
...) 5 Picture mode (P31) 6 Battery indicator (P13) 7 Frame remain 8 Zoom (P34) 9 Recording indication 10 Self-timer mode (P41) 11 Card access indication (P16) 12 AF area (P29) 13 Current date and time (P28) • It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock. 1 Playback mode 2 DPOF (P71) (White): DPOF setting for printing (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with DPOF number): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show 3 Protected image (P74) 4 Image with audio (P65) 5 Picture size (P43...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 28
... Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the year from 2003 to 2099. Depending on the picture. If the time/ date setting is removed. For further information, ask a photo studio, a store, etc. For further information (software installation), read the supplied operating instructions for DSC] in the camera for at least 1 hour, the time and date will disappear. 7 Check if the date/time setting is displayed correctly, after turning...
... Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the year from 2003 to 2099. Depending on the picture. If the time/ date setting is removed. For further information, ask a photo studio, a store, etc. For further information (software installation), read the supplied operating instructions for DSC] in the camera for at least 1 hour, the time and date will disappear. 7 Check if the date/time setting is displayed correctly, after turning...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 30
... the camera automatically adjusting the aperture value. • When pressing the shutter button halfway, the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may become dark or bright for a while, it is set time. To operate the camera again, press the shutter button or turn the power switch first to [OFF] and then to enable Continuous AF. • Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is not properly set the clock setting again before taking pictures...
... the camera automatically adjusting the aperture value. • When pressing the shutter button halfway, the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may become dark or bright for a while, it is set time. To operate the camera again, press the shutter button or turn the power switch first to [OFF] and then to enable Continuous AF. • Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is not properly set the clock setting again before taking pictures...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 33
Recording images (basic) Recording Motion Images With this camera you can also record motion 1 images. (If using the supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for up to 2,3,4 about 35 seconds) 1 Set the mode dial to motion image mode [ ]. 2 Center the subject on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication 2 [¥] appears. 3 By pressing the shutter button fully, the recording starts. •...
Recording images (basic) Recording Motion Images With this camera you can also record motion 1 images. (If using the supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for up to 2,3,4 about 35 seconds) 1 Set the mode dial to motion image mode [ ]. 2 Center the subject on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication 2 [¥] appears. 3 By pressing the shutter button fully, the recording starts. •...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 36
..../Red-eye reduction When you take pictures of people or animals in flash light). S : AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically according to A the lighting condition. We recommend that cannot be set according to the REC mode. Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash The shutter speed is set between 1/30th and 1/2000th. (except in Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] and exposure compensation) [Preparation] 1 • Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P25) 1 Press [ OPEN] button...
..../Red-eye reduction When you take pictures of people or animals in flash light). S : AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically according to A the lighting condition. We recommend that cannot be set according to the REC mode. Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash The shutter speed is set between 1/30th and 1/2000th. (except in Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] and exposure compensation) [Preparation] 1 • Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P25) 1 Press [ OPEN] button...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 37
... scene to [AUTO] when using the flash. (P58) 37 Recording images (basic) : Forced OFF When you do not open the flash entirely when using the flash. • When taking a picture with the flash after setting the white balance manually, the white balance may be illuminated properly. • The flash indication becomes red when pressing the shutter button halfway. • When the flash is being charged, the flash indication blinks red, and you cannot take pictures in places where using flash is fixed to the...
... scene to [AUTO] when using the flash. (P58) 37 Recording images (basic) : Forced OFF When you do not open the flash entirely when using the flash. • When taking a picture with the flash after setting the white balance manually, the white balance may be illuminated properly. • The flash indication becomes red when pressing the shutter button halfway. • When the flash is being charged, the flash indication blinks red, and you cannot take pictures in places where using flash is fixed to the...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 46
... it using review function or setting to playback mode. • The recordable range is between 3.94 feet (120 cm) - ¶ (Tele) and 0.16 feet (5 cm) - ¶ (Wide). • In shutter-priority AE mode [ S ], it is not properly set, the color of the actual images. Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P36) of the built-in flash - [AUTO] of ISO sensitivity (P61) • The available setting range of the shutter speed is adjustable...
... it using review function or setting to playback mode. • The recordable range is between 3.94 feet (120 cm) - ¶ (Tele) and 0.16 feet (5 cm) - ¶ (Wide). • In shutter-priority AE mode [ S ], it is not properly set, the color of the actual images. Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P36) of the built-in flash - [AUTO] of ISO sensitivity (P61) • The available setting range of the shutter speed is adjustable...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 51
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using a tripod to steady the camera. This unique feature allows you do not use the flash. • Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]. • White balance is set to [AUTO] in a dark place, noise may be positioned within the available flash range. [When setting to ISO100, about 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 6.89 feet (2.1 m)] We recommend setting the zoom lever towards W. 1 Press [ OPEN] button to open the...
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using a tripod to steady the camera. This unique feature allows you do not use the flash. • Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]. • White balance is set to [AUTO] in a dark place, noise may be positioned within the available flash range. [When setting to ISO100, about 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 6.89 feet (2.1 m)] We recommend setting the zoom lever towards W. 1 Press [ OPEN] button to open the...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 70
... turn the power switch off or remove the card during deleting. • When the remaining power is low, use the AC adaptor. 70 Pressing the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button again, the setting is cancelled. • The indication [ ] blinks red if the selected image is displayed "DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED?", press 2 to select [YES]. 7 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. • The selected multi images are deleted all at once. [Delete all at once. 1 Press [ ] 2 times. 2 Select [MULTI DELETE...
... turn the power switch off or remove the card during deleting. • When the remaining power is low, use the AC adaptor. 70 Pressing the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button again, the setting is cancelled. • The indication [ ] blinks red if the selected image is displayed "DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED?", press 2 to select [YES]. 7 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. • The selected multi images are deleted all at once. [Delete all at once. 1 Press [ ] 2 times. 2 Select [MULTI DELETE...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 78
... the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to set the size. 6 When this message is displayed "DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?", press 2/1 to resize a motion image/ still picture with other equipment. • It is not possible to select [YES] or [NO]. 7 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. 8 Press the [MENU] button 2 times. • The menu will use Resizing Recorded Pictures It is possible to a web-site. 1,8 2,3,4,5,6,7 2 PLAY 1/2 SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. Technical use additional memory if the original image is saved. •...
... the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to set the size. 6 When this message is displayed "DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?", press 2/1 to resize a motion image/ still picture with other equipment. • It is not possible to select [YES] or [NO]. 7 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. 8 Press the [MENU] button 2 times. • The menu will use Resizing Recorded Pictures It is possible to a web-site. 1,8 2,3,4,5,6,7 2 PLAY 1/2 SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. Technical use additional memory if the original image is saved. •...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 79
Technical use additional memory if the original image is saved. • It is not possible to cut size. • The picture quality of the picture. 1,9 2,3,5,7,8 2 PLAY 2/2 SETUP TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT SET EXIT MENU 3 TRIMMING 1600 SELECT SET 4,5,6 TRIMMING EXIT MENU 1600 ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER 7 EXIT MENU TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? YES NO SELECT SET [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) 1 Press the [MENU] button. 2 Press 3/4 to select [TRIMMING] and then press 1. 3 Press 2/1 to...
Technical use additional memory if the original image is saved. • It is not possible to cut size. • The picture quality of the picture. 1,9 2,3,5,7,8 2 PLAY 2/2 SETUP TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT SET EXIT MENU 3 TRIMMING 1600 SELECT SET 4,5,6 TRIMMING EXIT MENU 1600 ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER 7 EXIT MENU TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? YES NO SELECT SET [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) 1 Press the [MENU] button. 2 Press 3/4 to select [TRIMMING] and then press 1. 3 Press 2/1 to...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 99
...] This message is displayed when you turn the camera back [ON]. Insert the card again. [READ ERROR] Data reading error. Turn the camera [OFF] and remove the card. Play it is not possible to delete selected pictures. [NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] You have exceeded the number of this card cannot be set at once with a recorded image. [MEMORY CARD FULL] / [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new Memory Card or delete the useless data. [REMOVE LENS CAP...
...] This message is displayed when you turn the camera back [ON]. Insert the card again. [READ ERROR] Data reading error. Turn the camera [OFF] and remove the card. Play it is not possible to delete selected pictures. [NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] You have exceeded the number of this card cannot be set at once with a recorded image. [MEMORY CARD FULL] / [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new Memory Card or delete the useless data. [REMOVE LENS CAP...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 100
... TV? Others Troubleshooting 1: The power does not turn the power [ON], the sound is turned on, it turns off immediately. 2: Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera? This is too bright or dark. 6: Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. 7: Flash does not fire. 7: Is the flash closed? These pixels do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting may be recorded. 4-1: Is the Memory Card inside...
... TV? Others Troubleshooting 1: The power does not turn the power [ON], the sound is turned on, it turns off immediately. 2: Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera? This is too bright or dark. 6: Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. 7: Flash does not fire. 7: Is the flash closed? These pixels do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting may be recorded. 4-1: Is the Memory Card inside...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 101
...- 1/2,000th AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set Program AE/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 - MultiMediaCard performance will be less.) 320k240 pixels (10 frames/second with dioptor adjustment) (j4 - Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Motion image recording ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Viewfinder Flash Microphone...
...- 1/2,000th AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set Program AE/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 - MultiMediaCard performance will be less.) 320k240 pixels (10 frames/second with dioptor adjustment) (j4 - Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Motion image recording ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Viewfinder Flash Microphone...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 102
Recording size Quality Recording file format Still Picture Still picture with audio Motion image Interface Digital Analog video/audio Terminal USB Analog video/audio DC IN Dimensions (WkHkD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Others 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels (Still picture) 320k240 pixels (Motion image) Fine/Standard JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)i640k480 pixels...
Recording size Quality Recording file format Still Picture Still picture with audio Motion image Interface Digital Analog video/audio Terminal USB Analog video/audio DC IN Dimensions (WkHkD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Others 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels (Still picture) 320k240 pixels (Motion image) Fine/Standard JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)i640k480 pixels...
DMCFZ2 User Guide
Page 109
... Image 33 Multi Playback 66 MultiMediaCard 16 N ND Filter 63 Night Portrait Mode 51 O Operational Sound 83 Optical Zoom 34 P Panning Mode 50 Picture Size 43 Playback 64 Playback Zoom 67 Portrait Mode 48 Power Save Mode 84 Q Quality 44 R Recording 29 Resize 78 Review 32 S SD Memory Card 16 SD Slide Show 98 Self-timer 41 Shutter-priority AE 46 Simple Mode 31 Slide Show 75 Sports Mode 49 Spot Mode 52 T Trimming 79 U USB DIRECT-PRINT 89 W White Balance...
... Image 33 Multi Playback 66 MultiMediaCard 16 N ND Filter 63 Night Portrait Mode 51 O Operational Sound 83 Optical Zoom 34 P Panning Mode 50 Picture Size 43 Playback 64 Playback Zoom 67 Portrait Mode 48 Power Save Mode 84 Q Quality 44 R Recording 29 Resize 78 Review 32 S SD Memory Card 16 SD Slide Show 98 Self-timer 41 Shutter-priority AE 46 Simple Mode 31 Slide Show 75 Sports Mode 49 Spot Mode 52 T Trimming 79 U USB DIRECT-PRINT 89 W White Balance...