FZ20-PP.book 1 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ20PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.
FZ20-PP.book 2 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FZ20-PP.book 3 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Before Use FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FZ20-PP.book 4 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Before Use ∫ Care for the camera • Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally or recording of pictures may be disabled, or the lens may be damaged. • Sand or dust may cause a malfunction of the camera. When you use the camera on a beach etc., take care so that sand or dust does not get into the camera. • When you use the camera on a rainy day or on a beach, take care so that water does not get into the camera.
FZ20-PP.book 5 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Before Use About These Operating Instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. 1 SCN SCN2 S M A P Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings.
FZ20-PP.book 6 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Contents Before Use Recording pictures (advanced) Information for Your Safety....................... 2 About These Operating Instructions ......... 5 Using the Mode Dial ............................... 51 • Aperture-priority AE ......................... 51 • Shutter-priority AE ............................ 52 • Manual exposure .............................. 53 • Macro mode...................................... 56 • Motion image mode ..........................
FZ20-PP.book 7 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) Others Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ................................................ 83 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 84 • Rotating the Picture [ROTATE]......... 84 • Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT].................................. 85 • Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] .................... 87 • Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] .............
FZ20-PP.book 8 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents.
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FZ20-PP.book 11 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 A S SC2 20 21 P SC1 M MF Ring (P65) Zoom Lever (P38, 74) Hot Shoe (P81) Mode Dial (P31) Shutter Button (P32) Single/Burst Mode Button (P45, 82) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 Focus Switch (P62, 65) Strap Eyelet (P19) [REMOTE] Socket (P105) [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P95, 98, 100) 28 [DC IN] Socket (P98, 100) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional).
FZ20-PP.book 12 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P22) M A • When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. S 1 Charge the battery. (P13) SCN2 P 1 SCN This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. OPEN OFF 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P15, 16) ON 1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
FZ20-PP.book 13 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery to the charger. • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
FZ20-PP.book 14 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation About the Battery ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional).] > > > The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery. ∫ The lifetime of the battery The number of recordable pictures by CIPA standards • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Number of Approx.
FZ20-PP.book 15 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery • 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. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic’s batteries (CGA-S002A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it clicks. Remove: Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery.
FZ20-PP.book 16 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 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 and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the card with the label facing the front of the camera until it clicks.
FZ20-PP.book 17 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation About the Card ∫ Access to the card While the card is being accessed (Recognizing/Recording/Reading/ Deleting), the card access indication 1 lights. 2560 19 ∫ SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast.
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FZ20-PP.book 19 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap ∫ Strap 1 Attach the lens cap. 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the Strap Eyelet. 2 Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap. A: Pull the strap 2 cm or more. • Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that you can see “LUMIX” logo.
FZ20-PP.book 20 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. 1 1 Detach the lens ring. 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor. 2 Attach the lens hood. 1 Place the camera upside down. 2 Catch the hook on the lens hood adaptor. 3 Push the lens hood.
FZ20-PP.book 21 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood 2 Attach the lens cap. 1 Remove the lens hood, reverse it and then attach it again. 1 Place the camera upside down. 2 Catch the hook on the lens hood adaptor. 3 Push the lens hood. 4 Align the marks as illustrated. 5 Tighten the screw. 1 2 • Do not take a picture while the lens hood is temporarily stored. • Ensure that the lens cap is firmly attached.
FZ20-PP.book 22 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. 2 Set date and time. CLOCK SET 10 : 00 DEC . 11 . 2004 M/D/Y PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU SELECT • When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. • The screen disappears in about 5 seconds. Start from step 1. 1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the [SETUP] menu.
FZ20-PP.book 23 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.
FZ20-PP.book 24 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Setup Menu 1 Turn the camera on. 4 Select the desired item. SETUP S MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE MF ASSIST 1 SCN SCN2 P SELECT OFF SET n0 OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM EXIT MENU 5 Set the desired value. ON SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE MF ASSIST 2 Press the [MENU] button. REC MENU 1/ 3 SETUP W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC.
FZ20-PP.book 25 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu Functions MONITOR/ FINDER Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps. AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. [3SEC.
FZ20-PP.book 26 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Menu 26 Functions MF ASSIST (Recording mode only) In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P65) BEEP Set to select the volume of operational sound. [ ]: No operational sound [ ]: Soft operational sound [ ]: Loud operational sound SHUTTER Set to select the volume of shutter sound.
FZ20-PP.book 27 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation Menu Functions SCENE MENU [OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [ SCN1 ] or [ SCN2 ] and the camera is operated in the scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, Press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu and then select the desired scene mode. [AUTO]: Scene menu appears automatically when setting the mode dial to [ SCN1 ] or [ SCN2 ]. Select the desired scene mode.
FZ20-PP.book 28 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder EVF/LCD DISPLAY In recording mode (P32) 2560 2560 19 19 1Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the screen you would like to turn on. A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa). 2Selecting the screen to be used Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used.
FZ20-PP.book 29 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation ∫ Out-of-frame display The recording information is displayed out of the recording screen, therefore, you can take pictures without interruption by icons or others on the recording screen. ∫ Diopter adjustment This feature is handy for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder. • Press the [EVF/LCD] button to display the Viewfinder.
FZ20-PP.book 30 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Preparation ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting.
FZ20-PP.book 31 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit for recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely. M S A : Program AE mode (P32) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera. : Aperture-priority AE (P51) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
FZ20-PP.book 32 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus and then press the shutter button halfway. • Insert the charged battery. (P15) • Insert the card. (P16) • Remove the lens cap. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to program AE mode [ ]. 3 Slide the focus switch to [AF].
FZ20-PP.book 33 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ AE: Auto exposure) 2560 19 When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation. In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure. 3 When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.
FZ20-PP.book 34 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Focusing • The focus range is 0.98 feet (30 cm) – ¶ (Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) – ¶ (Tele). • If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused. • When the focus indication is blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again. • If the camera will not focus after a few tries, turn it off and on and try again.
FZ20-PP.book 35 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Program shift • When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. • We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. (P22) • When the time for power save is set (P24), the camera is automatically turned off if you do not operate within the set time.
FZ20-PP.book 36 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Example of Program shift 2 3 4 1/2 1/4 1/8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 2.8 4 (A) 5.6 8 11 0 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 (B) (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed • Program shift can be set in Macro mode [ ] too. • If the exposure is not adequate when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed turns red.
FZ20-PP.book 37 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) SCN1 SCN2 1 Press 4. REVIEW1X • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check where is enlarged. ∫ Recorded pictures can be deleted during the review (Quick Deletion) DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? EXIT 4X NO YES DELETE SELECT SET • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.
FZ20-PP.book 38 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) SCN1 SCN2 You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. 2560 19 W W ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) 2560 19 W W 38 T 1X T T 12X T • The picture may have some distortion (typical example: vertical straight line bent outwards).
FZ20-PP.book 39 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash SCN1 SCN2 When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. ∫ To open the flash Press the [ OPEN] button. OPEN ∫ To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. : AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition.
FZ20-PP.book 40 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity AUTO¢ Available flash control range 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 23.0 feet (7 m) (also applicable in Macro mode [ ]) ISO80 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 10.5 feet (3.2 m) ISO100 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 11.5 feet (3.5 m) ISO200 1.31 feet (40 cm) – 16.
FZ20-PP.book 41 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low. 1 Press 3 several times until [ FLASH] appears and then set the flash output. FLASH SELECT EXIT • You can adjust this from j2 EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. • The determined flash output is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
FZ20-PP.book 42 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer SCN1 SCN2 1 Switch the self-timer setting. 2560 19 : Self-timer set to 10 seconds ; : Self-timer set to 2 seconds ; No display (canceled) 2 Focus on the subject to take the picture. 2560 19 CANCEL MENU • If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled.
FZ20-PP.book 43 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) Compensating the Exposure SCN1 SCN2 Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. 1 Press 3 several times until [ EXPOSURE] appears and then compensate the exposure. EXPOSURE Under exposed Compensate the exposure toward positive. SELECT Properly Exposed 0 Over exposed Compensate the exposure toward negative.
FZ20-PP.book 44 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket SCN1 SCN2 In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. 1 Press 3 several times until [ AUTO BRACKET] appears and then set the compensation range of the exposure.
FZ20-PP.book 45 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode SCN1 SCN2 1 Switch the burst mode setting to record pictures. 2560 19 Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢ Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3 max. 4 2 max. 4 max. 7 max. 7 approx.
FZ20-PP.book 46 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures 1 Select the picture. 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. • The picture following the last one is the first picture. ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding When you keep pressing 2/1 during playback, the file number and the page number are updated.
FZ20-PP.book 47 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 Switch to multi screen. 2 Select the pictures. 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SELECT T 10 SELECT CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SELECT 11 12 CANCEL CANCEL ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] or press the [MENU] button. • The picture with the number colored in orange appears.
FZ20-PP.book 48 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Enlarge the picture. 2X 4X CANCEL DELETE W T • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • : 16k>8k>4k>2k>1k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards W after the picture is enlarged, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check the position of the section enlarged.
FZ20-PP.book 49 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures ∫ To delete multiple pictures 1 Select [MULTI DELETE]. ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted. 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE CANCEL SELECT 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 2 times 2 Select the pictures to be deleted. • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. 2 Delete the picture.
FZ20-PP.book 50 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (basic) 3 Delete the pictures. MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? NO YES SELECT SET • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once. ∫ To delete all pictures 1 Select [ALL DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE CANCEL SELECT 2 times 2 Delete all of the pictures. ALL DELETE DELETE ALL PICTURES? NO YES SELECT 50 SET • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures.
FZ20-PP.book 51 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AE When you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture value to a higher number. The higher the aperture value is the smaller the aperture opening will be. For a soft focus background, set the aperture value to a lower number which corresponds to a larger aperture opening. 1 Set the aperture value and take the picture. ISO100 2560 19 F2.
FZ20-PP.book 52 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. 1 Set the shutter speed and take the picture. 2560 19 1/30 EXPOSURE 52 • Refer to P55 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) – ¶ (Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) – ¶ (Tele).
FZ20-PP.book 53 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Manual exposure 3 Take the picture. Decide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. F5.6 1/125 2560 19 ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance F2.8 1/30 EXPOSURE The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. • 3/4: Aperture value • 2/1: Shutter speed 2 Press the shutter button halfway.
FZ20-PP.book 54 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) • Refer to P55 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) – ¶ (Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) – ¶ (Tele). • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when pressing the shutter button halfway. • You cannot set the following items in manual exposure. – Slow sync.
FZ20-PP.book 55 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) Shutter Speed (Sec.) F8.0 1 – 1/2000 F7.3 F6.5 F5.6 1 – 1/1600 F5.2 F4.6 F4.0 1 – 1/1300 F3.7 F3.3 F2.8 1 – 1/1000 Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV) 8 6 5 4 3.2 2.5 2 1.6 1.3 1 1/1.3 1/1.6 1/2 1/2.5 1/3.
FZ20-PP.book 56 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Macro mode Motion image mode This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of up to 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide) from the subject. 2560 19 You can record motion images with audio. 1 Select [MOTION RATE]. REC 1/2 W.BALANCE MOTION RATE METERING MODE AF MODE CONT.
FZ20-PP.book 57 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) 2 Press the shutter button halfway. ∫ Available recording time (seconds) SD Memory Card Capacity • When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights. • The remaining recording time (approximation) appears on the screen. 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording. 35S • The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in microphone of the camera.
FZ20-PP.book 58 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) SCN1 SCN2 Scene mode : [PORTRAIT] (P59) SCN1 SCN2 : [SPORTS] (P59) Press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu. When setting [AUTO] in the [SETUP] menu, set the mode dial to [ SCN1 ] or [ SCN2 ] to display the scene menu automatically.
FZ20-PP.book 59 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Portrait mode Sports Mode This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the subject. This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of outdoor sports.
FZ20-PP.book 60 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially. This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly by using the slow shutter speed. 2560 19 2560 19 • The focus range is 16.4 feet (5 m) – ¶. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. • The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].
FZ20-PP.book 61 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Night portrait mode Panning mode This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and the slow shutter speed. 2560 When you take a picture following the motion of a subject which moves to a certain direction as a runner or a car, the background will show some motion blur. This special effect is called “panning”.
FZ20-PP.book 62 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) • In panning mode, the shutter speed becomes slower than usual to achieve the panning effect. As a result, jitter can easily occur. • Panning function does not work well in the following situations. – Very bright scenes such as daytime in summer. We recommend using an ND filter (DMW-LND72; optional). (P104) – When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th. – When the subject moves slowly and the tracking speed is too slow.
FZ20-PP.book 63 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) • When the auto focus is activated, the available recording range is 16.4 feet (5 m) – ¶. (We recommend following steps 1 to 5 on the previous page to take pictures with prefocus.) • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. • The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled. • The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. Party mode This mode allows you to take a picture in a dim room (e.g.
FZ20-PP.book 64 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white color of the snow stand out. 2560 19 • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
FZ20-PP.book 65 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Manual Focus SCN1 SCN2 Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate the auto focus. 2 Slide the focus switch to [MF] and rotate the MF ring 1 to focus on the subject. 1 Select [MF ASSIST] from the [SETUP] menu (in the recording mode) (P24) and set it to [ON].
FZ20-PP.book 66 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Technique for Manual focus ∫ Prefocus This is a technique to focus on the point to take pictures in advance when it is difficult to focus on the subject with auto focus due to its quick motion. [e.g. [PANNING] in scene mode (P61)] This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain. 1 Rotate the MF ring slowly. 2 Even if the subject is focused, rotate it a little more.
FZ20-PP.book 67 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Using the [REC] mode menu SCN1 SCN2 Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. : [W.BALANCE] (P68) : [SENSITIVITY] (P70) : [PICT.SIZE] (P70) : [QUALITY] (P71) Menu items : [AUDIO REC.] (P71) REC 1 /3 AUTO W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC.
FZ20-PP.book 68 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) White Balance [W.BALANCE] This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish.
FZ20-PP.book 69 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set ) Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame on the center of the screen turns white and then press 1.
FZ20-PP.book 70 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] SCN1 SCN2 ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when using the flash.
FZ20-PP.book 71 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Quality [QUALITY] SCN1 SCN2 You can select 3 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage of the picture. TIFF (Uncompressed) This type is suitable when editing and processing pictures with retouch software. Fine (Low compression): This type gives priority to picture quality. Picture quality will be high.
FZ20-PP.book 72 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Metering Mode AF Mode [AF MODE] [METERING MODE] SCN1 SCN2 You can switch to the following metering modes. Multiple: This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.
FZ20-PP.book 73 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) • When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction. • When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures in dark places, the AF area is displayed on the center of the screen with a size wider than usual. • When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time, the camera is focusing on all the AF areas.
FZ20-PP.book 74 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP] SCN1 SCN2 Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. When you press the shutter button halfway in dark places or other situations, an AF area wider than usual appears and the AF assist lamp 1 turns on. ON The AF assist lamp turns on under low light conditions. In this time, the AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the screen.
FZ20-PP.book 75 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Color Effect [COL.EFFECT] Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.] You can use 4 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture. Use this function according to the recording situation and the atmosphere of the picture. COOL The picture becomes bluish. CONTRAST WARM The picture becomes reddish. B/W The picture becomes black and white. SEPIA The picture becomes sepia.
FZ20-PP.book 76 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Optical Image Stabilizer Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] [STABILIZER] SCN1 SCN2 SCN1 SCN2 OFF ( When image stabilization is not ) desired or when using the camera with a tripod. MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can assist during photo composition. MODE2 The stabilizer function is in ( ) standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. This mode offers a greater degree of stabilization.
FZ20-PP.book 77 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) 1 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. REC 3/ 3 Capture images for flip animation. 320 3 COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER FLIP ANIM. CONVERSION SELECT 8 REMAIN 92 OFF MODE1 OFF EXIT MENU EXIT MENU MENU • A motion image file is created by putting images recorded in [IMAGE CAPTURE] together by [CREATE MOTION IMAGE]. • Audio cannot be recorded. • You cannot record audio using the audio dubbing. (P90) 2 Select [IMAGE CAPTURE].
FZ20-PP.book 78 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames. CREATE MOTION IMAGE FRAME RATE 5fps ∫ Deleting all still images used to create flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL IMAGES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] with 4 and then press 1. 10fps CREATE MOTION IMAGE SELECT 5fps SET EXIT MENU 5 frames/sec. 10fps 10 frames/sec. (The motion images become smoother.
FZ20-PP.book 79 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) Conversion Lens [CONVERSION] 3 Turn the camera on and select [CONVERSION]. REC SCN1 SCN2 The tele conversion lens (DMW-LTZ10; optional) allows you to record pictures zooming in much more (1.5 times). The wide conversion lens (DMW-LWZ10; optional) allows you to record pictures with wider range of focus than usual (0.8 times). 1 Remove the lens cap and the lens ring. 3/ 3 COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER FLIP ANIM.
FZ20-PP.book 80 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Recordable range when using the conversion lens When using the tele conversion lens: • Normal: 15.1 feet (4.6 m) – ¶ • Macro mode [ ]: 15.1 feet (4.6 m) – ¶ When using the wide conversion lens: • Normal: 0.56 feet (17 cm) – ¶ • Macro mode [ ]: 0.
FZ20-PP.book 81 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) External Flash [EXT.FLASH] SCN1 SCN2 2 Select [PRESET] or [MANUAL] and turn the external flash on. REC After installing the external flash (DMW-FL28; optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. 1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe 1 and turn the camera on. 4/ 4 PRESET EXT.FLASH EX.
FZ20-PP.book 82 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Settings on the external flash • [PRESET] – When setting to [PRESET] and attaching the external flash, the aperture value and the ISO sensitivity are respectively set to [F2.8] and [ISO100] on the camera regardless of the recording mode. Set the external flash to [AUTO] and set the same value as the settings on the camera. – We recommend setting to [PRESET] for normal use.
FZ20-PP.book 83 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ∫ Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon [ and play back the audio. ] 2560 PLAY AUDIO 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 ∫ Motion images Select the picture with the motion image icon [ ] and play back the motion images. PLAY MOTION IMAGE 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding During motion image playback, keep pressing 2/1.
FZ20-PP.book 84 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) Using the [PLAY] mode menu Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( 2 Select the picture to be rotated and set it. ROTATE 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 ) SELECT Original picture SET EXIT MENU 3 Select the direction to rotate the picture. 1 Select [ROTATE].
FZ20-PP.book 85 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) • Still pictures can only be rotated in normal playback. When playing back rotated pictures in zoom playback or multi playback, pictures appear in original angle. • Protected pictures and pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF] cannot be rotated. • When you play pictures on a PC, you cannot play rotated pictures without an OS or software compatible with Exif.
FZ20-PP.book 86 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of prints. DPOF SET THIS 1 100 _ 0001 1/19 COUNT 1 DATE DISPLAY SELECT ∫ To cancel all settings Select [YES] to cancel all settings. CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? NO YES SELECT SET EXIT MENU MENU MENU 2 times • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • The number of prints icon [ ] appears.
FZ20-PP.book 87 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P100) • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to write print information or other into the images on the card and to use such information on the DPOF-compliant system. • The setting of DPOF print will not be applied to the DPOF setting of Slide Show.
FZ20-PP.book 88 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT]]. (P85– 86) • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first. • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data. (P94) • The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment.
FZ20-PP.book 89 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) DURATION It can be set among 1, 2, 3 and 5 seconds. AUDIO By setting it to [ON], the audio of the pictures with audio can be played back during Slide Show. DPOF SET (Only when setting to [DPOF]) You can select the pictures you want to set to the Slide Show. DPOF icon 1 appears on the selected pictures in green. CANCEL ALL (Only when setting to [DPOF]) You can cancel the DPOF Slide Show setting.
FZ20-PP.book 90 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] 3 Stop audio recording. AUDIO DUB. 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 You can record the audio after taking a picture. 1 Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY 1/ STOP 2 MENU ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT 2 times EXIT MENU MENU 2 Select the picture and start audio recording. AUDIO DUB.
FZ20-PP.book 91 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. 3 Select the size and set it. 1 Select [RESIZE].
FZ20-PP.book 92 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) 4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. [TRIMMING] RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? Use this function when you trim necessary parts of the recorded picture. NO YES SELECT Trimming the Pictures SET CANCEL MENU MENU 2 times • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment.
FZ20-PP.book 93 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) 2 Select the picture to trim and set it. TRIMMING 2560 4 Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set. TRIMMING 100 _ 0001 1/19 SELECT SET EXIT MENU • The following pictures cannot be trimmed.
FZ20-PP.book 94 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) Initializing the Card [FORMAT] DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD? • Usually, it is not necessary to format the card. Format the card when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. • If the card has been formatted by a PC or other equipment, format the card on the camera again. • Once the card is formatted, all data including protected images are irretrievably erased.
FZ20-PP.book 95 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode [ ]. ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can view pictures on a TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system.
FZ20-PP.book 96 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable [ : USB MODE] Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P24) 1 Select [USB MODE]. 2 Select [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)].
FZ20-PP.book 97 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver.) ∫ When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.
FZ20-PP.book 98 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC • If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer. • When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver. 1 Turn the camera on and set the [USB MODE] according to the OS you use. • Set to [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)]. Refer to “Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable” on page 96.
FZ20-PP.book 99 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ PC [Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder. • If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then it appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is shown on the screen as untitled. ∫ PictBridge (PTP) [Windows] The camera icon appears on the [My Computer] folder.
FZ20-PP.book 100 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing. 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing you. • Hold C and then insert or pull the USB connection cable straight.
FZ20-PP.book 101 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Connecting to a PC or Printer • Set the print settings such as paper size or print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) ∫ [PRINT WITH DATE] ∫ Single picture OFF Date is not printed. 1 Select a picture to be printed. • If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture. Settings on the printer are prioritized.
FZ20-PP.book 102 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ [PAGE LAYOUT] (Possible layouts on the camera) Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 page with no frame print ∫ DPOF picture • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P85) 1 Select [DPOF PICTURE]. PictBridge 1 page with frame print 2 pages print SINGLE PICTURE DPOF PICTURE 4 pages print 3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture. SELECT SET SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
FZ20-PP.book 103 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance When the printer supports the date printing by DPOF setting, we recommend setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance. (P86) The recording date can be printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to start printing. • In DPOF print, if the total number of prints or the number of printed pictures is high, pictures are printed several times.
FZ20-PP.book 104 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Others Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC72; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND72; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance. 3 Attach the MC protector A or the ND filter B.
FZ20-PP.book 105 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Using the Remote Shutter The remote shutter (DMW-RS1; optional) works similar to the shutter button on the camera. You can avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod. 1 Connect the remote shutter to the [REMOTE] socket on the camera firmly. • You cannot operate the camera with the remote shutter in the following cases.
FZ20-PP.book 106 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Screen Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 10 11 ISO100 2560 19 COOL MF 27 25 26 7 24 28 30 14 11 12 13 14 15 13 2 15 5 16 ISO100 21 PROGRAM SHIFT F2.
FZ20-PP.book 107 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others 1 2 3 4 1 14 13 PLAY AUDIO 5 6 7 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 8 9 10 P F2.8 1/25 ISO100 10:00 DEC. 1.
FZ20-PP.book 108 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera When carrying this camera, take care not to drop or cause impact to it. • The outer case may be destroyed by the strong shock, and it may cause malfunction of this camera. Keep the camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.). • If you use the camera on or near a TV, pictures and sounds may be disrupted due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
FZ20-PP.book 109 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others ∫ Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will be shorter. When you go out, bring charged spare batteries.
FZ20-PP.book 110 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others ∫ Card While the card access indication appears (the card is being accessed), do not open the Card/Battery Door to remove the card, do not turn the camera off or do not shake or cause impact to the camera. Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated. Do not bend or drop the card.
FZ20-PP.book 111 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture. [MEMORY CARD FULL / NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new card or delete the unnecessary data. [CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE / CAN’T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] If the pictures are not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.
FZ20-PP.book 112 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P24) Conditions Causes The camera will not turn Is the battery inserted correctly? on. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged. As the camera is turned on, it turns off immediately.
FZ20-PP.book 113 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Conditions When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. Causes Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Check it. Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly? Is the USB mode set correctly? The clock setting is reset. If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0. 0.
FZ20-PP.book 114 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Conditions Causes Both ends of the picture When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo recorded by setting the studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends. picture size to [HDTV] • When using the printer with a trimming feature or other (1920k1080 pixels) are feature which cuts out both edges of the pictures, cancel cut out. the feature for printing. The feature depends on the printer used.
FZ20-PP.book 115 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Specifications Digital Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Information for your safety DC 8.4 V 2.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.2 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.4 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.2 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.
FZ20-PP.book 116 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Picture size: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: Motion images: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Terminal REMOTE: AV OUT/DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Built-in pop up flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 23.0 feet (7 m) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync.
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FZ20-PP.book 118 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
FZ20-PP.book 119 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. include your proof of purchase. Request for Service Notice: • Please (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) (USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
FZ20-PP.book 120 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.
FZ20-PP.book 121 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
FZ20-PP.book 122 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/support You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
FZ20-PP.book 123 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Others Index A F Adjusting Flash Output ...................... 41 AF Assist Lamp ................................... 74 AF Mode .............................................. 72 AF/AE Lock ......................................... 33 Aperture-priority AE ..................... 51, 55 Audio Dubbing .................................... 90 Audio Recording ................................. 71 Auto Bracket ........................................
FZ20-PP.book 124 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others N ND Filter ............................................. 104 Night Portrait Mode ............................ 61 Night Scenery Mode .......................... 60 NO.RESET .......................................... 26 NTSC .................................................... 26 Number of recordable pictures ........ 18 O One Shot AF ....................................... 66 Operational sound .............................. 26 Optical Image Stabilizer ...
FZ20-PP.book 125 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español 3 Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenes. • Ajuste el reloj. M S A 1 Cargue la batería. P SCN2 • Cuando se envía la cámara, la batería está sin carga. Cárguela antes del uso. 1 SCN Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar las imágenes con esta cámara. Por lo que respecta a cada única operación, haga referencia a las páginas correspondientes.
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FZ20-PP.book 128 ページ 2004年7月6日 火曜日 午後2時6分 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.