Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Mo_e, NoDMC-FX30 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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Before • About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.
Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories ............................... 8 Names of the Components ....................... Quick Guide .............................................. 8 9 Charging the Battery with the Charger..... 10 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ..... Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... Compensating the Exposure .................. Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........
•[AUDIO REC,] Recording stillpictures withaudio ..,. 62 • [AF MODE] Setting the focus method .................. 62 • [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it .................................................. • [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures ............................................. • [AUDIO DUB,] 79 Adding audio after taking pictures .... 80 • [RESIZE] 63 • [BURST] Making the picture smaller ................ 80 • [TRIMMING] Taking Pictures using Burst ..........
Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. DMW-BCE] 0PP DE-A39B 4 K] HA08CD00] 5 3 K] HA08CD00]4 6 VFC4090 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. *The card is optional.
Preparation 13 Microphone (P51, 62, 80) 14 Shutter button (P22, 51) 15 Mode dial (P15) 6 789 4 LCD monitor (P21, 31,93) 5 Cursor buttons 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 41/Self-timer button (P38) • /[REV] button (P28) I_/Flash setting button (P34) A/Exposure compensation (P39)/ Auto bracket (P40)/ White balance fine adjustment (P59)/ Backlight compensation in simple mode (P25) button In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.
Preparation Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. ] Charge the battery. O Set the mode dial to [O]. Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P22) 4 Play back the pictures. (PIO) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the O Set the mode dial to [[_]. Select the picture you want to view. (P29) .................................................................
Preparation • Charging starts when the [CHARG E] indicator _'_,)lights green. • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator _'_,}turns off (after about 120 minutes). • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, read P12. 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) • The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode [O]) Number of Approx.
Preparation Playback time I Playback time IAppr°x" 300 min I The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. (optional)/the IApprox. 120 min Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as above. • The [CHARGE] indicator lights when charging starts.
Preparation _'B):DO not touch the connection terminals of the card. *The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 O Close the card/battery About the Built-in Memory/the (optional) Card door. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. 0 • If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. .................. • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).
Preparation • This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system. It is also compatible with SDHC Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT32 system. • You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.
Preparation 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct. • Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press &/Y to select [CLOCK SET]. (P57) 3 Press • and then perform steps :2 and 3 to set the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu.
Preparation • Basic Setting O : Normal picture mode (P22) Use this mode for normal recording. V : Simple mode (P24) This mode is recommended for beginners. : Playback mode (P29) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. the Menu • Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed.
Preparation | Press &/• to select the menu • Closing the menu screen Press item. [MENU/SET]. • When the mode dial is set to [_ ]/ [[_]/[_"_]/[_]/[_], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway. A V • Switching to the [SETUP] 1 Press ,Press • screen, 2 Press at (A_to switch to the next _1 on a menu 2 Press • to select menu icon. the [SETUP] 1_. V Q_ 3 3 Press menu screen. &/• to select Press 1_. the setting.
Preparation About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. (Refer to P18 to 20 for each menu item.) • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P20) • [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are important items, Check their settings before using them, _z [POWER SAVE] (Turning off this unit automatically.) Press [_] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set.
Preparation • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again. • Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.]. [However, power save mode is not activated when using the AC adaptor (DMW-ACSPP; optional).] • The brightness of the LCD monitor is not reduced in Power LCD mode and high angle mode. • Economy mode is not activated in the following cases.
Preparation *To reset the folder number to 100, format EI_ [TV ASPECT] (P64) the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will [Playback mode Press [_] to display and select the item to Set to match the type then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number. [_]: _R [RESET] Press [_] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.
Preparation LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display • Screen display in normal picture mode [_] (at the time of purchase) 12 34 56 10 Built-in memory/Card • The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). -When using the built-in memory NI@ -When using the card 7 • Do not do the following when the access indication lamps lights. The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally.
Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter to focus. button halfway [] The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Q • The focus indication @ lights green and the AF area (1_turns from white to green. (_: Aperture value O: Shutter button • The status indicator _ lights for about 1 second when you turn this unit on I_.
Bas_ • When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment however the recorded picture will not be affected. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens. • Exposure (P39) • If you select normal picture mode [l_] the exposure is automatically adjusted to an appropriate exposure (AE=Auto Exposure).
Basic • Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held Taking Pictures in vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISR] (P74) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. [] • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. appear in the menu to make operations simple.
Bas_ [AUTO REVIEW] _[OFF] The recorded picture does not automatically appear. (_[ON] The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. • [SENSITIVITY] (P60): This setting becomes the same as when the highest ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO800] in Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [[_}]. (P41) • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SlZE]/[QUALITY] (P60, 61): -[@ENLARGE]: [BEEP] m : [_](7M)/_ [OFF] No operation sound [LOW] Soft operation sound -[@4"X6"/10X15cm]: : _ (2.
Basic Press A. • When the baeklight compensation function is activated, [Q] (compensating backlight ON indication (_,)) appears. Press • again to cancel this function. • To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate Wide. the zoom • Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (O: Available,--: • We recommend using the flash when you use the backlight compensation function. (The flash is fixed to Forced ON [4D].
Basic • In motion picture mode [_]_], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set at the start of recording. • "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom". • If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [[]] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function. • The zoom will stop moving for an instant near [W] (1 x) when the extended optical zoom is used. This is not a malfunction. • The indicated zoom magnification approximation.
Basic • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P38) for taking pictures. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: -In simple mode [V]. -In intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [_)]. - In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] and [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode. • Enlarging the picture 1 Rotate lever towards [C_] (T).
Basic Playing back/Deleting Pictures [] The picture data on the builtqn memory is played back or deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is played back or deleted when a card is inserted. (P1 3) Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Check the pictures one by one and delete unwanted pictures. • Playing back pictures Press <1/1_ to select the picture.
Basic • To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ [ALL DELETE] | Press [_] 2 Press [MULTI [ALL •/• 5 Press • to select [YES] twice. to select DELETE] DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) ,& © or and then press [MENU/SET]. • [MULTI DELETE] _ step 3. • [ALL DELETE] _ step 5. • [ALL DELETE EXCEPT -_] (When [FAVORITE] (P74) is set only) step 5. (However, this cannot be selected if none of the pictures have ['k] displayed.
Advanced About the LCD Monitor (Recording pictures) (_ No display (Recording guide line) 2 @ No display :_1 Histogram :_2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. (P19) You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed. In playback mode ® (A) LCD monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. ® @ Examples of histogram @ © (_A}[iEEE_]:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3x3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
Advanced [L_]: (Recording pictures) The LCD monitor POWER LCD] becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. The LCD monitor is • If the mode dial is set [_] and [[]], the Power LCD function only can be used. | Press [LCD MODE] HIGH ANGLE] easier to see when taking )ictures with the camera held high above your head. This is useful when for 1 second. you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Canceling mode Power LOD or High angle • If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step 2 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash is displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel Power LCD mode or High angle mode. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is adjusted when Power LCD mode or High angle mode is activated.
Advanced _: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1 The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording. • Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed. • The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity [AUTO] Available flash range Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.0 m (16.4 feet) Tele [ISO100] 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet) Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.0 m (8.58 feet) Tele [ISO200] 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.0 m (3.28 feet) Wide 60 cm (1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting PJ_ll: AUTO _: AUTO/ Red-eye reduction _: _: Forced ON Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction _: Slow sync./ Red=eye reduction : Forced OFF Shutter speed (Sec.) 1/30 to 1/2000 1/8 1 to 1/2000 1/8 "1 to 1/2000 1/8 1 or 1 to 1/2000 2 1/4 or 1 to 1/2000 3 +1 The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer • if you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled. • When using a tripod etc., setting the .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient | Press • [ _)].
Advanced Compensating the Exposure I Press • appears, exposure [[]] until pictures) [EXPOSURE] compensate with (Recording the _1/1_. A Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed • You can compensate from [ 2 EV] to [+2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures Auto Bracket using • When setting auto bracket, the auto bracket icon [_] appears on the lower left of the screen. lca []l In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
Advanced Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded (Recording pictures) • Jitter is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a moving subject by increasing the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter speed faster. [] The camera detects the movement of the subject near the center of the screen and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject. | Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided. • The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases. -When the moving subject is small -When the moving subject is at the edge of the screen -When the subject starts moving the instant the shutter button is pressed fully • To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing [ISO LIMIT] or setting [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL].
Advanced Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) N] When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the (Recording pictures) • Press [MENU/SET] and then perform steps |, 2 and 3 to change the scene mode. • About the • If you press scene mode each scene information D [DISPLAY] when selecting a in step 2, explanations about mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [_] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P43) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. • Technique for Portrait mode To increase the effectiveness of this mode: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. Press [(_] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P43) Select this to take pictures of yourself. • Technique for Self portrait mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Advanced • The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P63) • The AF mode is fixed to [r_]. (P62) • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. Press [_] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P43) This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to J-. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. • The white balance cannot be set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to >-. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. • Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [_]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO10O]. • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. • You cannot set the slow shutter. • The white balance cannot be set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Age display setting • To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures. • Birthday setting 1 Press A/Y to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 When a message appears, press 41/1_ to select items (Year/Month/Day) and then press A/Y to set them. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting. .................. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Take pictures. Press [_] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P43) Select this mode for high-sensitivity processing. You can take pictures at ISO 3200 sensitivity. • The resolution of the recorded picture decreases because of high sensitivity processing. This is not a malfunction. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to J-] • You can take pictures suitable for 4"×6"/ 10:><15cm printing.
Advanced j i I!!i • Do not touch the camera (Recording pictures) with wet hands. Press [_] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P43) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or sky. • Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty. • The white balance cannot be set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. • The white balance cannot be set. Press [_d_]to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P43) Use the marine case (DMW-MCFX30; optional). (P110) This allows you to take pictures with a natural color. • Adjusting the white balance [WB ADJUST,] You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather. 1 Press A[[_] three times to display IW_ [WB ADJUST.]. 2 Press <1/1_ to adjust the white balance.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode • Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality N] 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press &IT | Press the shutter to focus and then button press halfway it fully [ASPECT I_. to to select RATIO] and then start recording. press A V 3 Press then _'_,p: Audio recording *The available recording time (_ is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time (c) is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • fps "frames per second"; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion pictures with "30 fps". • You can record longer motion pictures with "10 fps" although the picture quality is lower. ,,The file size with [10fpsQVGA] so it is suitable for e-mails. is small • You can only record motion pictures to the built-in memory when the [ASPECT RATIO] is [L_J_J]and the picture size is [30fpsQVGA] or [10fpsQVGA] (320 × 240 pixels).
Advanced Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 1 Press press 2 Press If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [DATE STAMP] (P75). (Recording pictures) • Setting the departure/return date (e.g.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The travel date is canceled if the current date is after the return date. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. 7 Press [MENU/SET] menu. to close the 8 Take a picture. (A):The number of days that have passed since the departure date • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc.
Advanced Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) (Recording pictures) • Setting the home area [HOME] (Perform steps |, :2 and 3) 0 Press • to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. V If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
Advanced {Recording pictures) • Finishing setting the home area • If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step O of "Setting the home area [HOME]" after you press [MENU/ SET] to set your home area. Press _1 to return to the screen shown in step 3 and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • If you are setting the home area for the second time etc.
Advanced Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting the white balance, color mode etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending (Recording pictures) • Using the quick setting • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the following items when recording. -Optical Image Stabilizer - Burst -White balance - ISO sensitivity -Number of pixels -Quality on the recording mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 0000K K _2) 900O 7cook_5)_ 6cook 46)_ 1) 5COOK 4000 K Press [_] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P57) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish. Select a setting that matches the recording conditions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Finely adjusting the white balance About the white balance Use this to set the white balance manually. • Set the white balance to [ ._ ]l[ _,, ]l[ t)_,]l[ -,_,_]l[ m_._ ] . (P58) ,,You can even set the white balance in [UNDERWATER] 1 Press • [1_] [WB ADJUST.] in scene mode. several press <1/1_ to adjust balance. • 41 [RED]: •• times appears until and then the white Press when the hue is bluish. [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [_] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P57) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted tea maximum ef [ISO200] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted tea maximum of [ISO640] when using the flash.
Advanced • When the aspect __ (6M) (2.5M EZ) more pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. Picture quality refers to the compression rate when saving digital pictures. (2M EZ) ® Many pixels (Fine) ® Few pixels (Rough) + These pictures are examples to show the effect. • Number of pixels You can print pictures more clearly when a large picture size [[_] (7M) is selected. When a smaller picture size [[oJ_] (0.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [_;] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P57) You can record audio with the still picture if this is set to [ON]. This means you can record the conversation that took place when you were recording or an explanation of the picture. • [D] appears on the screen when you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON]. • Focus on the subject and press the shutter button to start recording. Recording will automatically stop about 5 seconds later.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • About [I IH] or[F=qH] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction. Press [_] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P57) .................. • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places or when using the digital zoom.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ISO sensitivity in intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [[_] (P41) and [SPORTS] (P45), [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P46) and [PET] (P47) in scene mode. • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. -When there is a lot of jitter. -When the zoom magnification is high. - In digital zoom range. -When taking pictures while following a moving subject. -When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
Advanced • The exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When burst mode is set to [[i_], they are fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the burst speed is set to [_] or [_], they are adjusted each time you take a picture. • If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SELF PORTRAIT] (P44), [SCENERY] (P45), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P45), [SUNSET] (P47), [FIREWORKS] (P49) and [AERIAL PHOTO] (P49) in scene mode. • You cannot set the slow shutter in Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [C_] and simple mode [V] and [SPORTS], [NIGHT SCENERY], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode. • The initial setting for [PET] (P47) in scene mode is [OFF].
Advanced Displaying Screens (Playback) • Examples of 25 screens Multiple (Multi Playback) N] 1 Rotate [_] the zoom lever towards [W] to display multiple • To return to normal playback Rotate towards [O_] [T] or press [MENU/SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) • To delete a picture during multi playback 1 Press A/Y/41/I_ to select a picture and then press [_]. 2 Press • to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced {Playback) • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed. • If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day is displayed. 2 Press AITI41_ to select the date to be played back.
Advanced position. (Playback) movethe ...................................... Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio A ____ N] 'V • When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication appears for about 1 second. • Motion pictures Press _1/1_ to select a picture with a motion picture icon [_]/ [_]/[_Y[_]/[_]/ [_] back. and then press • to play • To stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [_] [W] or press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) • Pictures Press with audio _1/1_ to select a picture with the audio icon [FI_] press • to play back. and then Creating still pictures from a motion picture N] © V • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P62) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P80) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture.
Advanced 3 Press the shutter 4 Press press • Rotate the zoom lever further towards (W) to switch to [ [] ]/[ [] ]/[ _ button. • The message [SAVE THESE NINE PICTURES AS ONE SINGLE PICTURE message PICTURE picture in [_] (Playback) _1/1_: Move forward/backward 1 frame at a time. • Saving a single still picture with g screens from the motion picture • Rotate the zoom lever towards [_] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. • ?] appears.
Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode menu Items that can be set Menu screen : [SLIDE SHOW] (P72) N] : [FAVORITE] (P74) You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. 1/3 _"A : [ROTATE DISR] (P74) F=h_: [ROTATE] (P74) 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press `&IT to select item and then press [DATE STAMP] (P75) I_ : [DPOF PRINT] (P77) O_ : [PROTECT] (P79) the menu 2/3 I_. [_]: L_ : [AUDIO DUB.
Advanced [ALL] Displays all pictures. [_] Displays only those pictures that have been set as favorites (P74). • If none of the pictures have [_] displayed, you cannot select [_] if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. 2 Press • to select [START] [DURATION] Can be set to [1SEC.], [2SEC.], [3SEC.], [5SEC.] or [MANUAL] (manual playback). [EFFECT] A slide show effect can be selected. even and then press [MENU/SET]. (Screen when [ALL] is selected) [OFF]:No effect _--I: New pictures slide across the screen.
Advanced(P_ybac_ Press [_] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Deleting all favorites 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 1 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press • to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • Delete all the pictures not set as favorites.
Advanced 2 Press [MENU/SET] menu. to close the • Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) | Press _1/1_ to select and then press the picture T. © V (Playback) • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was established by "JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)".
Advanced {Playback) - Pictures that were previously stamped with [DATE STAMP] - Motion pictures - Pictures with Audio • Single setting 1 Press 4/1_ to select and then press I'. • If you set [DATE STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [[_], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. the picture m 4 Press Y 2 Press AII'1411_ [SHOOTING [TRAVEL DATE] [MENU/SET] [AGE] and then to set each to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced • Multi setting 1 Press _/1_ to select the picture and then press • to SET/CANCEL [SET] The [DATE STAMP] icon ('A_ appears. [CANCEL] The [DATE STAMP] icon ('A) disappears. • Repeat this step. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. • After performing step 2, perform step 2 onwards in "Single setting". ................. • When you print pictures stamped with the date stamp, the date will be printed over the stamped date if you set date printing at the photo printing store or on the printer.
Advanced {Playback) • Single setting 1 Press print 4/1_ to select and then the number press the picture •IT to 2 Press [MENU/SET] the menu. twice to close to set of prints. • To cancel all settings ] Press press A • to select [YES] and then [MENU/SET]. A Y • The number of prints icon [_j] ('A) appears. • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. The DPOF print setting is canceled when the number of prints is .........................................................................
Advanced ................. • DPOF is an abbreviation of "Digital Print Order Format". This feature allows you to write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant system. • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing )ictures with a printer that supports PictBridge. The date printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Check the date printing setting on the printer also.
Advanced(P_ybac_ Press [_] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can add the audio after taking a picture, | Press 4/1_ and then to select press • Press [@] to display the [PLAY] menu and select the item to set. This function is useful if you want the file size of a picture to attach e-mail or upload it to a website, mode (P72) to reduce it to an | Press picture the picture to start audio _1/1_ to select press the recording. and then •.
Advanced ii (Playback) iii Press [@] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P72) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 3 Press &/T to select [NO] and then press [YES] or 1 Press _1/1_ to select and then press the picture T. [MENU/SET]. A © T V • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. *The picture is overwritten when you select [YES].
Advanced (Playback) 5 Press A/T to select [NO] and then press • The following pictures cannot be converted. - Pictures with audio [YES] or [MENU/SET]. A - Motion pictures - Pictures stamped with [DATE STAMP] • You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment. 2 Press _1/1_ to select then press T. • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. The trimmed pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten. • A trimmed picture is newly created when you select [NO].
Advanced • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. If you convert the aspect ratio of a picture and then overwrite it, you cannot restore it. • A picture with the converted aspect ratio is newly created when you select [NO]. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite it. Select [NO] and newly create a picture with the converted aspect ratio. 5 Press [MENU/SET] the menu. twice Press [_] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
Advanced {Playback) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may net be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) • DPOF settings on the original picture data will not be copied. Set the DPOF settings again after copying is finished. (P77) Press [_ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
Connecting Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTU DlO-viewer-] (for Windows ®) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail. If you use "Windows 98/98SE", install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.
Connecting • About PC to other equipment motion picture playback on a Use the software "QuickTime" (for Windows 2000/XP) in the CD-ROM (supplied) to play back motion pictures recorded on this camera on a PC. • If you use "Windows 98/98SE/Me", download "QuickTime6.5.2 for PC" from the following site, and install it. http://www.apple.com/suppor t/q uicktime/ • This software is installed as standard on a "Macintosh OS". • Folder Composition Folders are displayed as shown in the following illustration.
Connecting to o#ler equipment • You cannot switch between the built-in • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed. • When there are many pictures on the card, it may take some time to transfer them. • You may not be able to play back motion pictures on the card correctly when the camera is connected to a PC. Import the motion picture files to the PC and then play them back.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures | Turn on the camera and the printer. N] 2 Set the mode By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to print and start printing on the camera's screen. Set print settings such as the print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) 3 Connect dial to [,_].
Connecting • If you want to print the age in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] (P46) or [PET] (P47) in scene mode or the number of days that have been passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE] (P53), use the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the • Selecting multiple printing them '1 Press to o#ler equipment pictures and •. 2 Press •IT then press to select an item and [MENU/SET]. CD-ROM (supplied) and print from the PC.
Connecting to other equipment 3 Press • to select and then press [PRINT START] [MENU/SET]. A PAGELAYOUT • [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not displayed when [DPOF PICTURE] is set. • The DPOF settings are displayed when [DPOF PICTURE] is selected. If you selected DPOF settings, refer to P77 and set them. • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing. • When you select [MULTI SELECT], [SELECTALL] or [FAVORITE], a print confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] and print the pictures.
Connecting • Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance We recommend setting DPOF date printing with [DPOF PRINT] (P78) in advance when the printer supports it. If you select [DPOF PICTURE], printing starts and the recording date is printed. • Layout printing • When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print a picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [_] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen N] • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) • Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P20) • Turn this unit and the TV off, • Depending on the aspect setting, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Audio playback is monaural. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
Others Screen Display In recording (after settings) 15 Burst (P64) El: Audio recording (P51,62) 16 White balance (P58) 17 ISO sensitivity (P60) _/_/_: ISO limit (P41) 18 Color mode (P66) 19 Picture mode (P51) _/_:_1_/_/_ _/_ In recording Recording in normal picture mode [O] (Initial setting) 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P34) 3 AF area (P22) 4 Focus (P22) 5 Picture size (P61) 20 Available recording time (P51): 21 Histogram (P32) 22 Age (P46) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit
O_e_ 1 2 3 12 4 34 5 6 7 --8 --9 - lOg_ -11 -12 -13 12 Recording 11 in simple 10_ft?d, I,(i_£_ mode In playback 1 Playback mode (P29) 1 Flash mode (P34) 2 Number of DPOF prints (P77) 2 Focus (P22) 3 Protected picture (P79) 3 Picture mode (P24) _"_'_: Jitter alert (P24) 4 Picture with audio/Motion 4 Battery indication (P21) 6 Quality (P61) 5 Number of recordable pictures 6 Built-in memory (P13) nil: Card (P13) In Motion picture mode (P69) _lll_t l _,r;lM I i_l_t l _ (4:3) _/_]_ (16:9
Others 18Audio playback (P69) the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. : Inmotion picture mode • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops (P69) properly, turn the camera eff 19Stamped withdate stamp indication (P75) functioning and remove the battery or disconnect AC 20Favorites (P74) adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then Cautions for Use reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Others • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.
Others • The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. • After using the charger, be sure to disconnect it from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.) • Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean. • Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card.
Others [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] The following pictures cannot be copied. • When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. • Files not based on the DCF standard. Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied. [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on the PC or remove the batteries without turning the camera off.
Others [PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.] This message will be displayed if you change the mode dial to print mode [11_] while this unit and the PC are connected. If a printer is connected, change the mode to a mode other than [1_] mode and then check that no data is being transferred. ([ACCESS] appears on the LCD monitor of this unit while data is being transferred.) [USB MODE CHANGED. PLEASE REMOVE THE USB CABLE.
Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. In this case, we recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P22) We recommend using the self-timer (P38) when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed. 7: The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture.
Others 4:The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. • Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Pt9) • Is the power LCD function or high angle mode activated? 5: Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. This is not a malfunction. 6: Noise appears on the LCD monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording. • Flash 1: The flash is not activated.
Others 4: The picture is displayed with a date different from the actual recording date in calendar playback. • Was the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This kind of picture may be displayed with a date different from the actual recording date in calendar playback.
Others - Inthese cases, youcannot setthe 8: The displayed picture is slightly autoreview function inthe[SETUP] distorted. menu. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the recorded picture is slightly distorted. 3:Aredlampsometimes turnsonwhen This called distortion aberration. The theshutter button ispressed halfway. closeris you to the subject to take •Indarkplaces, theAFassist lamp (P65) pictures of get in wide angle, the more lights redtomake iteasier tofocus ona distorted the picture you take is.
Others Number of Recordable Recording Pictures and Available Time ;ii • The number of recordable approximation. • The number the subjects. [y]. • Number pictures vary of recordable • The numbers mode (These inside and the available depending pictures and the available the thick black lines recording on the recording time are an conditions recording are the number and the type time varies of recordable of card.
Others i iiiiliiiii ¸li! ¸!!!I iliiiiil Built-in (Approx. Memory 27 MB) 8 37 16MB 3 8 9 18 8 18 20 40 19 38 43 83 39 78 88 165 330 256MB 77 150 170 512 MB 150 300 340 650 1 GB 2GB 300 600 680 1310 620 1220 1360 2560 4 GB 1230 2410 2680 5020 9 19 25 48 25 ' Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others • Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) } :} Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety i' Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: 7,200,000 pixels 1/2.5" CCD, total pixel number 7,380,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.6x zoom, f 4.6 mm to 16.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Max. 4x Max. 5.
Others Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, 2 EV to +2 EV) Multiple 2.5" low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 207,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 60 cm to 5 m (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: [DC IN]: Dimensions: Mass: Dedicated jack (8 pin) Dedicated jack Approx. 94.9 mm (W)x51.9 mm (H)x22.0 mm (D) [33/4" (W)x2 1/16" (H)x7/8" (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Approx. 132 g/4.66 oz (excluding card and battery), Approx. 154 g/5.
Others Digital Camera Accessory System • NOTE: Accessories 110 model numbers may vary between countries.
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.
Others Request for Service Notice Please photocopy (For USA Only) this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Request forService N0tice:.P,ease (USA On_y) include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.
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 Puerto Rico, Inc. (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.
Others Customer Services [ Directory (For USA Only) Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and instruction Products by visiting our Web Site at: I Books online for all Panasonic htt ://www. stc. anasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: n_.p__arts@us.panason ic.c om You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to g pro, EST.
Others Precautions (pour a prendre Avertissement le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT Risque d'incendie, d'explosion et de brQlures. Ne pas demonter, chauffer & plus de 60 °C (140 °F) ou incinerer. : La plaque signaletique dessous de I'appareil. POUR RI_DUIRE LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE, DE CHOC I_LECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGES h. L'APPAREIL, • N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL h. LA PLUIE, A L'RUMIDITI_, .
Others I_vitez d'approcher I'appareil photo de tout equipement magnetis_ (four micro-ondes, t_l_viseur, _quipement de jeux video, etc.). • Si vous utilisez I'appareil photo & proximite d'un televiseur, les radiations electromagnetiques pourraient nuire au son et & rimage. • N'utilisez pas I'appareil photo & proximite d'un t_lephone cellulaire; cela pourrait entratner un bruit nuisible & rimage et au son.
Others Index Dial Display ............................................ Digital Zoom ........................................... DPOF Print Setting ................................ 20 27 77 E AC Adaptor ...................................... 85, 88 Access indication ................................... 21 Aerial Photo Mode ................................. 49 AF Assist Lamp ...................................... 65 AF Lock .................................................. 50 AF Mode .....................
Others Normal Picture Mode ............................. 22 Slow Shutter .......................................... NO.RESET ............................................ 19 Snow Mode ............................................ NTSC ..................................................... 20 Soft Skin Mode ...................................... Number ofPrints .............................. 78,90 Speaker ................................................. Number of Recordable Pictures .....
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