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Page 1: Digital Camera
Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-F5 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) VQT4W38 M1212KZ0... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before use Before use ......................... 5 Standard Accessories ...................... 7 Names and Functions of Main Parts ................8 Cursor button ............................10 Preparations Charging battery ......................11 Inserting the battery ..........................12 Charging the battery ..........................13 Remaining battery ..........................15 Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time ............15 Inserting and removing the card (optional) .............. - Page 3 Contents Using the [Setup] menu ....................39 [Clock Set] ............................39 [Beep] ..............................39 [Volume] ............................39 [Video Rec Area] ..........................39 [Auto Power Off] ..........................39 [Light Freq.] ............................40 [Auto Review] ............................40 [Reset] ...............................40 [Version Disp.] ...........................40 [Format] .............................41 [Language] ............................41 Application (Record) Changing recording information display ..............42 Using Zoom ........................
- Page 4 Contents Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ............64 [Slide Show] ............................65 [Category Selection] ..........................66 [Calendar] ............................66 Using the [Playback] menu.................... 67 [Resize] .............................67 [Protect] .............................69 [Copy] ..............................70 Connecting with other devices Using with your PC ......................71 Using the supplied software ......................72 Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) ................73 Copying still pictures and motion pictures ..................74 Printing ..........................
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Page 5: Before Use
Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. - Page 6 Before use ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
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Page 7: Standard Accessories
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. -
Page 8: Names And Functions Of Main Parts
Names and Functions of Main Parts Lens Flash (→22, 45) Self-timer indicator (→47) Microphone (→22, 29) Speaker (→39) Lens barrel ● The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. - 8 - VQT4W38... - Page 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts LCD monitor (→42, 80, 81) Camera [ON/OFF] button (→19, 21) Use this to turn the camera on and off. Shutter button (→22, 24) Use this to focus and record still pictures. [DIGITAL] socket (→ 74, 76) This socket is also used when charging the battery.
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Page 10: Cursor Button
Names and Functions of Main Parts [MODE] button (→21) Zoom button (→43) Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger. Motion picture button (→22, 29) Record motion pictures. Cursor button (→below) Playback button (→23, 31, 64) Use this to switch to playback mode. -
Page 11: Charging Battery
To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. ■ Using the camera with power supplied from an electrical outlet When using the AC adaptor (supplied), you can use the camera while power is supplied via the USB connection cable (supplied). -
Page 12: Inserting The Battery
To remove battery Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Remove battery from camera after use. -
Page 13: Charging The Battery
Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Turn off the camera Charging lamp AC adaptor (supplied) Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug. - Page 14 ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than them may cause a malfunction. ● Do not use a USB extension cable.
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Page 15: Remaining Battery
50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end → T end, or T end → W end). • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings •... -
Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)
Inserting and removing the card (optional) Turn off the camera and slide the card/battery door out ( ) before opening the door ( ) as illustrated Insert the card all the way • Check orientation: terminals face LCD • Push in until it clicks. Do not touch terminal... -
Page 17: About Built-In Memory/Cards
● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity Notes ∗ SD Memory Cards 8 MB –... -
Page 18: Recording Capacity Guidelines (Pictures/Recording Time)
About built-in memory/cards Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press to switch display) Displayed when no card is inserted... -
Page 19: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]... -
Page 20: Changing Time Setting
Setting the clock Changing time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 24 hours even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 5 hours beforehand. Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→37) Press... -
Page 21: Sequence Of Operations
Sequence of operations Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button Press [MODE] button Use cursor button to select the recording mode and press [MENU/SET] [Auto Scene Mode] Take pictures with automatic settings. (→24) [Normal Picture] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. (→27) [Panorama Shot] Mode Take panorama pictures. - Page 22 Sequence of operations Aim the camera and shoot Shutter button Microphone ■ Taking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture ■ Recording motion pictures (→29) Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording...
- Page 23 Sequence of operations Press the Playback button Playback button View pictures • Press to select a picture (→31, 34, 51) • Press to play back motion pictures or panorama pictures (→49) ■ Taking pictures once again • Press Playback button to enter the recording mode Turn off the camera (Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button) - 23 -...
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Page 24: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings [Auto Scene Mode]
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode] Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen... -
Page 25: Using Flash
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode] Using flash Press to select ● When is selected, the optimum flash ( ) is selected automatically depending on conditions. (→46) ● When is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated. ● When is selected, the shutter speed is reduced. -
Page 26: [Auto Scene Mode] Restrictions
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode] [Auto Scene Mode] restrictions Only the menu items that are displayed in the [Auto Scene Mode] can be set. The settings selected in the [Normal Picture] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed. -
Page 27: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings [Normal Picture] Mode
Taking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode Recording mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen Use cursor button to select [Normal Picture] Mode and press [MENU/SET] Take a picture... -
Page 28: Adjusting Focus
Adjusting focus When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below. Adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area Focus display with the subject... -
Page 29: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording motion pictures Recording mode: You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural). Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection Microphone screen Use cursor button to select the desired recording mode and press [MENU/SET] • Motion pictures cannot be recorded in [Panorama Shot] Mode ( Press the motion picture button to... - Page 30 Recording motion pictures ■ Recording motion pictures in A motion picture will be recorded without Automatic Scene Detection operating. ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. ■...
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Page 31: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Press the Playback button • Press again to enter the recording mode. -
Page 32: Zooming In And Viewing "Playback Zoom
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Press the T side of the zoom button Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.) Press the T side of the zoom button Press the W side of the zoom button •... -
Page 33: Searching Pictures By Their Recording Date "Calendar
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar” Press the W side of the zoom button several times Selected date 1-picture 12-picture 30-picture Calendar screen screen screen screen Press the W side of the zoom button Press the T side of the zoom button •... -
Page 34: Viewing Motion Pictures
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen. Example: After 10 minutes and 30 seconds: [10m30s] Motion picture icon ■... -
Page 35: Deleting Pictures
Deleting pictures Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Press to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]. -
Page 36: To Delete Multiple (Up To 50)/To Delete All Pictures
Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures Press [ ] while viewing a picture to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ■ [Delete Multi] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]. • To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. Use cursor button to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET]. -
Page 37: Setting The Menu
Setting the menu Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Normal Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is displayed. Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode] and press... -
Page 38: Menu Type
Setting the menu Menu type [Rec] menu (In recording mode only) Changing picture preferences (→56) • Enables you to set the coloring, picture size, and other items. [Motion Picture] menu (In recording mode only) Recording motion pictures using your own settings (→63) •... -
Page 39: Using The [Setup] Menu
Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→37) Item Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format. -
Page 40: [Light Freq.]
Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→37) Item Settings, notes [50Hz] / [60Hz] [Light Freq.] • If the LCD monitor flickers when you record pictures Correct flickers on the under lighting such as fluorescent or LED lighting, set LCD monitor. -
Page 41: [Format]
Check the For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: content of the card/ 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: built-in memory http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo carefully before formatting. For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) Set the language displayed on the screen. -
Page 42: Changing Recording Information Display
Changing recording information display You can switch between the various types of information shown on the LCD monitor, such as recording information. Press to change display ■ In Recording Mode Recording information, Number of recordable Recording information, pictures Available recording time No display ∗... -
Page 43: Using Zoom
Using Zoom Recording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area Enlarge the subject (wide-angle) (telephoto) When Extended Optical Zoom is set Focus range Zoom ratio Optical Zoom range Digital Zoom range Zoom bar ●... -
Page 44: Zoom Types And Use
Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. (→56) ■ Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 5x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. ■... -
Page 45: Taking Pictures With Flash
Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET] Type, operations Uses [Auto] ∗ Normal use • Automatically judges when to use flash ∗ [Auto/Red-Eye] Taking pictures of subjects in dark •... - Page 46 Taking pictures with flash ■ Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ∗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ – – – – – ○ ○ ○ ○...
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Page 47: Taking Pictures With Self-Timer
Taking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET] Take a picture Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time. -
Page 48: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: This feature allows the user to manually adjust the exposure when a proper auto exposure cannot be obtained. Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] • If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction. -
Page 49: Taking Panorama Pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode
Taking panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode Recording mode: Creates a single panorama picture by stitching multiple still pictures taken in rapid succession. Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen Use cursor button to select [Panorama Shot] Mode and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set... -
Page 50: Taking Panorama Pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode
Taking panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode Press the shutter button fully again to end recording You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking pictures. ■ Tips • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up... - Page 51 Taking panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode ■ About panorama playback You can operate the zoom button to enlarge still pictures taken in [Panorama Shot] mode in the same way as with other still pictures (Playback Zoom →32). You can also press to automatically scroll pictures in the same way as when playing back a motion picture (Motion Picture Playback →34).
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Page 52: Taking Pictures According To The Scene [Scene Mode]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen Use cursor button to select [Scene Mode] and press [MENU/ SET] Use cursor button to select the... -
Page 53: [Portrait]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→52) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→46) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. ■ Tips • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be. -
Page 54: [Night Portrait]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→52) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→46) [Night Portrait] Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. ■ Tips • Use flash. •... -
Page 55: [Baby]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→52) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→46) [Baby] Taking pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. Use cursor button to select [Age] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET]... -
Page 56: Using The [Rec] Menu
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→37) [Picture Size] Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Recording pixel level type 4320x3240 ∗... -
Page 57: [Sensitivity]
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→37) [Sensitivity] Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [Intelligent ISO] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] Setting guide [Sensitivity] [100]... -
Page 58: [White Balance]
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→37) [White Balance] Adjust the color depending on the light source to ensure natural color. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in... -
Page 59: [Af Mode]
Using the [Rec] menu ■ [AWB] operational range: 10000K Blue sky 9000K 8000K Cloudy sky (rain) 7000K Shade 6000K Sunlight 5000K White fluorescent lighting 4000K 3000K Incandescent lighting 2000K Sunset/sunrise Candlelight K=Kelvin color Temperature [AF Mode] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■... -
Page 60: [Digital Zoom]
Using the [Rec] menu ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following case: • Scene Modes ([Night Scenery] [Food]) • [Panorama Shot] Mode ● If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in (Face Detection) setting, switch to another setting. ●... -
Page 61: [Color Mode]
Using the [Rec] menu • Number of pictures taken using burst ∗ : maximum of 5 pictures ∗ The number of pictures that can be taken using burst varies depending on the recording conditions and the type of card. • Setting is possible only in [Normal Picture] Mode. •... -
Page 62: [Date Stamp]
Using the [Rec] menu • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→37) [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ●... -
Page 63: Using The [Motion Picture] Menu
Using the [Motion Picture] menu • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→37) [Rec Quality] Set the picture size of motion pictures. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Picture Quality Picture Size No. of Frames Picture Aspect Ratio [HD] 1280x720 pixels 16:9 [VGA] 640x480 pixels... -
Page 64: Different Playback Methods [Playback Mode]
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press the Playback button Press [MODE] Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] • [Normal Play] (→31) • [Slide Show] (→65) •... -
Page 65: [Slide Show]
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] • For switching [Playback Mode] (→64) [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order. Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [All] Play all. [Category Select category and play back motion or still pictures. Selection] (Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET].) (→66) Use cursor button to set playback effects and press [MENU/... -
Page 66: [Category Selection]
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] • For switching [Playback Mode] (→64) [Category Selection] You can narrow down the pictures displayed to view only a selected category. Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET] Recording information such as Scene Modes [Portrait] / / [Night Portrait] / / [Baby]... -
Page 67: Using The [Playback] Menu
Using the [Playback] menu You can edit the picture (for example, resize), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→37) • Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displayed. •... - Page 68 Using the [Playback] menu ■ [MULTI] Use cursor button to select [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] (up to 50 pictures) • To cancel Number of pixels before/after →...
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Page 69: [Protect]
Using the [Playback] menu • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→37) [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●... -
Page 70: [Copy]
Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( ● The following setting is not copied. Set it again after copying: - [Protect] ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. - 70 - VQT4W38... -
Page 71: Using With Your Pc
(Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can use pictures copied to your computer for printing, attaching them to e-mail, or other operation. -
Page 72: Using The Supplied Software
Using with your PC Using the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■ PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8) This software allows you to import still pictures and motion pictures to a PC as well as organize by categorizing them based on their recording date or the model name of the camera used. -
Page 73: Installing Supplied Software (Photofunstudio)
Using with your PC Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2 Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1 Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows XP Pentium III 500 MHz or higher... -
Page 74: Copying Still Pictures And Motion Pictures
● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than them may cause a malfunction. ● Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. - Page 75 Using with your PC ■ Folder and file names on computer DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG ● Windows JPG: Still pictures P1000999.JPG Drives are displayed MOV: Motion Pictures 101_PANA in “My Computer” or ∗ “Computer” folder. 999_PANA ●...
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Page 76: Printing
Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. • Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Getting Ready: • When printing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. •... -
Page 77: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than them may cause a malfunction. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. -
Page 78: Making Print Settings On The Camera
Printing Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with [ON] / [OFF] Date] [Num.of Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) -
Page 79: Printing With Date And Text
Printing Printing with date and text ■ Printing in store Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. • When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size. ■... -
Page 80: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays
List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press to change display. ■ In recording Recording Mode (→21) Focus range Zoom (→43) Recording quality (→63) Picture Size (→56) Flash (→45) Jitter alert (→27) White Balance (→58) ISO Sensitivity (→57) Color Mode (→61) - Page 81 List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press to change display. ■ In playback Playback Mode (→64) Recording date/time Age in years/months (→55) Protected picture (→69) ISO Sensitivity (→57) Date stamped display (→62) Aperture value/Shutter speed (→27) Color Mode (→61) Picture Size (→56)
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Page 82: Message Displays
Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] ● Not compatible with the camera. → Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ●... - Page 83 Message displays [Insert SD card again] [Try another card] ● Access to card has failed. → Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again. ● Try with a different card. [Memory card parameter error] ●...
- Page 84 Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→84 - 89) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Battery, power The charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged.
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Page 85: Q&A Troubleshooting
Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Recorded pictures are blurred. ● Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and a picture is prone to blurring. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body. → Set [Sensitivity] to [ ] and [Digital Zoom] to [OFF]. - Page 86 Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is not a malfunction. Monitor flickers indoors.
- Page 87 Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be played on digital cameras of other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)
- Page 88 Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) → Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html → A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the card.
- Page 89 Q&A Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→41). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Camera is hot. ● Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality. Lens makes a clicking noise.
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Page 90: Usage Cautions And Notes
Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). •... - Page 91 Usage cautions and notes Memory cards ● To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ●...
- Page 92 Usage cautions and notes About AC adaptor (supplied) ● Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ● The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.
- Page 93 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
- Page 94 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.