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DMC-FX36
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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT1P28
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX36 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1P28...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
  • Page 3 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ........ 32 • Using the Playback Zoom....32 Before Use • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..33 Deleting Pictures........33 • To delete a single picture....33 Information for Your Safety ....... 2 •...
  • Page 6 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....57 • @ [PICTURE SIZE] ......57 Connecting to other equipment • A [QUALITY]........58 • ? [ASPECT RATIO] ....... 58 Connecting to a PC......... 89 • [INTELLIGENT ISO] ....58 Printing the Pictures........ 91 •...

  • Page 7: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use 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. (P11) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable DMW-BCE10E DE-A40A CD-ROM •...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P37) Lens (P4, 100) Self-timer indicator (P41) AF assist lamp (P66) LCD monitor (P35, 97) Status indicator (P13, 21, 25) [MENU/SET] button (P15) [DISPLAY] button (P35) [Q.MENU] (P19)/Delete (P33) button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P16) 10 Cursor buttons 3/Exposure compensation (P42)/...
  • Page 10 19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P96) 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P89, 91, 95) 21 [DC IN] socket (P89, 91) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) is connected to it.

  • Page 11: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should •...

  • Page 12: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    ¢ Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE2].)

  • Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10E).

  • Page 14: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) VQT1P28...

  • Page 15: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P23)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact.

  • Page 16: Changing The Clock Setting (In Normal Picture Mode)

    Preparation Changing the clock setting (In normal picture mode) Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. Press 1 and then perform steps to set the clock. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P19) Note •...

  • Page 17: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation [SETUP] menu (P19 to 23) • This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. • The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE].
  • Page 18 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to •...

  • Page 19: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P65) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed.
  • Page 20 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright [LCD MODE] it is around the camera.
  • Page 21 Preparation Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. — [TRAVEL DATE] [OFF]/[SET] • Refer to P54 for details. You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery.
  • Page 22 Preparation The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial w [RESET] settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
  • Page 23 Preparation Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been selected. } [SCENE MENU] [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. Set whether or not to show the mode dial display when the mode dial is rotated.

  • Page 24: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

  • Page 25: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 26: Scene Detection

    Basic ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P37) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P30) Note • 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. •...

  • Page 27: About The Flash

    Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, digital red-eye correction (P38) will turn on depending on the type and brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ • When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (·: Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic · [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (·: Normal picture mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P25). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 29: When The Subject Is Not In Focus (Such As When It Is Not In The Centre Of The Composition Of The Picture You Want To Take)

    Basic E Shutter speed F ISO sensitivity When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ·¿n¨ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.1k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).

  • Page 31: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

  • Page 32: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P76) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 33: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P31) MENU All the pictures are played back. /SET [SLIDE SHOW] (P70) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P72) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

  • Page 34: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. [DELETE ALL] > step • Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...

  • Page 35: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P32), while playing back motion pictures (P73) and during a slide show (P70), you can only select “Normal display C”...

  • Page 36: About The Histogram

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the 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 you to easily check a picture’s exposure. 1 Dark area, mid-tone, and bright area are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to take a picture.

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·¿¨ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode.
  • Page 38 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. ∫...
  • Page 39 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ¢1 ‡ to 1/2000th ¢2 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th 1/30 to 1/2000th ¢1 ‰ to 1/2000th Œ ¢2, 3 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN.

  • Page 40: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ·n [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·¿¨ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. You can also press 2 [ë] to select. • Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...

  • Page 42: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ·¿n¨ [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure 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. Properly Under exposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure towards Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ·¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 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.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (¿: Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿: Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 45: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) * [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.

  • Page 46: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) , [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note The focus range is 5 m to ¶. • - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note •...

  • Page 47: Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶] •...

  • Page 48: Í [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME] Select the [OFF] setting in step of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure. Note • The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or name will not be displayed.

  • Page 49: Ô [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •...

  • Page 50: Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. 4 [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode •...

  • Page 51: [Underwater]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) < [UNDERWATER] Use the marine case (DMW-MCFX35; optional). This allows you to take pictures with a natural colour. Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock) You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject etc.

  • Page 52: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. If you selected [X] on the screen shown in step Item Picture size ¢ ÷ 640k480 pixels ¢ ö ù 320k240 pixels ø If you selected [W] on the screen shown in step Item Picture size ¢...

  • Page 54: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·¿n [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P17. 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.

  • Page 55: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
  • Page 56 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 57: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P17. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ñ·¿...

  • Page 58: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P17. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. ·¿ Applicable modes: [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) Note...

  • Page 59: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P17. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
  • Page 60 Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly.

  • Page 61: Af [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P17. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. ·¿n Applicable modes: [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) About [š] Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused. •...

  • Page 63: [Quick Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [QUICK AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P17. As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

  • Page 64: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P17. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. ·...

  • Page 65: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P17. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. ñ·¿n Applicable modes: [OFF] [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.

  • Page 66: B [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) B [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P17. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. ·¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.

  • Page 67: Taking And Viewing Clipboard Pictures (Clipboard Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¨ Mode dial: Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing.

  • Page 68: Viewing Clipboard Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Viewing clipboard pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Set the mode dial to [¨]. Press 2/1 to move the picture. Play back the previous picture.
  • Page 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard recording menu” (P67).) Item Description of setting Used to release the zoom position. [CANCEL Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ MARK]...

  • Page 70: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 71 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. •...

  • Page 72: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/[Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.

  • Page 73: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P84) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 70. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 74: Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P66) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P87) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...

  • Page 75: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Creating still pictures from a motion picture You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a sportsperson etc.

  • Page 76: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is created.

  • Page 77: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P78). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P17) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 78: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode can also be registered by using the operation in steps and following.
  • Page 79 Advanced (Playback) [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in scene mode or [TITLE EDIT]. Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below.

  • Page 80: Q [Resize]

    Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.

  • Page 81: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P17) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.

  • Page 82: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y] or a [X] aspect ratio. Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P17) Press 3/4 to select [Y] or [X] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 83: N [Rotate]/M [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P17) •...

  • Page 84: Ü [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...
  • Page 85 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to Press 3/4/2/1 select the picture. to select the pictures. Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 86: P [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) P [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P17) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 87: B [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P17) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded.

  • Page 88: S [Copy]

    • 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 not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 89: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “...
  • Page 90 Connecting to other equipment Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” • or “Untitled” is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.

  • Page 91: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Connection in the PTP mode (Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X only) Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)]. Data can now be read only from the card into the PC. • When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP mode.

  • Page 92: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable.

  • Page 93: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment MULTI SELECT Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE [MENU/SET]. NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE • Refer to P93 for the items which can be set before starting to print PAGE LAYOUT the pictures.
  • Page 94 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...

  • Page 95: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P22) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 96: Playing Back On The Tv With Component Socket

    Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural.

  • Page 97: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P37) AF area (P28) Focus (P28) Picture size (P57) Quality (P58) Battery indication (P12) Number of recordable pictures (P114) Built-in memory (P14) F2.8 F2.8 F2.8...
  • Page 98 Others 35 Self-timer mode (P41) ¢ 1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode. ¢ 2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.

  • Page 99: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
  • Page 100 Others About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first.
  • Page 101 About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 102: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 103 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P23) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] •...

  • Page 104: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or Will

    Others Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
  • Page 105 Others • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE] [ASPECT RATIO] (P58) [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P58) • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • [SENSITIVITY] (P59) [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When Intelligent ISO is set [WHITE BALANCE] (P59) • ,, ., /, 1, 2, 3, ï, 5, 4, 6, 8, 7 and < in [SCENE MODE] •...
  • Page 106 Others • [ASPECT CONV.] (P82) Pictures taken with Y or X • Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • When component cable is connected • [ROTATE] (P83) Motion pictures • Protected pictures • [ROTATE DISP.] (P83) Multi playback •...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P107–113). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P22) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 108 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P42) • Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker. > Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed. 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.
  • Page 109 Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
  • Page 110 Others 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 The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? >...
  • Page 111 Others With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P15) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken.
  • Page 112 Others The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly? > Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P22, 89) The card is not recognised by the PC.
  • Page 113 Others When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present. • At some magnification levels, the pictures taken are slightly distorted or the outlines and other areas in the pictures taken are coloured, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 114: Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 115 Others Aspect ratio (9M): (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (3648k2432) (3072k2048) (2560k1712) (2048k1360) › › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1220 1700 1360...
  • Page 116 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio ÷ ö ù ø ý ü ÿ þ Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 5 min 43 s (Approx. 50 MB) 1 min 16 MB 26 s 26 s 22 s 22 s 2 min...

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 4kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 17.6 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6...
  • Page 118 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second (2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.) Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 20 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600...
  • Page 119 Approx. 146 g (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A40A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V...
  • Page 120 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1P28 F0108KD0 ( 2000 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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