“Operating Instructions for Advanced Features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffi x “EB” denotes UK model. VQT3F15 H0111AF0...
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. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
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For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fi tted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (fi gures A and B). Confi rm the AC mains plug fi tted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1.
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• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and...
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Cautions for Use • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). •...
Contents Information for Your Safety ...2 Standard Accessories...8 Names of the Components ...10 How to Use the Touch Panel ...12 Charging the Battery ...14 About the Built-in Memory / the Card ...17 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) / the Battery ...18 Setting Date / Time (Clock Set) ...19 •...
Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers are correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack (Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.) Charge the battery before use.
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SD Memory Card 2 GB: RP-SDN02GE1A The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Names of the Components Flash Microphone Lens Lens cover Self-timer Indicator AF Assist Lamp Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Touch Panel / LCD Monitor Camera ON / OFF switch Shutter button...
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Panasonic DC coupler (DMW- DCC10; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. You can operate the camera by directly touching the icons or images on the LCD monitor (Touch Panel) with your fi nger or the supplied stylus pen.
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Note • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Depending on the material, visibility or operability may be impaired.) • Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a commercially available protection sheet affi xed or if you feel it is not responding well.
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. Charging •...
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Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. [CHARGE] indicator Lights on: Charging Lights off: Charging complete (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) •...
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 °C / Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes. (Example) Class 6 • Please confi rm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting and Removing the Card the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the [OPEN] and open the card / battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101H;...
Setting Date / Time • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Open the lens cover. • The camera is turned on. Touch the language select icon on the screen. Select the language. • The [Please set the clock] message appears. Touch [Clock Set].
Setting the Menu Using the menu, you can select your preferred recording or playback functions, or can make basic settings for the camera. This section describes the operation method using the example of how to set the [AF Mode] in the recording menu to [3] (Face Detection). Touch [MENU].
Recording Sequence Open the lens cover. The camera is turned on in Recording Mode. (Recording is possible with this setting.) A Shutter button Select Recording Mode. 1 Touch [ w 1]. 2 Touch the mode icon. • The description is displayed after the fi rst touch. •...
[Rec] Mode: 4 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (4: 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.
When the camera identifi es the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. 3 [i-Portrait] 4 [i-Scenery] 2 [i-Macro] • [4] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
[Rec] Mode: 6 Recording Motion Pictures This records motion pictures with sound. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) Touch [ w 1] in Recording Mode. Touch [6]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
[Playback] Mode: 5 Playing Back Pictures If the card is inserted, pictures in the card are played back. If not, pictures in the built-in memory are played back. Touch [9] in Recording Mode. • Touching [9] in Recording Mode will automatically enter Normal Playback Mode.
Reading the Operating Instructions More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for Advanced Features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. [Windows] Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
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To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF fi le from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
Specifi cations Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording) Camera Effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor: Total pixels: Lens: Digital zoom: Extra optical zoom: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Depends on the remaining capacity of the...
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Shutter speed: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Recording fi le format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analogue video / audio: Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: 8 seconds to 1/1,600th of a second [Starry Sky] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Auto (Programme AE) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step,...