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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX550 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX550 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FX550 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1Y85...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Deleting Pictures ........49 • To delete a single picture ....49 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ....49 Before Use Quick Guide ..........4 Advanced (Recording pictures) Standard Accessories .......6 Names of the Components .......7 About the LCD Monitor......51 How to Use the Touch Panel ....9 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ..54...
  • Page 3 • [PIN HOLE] ........82 • Pictures with audio ......129 • [FILM GRAIN] ........82 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu ..130 • [EDIT] ..........130 Motion Picture Mode .......83 Taking a picture with • [ROTATE DISP.] ......130 Face Recognition function.......86 • [PRINT SET] ........131 •...

  • Page 4: 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. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P11) •...
  • Page 5 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P46) - 5 -...

  • Page 6: 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) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM •...

  • Page 7: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P54) Lens (P152) Self-timer indicator (P61)/ AF assist lamp (P109) Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 51, 148) Status indicator (P17, 29, [MENU/SET] button (P20) [DISPLAY] button (P51) [Q.MENU] (P25)/Delete (P49) button [MODE] button (P33) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P22) 11 Cursor buttons...
  • Page 8 23 Card/Battery door (P16) 24 Release lever (P16) 25 DC coupler cover (P17) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P17. - 8 -...

  • Page 9: How To Use The Touch Panel

    Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

  • Page 10: What Can Be Done By Touch Operation

    Before Use What can be done by touch operation Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation. When recording Select [REC] mode Quick Menu (P25) Touch AF/AE (P62) Aperture Value Set (P33) Menu can be set using It is possible to set the (P63, Select scene mode...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
  • Page 12 Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. 90...
  • Page 13 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note •...

  • Page 14: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    ¢ • Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% 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 [AUTO].)
  • Page 15 Preparation The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 87.] Playback time Approx.

  • Page 16: 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.
  • Page 17 Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected. • This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.

  • Page 18: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 19 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.) Note •...

  • Page 20: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 21: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P23) • It can be changed in steps to set the clock. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.

  • Page 22: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.

  • Page 23: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the programme AE mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the programme AE mode Ø...
  • Page 24 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 move to the second screen.

  • Page 25: 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. • Advanced settings for the following items can be performed by pressing [DISPLAY]. –...

  • Page 26: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
  • Page 27 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: [LCD MODE] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
  • Page 28 Preparation Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P51) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: [OFF]/[ON] • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
  • Page 29 Preparation The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
  • Page 30 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
  • Page 31 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 32 Preparation The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully [FORMAT] before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. •...

  • Page 33: 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 34 Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes Intelligent auto mode (P35) ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Programme AE mode (P40) » The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Aperture-priority AE mode (P63) ¹ The subjects are recorded with set aperture.

  • Page 35: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (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 36 Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

  • Page 37: Scene Detection

    Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies 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. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [‡] is selected •...

  • Page 38: Face Recognition

    Basic Face Recognition Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday. When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.

  • Page 39: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu ¢ ¢ – [PICTURE SIZE] (P95)/[BURST] (P105)/[COLOR EFFECT] (P107)/[FACE RECOG.] (P86) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu –...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 41: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 42: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P108), a tripod or the self-timer (P61). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ³±´² ¿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 9.8k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
  • Page 44 Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

  • Page 45: Using The Easy Zoom

    Basic Using the Easy zoom It automatically zooms to Tele (maximum zoom position).The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set. Press [E.ZOOM]. You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing [E.ZOOM] again when [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P106) is set to [ON].

  • Page 46: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 47: Using The Touch Zoom

    Basic Using the Touch Zoom Touch the part to enlarge. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • Portion that is touched will be enlarged. • Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the zoom lever toward [Z] (T). Move the position to be displayed by dragging the picture (P9).

  • Page 48: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MODE] during playback. A [MODE] button Touch the mode. ∫ List of [PLAYBACK] modes [NORMAL PLAY] (P46) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P110) The pictures are played back in sequence. [MULTI PLAYBACK] (P113) Multiple pictures are played back on one screen.

  • Page 49: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card which are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
  • Page 50 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P119) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü ], select [YES] and delete the pictures. Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).

  • Page 51: 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. In recording mode ¢1 C Normal display ¢3 D No display E No display (Recording ¢1, 2, 3...
  • Page 52 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. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange. – When the manual exposure assistance is other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation or in the manual exposure mode –...

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´² ¿ [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 [‰]. Touch the item.
  • Page 55 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. 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 AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 56 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. It may also correct objects other than red-eye.

  • Page 57: Adjust The Flash Output

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 1.0 m AUTO 60 cm to 6.0 m to 2.8 m ISO80 60 cm to 1.7 m 1.0 m ISO100 60 cm to 1.9 m...
  • Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 to 1/2000 ¢1 1/30 to 1/2000 ¢2 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000 ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P108). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P97) •...

  • Page 59: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´²n [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).(AF macro mode) You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position (5 cm).
  • Page 60 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´² ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Touch the item. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures With Focus And Exposure Set On Subject (Touch Af/Ae)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´² ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch [ Touch the subject.

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures With Set Aperture (Aperture-Priority Ae)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ± [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (Aperture-priority AE) Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 64: Taking Pictures With Set Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Ae)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ´ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (Shutter-priority AE) When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 65: Taking Pictures With Exposure Set Manually (Manual Exposure)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ² [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE]. Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter speed set bar B.
  • Page 66 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in playback mode.

  • Page 67: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´ ¿n [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve correct exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure...

  • Page 68: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket/Colour Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Colour Bracket Auto Bracket ³±´² ¿ [REC] mode: 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 69: Colour Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Colour Bracket ³±´² [REC] mode: Pressing the shutter button once allows you to take 3 pictures in black and white/standard/ sepia. Press 3 [È] several times to display [AUTO BRACKET] and touch [DISPLAY]. • Touching [DISPLAY] allows you to switch between auto bracket and colour bracket.

  • Page 70: 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. Registering scenes in scene mode (My scene mode) In [MY SCN MODE], you can register the scene mode you use most frequently as one of the recording mode.

  • Page 71: Selecting The Scene Mode For Each Recording (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the scene mode for each recording (Scene mode) In [SCENE MODE], you can select the scene mode each time you make a recording. In step 2 above, touch [SCENE MODE]. Touch the scene mode. • The recording screen for the selected scene mode will be displayed. •...

  • Page 72: [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 to maximum Tele position.

  • Page 73: [Transform]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. Touch the level of transform. • It can be set from the quick menu (P25). Take pictures. Note •...

  • Page 74: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m to ¶. [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫...

  • Page 75: [Sports]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

  • Page 76: [Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode •...

  • Page 77: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P125).

  • Page 78: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P125).

  • Page 79: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY]. Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

  • Page 80: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures.

  • Page 81: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. •...

  • Page 82: [Pin Hole]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures.

  • Page 83: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MOTION PICTURE]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...
  • Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality • When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 85 • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.

  • Page 86: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´² ¿ [REC] mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Face Recognition functions Set [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. The following will then be possible using the Face Recognition function.

  • Page 87: Face Settings

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Face settings Up to 6 face images can be registered together with information such as name and birthday. It makes the recognition easier by registering multiple images of same person. ∫ Registering from the [REC] mode menu Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] mode menu and then press 1.
  • Page 88 Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch the item. [NAME]: The name can be registered. For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P123 A Face image screen Edit [PRIORITY]: The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher-priority faces.
  • Page 89 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Deleting information for registered faces In Step of “Face settings”, press to select [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Touch the image of the person to cancel. Touch [YES]. Note • [AF MODE] is fixed to [š]. •...

  • Page 90: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´² ¿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 P23. If you set the departure date or the travel destination 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 91 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET] Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed.
  • Page 92 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 93: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
  • Page 94 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 95: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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. ñ³±´²...

  • Page 96: [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

  • Page 97: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. ³±´² ¿ Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 98: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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 99: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 100 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • It can be set from the quick menu (P25). Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1 •...

  • Page 101: [Face Recog.]

    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 102: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. ³±´² ¿ Applicable modes: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus [š]: Face detection and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.

  • Page 103: [Quick Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. 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 104: [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. ³±´² Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.

  • Page 105: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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. ³±´²...

  • Page 106: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality. – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. •...

  • Page 107: [Color Effect]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR EFFECT] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Setting colour effects for the recorded pictures. ñ³±´²n Applicable modes: [OFF]: This is the standard setting. [B/W]: The picture becomes black and white. [SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia. [COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.

  • Page 108: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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. ³±´² ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] [AUTO]:...

  • Page 109: [Audio Rec.]

    Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.

  • Page 110: 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 111: Slide Show

    Advanced (Playback) slide show ∫ Operations performed during Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. A Control panel Operate control panel by touching. ¢ A Back to previous picture B Play/Pause ¢...
  • Page 112 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings Slide show set screen You can change the settings for [EFFECT] and [MUSIC]. during the slide show playback on the slide show set screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effect when switching from one picture to the next.

  • Page 113: Displaying Multiple Pictures ([Multi Playback])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK]. A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures B Slide bar •...

  • Page 114: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date ([Calendar])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ([CALENDAR]) You can display pictures by recording date. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also turn the zoom lever for several times toward [L] (W) to switch to calendar screen.

  • Page 115: Playing Back Pictures On The Dual Display ([Dual Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY]) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [DUAL PLAY]. •...

  • Page 116: 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 117: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] Pictures that are set as [FAVORITE] (P119) can be played back. (Only if there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY]. Note • You can use only [EDIT], [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.

  • Page 118: Organizing Pictures ([Easy Org.])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.]) Favourite setting of the picture, editing and deleting can be done easily by using the touch panel. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [EASY ORG.]. ∫...

  • Page 119: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [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 120: [Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [EDIT] [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.) Touch [ Touch [RESIZE].
  • Page 121 Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen Touch [ Touch [TRIMMING]. Reduction Enlargement Select the part to be trimmed. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [...
  • Page 122 Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen Touch [ Touch [LEVELING]. Touch to adjust the tilting, and then touch [SET]. : clockwise : counter-clockwise ≥Up to 2 o can be adjusted.
  • Page 123 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] (P125). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode and [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles.
  • Page 124 Advanced (Playback) Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [FACE RECOG.] or [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date can also be registered by using the operation in steps following.
  • Page 125 Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Touch [ Touch [TEXT STAMP].
  • Page 126 Advanced (Playback) Touch [SET] • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. Touch [YES].
  • Page 127 Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Touch [ Touch [PROTECT]. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, and touch the main image • Repeat the step to set more than 2 images.

  • Page 128: [Delete]

    Advanced (Playback) [DELETE] Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera. • Refer to to delete multiple or all pictures. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, and touch [‚] Touch [YES].

  • Page 129: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Select motion picture [ ] and touch [ ] to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 130: 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, copy them, etc. [EDIT] This is same function as [EDIT] in [EASY ORG.] (P120). [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically.

  • Page 131: [Print Set]

    Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
  • Page 132 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...

  • Page 133: [Audio Dub.]

    Audio dubbing does not work on motion pictures and protected pictures. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. - 133 -...

  • Page 134: [Face Recog.]

    Advanced (Playback) [FACE RECOG.] All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] of the selected image will be cleared. Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

  • Page 135: [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 136: 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 e-mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “...
  • Page 137 Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT...
  • Page 138 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Built-in memory Folder number DCIM Card File number 100_PANA JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures 100_PANA P1000001.JPG MISC: DPOF print Favourite P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA...

  • Page 139: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and start printing on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.

  • Page 140: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • When the camera is connected to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [å] appears. Do not disconnect the USB cable while [å] is displayed. USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then PLEASE SELECT...

  • Page 141: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. PictBridge Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ MULTI SELECT SET]. SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print FAVORITE the pictures.

  • Page 142: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 143 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 144 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...

  • Page 145: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P31) 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 146: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. •...

  • Page 147: 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 148: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in programme AE mode [»] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P54) AF area (P41) Focus (P41) Picture size (P95) Quality (P96) Battery indication (P14) Number of recordable pictures (P169) Built-in memory (P18) : Card (P18)
  • Page 149 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 17 Touch AF/AE (P62) : AF Macro mode (P59) COOL COOL COOL : Macro zoom mode (P59) : Flash output adjustment (P57) 18 White balance (P99) 19 ISO sensitivity (P98) Maximum ISO sensitivity level (P98) 20 Colour effect (P107)
  • Page 150 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P46) 1 2 3 4 Protected picture (P127) Favourites (P119) 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Stamped with text indication (P125) Picture size (P95) Motion picture icon (P129) Quality (P96) Battery indication (P14) 1ST DAY...

  • Page 151: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 152 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 153 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 154 Others Charger • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio. • The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. •...
  • Page 155 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 156 Others About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it. • You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod. • Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the camera.

  • Page 157: 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 158 Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] • There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. – When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
  • Page 159 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. •...

  • Page 160: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P160–168). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P30) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 161 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦/!] setting? (P22) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P49, 128) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 162 Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...
  • Page 163 Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P29) selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
  • Page 164 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P130) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P46) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? >...
  • Page 165 Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
  • Page 166 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode. • Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer.
  • Page 167 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P32) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 168 Others Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to macro zoom mode? (P59) Maximum zoom during macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom. The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation.

  • Page 169: 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 170 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1080 1690 512 MB 2150 3350 1 GB 1770 4310 6710 Card 2 GB 1920 3610 8780 12290 4 GB 3770 7090 17240...
  • Page 171 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1280 2 GB 1700 1360 2560 Card 4 GB 1210 1670 1740 3350 2680 5020 6 GB...
  • Page 172 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 27 s (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 16 s 17 s 56 s 64 MB 12 s 37 s 39 s 1 min 58 s 128 MB 29 s 1 min 18 s...
  • Page 173 SDHC Logo is a trademark. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks • of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft • Corporation. Other names, company names, and product names printed in these •...

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