Basic Operating Instructions
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1. esesceeseeeereeereeeesiteeeeerens 29 Deleting Pictures tess tec rana iiaia 29 Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format Specifications ENG VaT2x28 7 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera Product numbers correct as of July 2010 These may be subject to change 1 Battery Pack Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text Charge the battery before use 2 Battery Charger Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD ROM Software Use it to install the software to your PC 7 CD ROM e Operating Instructions 8 Shoulder Strap 9 Lens Cap Lens Cap String 10 Lens Hood SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text e The card is optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a card Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories You can purchase the accessories separately anak wW 8 vat2x28 ENG 1 DMW BMB9E K2CT39A00002 DE A84A 4 K1HA14AD0003 VFF0678 VFC4453 l VYQ5607 VYQ5606 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre e For customers within the UK 0844 844 3852 e For customers within the Republic of Ireland 01 289 8333 e Visit our website for product information www pa2. 1 Press MENU SET to display the menu CLOCK SET 2 Press lt WORLD TIME A d TRAVEL DATE 3 Press to select the SETUP menu icon e BEEP I VOLUME w3 SELECT amp _ EXIT 4 Press Select a menu item next and set it 18 vaT2x28 ENG Mode switching Selecting the REC Mode Turn the camera on The power lamp lights when you turn this unit on Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part e Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode The mode dial rotates 360 E Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera 3 Programme AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings ENG vaT2x28 19 E Advanced Aperture Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set EJ Shutter Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set M Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted Ki Creative Motion Picture Mode Record motion picture with manual settings uj Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings a Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded B My Colour Mode Use this mode to check colouring ef
3. Rotate the rear dial to set the ps aperture and shutter speed Aperture Value F v Shutter Speed REA e It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed B Press the shutter button halfway The Manual Exposure Assistance appears for about 10 seconds e Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate 4 Take the picture E Manual Exposure Assistance RARE The exposure is adequate Boete Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value AARM Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value e The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation ENG VaT2x28 27 REC Mode WOASWUGAIDHAAECSe Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG Audio will be recorded in stereo Close the flash It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures However leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality id Select the mode Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Available recording time Elapsed recording time e Release the motion picture button right after you press it The recording state indicator red will flash while recording motion pictures Stop the recording by p
4. THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE Product identification marking Product Location Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom 2 vat2x28 ENG Caution for AC mains lead 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 fitted 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 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer CAUTION IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below If in any doubt please consult a qualif
5. the direction of the arrow 16 vaT2x28 ENG Setting Date Time Clock Set e The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn the camera on MENU SET button Cursor buttons e The lens barrel extends B Press MENU SET Press lt P gt to select the items year month day hour minute display sequence or time display EEEE format and press A F to set CANCELE SELECT SET e You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing T a4 Press MENU SET to set Press MENU SET Press fi to return to the settings screen Changing the clock setting Select CLOCK SET in the REC or SETUP menu and press P It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock ENG vaT2x28 17 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Programme AE Mode settings and the same setting can be used for the MOTION PICTURE menu PLAYBACK menu and SETUP menu as well Example Setting AF MODE from to amp in the Programme AE Mode r Press MENU SET to display the menu Press A V to select AF MODE and then BVA BALANCE ma COG press P e Depending on the item its setting may not appear or DCK it may be displayed in a different way panaan Press A F to select 8 and then press MENU SET to set SELECT _SET 4 Press MENU SET to close the menu Switching to other menus e g Switching to the SETUP menu
6. Panasonic Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No DMC FZ45 Before use please read these instructions completely Please also refer to the Operating H Instructions PDF format DP contained on the CD ROM XC supplied You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting Web Site http www panasonic europe com Model number suffix EB denotes UK model EB VQT2X28 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 of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS e USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE
7. SDR04GE1A e SD Memory Card 2 GB RP SDP02GE1K RP SDR02GE1A x1 The AC Adaptor optional can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler optional The AC adaptor optional cannot be used by itself x2 The lens adapter optional is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close up lens Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries ENG VaT2x28 9 Names of the Components 1 Lens 2 Flash 3 Self Timer indicator AF assist lamp 4 Lens hood attachment part Q MENU button Delete button DISPLAY button 5 6 91011 1213 14 7 AF AF amp MF button 8 9 LCD monitor Flash open button 10 Diopter adjustment dial 11 Viewfinder 12 EVF LCD button 13 AF AE LOCK button 14 Rear dial Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions e g Rotating left or right e g Pressing the rear dial Ss BS 15 Playback button 16 MENU SET button 10 vaT2x28 ENG 17 Cursor buttons lt Self Timer button V Function button Assign REC Mode menu to Y button It is convenient to register REC Mode menu that is used often ASPECT RATIO QUALITY METERING MODE WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE COLOR EFFECT GUIDE LINE gg REC AREA REMAINING DISP gt ISO A Exposure compensation Auto Bracket Flash output adjustment In these operating instructions the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below
8. Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording motion pictures in AVCHD Lite Also use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures in MOTION JPEG x SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing e Please confirm 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 ENG vaT2x28 15 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery e Turn the power switch to OFF and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted e Close the flash e We recommend using a Panasonic card rr Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card battery door Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BMB9E e If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product A Battery Insert until it is locked by the lever being careful about the direction you insert it Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright Do not touch the connection terminals of the card The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted B Close the card battery door Slide the release lever in
9. able collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC By disposing of these products and batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved 6 vat2x28 ENG Contents Information for Your Safety cccccscenecececesccseeeeeeeeeceeseeeeeeececeeseeeeeaeeeaeeoes 2 Standard A
10. ccessories Names of the Component cceccceeeeeeeceee cesses ceeeeeeeeeaeeesesueeeseteeetes 10 Charging the Batteryiriecesc pail asiicaliies inet alin dea ds 13 About the Built in Memory the Card cceeeeees 15 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery 16 Setting Date Time Clock Set eee cece eeeeeee 17 e Changing the clock Setting c cceeeeseeeeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeseeeseteeees 17 Setting the Men k rerien esra NEA E Aa aan ETRE 18 Selecting the REC Mode i 2 2 ssusct anita aeia iia 19 Taking pictures using the automatic function G Intelligent Auto Mode ssccssesssssssseessssssssessssesseeesseeaseesssessseastceaneeess 21 SCONE Dele ClOMN iwies sencceceivsnecandescentvedvatavseen dead aaa a aa aie NEE 22 AF Tracking Funcom es site cesaatGisetdandoenteteiccheat cetacean edd 22 Taking pictures with your favourite settings B Programme AE Mode s csssccsssessessecsecssesescsesseeeseesnessnssnneesneeets 23 Programme Shift scivsscee2eseten gener ees aeaa E aa 24 Compensating the EXPOSUre ccccceceeeeeeeeeceeeeee cee ceteceeeeeseeeseneeeeeaes 25 Taking pictures by specifying the aperture shutter speed 26 FM Aperture Priority AE 26 e SI Shutter Priority AE oo sgae eaea EAE 26 Taking picture by setting the exposure manually c cceeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 27 Recording Motion Picture gie Playing back Pictures NORMAL PLAY
11. e manufacturer s instructions e Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C or incinerate 4 vat2x28 ENG About the battery charger CAUTION e DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS TABLECLOTHS CURTAINS AND SIMILAR ITEMS DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES ON THE UNIT e DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER e 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 E Cautions for Use e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one e Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one e Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 5 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 10 feet Keep this unit as far away as possible fro
12. e of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Use the dedicated charger and battery e The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely The dedicated battery DMW BMB9E supports this function The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products E Charging e The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors e Itis recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery temperature should also be the same Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery ENG vaT2x28 13 Connect the AC mains lead Disco
13. e versa in every recording Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases E Playback When using the LCD monitor Viewfinder Playback time Approx 540 min 14 vat2xz28 ENG About the Built in Memory the Card Built in Memory e Memory size Approx 40 MB e The built in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full The access time for the built in memory may be longer than the access time for a card Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit These cards are indicated as card in the text Type of card which can be used with this unit SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB Remarks SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment 4 GB to 32 GB Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory SDXC M Card Cards 48 GB 64 GB ar http panasonic net avc sdcard information 4 SDXC html Only cards bearing the SDHC logo indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards Only cards bearing the SDXC logo indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards may be used as 48 GB 64 GB cards Use a card with SD
14. ed under license therefrom e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http Awww mpegla com IWCHD Lite w Homi Q VIELA O DOLBY Link STEREO CREATOR ae EU Pursuant to at the directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany Panasonic Corporation VQT2X28 Web Site http panasonic net F0710YS0 9000 Panasonic Corporation 2010
15. fects select a colour mode from among twelve colour modes and then take pictures E Advanced Scene Mode Q Portrait Mode Use this mode to take pictures of people EN Scenery Mode Use this mode to take pictures of scenery wN Sports Mode Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events etc Close up Mode Use this mode to take pictures of a close by subject O Night Portrait Mode Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time scenery 20 vat2x28 ENG REC Mode Taking pictures using the automatic function f 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 ii Set the mode dial to fA Hold this unit gently with both hands keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication green lights when the subject is focused The AF area 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 The focus range is 1 cm 0 04 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to Press the shutter button fully mi push it in further and take the os picture ENG vaT2x28 21 Scene Detectio
16. ied electrician E IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN YELLOW THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF KEEP DRY E Before use Remove the connector cover E How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to he type of AC mains plug figures A and B Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug 1 Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver Figure A i Figure B Mw 2 Replace the fuse and close or attach he fuse cover Figure A Figure B Fuse W Fuse e3 5 ampere 2 5 A ampere amp ENG VaT2x28 3 E About the battery pack CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to th
17. ity 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 2M 16 9 or 2 5M 1 1 is selected as the picture size Approx 15 to 100 Approx 6 Ix when i low light is used 60 seconds to 1 2000th of a second STARRY SKY Mode 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds 1 30 to 1 20000th of a second Creative Motion Picture Mode Manual Exposure Manual Focus 1 8 to 1 20000th of a second Programme AE P Aperture Priority AE A Shutter Priority AE S Manual Exposure M Exposure compensation 1 3 EV Step 3 EV to 3 EV Multiple Centre weighted Spot ENG VaT2x28 33 LCD monitor 3 0 TFT LCD 3 2 Approx 230 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Viewfinder Colour LCD Viewfinder Approx 202 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 with diopter adjustment 4 to 4 diopter Flash Built in pop up flash Flash range ISO AUTO Approx 30 cm 0 99 feet to 9 5 m 31 16 feet Wide AUTO AUTO Red eye reduction Forced flash ON Forced ON Red eye reduction Slow sync Red eye reduction Forced flash OFF Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 40 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 3 standard RAW DPOF corresponding Motion pictures with audio AVCHD Lite QuickTime Motion JPEG Interface Digital USB 2 0 High Speed x Data from the PC can not be written to
18. l zoom 32 vat2x28 ENG Information for your safety DC 8 4 V When recording with LCD Monitor When recording with Viewfinder When playing back with LCD Monitor 3 W AW Ww W When playing back with Viewfinder 1 3 1 1 0 7 0 5 nan oaa 14 100 000 pixels 1 2 33 CCD total pixel number 14 500 000 pixels Primary colour filter Optical 24x zoom f 4 5 mm to 108 mm 35 mm film camera conversion 25 mm to 600 mm 4 3 27 mm to 654 mm still pictures 16 9 29 mm to 693 mm motion pictures 16 9 26 mm to 624 mm 3 2 30 mm to 709 mm 1 1 Wide end F2 8 to F8 0 when recording motion pictures F2 8 to F11 Tele end F5 2 to F8 0 when recording motion pictures F5 2 to F11 Max 4x Max 50 6 When set to 3 000 000 pixels 3M or less Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Hi speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Minimum illuminance Shutter speed Still picture Motion pictures Exposure AE Metering mode AF 30 cm 0 99 feet Wide 2 m 6 57 feet Tele to AF Macro MF Intelligent Auto 1 cm 0 04 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Approx 1 8 pictures second Max 5 pictures Standard Max 3 pictures Fine Approx 10 pictures second Speed priority Approx 6 pictures second Image prior
19. m electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e If you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC8E optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected ENG vaT2x28 5 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries H H These symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries please take them to applic
20. n 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 A gt i PORTRAIT i SCENERY i MACRO i NIGHT PORTRAIT Only when iA is selected NIGHT SCENERY SUNSET BABY Aiea 6 HUI e flos e FX is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set When E fia or E9 is selected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Face Detection AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified sc 1 Press FOCUS ig is displayed in the upper left of the screen AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the screen e Press FOCUS again to cancel 2 Bring the subject to the AF Tracking frame and press AF AE LOCK to lock AMELO the subject AF tracking frame will turn yellow e An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen e Press FOCUS to cancel oo A S oe 22 vart2x28 ENG REC Mode 3 Taking pictures with your favourite settings GJ 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 Fr Set the mode dial to J Press the shu
21. nasonic co uk e E mail customer care panasonic co uk Technical Support for AV Software e For customers within the UK 0844 844 3869 e For customers within the Republic of Ireland 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK e For customers 0844 844 3856 Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday Thursday 9 00 a m 5 30 p m Friday 9 30 a m 5 30 p m Excluding public holidays Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at Wwww pas europe com e Most major credit and debit cards accepted e All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd e It couldn t be simpler e Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products take a browse on our website for further details E Optional Accessries e Battery Pack AC Adaptor 1 DMW BMB9E DMW AC8EB e HDMI mini cable DC Coupler RP CDHM15E RP CDHM30E DMW DCC6F e PL Filter MC Protector ND Filter e Tele Conversion Lens DMW LPL52E DMW LMC52E DMW LT55E DMW LND52E Close up Lens 2 e Lens Adapter DMW LC55E DMW LA5E SDXC Memory Card 64 GB RP SDW64GE1K 48 GB RP SDW48GE1K SDHC Memory Card 32 GB RP SDW32GE1K RP SDP32GE1K 24 GB RP SDP24GE1K 16 GB RP SDW16GE1K RP SDP16GE1K 8 GB RP SDW08GE1K RP SDP08GE1K RP SDRO8GE1A 4 GB RP SDW04GE1K RP SDP04GE1K RP
22. nnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed E About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator turns on The CHARGE indicator is turned on and charging will start The CHARGE indicator turns off The CHARGE indicator of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem e When the CHARGE indicator flashes The battery temperature is too high or too low It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty In this case wipe them with a dry cloth E Charging Charging time Approx 155 min E Recording still pictures When using the LCD monitor Viewfinder Number of recordable A pictures Approx 580 pictures By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode Recording time Approx 290 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association e Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50 RH when LCD monitor is on e Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 32 MB e Using the supplied battery e Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When the Optical Image Stabilizer Function is set to AUTO e Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vic
23. or described with A W lt gt e g When you press the W down button Press V Stereo microphone Zoom lever Shutter button Motion picture button FOCUS button Power lamp Camera ON OFF switch Mode dial Shoulder strap eyelet HDMI socket AV OUT DIGITAL socket Terminal door ENG vaT2x28 11 30 31 32 33 34 35 Speaker Lens barrel Release lever Tripod receptacle e When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it Card Battery door DC coupler cover e When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCC6 optional and AC adaptor DMW AC8E optional are used e Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC8E optional e When using an AC adaptor use the AC Mains Lead supplied with the AC adaptor e We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures e If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded 12 vat2x28 ENG Charging the Battery E About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BMB9E It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Som
24. red language and then click Operating Lumix Instructions to install i Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop 30 vat2x28 ENG E When the Operating Instructions PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions PDF format Insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied click and then follow the messages on the screen to install Compatible OS Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 or SP3 Windows Vista SP1 or SP2 Windows 7 e You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader otherversions E To uninstall the Operating Instructions PDF format Delete the PDF file from the Program Files Panasonic Lumix folder e When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed click the Show the contents of this folder to display them E For Macintosh Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied Open the Manual folder in the CD ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder B Double click the PDF file to open it ENG vaT2x28 31 Specifications Digital Camera Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital Zoom Extra optica
25. ressing the motion picture button again If the built in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording the camera stops recording automatically Note e Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds Also motion picture recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG is up to 2 GB Example 8m 20s with fgg Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen 28 vaT2x28 ENG PLAYBACK Mode Playing back Pictures NORMAL PLAY Fn Press gt Press lt P gt to select the picture e After selecting the motion picture press A to start playback PLAYBACK Mode Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered e Pictures on the built in memory or the card which are being played back will be deleted Select the picture to be deleted and then press 1 A Press lt to select YES and then press MENU SET ENG vaT2x28 29 Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format e You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations e You want to check the Troubleshooting In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions PDF format contained on the CD ROM supplied E For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied Select the desi
26. the camera using the USB connection cable Analogue video audio NTSC PAL Composite Switched by menu Audio line output stereo Terminal AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 14 pin HDMI MiniHDMI TypeC 34 vat2x28 ENG Dimensions Approx 120 3 mm W x79 8 mm H X91 9 mm D 4 74 W x3 14 H x3 62 D excluding the projecting parts Mass Approx 498 g 1 10 Ib with card and battery Approx 454 g 1 00 Ib excluding card and battery Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Battery Charger Panasonic DE A84A Information for your safety Input AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 15 A Output DC 8 4 V 0 43 A Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BMB9E Information for your safety Voltage capacity 7 2 V 895 mAh ENG VaT2x28 35 e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e The AVCHD AVCHD Lite and the AVCHD AVCHD Lite logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc us
27. til EXPOSURE appears compensate the exposure 7 with lt gt i 5 S SELECT EXIT Select 0 EV to return to the original exposure B Press MENU SET to finish e You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish E Operate with the rear dial 1 Press the rear dial to select 4 and then rotate the rear dial to compensate a the exposure Exposure compensation value v x 2 Press the shutter button halfway to KD finish ENG vaT2x28 25 REC Mode AS i Taking pictures by specifying the aperture shutter speed FY 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 Fn Set the mode dial to f4 Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value B Take a picture G9 Shutter Priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject set with a faster shutter speed When you want to create a trail effect set to a slower shutter speed E Set the mode dial to 9 Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed 3B Take a picture trr nt 26 vaT2x28 ENG REC Mode M Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed FR Set the mode dial to M The Manual Exposure Assistance appears for about 10 seconds
28. tter button halfway to focus e The focus range is 30 cm 0 99 feet Wide 2 m 6 57 feet Tele to Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture ENG VaT2x28 23 Programme shift In Programme AE Mode you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure This is called programme shift You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode trr awt Press the shutter button halfway and then use the rear dial to activate programme shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen about 10 seconds The programme shift indication appears on the screen when programme shift is activated Programme shift is cancelled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated until the programme shift indication disappears E Example of programme shift A Aperture value B Shutter speed Programme shift amount Programme shift line chart Programme shift limit 1 Wa My Wg ihs 139 Meo 1125 Yaso 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 24 vat2x28 ENG REC Mode FAG OCRAMLARIlAS Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background Press A 4 un
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