Basic Operating Instructions
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1. decreases e g When recording once every 2 minutes the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 95 Playback time Approx 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery E Charging Charging time Approx 130 min e The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used The charging time for the battery in hot cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal 12 vat2F91 ENG Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery Check that this unit is turned off e We recommend using a Panasonic card 3 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card battery door Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BCF10E e If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product 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 be2. Digital Red eye Correction Backlight Compensation The keypad light lights when you turn this unit on It turns off after about 1 second Shutter button E FR Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to B Press M Pressing again takes you back to the previous mode 3 Hold this unit gently with both hands keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart f Flash AF assist lamp 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 5 cm Wide 30 cm Tele to Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture e The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built in memory or the card 18 vat2F91 ENG Basic e Do not turn this unit off remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor DMW AC5G optional when the access indication is lit when pictures are being written read or deleted or the built in memory or the card is being formatted Furthermore do not subject the camera to vibration impact or static electricity The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally If operation fa
3. 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 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C to 35 C The battery temperature should also be the same Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery Connect the AC cable e 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 lights green Charging is complete when the CHARGE indicator turns off Detach the battery after charging is completed ENG vaT2F91 11 Preparation Note After charging is completed be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging The camera also becomes warm during use This is not a malfunction The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged Since
4. Press 1 Press A F to select DELETE MULTI or DELETE ALL and then press MENU SET DELETE ALL step 5 Press A lt gt to select the picture and then press DISPLAY to set Repeat this step 4 appears on the selected pictures If DISPLAY is pressed again the setting is cancelled 4 Press MENU SET 5 Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET to set 22 VQT2F91 ENG Others Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format 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 recorded on the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied E For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied Operating Instructions Select the desired language and then click Operating Instructions to install Example When an English language OS Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop 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 Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http w
5. characteristic swelling may occur e When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery the life of the battery may have expired Buy a new battery e Do not leave any metal items such as clips near the contact areas of the power plug Otherwise a fire and or electric shocks may be caused by short circuiting or the resulting heat generated E The battery life Number of recordable Approx 380 pictures By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode Recording time Approx 190 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association Temperature 23 C Humidity 50 when LCD monitor is on 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 Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases x The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode Power LCD mode and High angle mode The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time If the recording interval time becomes longer the number of recordable pictures
6. 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 Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable DMW HDC2 optional Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one In the event of abnormal operation e g if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600 Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc If you use the camera on top of or near a TV the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera disturbing the pictures and sound If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC5G optional Then reinsert t
7. 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 fa Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera E To select a REC modes from the REC modes list Turn the camera on MENU SET button REC PLAYBACK selector switch MODE button Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to Q Press MODE 4 Press A V to select the mode MS MY SCENE MODE SON SCENE MODE eS S Press MENU SET bilo SELECT SETER E List of REC Modes Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings MS My Scene Mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes SCN Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded EH Motion Picture Mode This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio ENG vaT2F91 17 Basic REC Mode 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 The following functions are activated automatically Scene detection STABILIZER INTELLIGENT ISO Face detection Quick AF IL EXPOSURE
8. menu di Press lt 1234 a PICTURE SIZE mm sis QUALITY A REC E ASPECT RATIO 45 9 Bso INTELLIGENT ISO_ oFF SENSITIVITY am SELECT EXIT SETUP 12345 A Press Y to select the SETUP menu oaoxs 0 icon E m Tave one BEEP 0 VOLUME w3 v SELECT EXIT SETUP 12345 Press P a 0 Select a menu item next and set it o o BEEP VOLUME wai SELECT EXIT REC 1234 B Press A V to select AF MODE fal WHITE BALANCE aw 6 Select the item at the very bottom and press W to E pe nccc a oO move to the second screen wNPREAF OFF 0 iQ EXPOSURE OFF SELECT gt EXIT REC 2 O Press P g fie WHITE BALANG e A x 3 5 A 22 FACE RECOG Depending on the item its setting may not appear or it lt AFMoDE ke may be displayed in a different way eM PRE AF mo i EXPOSURE J SELECT SETRI Ta REC Press A F to select 8 g ial WHITE BALAN A J v FACE RECOG als amp 0 se PRE AF o i EXPOSURE y SELECT SETEM REC 1234 Press MENU SET to set aa EE EE FACE RECOG oF O EN e PREAF OFF SET iQ EXPOSURE OFF SELECTS EXIT a 16 VAT2F91 ENG Press MENU SET to close the menu 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
9. to Macro Intelligent auto 5 cm Wide 30 cm Tele to Scene mode There may be differences in the above settings Shutter system Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Motion picture recording 1280x720 pixels 30 frames second only when using a Card 848x480 pixels 30 frames second only when using a Card 640x480 pixels 30 frames second only when using a Card 320x240 pixels 30 frames second With audio Burst recording Burst speed Approx 2 3 pictures second Number of recordable pictures Max 5 pictures Standard max 3 pictures Fine Hi speed burst Burst speed Approx 10 pictures second Speed priority Approx 6 pictures second Image priority 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size Number of recordable pictures Approx 15 to 100 24 VQT2F91 ENG Others ISO sensitivity Standard Output Sensitivity AUTO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 HIGH SENS mode 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1 1300th of a second STARRY SKY mode 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds White balance Auto white balance Daylight Cloudy Shade Incandescent lights White set Exposure AE Programme AE Exposure compensation 1 3 EV Step 2 EV to 2 EV Metering mode Multiple LCD monitor 2 7 TFT LCD Approx 230 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Flash Flash range ISO AUTO Approx 30 cm to 5 5 m Wide AUTO AUTO Red eye reduction Forced flash ON Forced ON Red eye r
10. unit does not operate normally please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service centre About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains fungus and camera malfunction If condensation occurs turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature 4 VQT2F91 ENG E About cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card e When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit e You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity OK A A 4 GB or more Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing ENG VaT2F91 5 If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only
11. E REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units 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 the manufacturer s instructions 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 2 VQT2F91 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 e DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES ON THE UNIT e DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER
12. NG ni cecal iu Ore cil a ih A fos Aah tate deanad oa iaar deai aa aai 20 Playing back Pictures INORMAL PLAY cesceeceeseeereeeeenreeeeeeeeeeeaeeneesaeeeeeeaeeeeeeatens 21 Deleting Pictures To delete a single picture israse isa vie eave emcees 22 e To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures cccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 22 Others Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeteneeeeteaee 23 Specification S ni aein A aaa a in ie ei eins Be eee ne 24 ENG vaT2F91 7 Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera Product numbers correct as of July 2009 These may be subject to change 1 Battery Pack 1 2 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 DMW BCF10E DE A60A AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD ROM Software Use it to install the software to your PC CD ROM Operating Instructions 8 Hand Strap 9 Battery Case OAU N e SD Memory Card and SDHC 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 s
13. Panasonic Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera voin DMIC F P8 Before use please read these instructions completely m Please also refer to Operating DP Instructions PDF format recorded on the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting GN VQT2F91 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 e 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 THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID
14. Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the ovo screen 0 e Press A again to cancel 2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame and press F to lock the subject 0 AF tracking frame will turn yellow o 0O An optimum scene for the specified subject will be 0 chosen z e Press A to cancel ENG vaT2F91 19 Basic REC Mode 2 Taking pictures with your favourite settings Normal Picture 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 MODE button REC PLAYBACK selector switch Press A F to select NORMAL PICTURE and then press MENU SET MENU SET button Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication green lights when the subject is focused e The focus range is 30 cm to Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture e The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built in memory or the card Aim the AF area at the subject and then press the shutter button halfway Focus When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused Focus indication On Blinks AF area White Green White Red Sound Be
15. damaged if it is not fully inserted Close the card battery door Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow e If the card battery door cannot be completely closed remove the card check its direction and then insert it again ENG vaT2F91 13 Preparation Setting Date Time Clock Set e The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn the camera on The PLEASE SET THE CLOCK message appears This message does not appear in PLAYBACK Mode MENU SET button Cursor buttons B Press MENU SET PLEASE SET THE CLOCK OCLOCK SET Press lt gt to select the items year month day hour minute display sequence or time display format and press A F to set a T Cancel without setting the clock Press MENU SET to set e After completing the clock settings turn the camera off Then turn the camera back on switch to Recording Mode and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed When MENU SET has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set set the clock correctly by following the Changing the clock setting procedure below Changing the clock setting Select CLOCK SET in the REC or SETUP menu and press gt e It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock e The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built in clock battery even without the battery Leave the charged battery i
16. e output monaural Dedicated jack 10 pin Dedicated jack 8 pin Dedicated jack 2 pin Approx 95 7 mm W x 59 6 mm H x20 2 mm D excluding the projecting parts Approx 131 g excluding card and battery Approx 153 g with card and battery 0 C to 40 C 10 to 80 Others Battery Charger Panasonic DE A60A Input Output Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BCF10E Voltage capacity Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2A CHARGE 4 2 V 0 65A Information for your safety 3 6 V 940 mAh ENG vaT2F91 27 of Apple Inc used under license therefrom Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation QuickTime e Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned SDHC Logo is a trademark QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks Q Al Panasonic Corporation VQT2F91 Web Site http panasonic net FO709RYO Panasonic Corporation 2009
17. eduction Slow sync Red eye reduction Forced flash OFF Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 40 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is RE 4000x3000 pixels 3264 x 2448 pixels 2560x 1920 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600x 1200 pixels 640x480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is EA 4000x2672 pixels 3264x2176 pixels 2560x1712 pixels 2048 x 1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is R31 4000x2248 pixels 3264 x 1840 pixels 2560x 1440 pixels 1920x 1080 pixels Motion pictures 1280x720 pixels Only when using a Card 848x480 pixels Only when using a Card 640x480 pixels Only when using a Card 320x240 pixels Quality Fine Standard Recording file format Still Picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 21 standard DPOF corresponding Pictures with audio JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 21 standard QuickTime pictures with audio Motion pictures QuickTime Motion JPEG motion pictures with audio ENG vaT2F91 25 Others Interface Digital Analogue video audio Terminal COMPONENT OUT AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN Dimensions Mass Operating temperature Operating humidity 26 vat2F91 ENG USB 2 0 High Speed NTSC PAL Composite Switched by menu Component Audio lin
18. eparately VFF0527 VFC4297 o VGQ0D56 8 vat2F91 ENG Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash 2 Self timer indicator AF assist lamp 3 Lens LCD monitor MODE button REC PLAYBACK selector switch Speaker MENU SET button Keypad light Q MENU Delete button DISPLAY button Sa 0O0ON OOF o 12 1110 9 Cursor buttons A Exposure compensation Auto Bracket White balance fine adjustment Flash setting button lt Self timer button W Macro Mode AF Tracking In these operating instructions the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with A W lt 4 gt e g When you press the W down button S5 r 0 Press V ENG vaT2F91 9 Before Use 21 22 23 24 Camera ON OFF switch 13 1415 Zoom lever Intelligent auto button Microphone Shutter button COMPONENT OUT socket AV OUT DIGITAL socket DC IN socket e Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 18 adaptor DMW ACS5G optional 19 e When using an AC adaptor use the AC 20 cable supplied with the AC adaptor e This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor DMW AC5G optional is connected to it We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or i
19. eps 2 times Beeps 4 times Focus indication AF area normal AF area when using the digital zoom or when it is dark 20 vart2F91 ENG Basic PLAYBACK Mode Playing back Pictures NORMAL PLAY Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to gt e Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases When the mode is switched from the REC to PLAYBACK When the camera is turned on while the REC PLAYBACK selector switch was at B Press lt gt to select the picture lt Play back the previous picture gt Play back the next picture E Fast forwarding Fast rewinding Press and hold lt gt during playback lt Fast rewind gt Fast forward e The file number and the picture number only change one by one Release lt when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture If you keep pressing lt P the number of pictures forwarded rewound increases ENG vaT2F91 21 Basic PLAYBACK Mode Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered e Pictures on the built in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted and then press 1 DISPLAY button T button Press lt to select YES and then press MENU SET Qfeo o To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures FR
20. f the AC adaptor is disconnected etc the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded Hand strap eyelet e Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it Tripod receptacle e When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is z attached to it Card Battery door Release lever 10 vatz2F91 ENG Preparation Charging the Battery E About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BCF10E It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some 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 e Use the dedicated charger and battery e The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely The dedicated battery DMW BCF10E 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
21. he battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected ENG VQT2F91 3 E Care of the camera e Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands Also be careful not to allow liquids sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens buttons etc e Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it Do not subject to strong pressure The camera may malfunction recording pictures may become impossible or the lens the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged e We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that s included with your camera While being stored that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it e Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction Places with a lot of sand or dust Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach e This camera is not waterproof If water or seawater splashes on the camera use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully If the
22. ils due to vibration impact or static electricity perform the operation again 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 A BF PORTRAIT F i SCENERY A i MACRO i NIGHT PORTRAIT Only when A is selected Pe i NIGHT SCENERY i BABY A3 is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set When H H or E is selected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Face detection If a tripod is used for instance and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as RX the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures e When FACE RECOG is set to ON and the face similar to the registered face is detected R is displayed in the top right of EJ M and EX x When FACE RECOG is set to ON EJ will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves l Press A g is displayed in the upper left of the screen t AF
23. n the unit for 24 hours to charge the built in battery CANCEL tim SELECT SETS 14 vat2F91 ENG Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose 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 Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings and the same setting can be used for the PLAYBACK menu and SETUP menu as well Example Setting AF MODE from to i8 in the Normal Picture Mode Turn the camera on MENU SET button REC PLAYBACK selector switch MODE button Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to and then press MODE e When selecting the PLAYBACK Mode menu settings set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to I and proceed to step 4 Press A F to select NORMAL PICTURE and then press MENU SET 4 Press MENU SET to display the menu MENU si QUALITY You can switch menu screens from any menu item by E ASPECT RATIO E SET rotating the zoom lever Bso INTELLIGENT ISO _oFF SELECT 2 EXITS ENG vaT2F91 15 Preparation Switching to the SETUP
24. valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal 6 vart2F91 ENG Contents Information for Your Safety enrii aaa aaea aa KE EEEa ia 2 Before Use Standard Accessorie Se ensei en E E a E ptierintd dota eens 8 Names of the Component cc ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeaeeeeeeaneeeeaeeeseeeeeseaeeesseaeeeeeneeeeeeneeeess 9 Preparation Charging the Battery nina eat eo ee ai Ae Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery He Setting Date Time Clock Set ccceeccceecesseceeeeeeeeaeeeeeaaeeeeeaaeesteaeeseeeaeeseenaeeeseneeesteneeeess e Changing the clock Setting ccccecceeeeeceeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeestaeeeeenaeees Setting the Men sm niei when one Aslan Acie wedi oida eadal Setting MENU ILOMS 2 72 EAE aie ea ised bin TE cease ota Selecting the REC Mode Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function G Intelligent Auto MOde cscsecssssesssessssesssssssssesssesssessssssssessssessssessecssseesseessecesseesseessess 18 Scene detection sires aea ar aiee Taea iiaeaa fna ETENEE EEEa iS ETETA 19 SAF Tracking FUNCHON Eo 252 28 aaneen Actes Je aa a irb aaa Jett aa ae ine 19 Taking pictures with your favourite settings C2 Normal Picture Mode c ssesssssesssessssesssecsssesssecsssessssessssssssessssessecaseeessecarecaseeesseeasess 20 FOCUSI
25. ww adobe com products acrobat readstep2_allversions html If using Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 or SP3 Windows Vista and SP1 Insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied click Adobe R Reader R and then follow the messages on the screen to install 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 ii 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 3 Double click the PDF file to open it ENG vaT2F91 23 Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source DC 5 1 V Power Consumption 1 1 W When recording 0 6 W When playing back Camera effective pixels 12 100 000 pixels Image sensor 1 2 33 CCD total pixel number 12 700 000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 4 6x zoom f 5 0 mm to 23 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 128 mm F3 3 to F5 9 Digital zoom Max 4x Extra optical zoom Max 9 1X Focus Normal AF Macro Macro zoom Face detection AF Tracking 11 area focusing 1 area focusing High speed 1 area focusing Spot focusing Focus range Normal 30 cm
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