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Wolf DCX-1500I Home Theater System User Manual

1. follows Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt HEH P25 e Set the white balance to RAV EJES EA 1 Press A until W8 WB ADJUST is selected 2 Adjust the white balance with lt gt 2 gt BLUE Press when the hue is readish lt RED Press when the hue is RED SLE bluish 3 Press the W REVIEW SET button e The adjustment display will disappear e The color of the white balance icon is turned into red or blue 4 Take a picture e When you set the white balance by the white set mode RA the adjustment level is set to 0 e You can set the value independently for each of the modes in W BALANCE e When using the color effect mode you cannot adjust the white balance 60 Recording images advanced Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting adjusts the camera s sensitivity to light Generally the lower the ISO setting the better the picture quality will be Increasing the ISO value will make the camera more sensitive in low light Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 HH P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A V to select SENSITIVITY 3 Press lt P gt to select the sensitivity e AUTO From ISO50 to 400 From 150100 to 200 when using the flash so SENSITIVITY The ISO sensitivity is 50 100 200 400 Ja automatically adjusted If your picture is still too dark please c AF CONT AF use the flash e 50 ISO50 e 100 1S0100
2. 1 Set the mode dial to playback gt 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press to select the setup menu 4 5 Press A V to select VOLUME 2 Press lt gt to adjust the sound ia volume 1600 FAZZ m 100 0001 6 Press the MENU button 1 10 e The menu will disappear 10 00 NOV 1 2003 Ca PLAY b SETUP 1 2 3 MONITOR ooo o00 q VOLUME lt gt DES Bx gi POWER SAVE SELECTS Sam gt VEN 65 Playback 9 Images Multi Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback gt P25 1 During playback rotate the zoom lever towards f J e Multi playback 9 frames starts 2 Press A W lt gt to select images e To return to the normal indication rotate the zoom lever towards IQ The image with the file number colored in yellow is displayed Si NNO a 66 Playback Using the Playback Zoom m A gt v Dalaran During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures 2 times 4 times 8 times 16 times Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback b gt P25 1 During playback rotate the zoom lever towards Q e The more the zoom lever rotates towards Q the more the zoom magnification ratio increases e The more the zoom lever rotates towards Esq the more the zoom magnification ratio decreases e Use A lt to change the area to be enlarged
3. e When the remaining power is low use the AC adaptor e During formatting do not turn the power off e If the card cannot be formatted consult your dealer For USA assistance please call 1 800 272 7033 or send e mail to digitalstillcam panasonic com For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca 80 Technical use Adjusting the LCD Monitor Viewfinder Brightness 3 MONITOR Sneed S AUTO REVIEW js BEEP gi POWER SAVE 3 FINDER E 8 AUTO REVIEW BEEP di POWER SAVE SELECT SET4 gt EXIT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or Viewfinder Preparation e Set the mode dial except for P25 e Press the DISPLAY button to select the display of LCD monitor or Viewfinder P23 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press gt to open the setup menu 3 Press A V to select MONITOR FINDER 4 Press lt gt to adjust the brightness 5 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear e Adjusting the LCD Monitor Viewfinder will not lighten or darken the actual photograph e Adjusting the LCD Monitor Viewfinder to brighten the image may incorrectly display the scene making it appear brighter than the actual photo will be In most cases the default setting will produce the best performance and closest reproduction of the actual scene 81 Technical use Using the Auto Review Recording with the auto review
4. 13 Preparation Using the AC Adaptor If you use an AC adaptor as indicated in 3 you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge Preparation e Check that the power switch is set to OFF and the lens is retracted 1 Connect the AC cable 2 Open the DC IN terminal door Connect the DC cable supplied to the camera w e The camera becomes warm during use However this is not a malfunction e Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in use e The battery cannot be charged in the camera with the AC adaptor connected e Use the supplied DC cable 14 Preparation Inserting the Card Preparation e Check that the power switch is set to OFF and the lens is retracted e Close the flash P37 Inserting the card 1 Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card battery door 2 Insert the card with the label facing the front of the camera e Insert the card pressing gently until it locks in place If the card will not insert freely it may be reversed Do not force the card e Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card 3 Close the Memory Card battery door Removing the card 1 Open the Memory Card battery door 2 Press the card to release 3 Pull the card out 4 Close the Memory Card battery door e If the Memory Card battery door cannot be completely closed take the card out and insert
5. 200 ISO200 e 400 1S0400 4 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear e In motion image mode HH or simple mode ISO sensitivity is fixed to AUTO e When you take a picture in high ISO sensitivity picture noise appears and the picture quality deteriorates 61 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures using Burst Mode By continuously pressing the shutter button it is possible to record in burst mode Number of recordable Burst speed paues EA Ea Max 7 frames Max H 4 frames 4 frames second L Max 7 frames Max 4 frames 2 frames second Preparation Set the mode dial except for gt VIH 1 2 P25 Press L1 e Every time you press it what is displayed changes as shown below mii E OFF CH High speed LAL Low speed When these indicators are not displayed burst mode is cancelled Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus then press it fully to take pictures in sequence e It is possible to record 4 frames in 1 second in burst mode at a shutter speed higher than 1 60th but the flash does not fire simultaneously e If the flash fires it is possible to record only 1 frame e In simple mode the shutter speed is fixed to the low speed e You cannot take still pictures with audio in the burst mode e When setting auto bracket and the bu
6. Windows The drive is shown on the My Computer folder e If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play then it is shown on the My Computer folder Macintosh The drive is shown on the screen e When connecting to a PC we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source P14 e If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication the power indicator blinks and the alarm beeps In this case stop the communication Then turn the power switch to OFF and charge the battery e When connecting to a PC pictures and sounds are not output from the A V OUT socket e For further information software installation read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection 88 Technical use USB DIRECT PRINT By connecting the camera to a printer corresponding to USB DIRECT PRINT via the supplied USB connection cable it is possible to print directly Please ask the manufacturer of the printer about the corresponding models 1 Insert the Memory Card into the camera and turn the power switch to ON 2 Turn ona printer 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the supplied USB connection cable e When connecting to a printer we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source P14 e Read the printer operating instructions too e Disconnect the USB connection
7. i To delete a picture during the playback zoom Press the jj button When this message is displayed DELETE THIS PICTURE press lt to select YES and press the W REVIEW SET button P69 e The more the zoom magnification increases the more the picture quality deteriorates e The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment 67 Playback Playing Back Motion Images Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback gt P25 1 Press lt gt to select the file with the motion image icon H 2 Press the W REVIEW SET button to play back the motion image e By pressing V motion image playback will stop e The icon is corresponding to the A W lt 4 gt button 1 gt E H Fast forwarding Fast rewinding PLAY MOTION During motion image playback continue IMAGE Y pressing lt gt gt Fast forward lt Fast rewind e When releasing the button it turns to aii Lam t ai normal motion image playback 2 E To pause Press A during motion image playback e Press A again to cancel pause e To adjust the sound volume P65 e The playback zoom cannot be used while playing back motion images e The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG e It could happen that a Motion JPEG file recorded by a PC or other equipment cannot be played back with this camera e When playi
8. 31 Review Recording images basic Checking the Captured Picture 1 4 DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE K SELECT 4 gt SETY MULTI ALL i After taking a picture when auto review P82 is set to 1SEC 3SEC the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monitor Viewfinder for 1 or 3 seconds but you can also check the picture by following the methods shown below After taking a picture press the V REVIEW SET button e You can check the previous or following picture with lt gt e The last captured picture is displayed for about 5 seconds If you rotate the zoom lever towards Q the captured picture is zoomed 4 times and 8 times if you rotate it once again You can also change the position with A v a I Erasing the captured picture during the review Press the f button When the message DELETE THIS PICTURE is displayed press lt to select YES Press the W REVIEW SET button e The picture is erased e Once erased pictures cannot be recovered e Multi images or all images can be deleted Read P70 to operate them e Press the shutter button halfway to cancel the review e In motion image mode FH review cannot be used 32 Recording images basic Recording Motion Images With this camera you can also record motion images If using the supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card it is possible to record for up to about 35 seconds 1 Set the mode dial
9. BZ2 The remaining power is a little low m The remaining power is low N 7 _e Recharge or replace the battery Hi Charging time and available recording time Measured under the following conditions e Temperature 77 F 25 C Humidity 60 e Shooting once every 30 seconds flash every other shot e Using the supplied SD Memory Card Recording size 1600x 1200 Quality Fine When deleting all pictures after full use Continuous recording playback time Changing uine recordable number Recording with LCD monitor Approx 100 min equal to 200 still pictures Recording with Viewfinder Approx 120 min equal to 240 still pictures Supplied battery Approx 90 min Playback with LCD monitor Approx 120 min The times shown in the table are approximate times The times may vary depending on the condition Hi Charging environment and charging error e Charge the battery in a place with a temperature of 50 F 95 F 10 C 35 C The battery should also be the same temperature e When charging starts the CHARGE indicator lights If after charging starts the CHARGE indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles this indicates a charging error In this case remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet remove the battery and check if both room and battery temperature is too low or high and then charge it again If the problem persists consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter
10. P F28 1 2000 KIN e P F2 8 1200m KIo 10 00 NOY 1 2003 10 00 NOV 1 2003 10 00 NOY 1 2003 10 00_NOV 1 2003 e When the LCD monitor is displayed the Viewfinder turns off and vice versa 23 Preparation The Shutter Button Pressing halfway Pressing fully The shutter button is activated in 2 steps pressing halfway and pressing fully Pressing halfway e Focus and exposure are locked Pressing fully e The picture is captured In motion image mode the recording starts e You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu P83 e If you press the shutter button fully in a single stroke the captured picture may appear shaken or unfocused The camera may be moved during capturing 24 Preparation The Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial gt Playback P64 Playback recorded images amp Simple mode P31 Menu options are minimized and many settings are preset This is a fast and easy way for beginners to start using the camera and become familiar with its many features P A S P Program AE P29 The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted In addition more settings can be adjusted A Aperture priority AE P45 The shutter speed is adjusted automatically according to the aperture value you set S Shutter priority AE P46 The aperture value is adjusted automatically according to the shutter speed you
11. Picture mode P31 Battery indicator P13 Frame remain Zoom P34 9 Recording indication Self timer mode P41 N Dak WO DY 11 12 13 Card access indication P16 AF area P29 Current date and time P28 Preparation In 1 2 oa A O e It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock 2 34 56 7 call 1600 RAZ 10 00 NOV _ 1 2003 playback Playback mode DPOF P71 BJ White DPOF setting for printing F Green DPOF setting for Slide Show Fi Green with DPOF number DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show Protected image P74 Image with audio P65 Picture size P43 Quality data compression ratio P44 HEB In motion image mode In simple mode E ENLARGE m 4 x6 10x 15cm E INTERNET 7 Battery indicator P13 8 Folder File number 9 Page Total images 11 REC data e It will be displayed when the DISPLAY button is pressed Recorded date and time EE 8 Preparation Quick Guide Prepare the following items e Camera e Battery e Card e AC adaptor e AC cable e Check that the power switch is set to OFF and the lens is retracted e Close the flash P37 Preparation 1 Charge the battery P11 e Charging is finished in about 90 minutes 2 Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card battery door 3 Insert the battery into the camer
12. Please refer to page 13 for details on the battery charging time and available recording time NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer 103 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one O Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS O VISA Credit Card O MasterCard Expiration Date O Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day __ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 5 PM M F 6 AM 10 30 AM SAT PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 In CANADA please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories 104 Others Request for Service No
13. is displayed 23 play 3 Press lt to select YES 4 Press the W REVIEW SET button inti STARTERINTINGA e Printing starts YES NO gt SE EOT lt P SET Y e Press the MENU button and you can stop 4 printing e When the number of total images is more DIRECT PRINT than 255 the number of remaining images 100 0001 will be displayed as ne NOW PRINTING REMAIN 8 eye MENU 91 Technical use After Use After using the camera it is recommended that you complete the following steps 1 Turn the power switch to OFF P17 e Close the flash P37 Eject the card P15 Remove the battery P12 Remove the lens hood Remove the lens hood adaptor Attach the lens ring Attach the lens cap P22 NO BW PD e If you will not be using the camera for a long time remove the battery When you insert the battery again set the date time 92 The Menu Items 1 2 3 4 6 7 e REC 1 4 gt SSD we W BALANCE AE AE MODE EAI PICT SIZE 10 DY ii eg gt COL EFFECT 12S 14 EC i Beam AUTO REVIEW 16S 1 A STANDARD SELECTS SET EXITIHN SELECTS SET EXITIA Others REC mode menu RON ONO 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 W BALANCE P58 AE MODE P29 P45 P46 PICT SIZE P43 QUALITY P44 SPOT MODE P52 SENSITIVITY P61 AUDIO REC P42 CONT AF P40
14. lt gt sxurrer e In simple mode AF TRIGGER is fixed to SD SHUTTER 39 Recording images basic Using the Continuous AF This function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing as AF is continuously working without the need to press the shutter button every time Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A V to select CONT AF 3 Press P to select ON 4 Press the MENU button a The menu will disappear e The indication MH will appear eee c AF CONT AF lt a 0 4 1600 Fs Ome cA8 e When setting CONT AF to ON AF TRIGGER is fixed to ssxurrer J e In simple mode amp CONT AF is fixed to ON e The battery is depleted more quickly using continuous AF e It may take time to adjust the focus after zooming out Wide Tele or suddenly changing the subject of shooting from distant subjects to nearby subjects e Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to adjust the focus 40 Recording images basic Taking Pictures with the Self timer When you set the self timer the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds or 2 seconds Preparation e Set the mode dial except for B gt VIH P25 1 Press lt e Every time you press it what is displayed changes as shown below Do BA OFF W Self timer set to 10 seconds W Self
15. set the shutter speed higher to make the picture more stable Set the mode dial to P A S P25 Press the MENU button Press A V to select AE MODE Press P to set to S Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear oa AOON o Press A A W BALANCE AE AE MODE 7 Press lt gt to set the shutter speed lt a 8 Press the W REVIEW SET button REJA 7600 st QUALITY it SELECTS SET eN 9 Take a picture 7 e The adjustment display will disappear lt 1 30 gt e The brightness of the LCD monitor Viewfinder may differ from that of the actual images Check it using review function or setting to playback mode e The recordable range is between 3 94 feet 120 cm Tele and 0 16 feet 5 cm Wide e In shutter priority AE mode it is not possible to choose the settings listed below Slow sync Red eye reduction ERO P36 of the built in flash AUTO of ISO sensitivity P61 e The available setting range of the shutter speed is adjustable from 8 seconds to 1 2000th e When the shutter speed is slow the use of a tripod is recommended e If the aperture value is not properly set the color of the F and the shutter speed values on the LCD monitor Viewfinder become red e If the shutter speed is faster than 1 500th the aperture value is limited 46 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures using Macro Mode When you take pictures from a distance close
16. 10 e Resizing images will use additional memory bd if the original image is saved 1280 gt A t x e It is not possible to resize pictures in a size lower than equal to 640 x 480 or with an SELECT lt gt aspect ratio that is not 4 3 RESIZEV Given It may not be possible to resize the pictures recorded with other equipment 6 m FEE e Itis not possible to resize a motion image still picture with audio EEJ o E SELECT lt gt SETY 78 Technical use Trimming Recorded Pictures E PLAY 2 2 fh SETUP gt TRIMMING SELECT SET4 gt EXITIEU SNA 1600 C77 I 100 0001 1 10 SELECT lt gt SETY ZA vew 4 5 6 SA o FZ ZI A A 1 10 lt gt eC v TRIM SHUTTER gg EXIT Ce gt TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE BEJ NO SELECT lt gt SET Y It is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture trimming and enlarge the remaining parts of the picture Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback b gt P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A Y to select TRIMMING and then press P 3 Press lt P gt to select the picture and then press V 4 Rotate the zoom lever towards Q to make subject appear closer and towards E y to make subject appear further away 5 Press A W lt gt to shift pictures Press the shutter button to set e gt 7 When this message is displayed DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE pres
17. 13 Pulse lt gt para reproducir la imagen que quiere ver 110 Memo 171 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company PSC Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd F1003Sm0 _ 1500 Cc
18. 94 feet 120 cm Tele Macro Simple Aperture priority AE Shutter priority AE 0 16 feet 5 cm Wide 3 94 feet 120 cm Tele Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter 4 frames second Max 7 frames standard 4 frames fine Performance is only with SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard performance will be less 320x240 pixels 10 frames second with audio AUTO 50 100 200 400 8 1 2 000th Motion image mode 1 30th 1 2 000th AUTO Daylight Cloudy Halogen White set Program AE Aperture priority AE A Shutter priority AE S Exposure compensation 1 3 EV Step 2 2 EV Multi Spot Spot mode 1 5 low temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD 114 000 pixels field of view ratio 100 Color electrical Viewfinder 114 000 pixels field of view ratio 100 with dioptor adjustment 4 4 dioptor Built in pop up flash Flash range ISO100 Approx 0 98 feet 30 cm 6 89 feet 2 1 m Wide Approx 3 94 feet 120 cm 6 89 feet 2 1 m Tele AUTO AUTO Red eye reduction Forced ON Slow sync Red eye reduction Forced OFF Monaural Monaural SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard 101 Recording size Quality Recording file format Still Picture Still picture with audio Motion image Interface Digital Analog video audio Terminal USB Analog video audio DC IN Dimensions WxHxD Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Others 1600x 1200 pixels 1280x960 pixels 640 480 pix
19. A V cable to the video in and the audio in sockets of the TV e Yellow to the video in socket e White to the audio in socket 3 Turn the television on and select external input 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback I e The image is displayed on the television I Viewing images in other countries When setting VIDEO OUT on the menu you can view images on a TV in other countries regions which use the NTSC or PAL system e Even if you set menu selection for VIDEO OUT to PAL the output signal is still NTSC e When connecting to a TV we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source P14 e Use the supplied A V cable only e The A V cable cannot be connected to the antenna connection of your television Your TV must provide separate audio and video connections for this feature to operate correctly e Read the TV operating instructions too 87 Technical use Connecting to a PC Preparation e If your PC uses Microsoft Windows 98 or 98SE a USB driver must be installed from the CD that is included If you are using a newer Microsoft operating system such as Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home Edition Professional no USB driver needs to be installed Your PC should recognize the camera automatically 1 Insert the Memory Card into the camera and turn the power switch to ON 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the supplied USB et connection cable ACCESS
20. S002A In the text it is indicated as Battery 3 Battery Charger AC Adaptor DE 928A In the text it is indicated as AC Adaptor 4 AC Cable K2CA2EA00002 5 DC Cable K2GH2DB00003 7 USB Connection Cable K1HAO5CD0004 8 CD ROM 9 Strap VFC4002 10 Lens Cap Lens Cap String VYKOW73 11 Lens Hood Lens Hood Adaptor VYQ2677 VYQ2583 Black VYQ2787 VYQ2782 Silver Preparation Names of the Components Front View 1 Flash Sensor P37 2 Lens 3 Flash 4 Microphone P33 P42 P77 5 Self timer Indicator P41 Top View 6 Lens Barrel 7 Lens Ring P19 P63 8 Mode Dial P25 9 Shutter Button P24 10 Single Burst Mode Button P62 11 Zoom Lever P34 P35 Back View 12 Viewfinder P18 P23 13 Diopter Adjustment Dial P18 14 Flash Open Button P36 15 DISPLAY Button P23 16 FOCUS Button P39 17 Power Indicator P17 18 Power Switch P17 19 LCD Monitor P8 20 MENU Button P27 21 Delete Button P32 P69 22 lt Self timer Button P41 23 W REVIEW SET Button P32 24 b Flash Mode Button P36 25 A Exposure Compensation 19 20 21 2223242526 P53 Auto Bracket P54 White Balance Fine Adjustment P60 Button 26 Speaker P65 3334 35 Preparation Left View 27 A V OUT Socket P87 28 USB Socket 5pin P88 29 Terminal Door Right View 30 Strap Eyelet P21 31 DC IN Socket P14 32 DC IN Terminal Door P14 Bottom View 33 Memor
21. a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 107 Others Customer Services Directory For usa only For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquiries please contact 1 800 272 7033 Monday Friday 8 30am 8pm EST Web Site http www panasonic com You can purchase parts accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site Accessory Purchases 1 800 332 5368 Customer Orders Only Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 6 am to 5 pm Monday Friday 6 am to 10 30 am Saturday PST Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express Check Productitepalrs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attention Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Panasonic Sales Company Factor
22. are 2 ways to set the auto focus pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the FOCUS button Using the FOCUS button is effective to prefocus the camera AF AF TRIGGER Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A F to select AF TRIGGER 3 Press lt gt to select sre or r Ksm Shutter button You can set the auto focus by pressing the shutter button halfway e Focus FOCUS button You can set the auto focus by pressing the FOCUS button 4 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear FOCUS is selected the Parus indication is displayed on the LCD monitor Viewfinder rocus G OFF o o STANDARD SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIEU 1600 RAE i Only when Narocus 1 Hi Using the FOCUS button to prefocus the camera The prefocus technique is effective when you want to take a picture of a fast moving subject a situation where it may be difficult for the auto focus to function properly For example taking pictures with panning mode P50 Set AF TRIGGER to Focus 2 Center the subject in the AF area P29 and press the FOCUS button e AF trigger will not operate until you press the FOCUS button again even if you 1 press the shutter button halfway e When setting CONT AF to ON AF TRIGGER is fixed to
23. cable and DC cable after printing 89 Technical use USB DIRECT PRINT Single Picture Preparation e Connect the camera to a printer P89 1 1 Only when DPOF is already set press lt to select SINGLE PICTURE and then press the V REVIEW SET button SINGLE PEG The message PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE PICTURE TO PRINT is displayed for 2 seconds e When DPOF is not set this screen is SEC See skipped 2 2 Press lt gt to select the picture to be printed and then press the W REVIEW SET button 3 Press A and press lt P gt to set the number of sheets and then press the V REVIEW SET button SELECT lt gt PRINTY e The message PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING is 3 4 displayed 4 Press lt to select YES 5 Press the W REVIEW SET button e Printing starts NO g PRINTSETA SELECT lt 4 gt SETY 5 e Press the MENU button and you can stop rinting DIRECT PRINTI P J 100 0001 1 10 REMAIN 8 eye MENU 90 Technical use USB DIRECT PRINT DPOF Picture Preparation e Connect the camera to a printer P89 e Write the print information to the card 1 DPOF setting P71 DIRECT PRINT DEC TERING 1 Press gt to select DPOF PICTURE e Press the MENU button and you can DPOF change the DPOF setting P71 aise PICTURE 2 Press the W REVIEW SET button SELECT gt SET e The message PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING
24. retracted e Close the flash P37 Inserting the battery 1 Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card battery door 2 Insert the charged battery all the way in until it is locked 3 Close the Memory Card battery door Removing the battery 1 Open the Memory Card battery door 2 Slide the lock Q in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery 3 Close the Memory Card battery door e If you will not be using the camera for a long time remove the battery e When the fully charged battery is inserted in the camera for more than 1 hour the clock setting is memorized by the camera for about 24 hours even after the battery is removed The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently When the clock setting is cancelled please set the date time again P28 e When the card is being accessed do not open the Memory Card battery door e The battery supplied with this camera is exclusively designed for this camera Do not use with any other equipment 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 12 Preparation i Battery indicator The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor Viewfinder This is not displayed when using AC adaptor EZZ The battery power is sufficient
25. set amp Macro mode P47 When you take pictures from a distance closer than 3 94 feet 120 cm Tele set the camera in macro mode This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0 16 feet 5 cm Wide Portrait mode P48 This mode allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect The subject stands out in front of an unfocused background 25 Preparation A Sports mode P49 When taking pictures of outdoor sports this mode lets you capture still action photos easily A Panning mode P50 Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background WA Night portrait mode P51 When you take pictures of your friends in front of beautiful night illumination scenery this mode allows you to get the appropriate exposure for your subject as well as the background by using flash and slow shutter HEH Motion images mode P33 Use this mode when recording motion images 26 Preparation Operating the Menu By operating the menu you can set the settings of REC or playback mode You can also set the date and time the operational sound and various other settings Follow these instructions Preparation e Set the mode dial to the recording mode except for or the playback mode 1 Press the MENU button e If you set the mode dial to the re
26. set to 1SEC SSEC the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor Viewfinder for 1 or 3 seconds Preparation e Set the mode dial except for 1 1 HH P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press gt to open the setup menu 3 Press A V to select AUTO REVIEW 4 Press lt gt to select 1SEC or 3SEC coon 5 Press the MENU button A AUTO REVIEW lt a Sc se e The menu will disappear js BEEP di POWER SAVE SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIUM e Press the shutter button halfway to cancel the review e Even when setting the auto review to 1SEC 3SEC it is not available in motion image mode FH e When recording in burst mode auto bracket still picture with audio modes the recorded picture is automatically displayed e In simple mode the auto review setting becomes ON 2 seconds or OFF 82 Technical use Setting up the Operational Sound It is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press gt to open the setup menu e In simple mode skip this step 3 Press A V to select BEEP 4 Press lt gt to adjust the operational sound volume 5 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear e In simple mode the setting becomes EL AUTO REVIEW ON or OFF m BEEP E D SELECTS SET4 gt EXITHHM 83 Technical use Setting up the Power Save Mode The Power
27. the focus is adjusted the focus indication appears e When the focus indication flashes the focus is not adjusted Press the shutter button halfway to adjust the focus again e The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted and displayed on the LCD monitor Viewfinder e When the subject is out of the AF area use the AF AE lock P55 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture e After taking a picture when the auto review P82 is set to 1SEC 3SEC the picture is displayed on the LCD monitor Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds 29 Recording images basic e If the shutter button is pressed all the way at once the camera may not focus properly An alternative to first pressing halfway is to enable Continuous AF e Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted it will be cancelled if you release the shutter button Press the button halfway again e When power saving time is set if you do not operate the camera for a while it is automatically turned off at the set time To operate the camera again press the shutter button or turn the power switch first to OFF and then to ON P84 e The brightness of the LCD monitor Viewfinder may differ from that of the recorded pictures In particular when taking pictures in dark places with a long time exposure darkness appears on the LCD monitor Viewfinder but the recorded pictures are bright e
28. timer set to 2 seconds When these indicators are not displayed self timer setting is cancelled 2 Press the shutter button fully e The self timer indicator blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds or 2 seconds e When setting the self timer the focus and exposure are not adjusted by pressing the shutter button halfway When pressing the button fully they are automatically adjusted just before recording e If you press the MENU button when the self timer is set the self timer setting is cancelled e In simple mode you can only set to 10 seconds iA In burst mode the self timer setting applies to the first picture only e We recommend using a tripod when setting the self timer 41 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures with Audio You can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds Preparation e Set the mode dial except for 1 HHI P25 Press the MENU button Press A F to select AUDIO REC Press gt to select ON Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear e This icon RQ will appear on the LCD monitor Viewfinder AUNI 5 Press the shutter button fully and take a picture e It is not necessary to continue pressing the shutter button e Audio is recorded from the built in microphone Q of the camera e 5 seconds later the audio recording is stopped automatically ISPOT MODE s ae ee ee caer the audio recording it will
29. value changes the depth of field of the picture Manipulating this value can change the sharpness of the background of your picture we W BALANCE AE AE MODE lt P EE eo 3 QUALITY A SELECTS SET4 EX Ji vew A APERTURE arWN O Set the mode dial to P A S P25 Press the MENU button Press A F to select AE MODE Press lt P gt to set to A Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear Press A Press lt gt to set the aperture value Press the V REVIEW SET button e The adjustment display will disappear Take a picture e The brightness of the LCD monitor Viewfinder may differ from that of the actual images Check it using review function or setting to playback mode e The recordable range is between 3 94 feet 120 cm Tele and 0 16 feet 5 cm Wide e The available setting range of the aperture value is from F2 8 to F8 0 e If the subject is too bright set a larger aperture value if too dim set a smaller aperture value e It is not possible to select ISO sensitivity AUTO e If the aperture value is not properly set the color of the F and the shutter speed values on the LCD monitor Viewfinder become red 45 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures with Shutter priority AE When the shutter speed is set the aperture value is set automatically according to the subject brightness e g when you want to record a moving subject
30. AF TRIGGER P39 D ZOOM P35 COL EFFECT P56 PICT ADJ P57 STABILIZER P38 MONITOR FINDER P81 AUTO REVIEW P82 BEEP P83 POWER SAVE P84 93 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sh SETUP 2 2 nin NO RESET mg R RESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECTS SET4 gt EXITU PICT MODE ENLARGE EQ gt EAUTO REVIEW CLOCK SET SELECT SET4 gt EXIT MENU gt PLAY 1 2 si SETUP LETE w AUDIO DUB SEM RESIZE _ SELECTS SET4 gt EXIT eA Ka gt TRIMMING SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIOU mPay ER SETUP ih 3 MONITOR ag VOLUME mI BEEP MEA e CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENG amp VIDEO OUT SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIE Others 18 NO RESET P85 19 RESET P86 20 CLOCK SET P28 21 LANGUAGE Simple mode menu e For items without number refer to those with the same name in REC mode menu 22 PICT MODE P31 Playback mode menu e For items without number refer to those with the same name in REC mode menu 23 PROTECT P74 24 DPOF PRINT P71 25 SLIDE SHOW P75 26 AUDIO DUB P77 27 RESIZE P78 28 29 TRIMMING P79 FORMAT P80 30 VOLUME P65 31 VIDEO OUT P87 94 Others Cautions for Use Hi Cautions for Use Keep the digital camera away from magnetized equipment such as a microwave oven TV video game equipment etc e If you use the digital camera on or near a TV i
31. ANCEL 3 Select SINGLE and then press P 4 Press lt gt to select 1 image SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIEU 5 Press A F to select the number of 4 sheets DPOF SET THIS e The number of sheets can be set from 700 0001 1 to 999 6 Press the MENU button 2 times e The menu will disappear COUNT Wo To cancel Set the number of sheets to 0 in step 5 of the 5 Single copy setting a DPOF SET THIS WAKO COUNT Bli SELECT lt gt EXIM 71 Editing Multi copy setting 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A Y to select DPOF PRINT and then press P 3 Press A F to select MULTI and then press gt 4 Press lt gt to select the image 5 Press A F to select the number of sheets to be printed e The number of sheets can be set from 1 to 999 e Copy setting is displayed white 19 DPOF PRINT 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 and when MULTI completed press the MENU button AUDIO DUB 2 times SELECTS SET EXTEN e The DPOF setting of multi images is set at once e The menu will disappear To cancel Set the number of sheets to 0 in step 5 of the Multi copy setting DPOF SET MULTI e If the file is not based on the DCF standard the DPOF setting cannot be set DCF is abbreviation of Design rule for Camera File system stipulated by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e When using the DPOF feature this camera will overwrite a
32. D monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 114 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Contents Safety Information for Your Safety cceee 2 Preparation Standard Accessories 0 cece 5 Names of the Components 6 LCD Monitor Display Viewfinder Display 8 Quick Guide 10 Charging the Battery m Inserting the Battery oo eee 12 Using the AC Adaptor cee 14 Inserting the Card ae Turning Power on off 17 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment cceeeee 18 Attaching the Lens Hood ceeee 19 Attaching the Strap cece Attaching the Lens Cap at Using the LCD Monitor Viewfinder 23 The Shutter Button Pressing halfway Pressing fully 24 The Mode Dial 25 Operating the Menu c ceeeeeeeee 27 Setting the Date Time Clock Set 28 Recording images basic Taking Pictures 29 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 31 Checking the Captured Picture REVIEW snieni ansint ainada Maaari 32 Recording Motion Images e 33 Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital ZOOM Taking Pictures using the Built in Flash 36 Using the Optical Image Stabilizer 38 Using the AF Trigger we 89 Using the Continuous AF 40 Taking Pict
33. ES YOU MARKED press lt to select YES a og a 7 Press the V REVIEW SET button 8 S EF og SELECT4 gt DELETE MARK UNMARKY EXIT 1 P 40 MULTI DELETE A DELETE THE PICTURES all at once Delete all images Once deleted images cannot be recovered ress jj 2 times e The selected multi images are deleted 2 Press Y to select ALL DELETE and then press P YOU MARKED 3 When this message is displayed YES No R DELETE ALL PICTURES press lt 4 to select YES SELEC TAP SABA 4 Press the W REVIEW SET button 3 e Images that are protected P74 or out of DCF standards P64 are not DELETE ALL PICTURES deleted e Do not turn the power switch off or remove YES NO gt the card during deleting e When the remaining power is low use the 70 AC adaptor Editing Writing the Print Information to the Card DPOF Setting DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format This feature allows you to designate which images will be printed In order to use DPOF to designate which photos will be printed the printer you use must also support DPOF In addition many commercial photo printing services support DPOF Please contact them before using their service Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback gt P25 Single copy setting E PLAY 1 2 oe 1 Press the MENU button oy DPOF PAINT SINGLE 2 idee A V to since DPOF PRINT Oe ne C
34. EV AUTO ERAO e 2 3EV aE gt e 1EV 3 Press the W REVIEW SET button e The adjustment display will disappear e The auto bracket indication appears 4 Take a picture 1600 RAZZ 1 9 Zi e Once you take a picture auto bracket will be cancelled automatically e When flash fires you can take only 1 picture Auto bracket setting cannot be cancelled e The digital zoom magnification is limited to 2 times e When setting auto bracket you cannot take a still picture with audio e When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously auto bracket will be performed e Depending on the brightness of the subject the range for which it is possible to compensate the exposure pictures using auto bracket will be limited 54 Recording images advanced Using the AF AE Lock If the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button the subject s focus is not adjusted After locking focus and 1 exposure AF AE lock you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Preparation Set the mode dial except for gt P25 Aim the camera at the subject on which you want to adjust the focus to enter the AF area on the LCD monitor Viewfinder and then keep pressing the shutter button halfway AF AE lock e When the focus is adjusted the focus indication appears Move the camera keeping the chosen compositi
35. If the exposure is not properly set the color of the aperture value and the shutter speed on the LCD monitor Viewfinder becomes red e In the following cases the focus may not be adjusted properly 1 Recording a scene including subjects both near and far Recording a scene through a dirty pane of glass Recording an illuminated subject Recording in darkness Recording a moving subject Recording a subject with little contrast Recording with jitter e We recommend that you set the clock setting again before taking pictures e When the brightness of the LCD monitor Viewfinder changes such as while zooming or panning you may hear a click sound from the lens or the image on the LCD monitor Viewfinder may change suddenly this is not a malfunction The sound is caused by the camera automatically adjusting the aperture value e When pressing the shutter button halfway the LCD monitor Viewfinder may become dark or bright for a moment this is not a malfunction This arises from adjusting the aperture value e When the power is OFF this camera chatters if it is shaken However this is not a malfunction NOOR WP About jitter e To prevent jitter be careful when you press the shutter button e When the jitter alert appears we recommend you use a tripod 1600 IFA 19 30 Recording images basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode e Offering simplified menu for ease of use e The picture size is easy
36. Panasonic Digital Camera Operating Instructions ode no DMIC FZ2PP S P Before use please read these instructions completely LEICA DC VARIO ELMARIT For USA assistance please call 1 800 272 7033 or send e mail to digitalstillcam panasonic com For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca VQTOE58 Dear Customer We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Notice This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury It also contains lead in some components Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt SCY Same E Safety Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other tha
37. Save Mode can automatically turn the camera off if it has not been used for a predetermined amount of time Press the MENU button Press gt to open the setup menu Press A V to select POWER SAVE Press lt gt to choose the setting time e 2MIN e 5MIN e 10MIN e OFF The power is not turned off automatically 5 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear Sf AUTO REVIEW BEEP PUNI r POWER SAVE EIN SMN toMIN OFF Q SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIHM e If you want to cancel the power save mode turn the power switch to ON again after turning it to OFF or press the shutter button e When using the AC adaptor connecting to a PC recording a motion image playing back a motion image during Slide Show the power save mode is not available In simple mode the power save is fixed to 2MIN 84 Technical use Resetting the File Number As the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera when you use two or more cards it may happen that the file numbers on your cards do not start from 0001 Use this function when you insert a new card or perform a new recording on the recorded card and you want to start recording from the file number 0001 Preparation Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press gt to open the setup menu ity NO RESET 3 Press A V to select NO RESET and CLOCK SET then pre
38. Viewfinder are fogged 3 Has condensation occurred Carrying the digital camera from a cold place to a warm place could cause condensation on the camera Wait until condensation disappears 4 The image cannot be recorded 4 1 Is the Memory Card inside 4 2 Check it delete some images 5 The image is not displayed on the LCD monitor 5 Is the the image displayed on the Viewfinder Press the DISPLAY button to switch to LCD monitor display 6 The LCD monitor Viewfinder is too bright or dark 6 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Viewfinder 7 Flash does not fire 7 Is the flash closed Press the 4 OPEN button to open the flash Is the mode dial correctly set There is no memory capacity left on the card Before recording Others 10 10 1 10 2 11 11 1 11 2 12 12 1 12 2 13 13 14 14 100 The display or images on the LCD monitor Viewfinder are not focused Set the mode dial to the mode corresponding to the distance to the subject The image will not play back Is the Card inside There is no image in the Card The mode dial is not set to playback gt The image is not displayed on the television Is the camera correctly connected with the TV Check it Set the TV to video input mode When connecting to a PC images cannot be transferred Check that the camera is correctly connected to the PC I
39. a P12 4 Insert the Card into the camera P15 5 Close the Memory Card battery door Recording 6 Remove the lens cap 7 Set the power switch to ON P17 8 Set date time P28 9 Set the mode dial to P A S P25 10 When you want to take a picture with the flash Press 4 OPEN button to open the Flash P36 11 Take a picture P24 P29 P25 13 Press lt gt to select the picture you want to view P64 10 Preparation Charging the Battery 1 Connect the AC cable e The POWER indicator lights THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE 2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor O gt e The CHARGE indicator lights and charging starts 3 When the CHARGE indicator turns off charging is finished e Charging is finished in about 90 minutes 4 Remove the battery from the AC adaptor e The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor e After use be sure to disconnect the AC D cable S gt e The battery becomes warm after use charge or during the charge The camera also becomes warm during use However it is not a malfunction 4 e The battery AC adaptor supplied with this camera is exclusively designed for this camera Do not use with any other g equipment t 11 Preparation Inserting the Battery Preparation e Check that the power switch is set to OFF and the lens is
40. adjust the focus when the subject has already appeared Adjust the focus in advance to the point where the subject is likely to appear e Set the AF trigger to FOCUS and you can fix the focus even if you press the shutter button halfway P39 e AUTO setting in W BALANCE works best when recording outdoors in the daytime When using indoors the color balance can change You can change the white balance setting P58 e In this mode the stabilizer function is activated on vertical direction only The stabilizer function on horizontal direction is cancelled 50 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode The Night Portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a slow shutter mode This unique feature allows you to photograph close subjects against the natural night background Since the shutter speed is slow we highly recommend using a tripod to steady the camera The subject should be positioned within the available flash range When setting to ISO100 about 0 98 feet 30 cm 6 89 feet 2 1 m We recommend setting the zoom lever towards W 1 Press 4 OPEN button to open the flash 2 Set the mode dial to Night portrait mode 0 3 Take a picture WE When taking picture of only a landscape at night e You can obtain a good picture of a nightscape including no other subjects by closing the flash e The shutter speed is about 8 seconds Be sure to close the fl
41. ages e While this feature will protect the photos from accidental erasure formatting the card will permanently delete all data 74 Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show Automatic Playback On PROTECT a DPOF PRINT Gy SLIDE SHOW ALL W AUDIO DUB F RESIZE SELECT SET EXITEM START DURATION AUDIO OFF SELECTS SET EXITIA 5 Gy ALL SLIDE SHOW START SLIDE SHOW STOPKA All pictures selected in the card can be played back one by one automatically Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback p gt P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A V to select SLIDE SHOW and then press P 3 Press A F to select ALL DPOF and then press P e ALL for playing back all pictures e DPOF for playing back the DPOF set pictures 4 Press A YW lt gt for setting below e DURATION It can be set among 1 2 3 and 5 seconds e AUDIO It can be set to ON or OFF By setting it to ON it is possible to play back the still pictures with audio in Slide Show e DPOF SET Only when setting to DPOF You can select the pictures you want to set to the Slide Show e CANCEL ALL Only when setting to DPOF You can cancel the Slide Show setting 5 Select START and then press P e The Slide Show starts e By pressing the MENU button the slide show stops 75 Technical use e In motion image playback Slide Show is not availa
42. ash when you do not use the flash e Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync Red eye reduction RA e White balance is set to AUTO in the default position You can change the setting P58 e The shutter may be kept closed Max about 8 seconds after taking a picture with slow shutter speed but it is not a malfunction e When taking a picture in a dark place noise may appear To avoid noise we recommend setting the picture adjustment to NATURAL P57 51 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures using Spot Mode When this mode is selected both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot ona limited area This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate light conditions and intend to take a picture of a specific area Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 HEH P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A Y to select SPOT MODE 3 Press to set to ON 2 3 4 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear SPOT MODE e The spot AF area 4 and spot lt a 0 metering target appear 5 Center the subject in the spot AF ae t SIA Take a picture 4 1600 RACZ 119 Hy e When the subject is dark the focus may not be adjusted properly Background may become dark or whitish depending on the subject which is being set to the appropriate exposure in the spot AF area e If the subject is out of the spot AF area use the AF AE l
43. be cancelled W AUDIO REC m on e Using this feature will result in fewer images being able to be saved e When setting to auto bracket burst mode it is not possible to take a picture with audio 4 P54 P62 e The picture with audio cannot be resized or trimmed P78 P79 42 Recording images advanced Changing the Picture Size You can choose from among 3 picture size settings Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 HEH P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A F to select PICT SIZE 3 Press lt P gt to select the picture size e 1600 1600x1200 pixels e 1280 1280x960 pixels e 640 640x480 pixels 4 Press the MENU button W BALANCE ce well MODE e The menu will disappear E PICT SIZE Lo o o SELECTS SET EXITIHN e In motion image mode FH the picture size is fixed to 320x240 pixels e The smaller the picture size you select the more pictures you can store on the Memory Card In addition a small data volume allows you attach the picture to an e mail or post it on a web site more easily e If you select a larger picture size the printed picture will be clearer especially with larger sized prints 43 Recording images advanced Changing the Quality Data Compression Ratio You can choose among 2 quality levels Data Compression Ratio Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 HH P25 1 Press
44. below will be displayed Lens ring SD Memory e If you push the zoom lever toward W Card during recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the digital camera 4 corners of the image may become dark vignetting For details e Inthe 100_PANA folder it is possible to refer to the operating instructions of record up to 999 images your accessories e In the MISC folder it is possible to e Be sure to keep the lens ring attached record the files that have been set with to the digital camera so as to shut out DPOF settings unnecessary light 98 Others Warning Indications NO MEMORY CARD Insert the Memory Card THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED Cancel the Memory Card lock NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY Carry out playback after recording or after inserting the Memory Card with a recorded image MEMORY CARD FULL NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD Insert a new Memory Card or delete the useless data REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS SET BUTTON Remove the lens cap and then press the W REVIEW SET button MEMORY CARD ERROR Failed access to Memory Card Insert the card again READ ERROR Data reading error Play it back again WRITE ERROR Data writing error Turn the camera OFF and remove the card Then insert the card and turn the camera back ON Be sure camera is OFF before removing or inserting the card to avoid damaging the card PLEASE SET THE CLOCK This message i
45. ble e The DPOF setting of Slide Show will not be applied to the DPOF printing e When setting AUDIO to ON the still picture with audio is played back for 5 seconds audio recording Max 10 seconds audio dubbing e When editing with the supplied software SD Viewer for DSC recorded on the CD ROM you can play back in SD Slide Show with this camera P98 e Images that are set with DPOF with the supplied software SD Viewer for DSC recorded on the CD ROM cannot be played back in DPOF Slide Show with this camera Set DPOF Slide Show on this camera e When using the DPOF feature this camera will overwrite any previous DPOF settings made by other products 76 Technical use Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures Audio Dubbing It is possible to add a 10 second narration to a recorded picture Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback gt P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A V to select AUDIO DUB and then press P 3 Press lt P gt to select the picture 4 Press the W REVIEW SET button to start audio recording Microphone e When audio has already been recorded after the audio dubbing the original audio is overwritten e When audio has already been recorded this message is displayed OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA Press lt 4 to select YES and press the V REVIEW SET button to start audio recording 2 5 Press the W REVIEW SET button to stop audio recording e Even if you do not press
46. cked 5 Move the cover in the direction of the arrow and attach it firmly e Be sure to move the cover entirely until it is attached firmly 6 Attach the strap to the other side of the camera in the same way Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap When you turn the camera OFF or draw back the lens attach the supplied lens cap to protect the surface of the lens 1 1 Pass the top of the string through the lens cap 2 Pass the opposite side of the string through the circular part of the string 3 Pull in the direction of the arrow 4 Pass the top of the lens cap string through the strap eyelet as shown in the picture 5 Attach the lens cap e Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode e Even when the lens hood is attached you can attach the lens cap without the string 22 Preparation Using the LCD Monitor Viewfinder Every time you press the DISPLAY button the display of the LCD monitor Viewfinder changes as shown below DISPLAY Menu display In multi zoom playback LCD monitor Viewfinder REC 14 gt ISSO EREC 14 gt RSS 1H W BALANCE 1 W BALANCE AE AE MODE P gt AE AE MODE Hs CS 1600 EAPICTSIZE QUALITY SELECT SET EXIT In recording Pol To waa Pol Io waa E E In playback 5 aj mi ey Ts wal G Z 00 0007 00 0007 i 1710 tA
47. cording mode the REC menu is displayed if you set it to the playback mode the playback menu is displayed we W BALANCE AE AE MODE EA PICT SIZE iz QUALITY Press P Press A V to choose the item Press lt gt to set the item Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear af WwW PY 3 MONITOR LSS AUTO REVIEW 3 MONITOR o a lt AUTO REVIEW ml BEEP i POWER SAVE SELECTS SET EXITIEM 27 3 G REC fb SETUP 2 2 CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIEW 4 5 CLOCK SET A nuo Nea Are gt v SELECT SETS EXIT e It is possible to print the recording date Preparation Setting the Date Time Clock Set If the message PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears set the date and time You can go to the setup menu by pressing the MENU button while the message is displayed You can set the year from 2003 to 2099 The 24 hour system is used 1 2 Press the MENU button Press gt to make the setup menu appear e In simple mode skip this step Press A V to select CLOCK SET and then press gt Press A lt gt to set date and time and then press gt Press A F to select M D Y D M Y or Y M D Press the MENU button 2 times e The menu will disappear Check if the date time setting is displayed correctly after turning the camera OFF and ON When using the SD Vi
48. e 44 R Recording eccess 29 RESIZE Ga hei ariel eeann aian 78 REVIEW s c ccesecieseeseseeisneveveasvees 32 S SD Memory Card naene 16 SD Slide Show nossen 98 Self timer eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee teens 41 Shutter priority AE 0 00 46 Simple Mode 31 Slide SHOW cecceeeeeeeeeneneeeeees 75 Sports Mode ossee 49 Spot Mode ecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 52 T TMMINY ooeec 79 U USB DIRECT PRINT osasse 89 W White Balance eee 58 109 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia espa ola para el uso rapido Prepare las siguientes piezas e Camara e Bater a e Tarjeta e Adaptador CA e Cable CA e Compruebe el interruptor de alimentaci n est ajustado a OFF y que el objetivo est almacenado e Cierre el flash Preparaciones 1 Cargue la bater a gt e La carga va a terminar a los 90 minutos 2 Desplace la palanca hacia la direcci n de la flecha para abrir la tapa tarjeta de memoria bater a 3 Introduzca la bater a en la c mara 4 Introduzca la tarjeta en la c mara 5 Cierre la tapa tarjeta de memoria bater a Grabaci n 6 Quite la tapa del objetivo 7 Pongaelinterruptor de alimentaci n a ON 8 Defina la fecha hora 9 Ajuste el disco del modo a P A S 10 Cuando se quiere sacar una imagen con el flash Pulse el bot n de apertura del flash para abrirlo 11 Saque una imagen Reproducci n 12 Ajuste el disco del modo a la reproducci n gt
49. efurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW 1 ONE YEAR 90 NINETY DAYS CccD 6 SIX MONTHS 90 NINETY DAYS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK 90 NINETY DAYS NOT APPLICABLE SD MEMORY CARD IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD 90 NINETY DAYS NOT APPLICABLE During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service 106 Others Carry In or Mail In Service For Carry In or Mail In Service in the United States call 1 800 272 7033 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages wh
50. els Still picture 320X240 pixels Motion image Fine Standard JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard 640x 480 pixels QuickTime still picture with audio QuickTime Motion JPEG motion image with audio USB NTSC PAL Composite Audio line output monaural 5 pin Mini USB 2 5 mm jack EIAJ type 3 jack 41 2 2 3 4 X 3 1 4 11470 3X 83 3 mm excluding the projection part Approx 11 2 02 318 g excluding Memory Card and battery Approx 12 3 02 350 g with Memory Card and battery 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C 10 80 Battery Charger AC Adaptor Panasonic DE 928A Input Output Information for your safety 110 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 29 A DIGITAL CAMERA 8 4 V 1 2A CHARGE 8 4 V 0 65A Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic CGA S002A Voltage capacity 7 2 V 680 mAh Information for your safety 102 Others Digital Camera Accessory System BN SDCAPU 1B SD USB Reader Writer compatible with CGA S002A Lithium lon Battery DMW LND55 Q ND Filter DMW LMC55 O MC Protector RP SDH512 512 MB SD Memory Card RP SDH256 256 MB SD Memory Card RP SD128BJ 128 MB SD Memory Card RP SD064B 64 MB SD Memory Card RP SD032B a 32 MB SD Memory Card RP SD016B 16 MB SD Memory Card BN SDABPU 1B MultiMediaCard SD PC Card Adaptor compatible with MultiMediaCard
51. en when the digital camera power is off If the battery is left attached to the digital camera for a long time discharge takes place The battery may become unusable even after it is charged Dispose of an unusable battery e The battery has a limited life e Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion e Batteries that are no longer usable should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws For information you can call the RBRC hotline at 1 800 822 8837 Others Hi Cautions for Storage Before storing the digital camera take the card out and detach the battery Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature Recommended temperature 59 F to 77 F 15 C to 25 C Recommended humidity 40 to 60 Digital camera e Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the camera e Do not leave the camera in places that expose it to high temperature Battery e Do not leave the camera and the battery at the place where the temperature is too high such as inside the car during the summer e Extremely high or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery e If the battery is kept in smoky or dusty places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e Do not allow the battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and if you touch
52. eparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 P25 Press the MENU button Press A F to select D ZOOM Press to set to ON Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear ROwWoOnND e The zoom adjustment and recording method are the same as in Using the Optical Zoom P34 e When the digital zoom is set to ON the digital zoom indication appears e When entering the digital zoom range the zoom bar will pause e Photos using digital zoom may be of slightly less quality e Digital stabilization may be less effective when used in conjunction with digital zoom e To ensure the best picture quality we recommend using a tripod when digital zoom is used e The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation 35 Recording images basic Taking Pictures using the Built in Flash Mi Hol soon o o o PLololololol fALo ol ololo sjojojoj o e ojojojo o ajojojoj o fx o o lol o o o ol o fa 0 Jo CEGLAR The shutter speed is set between 1 30th and 1 2000th except in Slow sync Red eye reduction ERO and exposure compensation Preparation Set the mode dial except for gt VIH P25 1 Press 4 OPEN button to open the Flash 2 Press 4 e Every time you press 4 the available settings will appear as shown below There are settings that cannot be set according to the REC mode Those that cannot be set are not d
53. er wring it well and use it to wipe the camera body carefully Then wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Hi Condensation When using the camera outdoors during very cold weather condensation can form on the camera and lens when you return to a warm place The camera can be placed in a air tight plastic bag and allowed to warm The condensation will form on the bag When condensation has taken place Set the power switch to OFF and leave the digital camera in this condition for about 1 hour When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature the fog disappears naturally 96 Hi Optimal Use of the Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity and if the temperature is too high or too low the operating time of the battery will be shorter Always keep the terminals of the battery clean Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt dust or other substances If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the battery body and terminals are deformed Attaching a deformed battery to the digital camera may damage the camera Be sure to detach the battery after use Be sure to detach the battery from the digital camera If it is left attached to the digital camera a minute amount of current is consumed ev
54. ewer for DSC in the supplied CD ROM you can print with the recording date by setting its position on the picture For further information software installation read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection e When you want digital printings with the recording date be sure to order the printing of the date For further information ask a photo studio a store etc Depending on the store it may not be printed e After a fully charged battery is installed in the camera for at least 1 hour the time and date will be held for approximately 24 hours if the battery is removed If the battery was not fully charged the time may not be retained properly If the time date setting is lost please reset it 28 Recording images basic Taking Pictures we W BALANCE AE AE MODE gt Fin PICT SIZE By only pressing the shutter button the exposure shutter speed and aperture value will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken Refer to P45 for aperture priority Refer to P46 for shutter priority Preparation e Insert the card P15 e Set the power switch to ON P17 a AOUN Set the mode dial to P A S P25 Press the MENU button Press A V to select AE MODE Press lt gt to set to P Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear After centering the subject in the AF area Q on the LCD monitor Viewfinder press the shutter button halfway e When
55. hat the lens hood be removed when using the flash Vignetting can occur causing the lower portion of the photo to be dark e The lens cap can be installed while the lens hood is in use if the lens cap string is not used 19 Preparation E Temporarily storing the lens hood You can store the lens hood in the camera temporarily Please do not take a picture with the lens hood stored Preparation e Check that the power switch is set to OFF and the lens barrel is retracted e Close the flash P37 1 Remove the lens hood 2 Reverse the lens hood and attach it e Attach the lens hood adjusting the mark O of the lens hood adaptor to the mark of the lens hood and rotate the lens hood to the right 3 Attach the lens cap e It is recommended that the lens hood be removed when using the flash Vignetting can occur causing the lower portion of the photo to be dark e The lens cap can be installed while the lens hood is in use if the lens cap string is not used 20 Preparation Attaching the Strap 1 To remove the cover gently squeeze both sides of the cover as shown in picture 1 2 Rotate the plastic part of the metal fitting in the direction of the arrow e Please attach the plastic part to the metal fitting again if it is detached 3 Pass the metal fitting through the eyelet of the camera 4 Rotate the plastic part of the metal fitting to the opposite direction until it is lo
56. ich occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If
57. ing a picture with the flash after setting the white balance manually the white balance may not be properly adjusted We recommend setting the white balance to AUTO when using the flash P58 37 Recording images basic Using the Optical Image Stabilizer When using this function you can minimize jitter Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 P25 Press the MENU button Press A F to select STABILIZER Press lt gt to select ON OFF Press the MENU button 2 3 e The menu will disappear e Only when selecting OFF the 0 STABILIZER indication H will appear m ON UONI SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIUM D Om a 8s e When too much jitter happens or when taking a picture chasing a moving subject it may not be stabilized e The stabilizer function may be less effective in the digital zoom zone e When taking pictures with slow shutter speed such as night portrait the stabilizer function may be less effective e When the zoom lever is close to T and the shutter speed is slower than 1 125th the jitter alert appears e We recommend using a tripod when the jitter alert appears e In simple mode the stabilizer function is fixed to ON e Usually set the stabilizer function to ON Set it to OFF in the following cases When you want designedly blurred pictures When you use a tripod 38 Recording images basic Using the AF Trigger There
58. ing writing speed of MultiMediaCards is slower than SD cards When MultiMediaCards are used the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised e After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard the card access indication may appear for a while but this is not a malfunction e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Preparation Turning Power on off 1 Set the power switch to ON e The power indicator lights 2 Set the power switch to OFF Hi Power indicator Lighting OFF ON e When turning the power switch to ON d Blinking e When the Memory Card battery door is opened e When the card is not inserted e When no space is left on the card e When the card is protected during recording e When setting the mode dial from the playback mode to recording mode with the lens cap attached e When the remaining battery power is low blinking slowly e When turning on the power in the recording mode do not put any obstacle in front of the lens e Please be sure to remove the lens cap before you switch on the camera in recording mode If not the message REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS BUTTON appears on the LCD monitor Viewfinder Please remove the lens cap and press W REVIEW SET button e Do not exert any pressure on the lens when it is extended To clean the lens please turn the camera off to retract the lens 17 Prepara
59. isplayed when pressing 4 Refer to the table on the left r amp O lt ES AUTO The flash fires automatically according to the lighting condition E AUTO Red eye reduction The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation It reduces the red eye phenomenon when a subject s eyes appear red in flash light Use it when you take pictures of people or animals in low lighting conditions EAR Forced ON The flash fires every time a picture is captured Use this setting when your subject is back lit or under fluorescent light AOA Slow sync Red eye reduction When you take a picture with a dark background landscape it makes the flash fire and the shutter speed slow from 1 second to 1 2000th so that the dark background landscape will become bright Simultaneously it reduces the red eye phenomenon We recommend that you use a tripod 36 Recording images basic EJ Forced OFF When you do not open the flash this mode is set Even in dark places the flash does not fire Set it when you take pictures in places where using flash is not allowed In this time the shutter speed is set between 1 8th and 1 2000th except in night portrait mode 4 To close the flash 3 Press in the direction of the arrow until it clicks e Be sure to close the flash when you do not use it e Do not stare at the flash light from close proximity when using the flash e If you bring the flash too clo
60. it again e If the card cannot be fully inserted verify whether the direction of the card is correct e We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD Memory Card Use only the genuine card e If the card is not fully inserted the card may be damaged 15 Preparation E Access to the card When the card is being accessed the card access indication lights E O When the card access indication is lit do not e turn the power OFF e remove the battery or the card e pull the DC cable out if you use the AC adaptor The card and the card contents may be destroyed and the camera may not operate normally It is possible that images stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure static electricity electrical noise or a defective card We strongly suggest copying the images to your PC s hard drive using the USB connection explained on P88 16 Hi SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optional The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small lightweight removable external cards The reading writing speed of SD Memory Card is fast The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protection switch that can inhibit writing and formatting When the switch is moved towards the LOCK side it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it When the switch is unlocked these functions become available SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard e The read
61. lance will be automatically adjusted only when in AUTO or halogen mode K but the white balance may not be properly adjusted when the flash light is insufficient 58 Recording images advanced W BALANCE MEET SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIEU 4 ws WHITE SET AIM THE CAMERA AT A WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS THE SHUTTER i To set manually White set Here the white set mode of white balance is explained Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt HEH P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A Y to select W BALANCE 3 Press P to set to white set RA Only when setting the white balance again 4 Press e The message AIM THE CAMERA AT A WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS THE SHUTTER is displayed 5 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press the shutter button all the way e White balance is set 6 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear e When taking a picture with the flash after setting the white balance manually the white balance may not be properly adjusted We recommend setting the white balance to AUTO when using the flash 59 Recording images advanced Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with W BALANCE because of different light sources etc adjust the fine white balance as
62. mages and sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use the digital camera near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the images and sounds Recorded data may be damaged or images may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the digital camera causing the disturbance of images and sounds If the digital camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly turn the camera off and detach the battery or AC adaptor and then connect the battery or AC adaptor again Thereafter turn the camera on Do not use the digital camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the digital camera e If the digital camera is sprayed with such chemicals the camera body may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the digital camera for a long period of time When you use the digital camera on a beach or similar place do not let sand or fine dust get into the camera e Sand or dust may damage the digital camera or card Care should be taken when inserting and removing the card Do not use
63. n your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted e 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 e SD Logo is a trademark e Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned A lithium ion polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Safety FCC Note U S only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inte
64. ng back motion images that have been recorded with other equipment the quality of images may be deteriorated or images may not be able to be played back e When using a high capacity Memory Card it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower 68 Deleting Images 1 3 4 4 DELETE SINGLI DELETE THIS PICTURE SELECT lt gt SETY J 3 NO g MULTI ALL f Editing Images recorded on the card can be deleted Once deleted images cannot be recovered Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback P25 e When an image is protected it cannot be deleted Cancel the protect setting P74 Delete single image 1 Press lt gt to select the image to be deleted 2 Press jj 3 Press lt to select YES 4 Press the W REVIEW SET button e The selected image is deleted 69 Editing once Delete multi images 1 Press jj 2 times 2 Select MULTI DELETE and then press gt It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at 3 Press lt gt to select the images to be deleted 4 Press the W REVIEW SET button e The selected images are displayed with 1 Pressing the W REVIEW SET button again the setting is cancelled MULTI DELETE e The indication G blinks red if the i selected image is protected Cancel the protect setting P74 5 Press 7 SELECTS SET gt CANCEL i 40 MULTI DELETE 6 When this message is displayed DELETE THE PICTUR
65. nu will disappear gt PICT ADJ lt EU STANDARD SELECTS SET EXITIAU e When taking a picture in a dark place noise may appear To avoid noise we recommend setting the picture adjustment to NATURAL 57 Recording images advanced Setting the White Balance W BALANCE AUTO k a 2 mG AE AE MODE fh PICT SIZE i QUALITY SELECTS SET EXITIAU Auto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones In most situations it works fine In some situations where several different types of lighting are present enhanced performance can be achieved by setting the white balance manually Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 HEH P25 Press the MENU button Press A V to select W BALANCE Press lt gt to select the mode e AUTO if the auto white balance is set EJ Daylight for recording outdoors on a bright day EJ Cloudy for recording under a cloudy and shady sky KN Halogen for recording under halogen lighting RA White set for manual setting Read the following page where the manual setting is explained in detail Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear e The setting of the white balance is applied to the other recording modes e In simple mode or motion image mode fF the white balance is fixed to AUTO e When taking a picture with the flash the white ba
66. ny previous DPOF settings made by other products e When this message is displayed MEMORY SELEC IAP EXTEN CARD FULL delete unnecessary files and then set the DPOF print setting again 72 2 3 2 3 PLAY 1 2 fi 3h SETUP 1 DPOF PRINT CANCEL 4 a CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS NO g SELECTA SETY 4 a DPOF INDEX SET INDEX PRINT YES NO G ISELECT gt SELT a DPOF INDEX SET CANCEL INDEX PRINT Z SET CANCEL INO SELECT4 gt SET Y Editing To cancel all settings 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A Y to select DPOF PRINT and then press P 3 Press A F to select CANCEL and then press P 4 When this message is displayed CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS press lt to select YES 5 Press the V REVIEW SET button All DPOF settings are cancelled 6 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear Index setting to cancel 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A Y to select DPOF PRINT and then press P 3 Press Y to select INDEX and then press gt 4 When this message is displayed SET INDEX PRINT press lt to select YES e When the index is already set the message SET CANCEL INDEX PRINT is displayed Press lt gt to select SET CANCEL or NO 5 Press the W REVIEW SET button e All images are set cancelled 6 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear 73 Pr
67. ock P55 52 Recording images advanced Compensating the Exposure In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the exposure correctly This is a normal situation This feature allows you to manually compensate the exposure Preparation e Set the mode dial except for 1 HEH P25 1 Press A until 4 EXPOSURE is selected 2 Press lt gt to compensate the 2 exposure e You can compensate from 2 EV to 2 EV with 1 3 EV step EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed SSSI AST 3 Pres the W REVIEW SET button 3 e The adjustment display will disappear e The exposure compensation indication a will appear 4 Take a picture e Depending on brightness of the subject the range for which it is possible to compensate the exposure will be limited 53 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure AE Bracket Pressing the shutter button once the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value Preparation e Set the mode dial except for 1 HEH P25 1 Press A until 4 AUTO BRACKET is selected 2 Press then press lt gt to set the exposure compensation range P e OFF e 1 3
68. on and press the shutter button all the way e Before pressing the shutter button you can set the AF AE lock again and again 55 Recording images advanced Using the Color Effect This function enables use of color effect such as bluish reddish and black and white AF AF TRIGGER 07400 V amp COL EFFECT OFF MECON ISI gt PICT ADJ Meo 56 Preparation Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 HEH P25 Press the MENU button Press A V to select COL EFFECT Press lt gt to select OFF COOL WARM or B W e COOL The picture becomes bluish e WARM The picture becomes reddish e B W The picture becomes black and white Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear e The indication COOL WARM will appear B W e When using the color effect mode you cannot adjust the white balance Recording images advanced Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast Picture Adjustment This function enables you to adjust the color tone or the contrast Preparation e Set the mode dial except for gt 1 1 HH P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A F to select PICT ADu 3 Press lt gt to select NATURAL STANDARD or VIVID e NATURAL The picture becomes softer e VIVID The picture becomes sharper 4 Press the MENU button amp COL EFFECT e The me
69. otecting Images on the Card Using this feature important photos can be protected from accidentally being deleted This feature cannot protect photos or any data on the Card if the entire card is formatted Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback gt P25 Single setting to cancel 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A Y to select PROTECT and then press P 3 Select SINGLE and then press gt 4 Press lt gt to select 1 image 5 Press the W REVIEW SET button e The protect icon appears e By pressing the W REVIEW SET 4 5 button again the protection is 3 cancelled and the icon will disappear joes 6G Press the MENU button 2 times E PLAY 1 2 On PROTECT SINGLE SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIEU e The menu will disappear Multi setting To cancel all settings SELECT 4 1 The method is the same as in Writing the Print Information to the Card DPOF Setting P71 P73 SEH LOVNN C A MENU Lee e When trying to delete a protected file these messages are displayed THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED or PROTECTED PICTURES REMAIN UNDELETED If you want to delete this file cancel the protect setting first e The protect setting may not be effective in other products e Sliding the SD Memory Card Write Protect switch to LOCK prevents the picture from deletion even if the protection is not set e The audio dubbing feature cannot be used with protected im
70. ports this mode lets you capture still action photos easily Please note that this mode is suitable to take photos of the subject from distances of more than 16 4 feet 5 m and in daylight situations 1 Set the mode dial to Sports mode x 2 Take a picture e AUTO setting in W BALANCE works best when recording outdoors in the daytime When using indoors the color balance can change You can change the white balance setting P58 e Sport Mode sets the camera to use a high shutter speed It works best when used in very brightly illuminated situations To enhance this feature try following the action with the camera 49 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures using Panning Mode Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background In very bright summer daylight if the shutter speed cannot be set slow enough to blur the background please use the ND filter DMW LND55 optional P63 Please try to use the prefocus technique to reduce the time for focusing while shooting a fast moving subject P39 1 Set the mode dial to Panning mode aye l 2 Take a picture Move the camera smoothly while tracking a subject in motion Press the shutter button while moving the camera Keep moving the camera continuously It is difficult to
71. r set the camera in macro mode This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0 16 feet 5 cm Wide e Macro mode 3 94 feet 120 cm oo c 0 16 feet 5 cm w e Normal 3 94 feet 120 cm oo AA T c 0 98 feet 30 cm 1 Set the mode dial to Macro mode 4 2 Take a picture e Select the flash setting depending on the situation P36 e The available flash range is about 0 98 feet 30 cm 6 89 feet 2 1 m When setting to ISO100 e When the jitter alert is displayed within the available flash range we recommend using the flash e When the camera lens is at a distance over the available range from the subject focus may not be adjusted even if the focus indication appears 47 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode Portrait mode is for taking portrait shots It makes the subject stand out from the background We recommend placing the subject close by and allowing for proper distance between subject and background Please note that this mode is suitable for outdoor situations under sunlight 1 Set the mode dial to Portrait mode 9 2 Take a picture e AUTO setting in W BALANCE works best when recording outdoors in the daytime When using indoors the color balance can change You can change the white balance setting P58 48 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures using Sports Mode When taking pictures of outdoor s
72. rded Pictures Audio DUDDING cceee eects Resizing Recorded Pictures Trimming Recorded Pictures x Formatting the Card Adjusting the LCD Monitor Viewfinder Bige SSi pRa 81 Using the Auto Review 82 Setting up the Operational Sound Setting up the Power Save Mode Resetting the File Number 85 Initializing the settings eee 86 Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor 87 Connecting to a PC 88 USB DIRECT PRINT seee 89 USB DIRECT PRINT Single Picture 90 USB DIRECT PRINT DPOF Picture 91 Attor USE deae aaeeea 92 Preparation Others Request for Service Notice The Menu Items scesssseessseessseessseeeens 93 For USA Only sseesssseeeeesteeessens 105 Cautions for Use 95 Limited Warranty For USA Only 106 Warning Indications 99 Customer Services Directory TroubleShOOting sscccsssssecssssecsseeesseeee 100 For USA Only testes 108 Specifications csseecccssssecscsseeescesseeeeee 101 NdEX ss nssssssssssenrssseerssseersnsersnsrersnneeennnnees 109 Digital Camera Accessory System 103 Spanish Quick Use Guide Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Guia espa ola para el uso rapido 110 For USA Customers 104 Standard Accessories Before using your camera check the contents 1 SD Memory Card 8 MB 6 A V Cable RP SD008B K1V204C10001 In the text it is indicated as Card Q 2 Battery Pack CGA
73. rference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Panasonic DMC FZ2 Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1 800 272 7033 Trade Name Model No Responsible party Support Contact This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Panasonic DMc Fz2 C FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LC
74. rst mode simultaneously auto bracket will be performed e Burst mode will not perform as described if a MultiMediaCard is used in place of an SD Memory Card The reading writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than that of an SD Memory Card 62 Recording images advanced Using the MC Protector ND Filter The MC protector DMW LMC55 optional neither affects the colors nor the amount of light so it can always be left attached to protect the Digital Camera s lens The ND filter DMW LND55 optional reduces the amount of light to approximately 1 8th without affecting the color balance Preparation e Check that the power switch is set to OFF and the lens barrel is retracted e Close the flash P37 1 Remove the lens ring 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor 3 Install the MC protector or the ND filter e The lens hood and lens cap can be attached when installing the MC protector or ND filter e When taking pictures with the flash using the MC protector ND filter vignetting effect may occur e Do not use the conversion lens If it is used with the supplied lens hood adaptor it may break e MC Multi coated and ND Neutral Density 63 Playback Playing Back Still Pictures 1 gt 1600 PAZZ 1100 0001 1 10 Set the mode dial to playback gt gt e The last recorded picture is played back 2 Press lt to play back the previou
75. s lt P gt to select YES or NO 8 Press the W REVIEW SET button 9 Press the MENU button 2 times e The menu will disappear e Trimming images will use additional memory if the original image is saved e It is not possible to resize pictures in a size lower than 640 x 480 or with an aspect ratio that is not 4 3 e You cannot operate trimming on pictures recorded with other equipment e Trimming is not possible for a motion image still picture with audio e The picture size of the trimmed pictures may become smaller than that of the original one depending on the cut size e The picture quality of the trimmed picture becomes inferior 79 Technical use Formatting the Card Usually it is not necessary to format the card initializing Format the card when this message is displayed MEMORY CARD ERROR e If the card has been formatted by a PC or other equipment format the card on the camera again Preparation e Set the mode dial to playback b gt P25 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press A Y to select FORMAT and PENA Rissa then press gt 3 When this message is displayed E FORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD press lt to select YES 4 Press the W REVIEW SET button e The card is formatted e After formatting recorded images and 3 any other data cannot be recovered LPFORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD NO g SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIU
76. s picture Press gt to play back the next picture e Every time you press lt P the previous next picture is played back e The picture following the last one is the first picture i Fast forwarding Fast rewinding During playback continue pressing lt P gt gt Fast forward lt Fast rewind e The file number increases decreases When releasing lt P the picture corresponding to the current file number is displayed e This camera is based on the DCF standards Design rule for Camera File system which were established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA e The file format that can be played back with this camera is JPEG There are also pictures that cannot be played back in JPEG format e When playing back still pictures that have been recorded with other equipment the quality of pictures may be deteriorated and pictures may not be able to be played back e When changing the folder name or file name on PC the pictures may not be able to be played back e When playing back a file out of standard the folder file number is indicated by and the screen may become black 64 Playback Playing Back Still peice with Audio Set the mode dial to playback 2 Press lt gt to select the file with audio icon R 3 Press the W REVIEW SET button to play back the audio e You can hear audio from the speaker E To adjust the sound volume
77. s displayed when you use the camera for the first time or you do not use the camera for a long time Set the clock again THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED After cancelling the protect setting you can delete or overwrite the image THIS PICTURE CAN T BE DELETED SOME PICTURES CAN T BE DELETED If the image is not based on the DCF standard it is not possible to delete selected pictures NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE You have exceeded the number of images that can be set at once with multi delete setting CAN T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE CAN T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES If the image is not based on the DCF standard it is not possible to set the DPOF MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD The format of this card cannot be recognized by the camera Format the card again with the camera MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION This message is displayed when you turn on the camera with the mode dial in the wrong position Rotate the mode dial to the proper position 99 Troubleshooting 1 The power does not turn on 1 1 Are the battery and the AC adaptor correctly connected Check the connection 1 2 Is the battery sufficiently charged Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged 2 As the power is turned on it turns off immediately 2 Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera Charge the battery or replace it with charged one 3 The lens and the
78. s the camera correctly recognized by the PC The clock setting is reset If you do not use the camera for a long time the clock setting may be reset When the message PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears set the clock again When you take a picture before setting the clock 0 00 0 0 Olis recorded The camera chatters when it is shaken This is the sound coming from the lens When you turn the power ON the sound is stopped This is not a malfunction Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction These pixels do not affect the recorded images Others Specifications Digital Camera Power Source Power Consumption Information for your safety DC 8 4 V 2 6 W When recording with LCD Monitor 2 4 W When recording with Viewfinder 2 4 W When playing back with LCD Monitor 2 2 W When playing back with Viewfinder Camera Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Motion image recording ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure AE Metering mode LCD monitor Viewfinder Flash Microphone Speaker Recording media 2 000 000 pixels 1 3 2 CCD total pixel number 2 110 000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 12x zoom f 4 6 55 2 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 35 420 mm F2 8 Single 3x Burst 2x TTL Auto Macro Spot AF Spot mode 0 98 feet 30 cm Wide 3
79. se to the subjects they may be distorted or discolored by its heat and lighting e The available flash range is about 0 98 feet 30 cm 6 89 feet 2 1 m When setting to 1SO100 e If the subject is too close when using the flash the image may be over exposed e When the jitter alert is displayed within the available flash range we recommend using the flash e Do not cover the flash sensor with your finger or any other item Otherwise the picture will not be exposed properly Similarly do not cover the flash light e In motion image mode FH or when the flash is closed flash setting is fixed to the Forced OFF KJ e When you set to burst mode or auto bracket only 1 picture is taken for every flash firing e In night portrait mode WA setting is fixed to Slow sync Red eye reduction IERA e When you are using the flash we recommend removing the lens hood In some case it my not allow the scene to be illuminated properly e The flash indication becomes red when pressing the shutter button halfway e When the flash is being charged the flash indication blinks red and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully e Be sure to open the flash entirely when using the flash e When taking a picture with the flash the white balance will be automatically adjusted only when in AUTO or halogen mode but the white balance may not be properly adjusted when the flash light is insufficient e When tak
80. ss P LANGUAGE 4 When this message is displayed RESET FILE NO IN THE CAMERA SELECTS SET4 gt EXITEN press lt to select YES 5 Press the W REVIEW SET button 4 6 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear BYES NO gt 85 Technical use Initializing the settings IR RESET SELECT SET EXITIEM RESET REC SETTINGS YES NO G RESET SETUP PARAMETERS NO g This feature allows you to easily reset the camera to the factory default settings Preparation Set the mode dial except for gt 1 P25 Press the MENU button Press gt to open the setup menu Press A V to select RESET and then press P When this message is displayed RESET REC SETTINGS press lt to select YES Press the W REVIEW SET button e The message REC SETTINGS RESET COMPLETED is displayed for about 2 seconds When this message is displayed RESET SETUP PARAMETERS press lt to select YES Press the W REVIEW SET button e The clock setting is not reset Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear 86 Technical use Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor By connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A V cable it is possible to view and play back the recorded images Preparation e Turn the camera and the television off 1 Connect the A V cable to the A V OUT socket of the camera 2 Connect the
81. the MENU button 2 Press A F to select QUALITY 3 Press lt gt to select the quality Data Compression Ratio HA Fine Low compression It gives priority to picture quality to record high quality pictures FA Standard Standard compression It gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures 5 wee 4 Press the MENU button SELECTS SET4 gt EXITIEW e The menu will disappear e Picture size Quality and number of recordable pictures 8 MB 64 MB SD Memory Card i 8 MB supplied 64 MB optional Picture size A Ea H 1600 x 1200 6 13 64 125 1280 x 960 10 20 96 184 640 x 480 34 68 298 553 In motion image mode 35 seconds 350 seconds e The numbers shown in the table are approximate numbers If you mix fine quality and standard quality the number of recordable pictures changes e It may happen that pictures appear like a mosaic depending on the scene characteristics e Remaining frame which is displayed on the LCD monitor Viewfinder may not correspond with recorded frames however this is not a malfunction 44 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures with Aperture priority AE When aperture value is set the shutter speed is automatically set from 1 second to 1 2000th according to the subject brightness However the speed range is changed from 1 30th to 1 2000th when flash fires Altering the aperture
82. the V REVIEW SET button after about 10 seconds the audio recording stops EEUDIOEUES automatically SELECTS SETO EXITIED 6 Press the MENU button 2 times e The menu will disappear 3 4 AUDIO e Adding audio will use additional memory DUB Bi 100 0001 Using this feature will result in fewer images TO being able to be saved e The audio dubbing feature cannot be used with motion images SELECT 4 gt The audio dubbing feature cannot be used STARTY EX MENU with protected images 77 Technical use Resizing Recorded Pictures It is possible to reduce the recorded picture size This function is useful if you want to reduce the volume of the picture for the purpose of attaching it to an e mail or uploading it to a web site Preparation Set the mode dial to playback b gt P25 Press the MENU button Press A V to select RESIZE and then press P hp 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 Press lt P gt to select the picture and then press V 4 Press lt gt to select the size e 1280 1280x960 PQ RESIZE e 640 640x480 ry SEURE SETS eel 5 Press the V REVIEW SET button to 3 1600 set the size 100 0001 1 10 6 When this message is displayed DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE press lt P gt to select YES or NO 7 Press the W REVIEW SET button SELECT lt gt SETY SGiww 8 Press the MENU button 2 times 4 RA e The menu will disappear 100 0001 1600 1
83. the battery in this condition you may be badly burned e Store the battery in a completely discharged state To store the battery for a long period of time we recommend charging it once every year and storing it again after you completely use up the charged capacity Card e When the card is being read do not remove the card turn off the power or subject it to vibration or impact e Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated e Do not bend or drop the card The card or the recorded content may be damaged e After use be sure to remove the card from the digital camera e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card with your fingers Do not allow dirt dust or water to enter it AC adaptor e If the battery is warm charging takes a longer time than normal e If you use the AC adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 100 cm or more away from radio e When the AC adaptor is in use it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to disconnect the AC cable If it is left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean at all times Hi LCD Monitor Viewfinder Lens Ring LCD monitor e In a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD moni
84. the digital camera for surveillance purpose or other business use e If you use the digital camera for a long period of time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction e The digital camera is not intended for business use Do not use benzine thinner or alcohol for cleaning the digital camera e The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Before cleaning the camera detach the battery or pull out the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet e Wipe the digital camera with a soft dry cloth To remove stubborn stains wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth e For storing or transporting the digital camera place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn 95 Others After use be sure to take the card out and detach the battery or pull out the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet e If the battery is left on the digital camera for a long time the voltage drops excessively and the battery will not function even after it is recharged When you use your digital camera on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach make sure that no water enters the digital camera e Water may cause the digital camera or card to malfunction Irreparable damage may occur e If sea water splashes onto the digital camera wet a soft cloth with tap wat
85. tice For usa oniy Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service Request for Service Notice e Please include your proof of purchase Failure to due so will delay your repair USA Only e To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Services Company 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attn Digital Camera Repair 105 Others Limited Warranty ror usa oniy PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO INC Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company collectively referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or r
86. tion Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment This camera s Viewfinder offers a diopter adjustment It allows the user to make adjustments related to each user s individual vision characteristics Please adjust this feature before using the camera This feature is especially useful for the user who wears corrective eyewear because the lens is not needed Preparation e Press DISPLAY button to make the Viewfinder display 1 Adjust the diopter rotating the diopter adjustment dial 18 Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood When using the camera in bright sunlight the lens hood should be installed This will minimize lens flare and ghosting thus improving the overall quality of the photo Preparation e Check that the power switch is set to OFF and the lens barrel is retracted e Close the flash P37 1 Remove the lens ring 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor supplied e The mark O will be the opposite side of the camera 3 Attach the lens hood supplied e Adjust the mark of the lens hood to the mark O of the lens hood adaptor Then rotate the lens hood to the mark and fix it e Be careful not to rotate the lens hood adaptor Rotate the lens hood and the lens hood adaptor until the mark of the lens hood is fitted to the mark of the camera e If the marks are not fitted edges of the screen may become dark vignetting effect e It is recommended t
87. to motion image mode HH 2 Center the subject on the LCD monitor Viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway e When the focus is adjusted the focus indication appears 3 By pressing the shutter button fully the recording starts e The audio REC starts simultaneously Microphone 4 By pressing the shutter button fully again recording stops e If during the recording the memory of the card becomes full the recording is 2 stopped automatically e The picture size is fixed to 320x240 pixels e The remaining time displayed on the LCD monitor Viewfinder is an approximation e You cannot record motion images without audio e If using the MultiMediaCard after recording motion images the card access indication may appear for a while but this is not a malfunction e After recording starts the auto focus zoom white balance aperture values are locked with the first frame e Recording could suddenly stop when recording motion images with cards other than a Panasonic SD Memory Card e When the motion image recorded with this camera is played back on other equipment the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or pictures may not be able to be played back e In motion image mode EH review cannot be used 33 Recording images basic Using the Optical Zoom With this function you can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom and landscapes can be cap
88. to select e The icons on the display are larger We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture 1 Set the mode dial to Simple mode wy 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press A V to select PICT MODE e AUTO REVIEW P82 BEEP P83 e CLOCK SET P28 4 Press lt gt to select ENLARGE 4 x6 10X 15cm or INTERNET ENLARGE 1600X1200 Fine 4 X6 10X 15cm 1280x960 Fine INTERNET 640 480 Standard e ENLARGE selection is intended for PICT MODE situations when large printing is TETIN desired The camera is preset to ecer Q 1 600x 1200 in Fine picture mode CLOCK SET e 4 x6 10x 15cm selection will offer an easy way to produce small general SELECT SET4 gt EXIT MENU purpose prints e INTERNET selection favors smaller file size optimized for home page and e mail use 5 Press the MENU button e The menu will disappear 6 Take a picture e The burst mode is available only with the low speed P62 e f the distance between the camera and the object is beyond the recordable range Tele 3 94 feet 120 cm Wide 0 16 feet 5 cm the focus may not be adjusted properly even the focus indication is lit e The settings except for the clock setting of the simple mode will not be applied to the other recording modes e Only the quality data compression ratio cannot be changed on the PICT MODE menu
89. tor Wipe it with soft dry cloth If the digital camera is extremely cold when you turn the power on the image on the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual at first However as the internal temperature increases it goes back to the normal brightness Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 114 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 97 Others Viewfinder i SD Slide Show e Do not direct the Viewfinder or lens to If setting the SD Slide Show with the the sun Internal components may be SD Viewer for DSC which is in the seriously damaged supplied CD ROM when playing back the message START SD SLIDE Extremely high precision technology SHOW is displayed Select YES and is employed to produce the press the W REVIEW SET button to Viewfinder screen featuring a total of start the SD Slide Show Select NO approximately 114 000 pixels The and press the W REVIEW SET button result is more than 99 99 effective to start normal playback pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However i Folder Composition this is not a malfunction and does When a Memory Card with data not affect the recorded picture recorded on it is inserted into a PC the folders shown
90. tured in wide angle Preparation e Set the mode dial except for B P25 1 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the size with the zoom lever To make subjects appear closer Tele Rotate towards T To make subjects appear further away Wide angle Rotate towards W 2 Take a picture e The focus is adjusted at a distance of more than 3 94 feet 120 cm Tele 0 98 feet 30 cm Wide For details on simple mode aperture priority AE shutter priority AE macro mode read P31 P45 P46 P47 e The picture may be slightly distorted according to the lens The distortion will increase as you make subjects wider and closer e The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation e When using the zoom lens at high magnification the quality of the picture can be enhanced if a tripod is used At high magnification even small movements can cause a slight decrease in picture sharpness 34 Recording images basic Using the Digital Zoom REC 3 4 h SETUP AF AF TRIGGERS D ZOOM mE on COL EFFECT OFF gt PICT ADJ STANDARD SELECTS SET EXITIEU It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times with the digital zoom thereby reaching a maximum of 36 times In the burst mode auto bracket the digital zoom magnifies 2 more times reaching a maximum of 24 times Pr
91. ures with the Self timer 41 Recording images advanced Taking Pictures with Audio Changing the Picture Size Changing the Quality Data Compression Ratio 0000 44 Taking Pictures with Aperture priority AE 45 Taking Pictures with Shutter priority AE 46 Taking Pictures using Macro Mode 47 Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode 48 Taking Pictures using Sports Mode 49 Taking Pictures using Panning Mode 50 Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Modai iaie cial neil 51 Taking Pictures using Spot Mode 52 Compensating the Exposure uc 53 Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure AE Bracketin 54 Using the AF AE LOCK 55 Using the Color Effect 56 Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast Picture Adjustment 57 Setting the White Balance Finely Adjusting the White Balance Setting ISO Sensitivity Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 62 Using the MC Protector ND Filter 63 Playback Playing Back Still Pictures cceee 64 Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio 65 9 Images Multi Playback 66 Using the Playback Zoom 67 Playing Back Motion Images 0 0 68 Editing Deleting Images 69 Writing the Print Information to the Card DPOF Setting 71 Protecting Images on the Card 4 74 Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show Automatic Playback 75 Adding Audio to Reco
92. y Card Battery Door P12 P15 34 Memory Card Battery Door Open Lever P12 P15 35 Tripod Receptacle sanay Charger AC Adaptor AC Input Terminal POWER Indicator CHARGE Indicator Battery Attachment Section DC Output Terminal aA UOMN Preparation LCD Monitor Display Viewfinder Display 1 2 221180100 1600 PA 7 J 18 17 In recording 1 oa A WwW NY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 REC mode Flash mode P36 White balance P58 ISO sensitivity P61 Picture size P43 Quality data compression ratio P44 Battery indicator P13 When using AC adaptor this is not displayed Frame Time remain In motion image mode e g 11S Jitter alert P30 Recording indication Audio REC P42 Zoom P34 P35 Self timer mode P41 Card access indication P16 AF area P29 AF Trigger P39 Aperture indication Shutter speed indication P29 Exposure Compensation P53 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 Auto Bracket P54 Current date and time P28 e It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock FT Spot AF area P52 Spot metering target P52 Focus indication P29 Burst mode P62 Continuous AF P40 Color Effect mode P56 Optical Image Stabilizer OFF P38 Recording in Simple mode 1 Flash mode P36 Burst mode P62 Focus indication P31 Jitter alert P30
93. y Servicenter Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of January 2002 108 Others Index A AF AE LOCK 0ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 55 Aperture priority AE 45 Audio Dubbing 77 Auto Exposure AE Bracket 54 Auto Review cececeeeceeeeees 82 B Built in Flash ccccseceeeeees 36 Burst Mode scccesceeeeeeeeeees 62 Cc Card Access Indication 16 Clock Set ccecceecccececeeeeeeeeees 28 Color Effect cicer iedit 56 Condensation 0ccceeeeeees 96 Continuous AF c scccseeeeees 40 D Digital ZOOM nsss 35 DPOB orsienei ae eae 71 E Exposure Compensation 53 F File NUMbEr 0ccceceeeeees 85 Formatting seses 80 l ISO Sensitivity ee 61 J JUST erie Ss eae ee ARRET 30 L LCD Monitor Viewfinder Brightness n se 81 M Macro Mode secceeeeeeeeeeeee 47 MC Protector ccccceceeeeeeees 63 Motion Image nasses 33 Multi Playback seeen 66 MultiMediaCard 00008 16 N ND Filter ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 63 Night Portrait Mode 51 O Operational Sound 83 Optical ZOOM ceeeeeeeeseeeees 34 P Panning Mode ossec 50 Picture Size aace 43 Playback ceeeeceseeeeeeeeeaeeeees 64 Playback ZOOM n 67 Portrait Mode ossee 48 Power Save Mode n se 84 Q Quality cece ne

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