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Summary of Contents for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10GN
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-FZ10GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0G04... -
Page 2: Safety
Safety 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... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information for Your Safety ... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 5 Names of the Components ... 6 Quick Guide ... 8 Charging the Battery ... 10 About the Battery ... 11 Inserting the Battery ... 12 Removing the Battery... 13 Using the AC Adaptor ... - Page 4 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio... 86 Playing Back Motion Images... 87 Rotating the Picture... 88 Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)... 89 Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture ... 94 Playing Back with Slide Show ...
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Page 5: Preparation
Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S002E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫ Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DE-928B (In the text, it is indicated as “AC Adaptor”) -
Page 6: Names Of The Components
Preparation Names of the Components 5 6 7 11 12 14 15 24 25 Preparation 1 Lens 2 Flash 3 Microphone (P61, 73) 4 Self-timer Indicator (P41) 5 Viewfinder (P25) 6 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P26) 7 Flash Open Button (P36) 8 [EVF/LCD] Button (P25) 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P25) 10 [EXPOSURE] Button... - Page 7 33 34 35 Preparation 26 Focus Switch (P63) 27 [A/V OUT] Socket (P104) 28 [USB] Socket (5pin) (P107, 108, 110) 29 Terminal Door 30 Strap Eyelet (P18) 31 [DC IN] Socket (P14) 32 [DC IN] Terminal Door (P14) 33 Card/Battery Door (P12, 16) 34 Card/Battery Door Open Lever (P12, 16) 35 Tripod Receptacle...
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Page 8: Quick Guide
Quick Guide • Charge the battery before using. • Prepare the Camera/AC cable/Battery/AC adaptor/Card. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. (P36) ª Preparation Charge the battery. (P10) • The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor. - Page 9 ª Recording • Remove the lens cap. • Be careful not to lose the lens cap. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the clock. (P20) 3 Select Programme AE mode 1 Open the flash. (When using the flash) (P36) 2 Take a picture.
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Page 10: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Charge the battery before using. Connect the AC cable. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • The [POWER] Indicator A lights. • The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor. -
Page 11: About The Battery
About the Battery ª Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. (This does not appear when using AC adaptor) > > > (Blinks in red): Recharge or replace the battery. ª Charging time and available recording time Measured under the following conditions: •... -
Page 12: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Battery Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. Slide the lever to open the card/ battery door. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN Insert the charged battery until it clicks. -
Page 13: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. Slide the lever to open the card/ battery door. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery. -
Page 14: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor. Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. Connect the AC cable. Open the [DC IN] terminal door. -
Page 15: About The Card
About the Card ª Access to the card While the card is accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. 2304 When the card access indication 1 lights, do not: • turn the camera off. • remove the battery or the card. •... -
Page 16: Inserting The Card
Inserting the Card Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. Slide the lever to open the card/ battery door. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN Insert the card with the label facing the front of the camera until it clicks. -
Page 17: Removing The Card
• If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.) • The card may be damaged if it is not... -
Page 18: Attaching The Strap
• Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Attach the strap so that you can see “Panasonic” logo. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. -
Page 19: Attaching The Lens Hood/Lens Cap
Attaching the Lens Hood/Lens Cap Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. ª Lens Hood 1 Detach the lens ring. 2 Attach the lens hood. • In bright sunlight or when there is backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. -
Page 20: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ª Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. - Page 21 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. CLOCK SET 10:00111.DEC.2004 D/M/Y SELECT EXIT • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting. • Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on. ª...
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Page 22: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Turn the camera on. Press the [MENU] button. W.BALANCE PICT.SIZE MENU QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT Select the [SETUP] Menu. MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE SELECT Preparation Select the desired item. Set the desired value. SETUP AUTO 2304 •... - Page 23 You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu MONITOR/ Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures FINDER appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps. AUTO • [OFF]: REVIEW°...
- Page 24 Menu MF ASSIST° In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P63) NO.RESET° Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, and the file number starts from 0001.) •...
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Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ª Switching the screen to be turned Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the screen you would like to turn on. 2304 2304 A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off. - Page 26 ª Diopter adjustment This feature is useful for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder. Preparation • Press the [EVF/LCD] button to display the Viewfinder. Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial. 2304 Preparation ª Monitor priority When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P24), the LCD monitor is turned on in the following...
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Page 27: About The Histogram
About the Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. •... -
Page 28: The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial Select the desired mode turning the mode dial. : Programme AE mode (P29) The aperture value and the shutter speed are automatically adjusted. : A/S/M mode (P50–52) : Aperture-priority AE (P50) The shutter speed is adjusted automatically according to the aperture value you set. -
Page 29: Recording Pictures (Basic)
Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Preparation • Insert the charged battery (P12) or connect the AC adaptor (P14). • Insert the card. (P16) • Remove the lens cap. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select Programme AE mode 3 Slide the focus switch to [AF]. FOCUS Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus. - Page 30 ª Posture to take good pictures To take pictures without blurring: • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Check that the camera is not shaken when pressing the shutter button halfway.
- Page 31 • In the following cases, the camera cannot focus on subjects properly in Programme AE mode. – When including both near and distant subjects in a scene – When there is dirt on the glass between the lens and the subject –...
- Page 32 ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the camera, the lens may click and the picture on the screen may be drastically changed. However, the pictures are not affected. The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the aperture.
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Page 33: Programme Shift
ª Programme shift In Programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and the shutter speed under the same exposure. This is called Programme shift. By this function, you can make the background more blurred (by decreasing the aperture value) or record the subject in motion clearer (by setting to slow shutter speed) in Programme AE mode. -
Page 34: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)
Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Preparation • In Motion image mode [ Press 4. REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appear for about 10 seconds. • Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review. • You can check the previous or following picture with 2/1. -
Page 35: Using The Optical Zoom
Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ª To make subjects appear further away (Wide) 2304 T 1X... -
Page 36: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ª To open the flash Press the [ OPEN] button. OPEN ª To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. - Page 37 ª Available flash settings P A S M ª The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity ISO AUTO 40 cm – 4 m ISO100 40 cm – 2 m ISO200 60 cm – 2.8 m ISO400 80 cm – 4 m •...
- Page 38 ª Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low. Press 3 until [ FLASH] appears on the screen to set the flash output. FLASH SELECT EXIT • You can adjust this from j2 EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
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Page 39: Compensating The Exposure
Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Press 3 until [ EXPOSURE] appears on the screen to compensate the exposure. -
Page 40: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. Preparation •... -
Page 41: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Switch the self-timer setting. 2304 : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds No display (cancelled) Recording pictures (basic) ]. (P28) Focus on the subject to take the picture. -
Page 42: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Switch the burst mode setting. 2304 : High speed : Low speed No display (cancelled) Take pictures. • Keep pressing the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode. Recording pictures (basic) ]. -
Page 43: Playback (Basic)
Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Select the picture. 2304 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2004 • Press 2 to play back the previous picture. • Press 1 to play back the next picture. -
Page 44: Pictures Multi Playback
9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Switch to multi screen. 2304 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2004 SELECT CANCEL Playback (basic) Select the pictures. 1/19 SELECT SELECT ª To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ •... -
Page 45: Using The Playback Zoom
Using the Playback Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • : 16k>8k>4k>2k>1k Shift the picture. CANCEL DELETE Playback (basic) ª To delete a picture during the playback zoom Press the [ ] button. -
Page 46: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) ª To delete single picture Select the picture to be deleted. 2304 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2004 • Press 2 to play back the previous picture. • Press 1 to play back the next picture. - Page 47 ª To delete multi pictures Select [MULTI DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL 2 times Select the pictures to be deleted. MULTI DELETE SELECT DELETE MARK/UNMARK EXIT • The selected pictures appear with ]. When 4 is pressed again, the setting is cancelled.
- Page 48 ª To delete all pictures Select [ALL DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL 2 times Delete all of the pictures. ALL DELETE DELETE ALL PICTURES? SELECT Playback (basic) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
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Page 49: About The Exposure Button
Recording pictures (advanced) About the EXPOSURE Button ª How to use the [EXPOSURE] button When pressing the [EXPOSURE] button in Programme AE mode [ ], Macro mode ] and A/S/M mode [ ], the operation of the cursor button changes as follows. Normal EXPOSURE F4.0... -
Page 50: Taking Pictures With Aperture-Priority Ae
Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE When you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture value to a higher number. The higher the aperture value, the smaller the aperture opening will be. For a soft focus background, set the aperture number to a lower number which corresponds to a larger aperture opening. -
Page 51: Taking Pictures With Shutter-Priority Ae
Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to slower shutter speed. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. -
Page 52: Taking Pictures With Manual Exposure
Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure Decide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. Preparation • Set the mode dial to A/S/M mode [ Select [AE MODE] and set it to [M]. SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 2304 QUALITY... - Page 53 ª Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend taking pictures and then checking them using the review function.
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Page 54: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ª Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture value (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 F7.3 F6.5 F5.2 F4.6 F3.7 F3.3 ª Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV) 1/2.5 1/13 1/15 1/30 1/40 1/80 1/100 1/200 1/250 1/500 1/640 1/1300... -
Page 55: Taking Pictures Using Macro Mode
Taking Pictures using Macro Mode This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (E.g. When taking pictures of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of 5 cm (Wide) from the subject. Preparation •... -
Page 56: Taking Pictures Using Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from the unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) ª Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective, rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible to be close to the subject, and... -
Page 57: Taking Pictures Using Sports Mode
Taking Pictures using Sports Mode This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (E.g. When taking pictures of outdoor sports.) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) ª Technique for Sports mode To record actions of the subject as if it were still, the shutter speed becomes faster than usual. -
Page 58: Taking Pictures Using Panning Mode
Taking Pictures using Panning Mode The Panning Mode allows you to follow the motion of a moving subject. This special effect allows the subject to be in sharp focus while the background will show some motion blur. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. - Page 59 ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • In panning mode, the shutter speed becomes slower than usual to achieve the panning effect. As a result, jitter can easily occur. • Panning function does not work well in the following situations. – Very bright scenes such as daytime in summer.
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Page 60: Taking Pictures Using Night Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode Night Portrait Mode allows you to take pictures against a nighttime landscape. By using the flash and a slow shutter speed, the picture will show the subject and the background brighter than they appear in real life. Preparation •... -
Page 61: Recording Motion Images
Recording Motion Images You can record motion images with audio. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Select [MOTION RATE]. SETUP MOTION RATE 30fps 10fps CONT.AF C AF D.ZOOM STABILIZER MODE1 SELECT EXIT MENU • [30fps]: The motion of recorded image is smooth, but the file size is large. - Page 62 ª Available recording time SD Memory Card Capacity 10fps 16 MB 75 seconds 32 MB 160 seconds 64 MB 350 seconds 128 MB 720 seconds 256 MB 1450 seconds 512 MB 2950 seconds • The remaining recording time appears on the screen. (It is an approximation.) •...
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Page 63: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [MF ASSIST] from the [SETUP] menu (in the recording mode) (P24) and set it to [ON]. SETUP MF ASSIST NO.RESET... - Page 64 ª Technique for Manual focus The subject is focused. The subject is unfocused. 1 Rotate the MF ring slowly. If the subject is focused, rotate it a little more. 2 Finely focus on the subject while rotating the MF ring in the reverse direction.
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Page 65: Setting The White Balance
Setting the White Balance In certain situations, the colour white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or under halogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve a more accurate reproduction of the colour white. - Page 66 Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by many light sources, auto white balance adjustment may not operate properly. In this case, set the white balance to the mode except [AUTO] manually.
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Page 67: Setting The White Balance Manually (White Set)
Setting the White Balance manually (White set) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [W.BALANCE] and set to SETUP W.BALANCE PICT.SIZE 2304 QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT EXIT MENU (Only when setting the white balance again) Press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white... -
Page 68: Finely Adjusting The White Balance
Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too many different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ • Set the white balance to [ Press 3 until [ WB ADJUST.] appears. -
Page 69: Changing The Picture Size
Changing the Picture Size Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the picture size. SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO PICT.SIZE 2304 1600 1280 QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT EXIT MENU • [2304]: 2304k1728 pixels • [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels •... -
Page 70: Changing The Quality
Changing the Quality “Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more images on your SD Memory card. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [QUALITY] and set the quality. -
Page 71: Taking Pictures Using Spot Mode
Taking Pictures using Spot Mode When using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus and exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the exposure. -
Page 72: Setting Iso Sensitivity
Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is increased. -
Page 73: Taking Pictures With Audio
Taking Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to [ON]. SETUP SENSITIVITY AUTO AUDIO REC. CONT.AF C AF D.ZOOM SELECT EXIT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. -
Page 74: Using The Continuous Af
Using the Continuous AF This function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [CONT.AF] and set it to [ON]. SETUP SENSITIVITY AUTO AUDIO REC. -
Page 75: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [D.ZOOM] and set it to [ON]. SETUP SENSITIVITY AUTO AUDIO REC. CONT.AF C AF D.ZOOM SELECT EXIT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. -
Page 76: Using The Colour Effect
Using the Colour Effect You can use 3 types of colour effects depending on the image of the picture. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the colour. SETUP COL.EFFECT COOL WARM B/W PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER MODE1 FLIP ANIM. -
Page 77: Adjusting The Quality Of The Picture (Picture Adjustment)
Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [PICT.ADJ.]. SETUP COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER MODE1 FLIP ANIM. SELECT EXIT MENU Select [CONTRAST], [SHARPNESS] and [SATURATION] respectively. PICT.ADJ. CONTRAST STD. HIGH SHARPNESS STD. -
Page 78: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer
Using the Optical Image Stabilizer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [STABILIZER] and set it. SETUP COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER MODE1 MODE2 FLIP ANIM. SELECT EXIT MENU • [OFF]: When image stabilization is not desired or when using a tripod. •... -
Page 79: Creating Flip Animation
Creating Flip Animation You can create motion image files by arranging pictures taken frame-by-frame. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving it little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it were moving. - Page 80 Capture images for flip animation. REMAIN EXIT • You can take up to 100 pictures. Check the image. REVIEW SELECT EXIT DELETE • You can check the previous or following image with 2/1. • Delete unnecessary images with ] button. Recording pictures (advanced) ª...
- Page 81 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] and create a flip animation. CREATE MOTION IMAGE FRAME RATE 5fps CREATE MOTION IMAGE SELECT EXIT • The file number appears for about 1 second after creating a flip animation. • Including the created images, the flip animation is counted as 1 animation image.
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Page 82: Using The External Flash
Using the External Flash After installing the optional flash, DMW-FL28, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Attach the external flash to the hot shoe 1 and turn the camera on. - Page 83 Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic’s external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using other external flash units, please make sure the flash is...
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Page 84: Using The Conversion Lens
Using the Conversion Lens The tele conversion lens (DMW-LTZ10, optional) allows you to take pictures zooming in much more (1.5 times). The wide conversion lens (DMW-LWZ10, optional) allows you to take pictures with wider range of focus than usual (0.8 times). Preparation •... - Page 85 • [WIDE]: When you attach the wide conversion lens. • [TELE]: When you attach the tele conversion lens. • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. ª Recordable range when using the conversion lens When using the tele conversion lens: •...
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Page 86: Playback (Advanced)
Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Select the picture with audio icon 2304 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 1.DEC.2004 Play back the audio. 2304 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 1.DEC.2004 •... -
Page 87: Playing Back Motion Images
Playing Back Motion Images Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Select the picture with the motion image icon [ 100 _ 0001 PLAY MOTION IMAGE 10:00 1.DEC.2004 Play back the motion images. 10S REMAIN • Motion image playback stops and the normal playback is restored by pressing 4. -
Page 88: Rotating The Picture
Rotating the Picture You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Select [ROTATE]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. -
Page 89: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints (Dpof Print Setting)
Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures are to be printed on compatible photo printers. DPOF also allows the user to set how many copies of each picture will be printed. - Page 90 ª Multi setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select [MULTI]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. INDEX SELECT EXIT Playback (advanced) Select the pictures and set the number of prints.
- Page 91 ª To cancel all settings Select [DPOF PRINT]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select [CANCEL]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. INDEX SELECT EXIT Playback (advanced) Select [YES] to cancel all settings.
- Page 92 ª Index setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select [INDEX]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. INDEX SELECT EXIT Playback (advanced) Select [YES] to index setting. SET INDEX PRINT? SELECT MENU...
- Page 93 ª When the index is already set DPOF INDEX SET/CANCEL INDEX PRINT? CANCEL SELECT • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. ª To print the date You can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date each press of the [DISPLAY] button when setting the number of prints.
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Page 94: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture
Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) ª Single setting/cancel Select [PROTECT]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select [SINGLE]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI... - Page 95 ª Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)]. (P89– 91) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data.
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Page 96: Playing Back With Slide Show
Playing Back with Slide Show Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Select [SLIDE SHOW]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select the type of pictures to play back. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT... - Page 97 Select [START]. START DURATION 1SEC. AUDIO SELECT EXIT By pressing the [MENU] button, the Slide Show stops. ª SD Slide Show If setting the SD Slide Show with the [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, when playing back, the confirmation screen appears.
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Page 98: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)
Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select the picture and start audio recording. AUDIO 2304 100 _ 0001... -
Page 99: Resizing The Pictures
Resizing the Pictures This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture, in those cases when it needs to be attached to an E-mail or uploaded it to a web site. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. - Page 100 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When resized pictures are overwritten, they cannot be restored. • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the resizing.
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Page 101: Trimming The Pictures
Trimming the Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Select [TRIMMING]. PLAY SETUP RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT MENU Playback (advanced) Select the picture to trim. TRIMMING SELECT Enlarge or decrease the picture. TRIMMING ZOOM MENU 2304 100 _ 0001 1/19... - Page 102 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set. TRIMMING 2304 100 _ 0001 ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. •...
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Page 103: Formatting The Card
Formatting the Card Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Select [FORMAT]. PLAY SETUP RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT MENU Select [YES] to format. FORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD? SELECT Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ •... -
Page 104: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen
Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ª Playing back pictures with A/V cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. Connect the A/V cable to the [A/V OUT] socket of the camera. Connect the A/V cable to the video input and the audio input sockets of the TV. -
Page 105: Before Connecting With Usb Connection Cable
Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P24) Select [USB MODE]. - Page 106 ª When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x • When connecting the camera to a PC, do not set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (When the camera is shipped, [Mass Storage] is selected.) • When using [Mass Storage] on Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting.
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Page 107: Connecting To A Pc (Mass Storage)
Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage) Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] to [Mass Storage]. (P105) Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable (supplied). ACCESS [Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder. •... -
Page 108: Connecting To A Pc (Ptp)
Connecting to a PC (PTP) Do not follow the setting below on the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X. Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (P105) Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable (supplied). - Page 109 • You can only load pictures from the camera and cannot write them on the card or delete them. • Use the supplied USB connection cable only. • When there are 1000 or more pictures on the card, the pictures may not be imported.
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Page 110: Connecting To A Printer
Connecting to a Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge or USB Direct-Print via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing. Turn the camera on and then set the [USB MODE] to [PTP] (PictBridge) or [Mass Storage] (USB Direct-Print). -
Page 111: Using A Printer (Pictbridge)
Using a Printer (PictBridge) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P110) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. PictBridge SINGLE DPOF PICTURE PICTURE SELECT • The screen shown in step 2 appears when DPOF print is not set or the printer does not support DPOF print. - Page 112 Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P110) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P89) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. PictBridge SINGLE DPOF PICTURE...
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Page 113: Using A Printer (Usb Direct-Print)
Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P110) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. DIRECT PRINT SINGLE DPOF PICTURE PICTURE SELECT •... - Page 114 Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P110) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P89) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. DIRECT PRINT SINGLE DPOF PICTURE...
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Page 115: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter
Others Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC72; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND72; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance. -
Page 116: After Use
After Use After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps: Turn the camera off and close the flash. Remove the card and the battery. (P13, 17) Others Remove the lens hood (only when using it) and attach the lens ring and the lens cap. -
Page 117: Screen Display
Screen Display T 24X ª In recording 1 Recording mode 2 Flash (P36) 3 Conversion lens (P84) 4 White balance (P65) 5 ISO sensitivity (P72) 6 Picture size (P69) 7 Quality (P70) 8 Battery indication (P11) 9 Jitter alert indication (P31) 10 Frame/Time remain In Motion image mode: e.g. - Page 118 PLAY AUDIO ª In playback 1 Playback mode 2 DPOF (P89, 96) (White): DPOF setting for printing (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with number of prints): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show 3 Protected picture (P94) 4 Picture with audio (P86) 5 Picture size (P69) : In Motion image mode 6 Quality (P70)
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Page 119: The Menu Items
The Menu Items ª [REC] mode menu SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 2304 QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU 1 W.BALANCE (P65) 2 AE MODE (P50, 51, 52) 3 PICT.SIZE (P69) 4 QUALITY (P70) SETUP SPOT MODE SPOT MODE SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. CONT.AF C AF SELECT... - Page 120 SETUP USB MODE LANGUAGE SELECT EXIT 24 USB MODE (P105) 25 LANGUAGE (P24) ª [PLAY] mode menu • For items without numbers, refer to those with the same name in [REC] mode menu. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.
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Page 121: Cautions For Use
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ª Optimal Use of the Camera Keep the camera away from... - Page 122 ª 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. When condensation has taken place: Turn the camera off and leave the camera in this condition for about 2 hours.
- Page 123 Card • 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. • Do not bend or drop the card. The card or the recorded content may be damaged.
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Page 124: Pictures And The Size
Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Picture 2304k1728 size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Picture 1920k1080 size (HDTV) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1209 •... -
Page 125: Message Display
Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting the card with a recorded picture. [MEMORY CARD FULL] / [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new card or delete the unnecessary data. -
Page 126: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The camera is not turned on. 1-1: Are the battery inserted or the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use the battery that has been sufficiently charged. As the camera is turned on, it turns off immediately. - Page 127 11: The picture does not appear on the television. 11-1: Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Check it. 11-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 12: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. 12-1: Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Check it.
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Page 128: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.5 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) - Page 129 Information for your safety Input 110 – 240 V Output DIGITAL CAMERA 8.4 V CHARGE 8.4 V Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S002E) Information for your safety Voltage/capacity 7.2 V, 680 mAh Others 50/60 Hz, 0.29 A 1.2 A 0.65 A...
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