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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX33 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX33 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FX33
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
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or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under
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VQT1K62-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Cover Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX33 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1K62-1...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    • Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to thank components, menu items, etc. of your Digital you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera may look somewhat different from Camera. Please read these Operating...
  • Page 3 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 4 Please confirm the latest information on the places as they may cause this unit to following website. malfunction. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs – Places with a lot of sand or dust. (This Site is English only.) – Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Advanced (Recording pictures) Before Use About the LCD Monitor......42 • Changing the information Information for Your Safety .......2 displayed...........42 • Brightening the LCD Monitor .....45 Preparation Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash............47 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..52 Standard Accessories .......7 Compensating the Exposure ....53 Names of the Components .......7 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ..54...
  • Page 6 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....75 • [W.BALANCE] ........77 Connecting to other equipment • [INTELLIGENT ISO]......79 • [SENSITIVITY] ........80 Connecting to a PC .......125 • [ASPECT RATIO]......80 Printing the Pictures ......129 • [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] ....81 Playing Back Pictures on a • [AUDIO REC.] ........82 TV Screen ..........134 •...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Names of the Components Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM •...
  • Page 8 [FUNC] (P76)/Delete (P39) button 134) 19 [DC IN] socket (P125, 129) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. 14 15 10 Camera ON/OFF switch...

  • Page 9: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P17) This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation • Charging is complete when the Charging the Battery [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after with the Charger about 120 minutes). • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, read P11. The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 3 Detach the battery after charging is 1 Attach the battery with attention to completed.

  • Page 11: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • Temperature: 23 °C/ playback time will vary depending on the Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ operating conditions and storing condition of • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card the battery. (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery.
  • Page 12 Preparation ∫ Charging conditions • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.) • The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g.

  • Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    3 1: Close the card/battery door. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: •...
  • Page 14 The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being accessed. (P27) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. - 14 -...

  • Page 15: About The Built-In Memory/The Card (Optional)

    Preparation About the Built-in • The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is fast. Memory/the Card Both types of card are equipped with a (optional) Write-Protect switch A that prevents writing and formatting the card. (If the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write The built-in memory can be used as a or delete data on the card and format it.
  • Page 16 Preparation • The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment.

  • Page 17: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 1 Press [MENU/SET]. (Clock Set) 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination (P73) •...

  • Page 18: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Press 1 and then perform steps to set the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu.

  • Page 19: About The Mode Dial

    Preparation ∫ Basic About the Mode Dial Normal picture mode (P29) If you turn on this unit and then rotate the Use this mode for normal recording. mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also Intelligent auto mode (P32) switch to macro mode to take a close-up...

  • Page 20: Setting The Menu

    Preparation ∫ About the menu icons Setting the Menu [REC] mode menu (P75) ∫ Displaying the menu screens This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is [PLAY] mode menu (P100) displayed.
  • Page 21 Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen ∫ Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. • The following example shows how to set • When the mode dial is set to [ [QUALITY] when normal picture mode [ ], you can also close the is selected.
  • Page 22 Preparation ∫ Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press 2 on a menu screen. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon. 3 Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. - 22 -...

  • Page 23: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation About the Setup Menu [POWER SAVE] (Turning off this unit automatically.) • Set items as required. Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and MENU /SET • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the select the item to set. (P20) initial settings at the time of purchase.
  • Page 24 Preparation [ECONOMY] [WORLD TIME] (P73) (Turning off the LCD monitor Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and MENU /SET select the item to set. (P20) automatically.) Set the time in your home area and travel Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and MENU /SET destination.
  • Page 25 Preparation When the folder number reaches 999, the [TRAVEL DATE] (P71) number cannot be reset. We recommend Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and formatting the card after saving the data on a MENU /SET select the item to set. (P20) PC or elsewhere.
  • Page 26 Preparation [VIDEO OUT] (Playback mode only) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and MENU /SET select the item to set. (P20) Set to match the colour television system in each country. [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

  • Page 27: Lcd Monitor Display/Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    Preparation • The access indication lights red when LCD Monitor Display/ pictures are being recorded on the Switching the LCD built-in memory (or the card). – When using the built-in memory Monitor Display ∫ Screen display in normal picture mode –...
  • Page 28 Preparation • Refer to P135 for information about other screen displays. ∫ Switching the screen display You can change the screen display by pressing [DISPLAY]. This allows you to display information while taking pictures such as the picture size or the number of recordable pictures or take pictures without displaying any information.

  • Page 29: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. F2.8 1/30 • The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area 1 turns from white to green.
  • Page 30 Basic ∫ Using the flash ∫ Focusing (P31, 55) If the camera determines that the place where If you select normal picture mode [ ], the the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is picture is automatically focused (AF= Auto activated when the shutter button is pressed Focus).
  • Page 31 Basic ∫ When you want to take a picture of a ∫ Direction detection function subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Pictures recorded with the camera held Lock) vertically are played back vertically (rotated). When recording a picture of people with a (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P106) is set to...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic ∫ Scene detection Taking pictures using The camera will distinguish the scene that the automatic function matches the subject and the recording (Intelligent Auto Mode) conditions. • [ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable. Determined scene [i-PORTRAIT] The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the...
  • Page 33 Basic ∫ Changing the settings ∫ Other settings in intelligent auto mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu or the [SETUP] menu, and In intelligent auto mode [ ], other settings then select the item to set. (P20) are fixed as follows.
  • Page 34 Basic ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture. Press 3.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom Taking Pictures with the magnification Zoom (±: Available, —: Not available) Aspect Maximum Picture size Extra opti- ratio zoom magnifi- Using the Optical Zoom/Using the (P81) cal zoom (P80) cation (Tele) Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) (8M) —...
  • Page 36 Basic • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position.

  • Page 37: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Entering the digital zoom range Using the Digital Zoom The on-screen zoom indication may Further extending the zoom momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or A maximum of 14.3k zoom can be achieved releasing the zoom lever once and then...

  • Page 38: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic ∫ Enlarging the picture Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ (T). • Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] [T] for a 4k magnification and then rotate it even more for a 8k magnification. When you rotate You can check the recorded pictures while still the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after...

  • Page 39: Playing Back/Deleting Pictures

    Basic • If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of Playing back/Deleting pictures forwarded/ rewound increases. Pictures • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P93), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. The picture data on the built-in memory is •...
  • Page 40 Basic • Repeat the above procedure. ∫ To delete a single picture • [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If 1 Press [ ] while the picture is being 4 is pressed again, the setting is played back. cancelled. •...
  • Page 41 Basic • The message [DELETE ALL DATA EXCLUDING CLIPBOARD? ] and [DELETE ALL PICTURES ON THE MEMORY CARD ?] appears if you selected [ALL DELETE] in playback mode and the message [DELETE ALL CLIPPED PICTURES?] appears if you selected [ALL DELETE] in clipboard mode [ •...

  • Page 42: About The Lcd Monitor

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor In recording mode Changing the information displayed DISPLAY/LCD MODE A LCD monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. D Normal display • When the menu screen appears, the E Display with histogram ¢2 [DISPLAY] button is not activated.
  • Page 43 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line In playback mode When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the 1ST DAY size, the slope and the balance of the subject.
  • Page 44 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Histogram Examples of histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to 100 _ 0001 white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. F2.8 1/200 ISO100 It allows you to easily check a picture’s 10:00 1.DEC.2007...

  • Page 45: Brightening The Lcd Monitor

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The LCD monitor is Brightening the LCD Monitor [HIGH ANGLE] easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head. This is useful when 1 Press [LCD MODE] for 1 second. you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way.
  • Page 46 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling setting If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step displayed. Select [OFF] to cancell a setting. • High angle mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using : AUTO the Built-in Flash The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then...
  • Page 48 Advanced (Recording pictures) : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢ If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
  • Page 49 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording ¢2 When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO ] , AUTO/Red-eye reduction mode The available flash settings depend on the ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction recording mode. ] is set depending on the type of (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial subject and brightness.
  • Page 50 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the flash is used at the ISO sensitivity ∫ The available flash range to take [AUTO] setting, the ISO sensitivity is pictures increased automatically to the maximum ISO sensitivity Available flash range [ISO1000] level. [AUTO] Wide •...
  • Page 51 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Shutter speed • Do not look directly at the flash at close Flash setting (Sec.) range when it is activated. • If you bring the flash too close to an : AUTO object, the object may be distorted or : AUTO/...

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • If you press [MENU/SET] while the Taking Pictures with the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is Self-timer cancelled. • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way 1 Press 2 [ to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 53: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Compensating the 1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure Exposure with 2/1. Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. •...

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • When setting auto bracket and burst mode Taking Pictures using simultaneously, auto bracket will be Auto Bracket performed. • When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically the [SETUP] menu.

  • Page 55: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Close-up Pictures • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer in macro mode. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the This mode allows you to take close-up distance between the camera and the pictures of a subject, e.g.

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information Taking pictures that • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a match the scene being scene mode in step , explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you recorded press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns (Scene mode) to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) When you select a scene mode to match the...

  • Page 57: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] [SOFT SKIN] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P56) menu and select a scene mode. (P56) The person stands out from the background This allows you to achieve a smoother and has a healthier complexion.

  • Page 58: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] • The focus range is about 30 cm to 70 cm. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU • You can take a picture of yourself with audio /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P56) (P82).

  • Page 59: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P56) menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This allows you to take pictures of a wide This allows you to take pictures of a person landscape.

  • Page 60: [Night Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] [FOOD] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P56) menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This allows you to take vivid pictures of the This mode allows you to take pictures of food nightscape.

  • Page 61: [Candle Light]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CANDLE LIGHT] [BABY1]/[BABY2] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P56) Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET This mode allows you to take pictures with a menu and select a scene mode.
  • Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Birthday/Name setting • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400], in [BABY1]/[BABY2]. 1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and •...

  • Page 63: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] [SUNSET] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P56) menu and select a scene mode. (P56) Select this when you want to take pictures Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view.

  • Page 64: [High Sens.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HIGH SENS.] [HI-SPEED BURST] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P56) menu and select a scene mode. (P56) Select this for high-sensitivity processing.

  • Page 65: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus range becomes the same as [STARRY SKY] macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶ Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU • The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P56) shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to This allows you to take vivid pictures of a...

  • Page 66: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Starry sky mode [FIREWORKS] • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET taking pictures with the self-timer. menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 67: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] [AERIAL PHOTO] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P56) menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This allows you to take even more vivid This mode allows you to take pictures through pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc.

  • Page 68: [Underwater]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock) [UNDERWATER] You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET pictures of a fast moving subject etc.

  • Page 69: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect Motion Picture Mode ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 70 • Depending on the type of the card, recording If you selected [ ] on the screen shown may stop in the middle. in step • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Item Picture size Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards. [30fpsVGA] • Depending on the type of the card, the card...

  • Page 71: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the departure/return date Recording which Day of (e.g.: The following are examples of the the Vacation You Take screen in normal picture mode [ the Picture 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1.
  • Page 72 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date 6 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return The travel date is automatically cancelled if date and then press [MENU/SET]. the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 73: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] Displaying the Time at (Perform steps the Travel Destination 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press (World Time) [MENU/SET] to set. If you set your home area and the travel destination area when travelling abroad etc., MENU /SET...
  • Page 74 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finishing setting the home area • The current time at the selected travel • If you are setting the home area for the first destination area is displayed on the top time, the screen returns to the screen shown right of the screen and the time difference in step 1 of “Setting the home area from the home area is displayed at the...

  • Page 75: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting the white balance, colour mode etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. ∫ Setting from the menu screen Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu and then select the item to set.
  • Page 76 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Using the quick setting 1 Press and hold [FUNC] when • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the recording. following items when recording. (Recording in normal picture mode [ – [STABILIZER] FUNC – [BURST] – [W.BALANCE] –...

  • Page 77: [W.balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto white balance will work within this [W.BALANCE] range. Adjusting the hue for a more Blue sky natural picture Cloudy sky (Rain) Shade TV screen Sunlight Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU White fluorescent light /SET and select the item to set.
  • Page 78 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The white balance icon on the screen ∫ Setting the white balance manually turns red or blue. 1 Select [ ] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc.

  • Page 79: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) shutter button fully, the shutter speed and [INTELLIGENT ISO] the ISO sensitivity appear for a while. Automatically setting the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P75) The camera will automatically set the optimal •...

  • Page 80: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P75) and select the item to set.

  • Page 81: [Pict.size]/[Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (8M) 3264k2448 pixels Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures (5M EZ) 2560k1920 pixels (3M EZ) 2048k1536 pixels (2M EZ)¢ 1600k1200 pixels (0.3M EZ) 640k480 pixels Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu...

  • Page 82: [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio • The number of pixels that can be selected differs depending on the aspect ratio. If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu “Extra optical Zoom”.

  • Page 83: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Spot-focusing: [AF MODE] The camera focuses on Setting the focus method a limited narrow area in the screen. Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P75) ∫ About face detection Select the mode that matches the recording This function detects a person’s face in the conditions and the composition.
  • Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) pictures, switch the AF mode to [ • Under certain picture-taking conditions ] or [ including the following cases, the facial • If the AF mode is set to [ ] or [ ], the recognition function may fail to work, making AF area is not displayed until the picture is it impossible to detect faces.

  • Page 85: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is also possible to display this screen using [STABILIZER] the quick setting (P76). Detecting jitter and compensating • The camera automatically detects the jitter for it and the movement of the subject and displays these on the indicator. •...

  • Page 86: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] • When the burst mode setting is set to Taking Pictures using Burst Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU...

  • Page 87: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] • Be careful about the following when using Focusing in low light conditions the AF assist lamp. becomes easier – Do not look at the AF assist lamp at close range. – Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

  • Page 88: [Slow Shutter]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SLOW SHUTTER] [COL.MODE] Setting a colour effect and picture Recording bright pictures in dark quality for the recorded picture places Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU MENU /SET...

  • Page 89: Taking And Viewing Clipboard Pictures (Clipboard Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking and viewing ∫ Clipboard recording menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] clipboard pictures is pressed during clipboard picture recording. (Clipboard mode) 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes.
  • Page 90 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Viewing clipboard pictures Description of Item 1 Press 3 to choose [PLAY] and then setting press [MENU/SET]. Used to switch operation to [GO TO PLAY] clipboard picture playback. Used to change the picture size. MENU 2M EZ: Priority is /SET given to the [PICT.SIZE]...
  • Page 91 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Clipboard playback menu Used to copy When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard pictures clipboard playback, the menu screen onto a card one at a appears. (The steps taken are the same as time. for the clipboard recording menu.) ¢Zoom marks are not copied.
  • Page 92 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing ∫ Deleting clipboard pictures them in the memory (zoom marks) The steps taken are the same as for normal This function is useful for enlarging parts of deletion. Refer to page 39. maps, for instance, and storing them in the •...

  • Page 93: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple ∫ Example of 25 screens Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ [W] to display multiple screens. ∫ To return to normal playback (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) Rotate towards [ ] [T] or press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 94: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Displaying Pictures by 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording Date • The picture that was selected will appear. (Calendar Playback) ∫ To return to the 1 screen playback screen After the calendar screen is displayed, rotate You can display pictures by recording date the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to display 25...

  • Page 95: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or Zoom press [MENU/SET]. ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES].

  • Page 96: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during motion picture Pictures/Pictures with playback. Audio Fast rewind Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 2/1 is released. ∫ Motion pictures To pause Press 2/1 to select a picture with a Press 3 during motion picture playback.
  • Page 97 Advanced (Playback) • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P25) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. •...

  • Page 98: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Saving a single still picture with Creating still pictures 9 screens from the motion picture from a motion picture • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture.
  • Page 99 Advanced (Playback) ∫ To stop using the 9 screens playback When a motion picture with [ ] or [ ] was selected screen The recorded motion picture is created using After the 9 screens playback screen is 10 still picture frames per second. displayed, rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] (T) or press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 100: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode Items that can be set menu Menu Item screen : [SLIDE SHOW] (P101) : [CATEGORY] (P103) : [ROTATE DISP.] (P106) You can use various functions in playback : [ROTATE] (P106) mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc.

  • Page 101: [Slide Show]

    Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3 to select [START] and then [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a press [MENU/SET]. fixed duration (Screen when [ALL] is selected) Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P100) This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen.
  • Page 102 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] on • If you set [AUDIO] to [ON] and then play the screen shown in step and set. back a picture with audio, the next picture Can be set to [1SEC.], will be displayed after the audio has finished.

  • Page 103: [Category]

    Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY] Recording information [CATEGORY] Searching by recording information e.g. scene modes Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu [PORTRAIT], MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P100) [i-PORTRAIT], This mode allows you to search the recording [SOFT SKIN], information in scene modes etc.
  • Page 104 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Playing back a slide show 1 Press to select the category to play back and then 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the press [MENU/SET] to set. category to play back and then press [DISPLAY]. MENU /SET 2 Press to select the picture.
  • Page 105 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Recording a slide show If you record a category slide show, you can • You cannot play back motion pictures as a play it back by selecting [ ] in slide show. [SLIDE SHOW] on page 101. •...

  • Page 106: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate]

    Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4 to select the direction to [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] rotate the picture and then press To display the picture rotated [MENU/SET]. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P100) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded...
  • Page 107 Advanced (Playback) • If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, it may not be possible to display the pictures vertically. • The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and played back vertically.

  • Page 108: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Deleting all favourites [FAVORITE] 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in Setting your favourite pictures step and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET [MENU/SET].

  • Page 109: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) • Refer to the P110 for an example of the [TITLE EDIT] text entry. Adding text (comments) to pictures • Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case) and [&/1] Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET (special characters and numbers).
  • Page 110 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting Example of text entry 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and In case of entering [LUMIX]: 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor then press 4 to SET/CANCEL. to [L] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [U] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 111: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting [TEXT STAMP] 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and Stamping text, dates and other registered information on recorded then press4. pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P100) Registered text, recorded date, age and travel dates can be stamped onto recorded pictures.
  • Page 112 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with the menu. a picture size larger than [ ], the ] A appears on screen if the • The icon [ picture size will become smaller as shown picture is stamped with text.
  • Page 113 Advanced (Playback) • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • We recommend that you use text stamping when there is plenty of space in the built-in memory or the card.

  • Page 114: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) • The number of prints can be set from 0 to [DPOF PRINT] 999. The DPOF print setting is cancelled Setting the picture to print and the when the number of prints is set to [0]. number of prints 2 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu...
  • Page 115 Advanced (Playback) ∫ To cancel all settings 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then • DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print press [MENU/SET]. Order Format”. This feature allows you to write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant system.

  • Page 116: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings [PROTECT] Perform the same operation as in Preventing accidental erasure of “[DPOF PRINT]”. (P114 115) pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET • If you press [MENU/SET] while cancelling and select the item to set.

  • Page 117: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] [RESIZE] Adding audio after taking pictures Making the picture size smaller Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P100) and select the item to set.
  • Page 118 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. Resized pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten. • A resized picture is newly created when you select [NO].

  • Page 119: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P100) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

  • Page 120: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 2/1 to determine the [ASPECT CONV.] horizontal position and press the Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 shutter button to set. picture Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P100) You can convert pictures taken with a [ aspect ratio to a [...
  • Page 121 Advanced (Playback) • After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture. • Files that do not conform to the DCF standard cannot be converted. • You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment.

  • Page 122: [Copy]

    Advanced (Playback) (The illustration shows the screen when [COPY] pictures are copied from the built-in Copying the picture data memory to a card.) Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P100) You can copy data of pictures you have shot from the built-in memory onto a card, from a...
  • Page 123 ] is selected, that picture is not copied. • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.)

  • Page 124: [Format]

    Advanced (Playback) [FORMAT] • Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data Initializing the built-in memory or a including clipboard pictures and protected card pictures. Check the data carefully before Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU formatting. /SET and select the item to set.

  • Page 125: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for the AC adaptor (optional).
  • Page 126 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Folder Composition [Windows] Folders are displayed as shown in the The drive appears in the [My Computer] following illustration. folder. • If you are connecting the camera to a PC for ≥Built-in memory the first time, the required driver is installed DCIM ≥...
  • Page 127 Connecting to other equipment ∫ About the PTP connection • The data for up to 999 pictures recorded by the camera can be included in 1 folder. If the If the OS is “Windows XP”, “Windows Vista” number of pictures exceeds 999, another or “Mac OS X”, you can connect in PTP mode folder is created.
  • Page 128 Connecting to other equipment • When connecting the camera to a “Windows 2000” OS PC with the USB connection cable, do not replace the card while the camera and the PC are connected. The information on the card may be damaged. Use “Safely Remove Hardware”...

  • Page 129: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Set the mode dial to [ 3 Connect the camera to a printer via By connecting the camera directly to a printer the USB connection cable A supporting PictBridge via the USB connection (supplied).
  • Page 130 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and • If the mode dial is not set to [ ] when the then press [MENU/SET]. camera is connected to the printer, disconnect the USB connection cable, set PictBridge the mode dial to [...
  • Page 131 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting multiple pictures and printing 3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] them and then press [MENU/SET]. 1 Press 3. MULTI SELECT 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 132 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting date printing, the number of • [PAGE LAYOUT] prints, the paper size and the page (Layouts for printing that can be set with this layout unit) Select and set each item in step Settings on the printer are •...
  • Page 133 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Layout printing • When printing a picture several times on • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable 1 sheet of paper when the cable disconnection warning icon For example, if you want to print the same ] is displayed.

  • Page 134: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen • Depending on the aspect setting, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

  • Page 135: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display F2.8 1/30 In recording (after settings) 14 Burst (P86) : Audio recording (P69, 82) In recording Recording in normal picture mode [ 15 White balance (P77) (Initial setting) 16 ISO sensitivity (P80) Recording mode : maximum ISO sensitivity ISOMAX ISOMAX ISOMAX...
  • Page 136 Others • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode. Zoom (P35)/Extra optical zoom (P35)/ Digital zoom (P37): 27 Intelligent ISO (P79) 28 Exposure compensation (P53) Backlight compensation (P34):...
  • Page 137 Others 19 Audio playback (P96) Motion picture mode (P96): PLAY MOTION 100 _ 0001 PICTURE PLAY AUDIO 20 Stamped with text indication (P111) Zoom mark (P92): [ 1ST DAY 21 Favourites (P108) F2.8 1/30 ISO100 10:00 1.DEC. 2007 In playback Playback mode (P39) Number of DPOF prints...

  • Page 138: Cautions For Use

    Others Always use the supplied cords and cables. Cautions for Use If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them. ∫ Optimal use of the camera Do not extend the cords or the cables. Take care not to drop or knock the unit or Do not spray the camera with insecticides put a lot of pressure on it.
  • Page 139 Others Store the removed battery in the battery ∫ About the LCD monitor carrying case (supplied). • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first.
  • Page 140 • Put the card in the card case or the storage the camera breaks down due to bag after use and when storing or carrying inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not the card. be liable for any damage suffered due to loss •...

  • Page 141: Message Display

    Others Message Display [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] Confirmation messages or error messages There is no space left on the built-in memory will be displayed on the screen in some or the card. cases. •...
  • Page 142 Others [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/ Use a card compatible with this unit. (P4, 15) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if • The AV cable is connected to the camera. using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

  • Page 143: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ Recording 1: The picture cannot be recorded. If you return the menu settings to the initial • Is the mode dial correctly set? settings at the time of purchase, the condition • Is there any memory remaining on the may improve.
  • Page 144 Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The 9: A reddish vertical line appears on the optical image stabilizer is not effective. LCD monitor when the shutter button • The shutter speed will become slower and is pressed halfway or when recording the optical image stabilizer function may motion pictures.
  • Page 145 Others ∫ LCD monitor ∫ Flash 1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off 1: The flash is not activated. although the camera is turned on. • Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF • Have you set economy mode? (P24) –...
  • Page 146 Others 5: White round spots like soap bubbles 2: The picture is not played back. appear on the recorded picture. • Is the mode dial set to playback [ • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or • If you take a the card? picture with the The pictures on the built-in memory...
  • Page 147 Others 3: The motion pictures cannot be played ∫ Others back on a TV. 1: An unreadable language was selected • Are you trying to play back the motion by mistake. pictures by directly inserting the card in • Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] the card slot of the TV? menu icon [ ] and then select the [...
  • Page 148 Others 11: The file numbers are recorded in 5: The camera becomes warm. ascending order. • The surface of the camera may become • If the battery is inserted or removed warm during use. This does not affect the when the camera is not turned off, the performance or quality of the camera.

  • Page 149: Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 150 Others Aspect ratio (7M): (4.5M EZ): (2.5M EZ): Picture size (3264k2176 pixels) (2560k1712 pixels) (2048k1360 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1070 1700 1360...
  • Page 151 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps Picture quality setting QVGA QVGA 2 min Built-in Memory 53 s (Approx. 27 MB) 40 s 16 MB 26 s 26 s 1 min 22 s 32 MB 17 s 58 s...
  • Page 152 Others Aspect ratio 30fps 10fps Picture quality setting 16:9 16:9 Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 22 s 32 MB 14 s 50 s 64 MB 33 s 1 min 45 s 128 MB 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s 256 MB 2 min 20 s 7 min...

  • Page 153: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels 1/2.5 q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary colour Image sensor: filter Optical 3.6 k zoom, f l 4.6 mm to 16.4 mm (35 mm film camera Lens:...
  • Page 154 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 7 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/ 100/200/400/800/1250/1600...
  • Page 155 Others Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding Picture with audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)i“QuickTime” (picture with audio) Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG”...

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