Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-ZX1 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2F55 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
(P16) Refer to when you use a card. Turn the camera on to take pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P38) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 4 -...
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Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P49) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 5 -...
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 6 -...
D: 1/Flash setting button (P56) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button Press 4 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 7 -...
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24 Release lever (P14) 25 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 8 -...
The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
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• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. 90 • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off. inlet type Detach the battery after charging is completed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 10 -...
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Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 11 -...
¢ • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
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For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted. • The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 13 -...
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
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Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor. • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 16 -...
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Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P29) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 17 -...
If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) Press [MENU/SET]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 18 -...
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 19 -...
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 20 -...
[(], and proceed to step Set the mode dial to [·]. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 21 -...
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Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 22 -...
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording. Press 3 1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The items to be set and the settings are displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 23 -...
Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. u [VOLUME] • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. [MONITOR] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 24 -...
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You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P54) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: [OFF]/[ON] • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode and the Clipboard Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 25 -...
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When connecting to a PC or a printer – While the self-timer is set – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a slide show – While the menu screen is displayed – [AUTO DEMO] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 26 -...
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The departure and return dates of [TRAVEL DATE] (P31), and the set content of [LOCATION] (P33) and [WORLD TIME] (P34) of Travel Mode • The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 27 -...
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The recording screen in the currently selected Scene } [SCENE MENU] Mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. [VERSION DISP.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 28 -...
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[STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation. • Press [DISPLAY] to close [STABILIZER DEMO.]. • [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode. • Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 29 -...
Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) Select an item from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu, and press 1 (P21). • On completion, the set content is displayed. A The name of the selected menu item is displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 30 -...
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To cancel the settings part-way through your vacation, set to [OFF] in Step of “Setting [TRAVEL DATE] the travel date”. Note that when is [OFF], [TRAVEL DATE] is also set to [OFF] automatically. [DESTINATION] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 31 -...
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(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation on which you took the picture is not recorded. • If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 32 -...
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The name for [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode will not be recorded when [LOCATION] is set. • [LOCATION] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures. • You cannot set [LOCATION] when [TRAVEL DATE] has been set to [OFF]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 33 -...
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Press 3 again to return to the original time. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • The date and time in the set [DESTINATION] or [HOME] appears in the [TRAVEL MODE] menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 34 -...
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If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area. • The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 35 -...
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part C. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 36 -...
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This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Motion Picture Mode (P82) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio. ì Clipboard Mode (P108) Record as a memo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 37 -...
Set the mode dial to [ñ]. Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. A Flash B AF assist lamp Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 38 -...
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∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P46) ∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P85) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 39 -...
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 40 -...
An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen. • Press 3 to cancel. Note • [FACE RECOG.] does not work during AF tracking. • Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P100. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 41 -...
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM] • The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the Normal Picture Mode. What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 42 -...
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P64) ∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P96) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 43 -...
When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 44 -...
The direction detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 45 -...
[PICTURE SIZE] with [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P104) Conditions None (P92) is selected. the [REC] menu is set to [ON]. Screen display ] is displayed. B The digital zoom range is displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 46 -...
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[DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. – In [TRANSFORM], [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode – When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 47 -...
Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom position has been returned to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever. Note • Press [E.ZOOM] firmly until the zoom function is activated. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 48 -...
The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture. • If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 49 -...
∫ To return to normal playback Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture. • An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings. Press [MENU/SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 50 -...
The pictures taken in the Travel Mode are played back. ¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] (P119) Your favourite pictures are played back. ¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 51 -...
[DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) • ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 52 -...
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Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them. • If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P134), they will not be deleted even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 53 -...
Note • In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode, the guideline is grey. (P66) • In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed. (P66) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 54 -...
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– Intelligent Auto Mode – Multi Playback – Motion Picture Mode – Playback Zoom – Clipboard Mode – Calendar – [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode – When the component cable is connected Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 55 -...
(P58) Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 56 -...
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In the following cases, digital red-eye correction does not work. – When the flash setting is set to [‡], [‰] or [Œ] – When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF] – When [AF MODE] is set to anything except [š] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 57 -...
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• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 58 -...
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[ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to approx. 3.4 m (11.2 feet) Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 1.9 m (6.23 feet) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 59 -...
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• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 60 -...
You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.10 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). ∫ Focus range in AF Macro Mode ¢ The focus range changes in steps. 1 m (3.28 feet) 3 cm (0.10 feet) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 61 -...
• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 62 -...
The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode is fixed to 5. • Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode or Clipboard Mode. • Self-timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] and [UNDERWATER] in Scene Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 63 -...
The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject. • Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 64 -...
Burst is cancelled when Auto Bracket is set. • Auto Bracket cannot be used when in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 65 -...
∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene Mode, explanations about each Scene Mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the Scene Mode menu.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 66 -...
Shutter speed for Scene Modes, except [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and [HIGH DYNAMIC], will be from 1/4th of a second to 1/2000th of a second. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 67 -...
It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except when enjoying in private. • Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone. • Do not use the material against the object’s interest. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 68 -...
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 69 -...
Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 70 -...
This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 71 -...
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 72 -...
If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings. • The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET]. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 73 -...
[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 74 -...
The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high to achieve a high shutter speed. • Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat taking a picture. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 75 -...
The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the settings for the first picture. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200]. • See the Note on when using the flash. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 76 -...
– You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 77 -...
The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. • Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew. • Be careful about the reflection from the window. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 78 -...
You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600]. • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 79 -...
[AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [2SEC.]. • The colour of the frame displayed on the screen and the colour of the frame around the actual image may differ, but this is not a malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 80 -...
If you adjust the white balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or blue. Note • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 81 -...
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 82 -...
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[ON], and you focus on a subject, the camera will maintains focus on that subject. To fix the focus position when beginning to record a motion picture, set to [OFF]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 83 -...
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• Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion Picture Mode, direction detection function cannot be used.
Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognise distinctive facial features than regular face detection. • Even when face recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set to [OFF] will not be categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 85 -...
Facial expression is very different • When there is little contrast on the faces • When there is rapid movement • When the camera is shaking • When digital zoom is used Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 86 -...
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You can register up to 3 face images. To register further pictures, press 2 to select the face image and press [MENU/SET]. Then press 3/4 to select [ADDITIONAL IMAGE], press [MENU/SET] and return to step Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 87 -...
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∫ About the information • When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step , an explanation appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 88 -...
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Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 89 -...
If the registration screen is displayed for a person that is already registered, it will make the recognition easier by additionally registering. • It may make recognition harder when a picture recorded with flash is registered. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 90 -...
To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 91 -...
Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) Note • Refer to P170 for information about the number of recordable pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 93 -...
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P104) • The setting is fixed to [OFF] in Macro Zoom Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 94 -...
The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.) • To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the ISO sensitivity level or set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P104) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 95 -...
Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 96 -...
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In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB]. Auto white balance will work within this range. Blue sky Cloudy sky (Rain) Shade TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent light Incandescent light bulb Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight KlKelvin colour Temperature Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 97 -...
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the [Ø]: 1-area-focusing centre of the screen. [Ù]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 98 -...
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When the face appears small on the screen – When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human being – When the camera is shaking – When digital zoom is used Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 99 -...
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It is not possible to set [ ] in [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE]. • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 100 -...
Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one. [CONTINUOUS AF] It will continually keep focusing on the subject that the focus was set on. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to for details. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 101 -...
If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 102 -...
Auto Bracket is cancelled when burst is set. • Burst cannot be used in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], [HIGH DYNAMIC] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 103 -...
When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we recommend setting to [NATURAL]. • You cannot set [NATURAL], [VIVID], [COOL] or [WARM] in Intelligent Auto Mode. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, you can set this mode separately. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 104 -...
The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode and to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode. • The setting is fixed to [MODE1] in Motion Picture Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 105 -...
Audio recorded with this unit may not play back on other equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. To set the year, month, day and time. It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] (P24) in the [SETUP] menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 107 -...
If the built-in memory contains pictures recorded in another Recording Mode, fewer pictures can be recorded than the figures given above. – The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 108 -...
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This has same function as the [LCD MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. [LCD MODE] (P25) [CLOCK SET] Used to set the clock. Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 109 -...
] A now appears on the picture stored in the memory. • To change the zoom magnification or position, repeat the steps above. • To exit the zoom mark setting, return the zoom magnification to [L] (W) (1k). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 110 -...
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Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. [LCD MODE] This has same function as the [LCD MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P25) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 111 -...
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Please bear copyrights and other such matters in mind. • The [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P122) function cannot be used. • You cannot print while using Clipboard Mode. (Clipboard images copied to card can be printed.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 112 -...
When [TRAVEL] is selected, the selection screen will appear again. Select [ALL] or [TRAVEL DATE], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • For selections other than [CATEGORY SELECTION] and [TRAVEL DATE] of [TRAVEL], proceed to Step Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 113 -...
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Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 114 -...
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[AUDIO] to [ON]. Note • Music effects cannot be played back simultaneously with motion pictures or still pictures with audio. • It is not possible to add new music effects. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 115 -...
It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the card or the built-in memory. • If you press [‚] while searching, the searching will stop halfway. • Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 116 -...
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Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment. Note • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 117 -...
If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback. • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 118 -...
Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 113. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 119 -...
B Stop ¢ C Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind ¢ D Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward ¢ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode. E Reduce volume level F Increase volume level Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 120 -...
Pictures with audio recorded with other equipment may not play back on this unit. • When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 121 -...
If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as the 1st January, 2009. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 122 -...
Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [EXIT] and then press [MENU/ SET] to end text input. ¢ Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 123 -...
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You can set up to 50 pictures at one time with [MULTI]. • You cannot use [TITLE EDIT] for the following pictures. – Motion pictures – Protected pictures – Pictures recorded with other equipment Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 124 -...
Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [FACE RECOG.] or [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] name settings in Scene Mode, [LOCATION] in Travel Mode or [TITLE EDIT]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 125 -...
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Text and dates cannot be stamped on the pictures in the following cases. – Motion pictures – Pictures with audio – Pictures recorded without setting the clock and title – Pictures that were previously stamped with [TEXT STAMP] – Pictures recorded with other equipment Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 126 -...
The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. • Motion pictures, pictures with audio, and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be resized. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 127 -...
Motion pictures, pictures with audio, and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be trimmed. • Information regarding the Face Recognition in the original picture will not be copied to images having undergone [TRIMMING]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 128 -...
Motion pictures, pictures with audio, and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be levelled. • Information regarding the Face Recognition in the original picture will not be copied to images having undergone [LEVELING]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 129 -...
Information Technology Industries Association)”. • It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment. • The display is not rotated during multi playback (P50) or [CALENDAR] (P122). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 130 -...
When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] (P52) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card. • You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favourites. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 131 -...
(It is not possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.) Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 132 -...
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It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the settings, and reset the settings. • If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the print setting cannot be set. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 133 -...
• Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card, they cannot be deleted when the card’s Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 134 -...
Audio dubbing does not work on motion pictures and protected pictures. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 135 -...
When all Face Recognition information in a picture has been cancelled, the picture will not be categorised using Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY]. • You cannot edit the Face Recognition information of protected pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 136 -...
• 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.) •...
Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 138 -...
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When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” or “Untitled” is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 139 -...
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Data can now be read only from the card into the PC. • When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 140 -...
When the camera is connected to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [å] appears. Do not disconnect the USB cable while [å] is displayed. USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then PLEASE SELECT press [MENU/SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) SELECT Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 141 -...
PAGE LAYOUT print the pictures. • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing halfway. CANCEL SELECT • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 142 -...
P144 for the items which can be set before starting to PAGE LAYOUT print the pictures. • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing. CANCEL SELECT • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 143 -...
[PRINT SET] (P132) setting before going to a photo shop, the dates can be printed at the photo shop. [NUM. OF PRINTS] You can set the number of prints up to 999. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 144 -...
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100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 145 -...
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After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the number of prints is high, the pictures may be printed several times. In this case, the remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number set. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 146 -...
When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 147 -...
Connect the component cable to the [COMPONENT OUT] socket on the camera. Turn on the TV and switch to component input. Turn the camera on. • Play back the pictures. (Except clipboard) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 148 -...
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Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural.
(P16) (displayed only during F3.3 F3.3 F3.3 recording) 10 Recording state 11 ISO sensitivity (P95) 12 Shutter speed (P44) 13 Aperture value (P44) 14 Optical Image Stabilizer (P105)/ : Jitter alert (P45) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 150 -...
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[PET] in Scene Mode. ¢ 2 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 151 -...
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Name registered with [FACE RECOG.] does not display for an image with names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] of the Scene Mode, [LOCATION] in Travel Mode, or characters set in [TITLE EDIT]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 152 -...
If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off. • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 153 -...
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Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 154 -...
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After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.) • Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 155 -...
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
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About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
More than 999 favourites have been set. [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] • [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 158 -...
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You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. [MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred accessing the card. > Insert the card again. > Insert a different card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 159 -...
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[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. •...
Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete. • Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty? > Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 161 -...
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(P38) > When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer. (P63) Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 162 -...
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Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. This is not a malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 163 -...
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[REC] Mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when Red-Eye Reduction (P57) has been set. • Has [FLASH BURST] (P76) in Scene Mode been set? Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 164 -...
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• When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 165 -...
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The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up. • This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, the sound may break up. This is not a malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 166 -...
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(For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) > When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 167 -...
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When using the extra optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a malfunction. Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? (P62) Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3k digital zoom. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 168 -...
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When the camera is left alone, the slide show is suddenly displayed. • This is the [AUTO DEMO] to introduce the features of the camera. Press a button to return the camera to the original screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 169 -...
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The extra optical zoom does not work when [MACRO ZOOM] is set or in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals - 174 -...
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Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...