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Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FH7 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3P97...
Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...4 Standard Accessories ...5 Names of the Components ...6 How to Use the Touch Panel ...8 Preparation Charging the Battery ...9 • Charging ...9 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ...11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ...15...
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Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ...64 • Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation ([Travel Date])...64 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time]) ...66 Entering Text...67 Using the [Rec] Mode Menu...68 • [Flash] ...68 •...
Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. –...
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Names of the Components Self-timer indicator (P71) AF Assist Lamp (P84) Flash (P68) Lens (P4, 121) Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 42, Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
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Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 15 DC coupler cover (P14) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P14. 16 Release lever (P13) Before Use...
How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen To touch and release the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel.
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) •...
Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) •...
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∫ Playback Playback time Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. –...
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 cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
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¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted).
Approximate number of recordable pictures and ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time A Number of recordable pictures B 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.) •...
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Touch [Language Set]. Select the language, and then touch [Set]. Touch [Clock Set].
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. • It can be changed in steps • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note •...
Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ • When operating in Playback Mode, touch [ switch to Recording Mode and then touch [ Touch the Recording Mode icon. ∫ List of [Rec] Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
ñ [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode. Menu [Rec] [Setup] • For the setting method of the menu, refer to P34. ¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes. • Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode –...
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > ¦ [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] • [ ¦...
· [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is Focus focused Focus indication A On AF area B White>Green Sound Beeps 2 times • AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark. ∫...
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∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure.
¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Pictures Touch [ • The display switches to normal playback. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”.
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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ A Slide bar • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. – ]: 1 screen – ]: 12 screens – ]: 30 screens – ]: Calendar screen display •...
[Rec] Mode: Motion Picture Mode Touch [ Touch [ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away.
¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as ]), and then touch [ A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen.
¸ [Playback] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted. Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ Touch [Delete Single]. •...
To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Touch [ Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. • Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes]. • It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when [All Delete ExceptÜ] is selected with the [Delete All] set.
Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
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Touch the menu item. • The page can be changed by touching [ Touch the Settings. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Description of the icon is displayed by touching and holding the icon for menu item/ setting in steps –...
Call up commonly used menus with ease (Shortcut setting) You can have the LCD monitor display desired menu items. Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per [Rec]/[Playback] Mode. • Read for the [Rec] Mode menu, and Touch [ ] on the menu item selection screen.
About the Setup Menu [Clock Set], [Sleep Mode] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34. U [Clock Set] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to for details.
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These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. „ [Auto Power LCD] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [LCD Mode] … [Power LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [Auto Review] [HOLD]: [OFF] • [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu. •...
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1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Basic It will rotate and display vertically. It will display vertically only when playing back connected to a TV. For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com - 40 -...
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Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond. [Calibration] Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [ i ] mark again. •...
Recording About the LCD Monitor Touch [ ] to change. • During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select ” In Recording Mode A Normal display ¢ B No display C No display (Recording ¢...
ñ· [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures using the touch operation (Touch Shutter function) Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ • Icon will change to [ the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. : Touch Shutter enabled : Touch Shutter disabled Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
ñ· [Rec] Mode: Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. • Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function. Touch the subject you wish to focus on.
ñ· [Rec] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 9k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or less.
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Feature Intelligent Zoom Maximum Approximately 1.3 times the Optical magnification Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom Picture No noticeable deterioration quality [i.Resolution] Conditions menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. Screen display ] is displayed. • When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar.
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Note • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures with the Optical Zoom. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
Zooming with touch operation Touch [ • Zoom icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. Touch the zoom icon on the screen. ] The zoom position automatically ¢ moves to Tele. ] The zoom position automatically ¢ moves to Wide. Slow zooming Fast zooming ¢Touching the icon again during the move stops the zooming.
[Rec] Mode: Taking pictures while changing the skin texture (Cosmetic Mode) Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness of the skin. Touch [ Touch [ Touch the item. • Touch [3]/[4] to set the clearness. Item [Soft Skin] [Natural Skin] [Summer Look] •...
¿ [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Selecting Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode) Touch [ Touch [ Touch the scene mode to set.
Registering frequently used Scene Modes (My Scene Mode) You can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording Modes. Touch [ Touch [ • If you have already registered My Scene Mode, the icon for the registered Scene Mode will be displayed, rather than [ Touch the scene mode to set.
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The Self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. •...
You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Touch the direction to take picture. Touch [OK]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. • You can retake the picture by selecting [Retake]. Touch [Next].
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness.
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [Text Stamp] (P93).
Recording [Pet] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P57. [Sunset] Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view.
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture Size Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst approx.
Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture Size Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Number of recordable max.
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away. •...
Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. Note • Face Detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the edges of the screen. Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances.
Record the image with a frame around it. ∫ Setting the frame Select from 3 types of frames. Note • The picture size is fixed to 5M (4:3). • The color of the frame displayed on the screen and the color of the frame around the actual image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.
ñ· [Rec] Mode: Recording Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date is recorded when you take the picture.
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Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to • Exit the menu after it is set. ∫ Canceling the travel date The travel date is automatically canceled if 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 .
Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time]) For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [Clock Set] to set the current date and time in advance. Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu.
Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Display the entry screen.
Using the [Rec] Mode Menu For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Set the flash to match the recording. ñ· ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it ‡: AUTO necessary.
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∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ ¢ ñ ± — — — · ± ± ± — ± ±...
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∫ The available flash range • The available flash range is an approximation. In [ ] in 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) [Sensitivity] ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ 1/60 to 1/1600 ‰...
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This is for recording still pictures using the timer. ñ· ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings Picture is taken after 10 seconds. • Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode. (10 seconds) Picture is taken after 2 seconds.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ñ· ∫ Applicable modes: ∫...
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings Item ¢ ¢ ¢ Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. Recording [Rec Quality] Picture Size 1280k720 pixels 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels...
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
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Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Touch [Ò]. Touch [Ó]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then touch [Set].
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected. · ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings [š]: Face Detection ]: AF Tracking ]: 11-area-focusing [Ø]: 1-area-focusing Note • The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode. š...
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∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Touch the subject. • The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked. It will continuously adjust the focus and exposure automatically following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking) • Lock is canceled when [ Note •...
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. · ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. 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. · ∫ Applicable modes: Underexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. ·n ∫ Applicable modes: ∫...
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. ñ· ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Burst speed (pictures/second) Number of recordable pictures Note • The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card and the Picture Size.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved. ñ·n ∫...
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) ·...
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. · ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note •...
¸ [Playback] Mode: Playback/Editing Various methods to play back You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Touch [ Touch the Playback Mode icon. Playback Mode [Normal Play] (P28) [Slide Show] (P87) [Filtering Play] (P89) [Calendar] (P90) Playback/Editing Description of settings All the images are played back.
You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
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∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] •...
The images sorted into the category or images set as favorite are played back. Item This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.
You can display pictures by recording date. Touch [3]/[4] to select the month to be played back. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. • Touch [ ] to display the multi playback screen. Select the date you wish to play back, and then touch [Set].
¸ [Playback] Mode: Using the [Playback] Mode Menu You can set up pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [Text Stamp], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
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∫ Upload to the image sharing sites An upload tool built-in to the camera “LUMIX Image Uploader” is automatically copied to the card when you setup [Upload Set]. Perform the upload operation after connecting the camera to a PC (P106). For details, refer to P109.
You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location or travel date onto the recorded pictures. Select [Text Stamp] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ Select an image you wish to stamp with text. • [‘] is displayed on pictures already with date or text stamped. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally and select an image.
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Touch [ Touch [OK]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. Note • 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.
To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [Resize] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ Select the picture and size. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].
You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Select the parts to be cropped. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce...
You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([Favorite] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a Slide Show. •...
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ Select the picture.
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∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by touching [Date]. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date.
You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [Protect] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ Select the picture. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].
You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch the copy destination. All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.
Having fun Having Fun with Recorded Pictures You can easily process recorded pictures. Being able to stamp or add cosmetic effects to brighten faces allows you to create pictures you like. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or the card.
Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [OK]. Touch the face of the person to edit. • Only a person with an arrow can be selected. Select [ ] or [ ], and touch an item. •...
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Touch [OK]. • You can go ahead and edit another person. Repeat steps • People already edited cannot be edited again. If you want to edit again, save the picture once and go back to select the person again. Touch [Save]. •...
Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [OK]. Touch the position you wish to stamp. After finishing the picture editing, touch [OK]. Touch [OK]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. •...
(Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC.
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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 a malfunction. Touch [PC].
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Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. ∫ Connection in the PTP Mode (Windows Mac OS X only) Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting USB cable.
Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to a PC Transferred images can be printed or sent via mail. • Read the separate instructions for the supplied software for more information about the operating environment and how to install it. Uploading the images to sharing sites Still pictures and motion pictures can be uploaded to image sharing sites (Facebook/ YouTube) using the upload tool “LUMIX Image Uploader”.
Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.
Selecting a single picture and printing it Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Print]. Touch [Print start]. • Refer to P112 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
Select and set the items both on the screen in step picture and printing it” and in step them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
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Item Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm...
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[Page Layout] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Settings on the printer are prioritized. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã 2 pictures on 1 page ä...
¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV Aspect]. (P39) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. •...
Cautions for Use Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, 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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We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet. 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. •...
Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. [Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted] •...
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[Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] >...
Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P127–134). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] [Setup] menu. The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. •...
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The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective. > The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. > When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer. The recorded picture looks rough.
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The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved.
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The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [Rotate Disp.] (P40) is set to [ The picture is not played back. The recorded pictures are not displayed. • Is the mode set to [Playback] Mode? •...
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Motion pictures recorded with this unit may not be able to play back on another brand of camera. • Sound from motion pictures recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. Others ], [ ], [...
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The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
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The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting. The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. >...
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When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens, but this is not a malfunction.
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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.