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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic lumix dmc-fx8: user guide
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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FX8PP
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera DMC-FX8PP Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0R26...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR...
  • Page 3 Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX8 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics...
  • Page 4 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 5 ∫ About the Lens • Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. It may cause not only a malfunction of the camera but irreversible damage to your eye. • Do not press the lens strongly. •...

  • Page 6: About These Operating Instructions

    About These Operating Instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 About These Operating Instructions ... 6 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 9 Names of the Components ... 10 Quick Guide ... 12 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 13 About the Battery ... 14 Inserting/Removing the Battery ...
  • Page 8 Screen Display... 92 Cautions for Use ... 95 Message Display ... 97 Troubleshooting ... 99 Specifications... 103 Digital Camera Accessory System ... 105 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)... 106 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)... 107 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P105) • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on how to obtain replacement parts.

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components VQT0R26 Preparation 1 Photo Flash (P37) 2 Lens (P5) 3 Self-timer Indicator (P40) AF Assist Lamp (P68) 4 LCD Monitor (P24, 92) 5 Cursor Buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P40) 4/[REV] Button (P35) 1/Flash Setting Button (P37) 3/Exposure Compensation (P41)/Auto Bracket (P42)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P64)/Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode (P34)
  • Page 11 18 Lens Barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P84, 86, 88) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P86, 88) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;...

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P13) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. •...

  • Page 14: About The Battery

    About the Battery ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).] • The battery indication turns red and blinks. (When the LCD monitor is set to off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks.) •...

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    1 Slide the release lever to the direction of arrow, and open the card/battery door. OPEN LOCK • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully paying attention to the direction of the battery.

  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing The Card

    • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is turned on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only genuine SD cards with an SD Logo.) 2 Insert:...

  • Page 17: About The Card

    8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum) Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

  • Page 18: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And The Size

    Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Aspect ratio Picture size (2560k1920 pixels) (2048k1536 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1530 Aspect ratio Picture size (640k480 pixels) (2560k1440 pixels) Quality 16 MB...

  • Page 19: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU • When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears.

  • Page 20: About The Setup Menu

    About the Setup Menu • Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P21– 23 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera on. OFF ON • The menu items depend on the mode selected with the mode dial (P27). In this page, the items in normal picture mode [ ] are indicated.
  • Page 21 [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. • The setting on the brightness of the LCD monitor also affects simple mode [ [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.
  • Page 22 [ECONOMY] The brightness of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the battery life is saved by turning off the LCD monitor automatically while the camera is not in use in the recording mode. (Press any button to recover from the economy mode.) [LEVEL 1]: If you do not operate the camera for about 15 seconds in the recording mode, the LCD...
  • Page 23 [RESET] The settings on the [REC] or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings. • The birthday setting for [BABY] in the scene mode (P54) is also reset when the settings in the [SETUP] menu are reset. [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) in the [PLAY] mode menu is also reset to [ON].

  • Page 24: About The Lcd Monitor

    About the LCD Monitor DISPLAY/PWR LCD A LCD monitor (LCD) Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the display. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During 9 pictures multi playback (P47) or playback zoom (P48), the indications on the screen can be turned on and off.
  • Page 25 ∫ To view the LCD monitor outdoors on a bright sunny day (Power LCD function) When you press and hold the [PWR LCD] button for 1 second, the power LCD function is activated. The LCD monitor becomes brighter than usual and easier to see outdoors.
  • Page 26 ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

  • Page 27: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate it slowly and securely to adjust to each mode. : Normal picture mode (P28) Use this mode for usual recording.
  • Page 28 ∫ Normal recording The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select normal picture mode OFF ON 2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus and then press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 29 ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ AE: Auto exposure) When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation. In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
  • Page 30 ∫ Focusing • The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶. • When you press the shutter button fully with one stroke, pictures may be blurry or unfocused. • When the focus indication is blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again.
  • Page 31 ∫ Exposure • If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the aperture value and the shutter speed turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn red when the flash is activated.) •...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. 1 Select the desired item and set the desired value. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE AUTO REVIEW 4 "...
  • Page 33 ∫ Other Settings in Simple mode In Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages corresponding to each item. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to ¶ (Tele) Focus range 5 cm (0.16 feet) to ¶ (Wide) [POWER SAVE] [2MIN.] [ECONOMY]...
  • Page 34 ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. Subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in backlight. If you press 3, [ (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function is activated.

  • Page 35: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 Press 4. REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review. • You can check other pictures by pressing 2/1.

  • Page 36: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) VQT0R26 Recording pictures (basic)

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. A: Photo flash Do not cover it with your finger or any other items. ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting For the selectable flash settings, refer to “Available flash settings by recording...
  • Page 38 ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ¢Not available in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity AUTO 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) ISO80 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.7 m...
  • Page 39 ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting : AUTO : AUTO/Red-eye reduction : Forced ON : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction : Forced OFF ¢The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P69) • There may be differences in the above shutter speeds in scene mode. •...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Select the self-timer mode. : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds No display: canceled 2 Take the picture. CANCEL MENU • A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. •...

  • Page 41: Compensating The Exposure

    Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Check the following for examples. Under exposed Compensate the exposure toward positive. Properly exposed Over exposed Compensate the exposure toward negative.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. 1 Press 3 several times until AUTO BRACKET] appears and then set the compensation...

  • Page 43: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Optical Image Stabilizer This mode recognizes and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter especially when you take pictures with the optical zoom set to Tele or when you take pictures indoors where the shutter speed is slowed down. 1 Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears and then...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Press the single or burst mode button to switch the burst mode setting and then take pictures. : High speed : Low speed ¢ : Unlimited No display: canceled ¢Depending on the memory size, battery power, picture size and quality (compression) •...
  • Page 45 • The ways to control the exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When the burst mode is set to [ ] or [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the burst speed is set to [ they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

  • Page 46: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures 1 Select the picture. 100 _ 0001 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. • The last recorded picture will be played back first. • When [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is set to [ON], pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically are played back vertically.

  • Page 47: Pictures Multi Playback

    9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 Switch to multi screen. 100 _ 0001 1/14 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 SELECT CANCEL Playback (basic) 2 Select the pictures. SELECT SELECT ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ press the [MENU] button. •...

  • Page 48: Using The Playback Zoom

    Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] to enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] after the picture is enlarged, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ], the magnification becomes higher.

  • Page 49: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted. 100 _ 0001 1/14 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. 2 Delete the picture. DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT...
  • Page 50 3 Delete the pictures. MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? SELECT • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once. ∫ To delete all pictures 1 Select [ALL DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL 2 times...

  • Page 51: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Macro mode This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
  • Page 52 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the subject is focused, the focus indication A lights. 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording. • The remaining recording time B (approx.) is displayed. • The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in microphone of the camera.
  • Page 53 We recommend you clean up the card using the camera in advance. (P82) • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only genuine SD cards with an SD Logo.) • When motion images recorded with the...

  • Page 54: Scene Mode

    Scene mode Set the mode dial to the scene mode to display the scene menu. When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu (P20) is set to [OFF], press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu. Menu items SCENE MODE PORTRAIT SPORTS FOOD...

  • Page 55: Portrait Mode

    Portrait mode Select this mode when you want to take pictures of people. This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the subject.

  • Page 56: Food Mode

    Food mode Select this mode when you want to take pictures of food without being affected by the ambient light, such as at restaurants. This mode allows you to take pictures of food in a natural hue. • The focus range becomes the same as that in the macro mode.

  • Page 57: Night Portrait Mode

    Night portrait mode This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode •...

  • Page 58: Baby Mode

    Baby mode Select this mode when you want to take pictures of baby. Exposure and hue are adjusted to achieve a healthy complexion on the baby. When the flash is used, the light is weaker than usual. • When playing back pictures, baby’s age can be displayed.

  • Page 59: Soft Skin Mode

    Soft skin mode In this mode, camera detects a skin-color area, such as face, to achieve a smooth appearance of the skin. ∫ Technique for Soft skin mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.

  • Page 60: Fireworks Mode

    Fireworks mode This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted for taking pictures of fireworks. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • We recommend using a tripod. •...

  • Page 61: Self Portrait Mode

    Self portrait mode This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self portrait mode When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator lights up. Make sure to hold the camera still, and fully press the shutter button.

  • Page 62: Recording Menu Settings

    Recording Menu Settings Using the [REC] mode menu Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. Menu items W.BALANCE AUTO SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT...

  • Page 63: White Balance [W.balance]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) White Balance [W.BALANCE] This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish.
  • Page 64 ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press 1.

  • Page 65: Iso Sensitivity [Sensitivity]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the brightness.

  • Page 66: Picture Size [Pict.size]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] When you select a larger picture size ), you can print pictures more clearly. When you select a smaller picture size ), you can record more pictures. In addition, it is convenient to attach the picture to an e-mail or post it on a website because the file size is small.

  • Page 67: Audio Recording [Audio Rec.]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] You can take a picture with audio. • When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], ] appears on the screen. • When you start recording by focusing on the subject and pressing the shutter button, the audio recording will be automatically stopped in about 5 seconds.

  • Page 68: Af Assist Lamp [Af Assist Lamp]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) ∫ High speed AF (H) mode • When you select 3-area-focusing (High speed) or 1-area-focusing (High speed), the auto focus is activated in high speed and you can focus on the subject more quickly.

  • Page 69: Slow Shutter [Slow Shutter]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) • Be sure of the following points when the AF assist lamp is in use. – Do not look into the AF assist lamp. – Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

  • Page 70: Digital Zoom [D.zoom]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] Setting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON] allows you to magnify a subject 3 times with the optical zoom and up to 4 more times with the digital zoom for a maximum of 12 times. ∫...

  • Page 71: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ∫ Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon [ and play back the audio. 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 ∫ Motion images Select the picture with the motion image icon [ play back the motion images.

  • Page 72: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Using the [PLAY] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for recorded pictures. Menu items PLAY SLIDE SHOW ROTATE DISP. ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SELECT EXIT MENU • When rotating the zoom lever toward T or W, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded or reversed.

  • Page 73: Playing Back With Slide Show [Slide Show]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.) Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] 1 Set the items of the Slide Show. SLIDE SHOW START DURATION 1SEC. AUDIO 2SEC. 3SEC. 5SEC. SELECT EXIT MENU DURATION It can be set to 1, 2, 3 or 5 seconds.

  • Page 74: Displaying Pictures In A Direction At The Time Of Recording [Rotate Disp.]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.) Displaying pictures in a direction at the time of recording [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically or pictures rotated in [ROTATE] function in the rotated direction.

  • Page 75: Rotating The Picture [Rotate]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.) Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] You can rotate the recorded pictures in steps of 90° and display them. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( Original picture 1 Select the picture to be rotated and set it.

  • Page 76: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints [Dpof Print]

    For details, ask photo printing servicer. For more information please visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm 1 Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL]. PLAY SLIDE SHOW ROTATE DISP.
  • Page 77 ∫ To cancel all settings Select [YES] to cancel all settings. CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? SELECT MENU ∫ To print the date You can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date by pressing the [DISPLAY] button after setting the number of prints. DPOF SET THIS 100 _ 0001 1/14...

  • Page 78: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture [Protect]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.) Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by accident. 1 Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL]. PLAY SLIDE SHOW ROTATE DISP.

  • Page 79: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures [Audio Dub.]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] You can record the audio after taking a picture (max. 10 seconds per picture). 1 Select the picture and start audio recording.

  • Page 80: Resizing The Pictures [Resize]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.) Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website.

  • Page 81: Trimming The Pictures [Trimming]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.) Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING] Use this function when you trim unnecessary parts of the recorded picture. 1 Select the picture to trim and set TRIMMING 100 _ 0001 SELECT EXIT MENU...

  • Page 82: Clean-Up [Clean Up]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.) 4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL MENU MENU 2 times • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. When trimmed pictures are overwritten, they cannot be restored.

  • Page 83: Initializing The Card [Format]

    [LOCK], you cannot format the card. • If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca Playback (advanced) VQT0R26...

  • Page 84: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ mark facing the [2] mark on the [AV OUT] socket.

  • Page 85: Connecting To A Pc Or Printer

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting to the PC or the Printer : USB MODE] Select the USB communication system before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu.

  • Page 86: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC You can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] ® (for Windows ) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print, or send them by e-mail easily.
  • Page 87 ∫ Folder Composition The folder structure of the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as the illustration below. ≥SD Memory Card DCIM ≥MultiMediaCard 100_PANA 100_PANA P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC 1 Folder number 2 File number 3 JPG: pictures MOV: motion images Files will be saved in each folder as follows.

  • Page 88: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing on the LCD monitor. Set the print settings such as print quality on the printer beforehand.
  • Page 89 ∫ Single picture 1 Select a picture to be printed. PictBridge 100 _ 0001 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT PRINT SELECT • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. 2 Set the print settings. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 90 • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Possible layouts on the camera) Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 page with no frame print 1 page with frame print 2 pages print 4 pages print 3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE...
  • Page 91 ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance When the printer supports the date printing by DPOF setting, we recommend setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance (P77). The recording date can be printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to start printing.

  • Page 92: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display ∫ In recording 1 Recording mode (P27) 2 Flash mode (P37) 3 Burst (P44) : Audio recording (P52, 67) 4 White balance (P63) 5 ISO sensitivity (P65) 6 Focus (P28) 7 Picture size (P66) 8 Quality (P66) In Motion image mode (P51) : Jitter alert (P30) 9 Battery indication (P14)
  • Page 93 ∫ Recording in simple mode 1 Flash mode (P37) 2 Focus (P28) 3 Picture mode (P32) : Jitter alert (P30) 4 Battery indication (P14) 5 Pictures remaining 6 Card Access indication (P17) 7 Recording state 8 AF area (P28) 9 Operation for backlight compensation (P34) Others BACKLIGHT...
  • Page 94 PLAY AUDIO F2.8 1/25 ∫ In playback 1 Playback mode (P46) 2 Number of DPOF prints (P76) 3 Protected picture (P78) 4 Picture with audio/Motion images (P71) 5 Picture size (P66) 6 Quality (P66) In Motion image mode (P51) Simple mode (P32) : ENLARGE : 4qk6q/10k15cm : E-MAIL...

  • Page 95: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera When carrying the camera, take care not to drop or cause impact to it. • The lens or the outer case may be destroyed by the strong shock, and it causes a malfunction of the camera. Keep the camera away from magnetised equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).
  • Page 96 ∫ Card Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or erased.

  • Page 97: Message Display

    Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. Major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Unlock [LOCK] of the Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card. (P17) [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture.
  • Page 98 [READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] Data reading error. Be sure that the card is inserted securely and then play it back again. [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] Data writing error. Turn the camera off and remove the card. Then insert the card and turn the camera on again.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20) ∫ Battery and the power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
  • Page 100 5: Motion image recording stops in the middle. • Are you using a MultiMediaCard? – This unit does not support MultiMediaCard. • When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with “10MB/s”...
  • Page 101 [—] and the screen may turn black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with the digital camera other than Panasonic? This may also result if the battery is removed immediately after recording or by recording with the exhausted battery.
  • Page 102 ∫ Others 1: Unreadable language was selected by mistake. • Press the [MENU] button and select ] icon on the [ SETUP] menu to set the desired language. 2: The setting for the auto review function is disabled. • Is the camera in auto bracket (P42), burst mode (P44), motion image mode ] (P51), [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode (P54), or is [AUDIO REC.]...

  • Page 103: Specifications

    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: 5,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 104 Input: 110 V to 240 V Output: CHARGE 4.2 V Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S005A): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.7 V, 1150 mAh VQT0R26 Others q (H)k q (D)] (excluding the projection part) 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A...

  • Page 105: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S005A DMW-AC5 RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD256BU1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA RP-SD032BPPA BN-SDCAPU/1B BN-SDABPU/1B • Please refer to P14, for details on the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.

  • Page 106: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.

  • Page 107: Request For Service Notice

    (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...

  • Page 108: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 109 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 110: (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 111: Index

    Others Index AC Adaptor ... 86, 88 AF Assist Lamp ... 68 AF Mode ... 67 AF/AE Lock ... 29 Aspect Ratio ... 65 Audio Dubbing ... 79 Audio Recording ... 52, 67 Auto Bracket ... 42 Auto Review ... 21 Auto White Balance ...
  • Page 112 Operation Tone ... 22 Operation Tone Level ... 22 Operational Sound ... 22 Optical Image Stabilizer ... 43 Optical Zoom ... 36 PAL ... 23 Paper Size ... 89 Party Mode ... 59 PC ... 85, 86 PictBridge ... 85, 88 Picture Adjustment ...

  • Page 113: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes con la cámara. Cargue la batería. • Cuando se envía la cámara, la batería está sin carga. Cárguela antes del uso.
  • Page 114 MEMO VQT0R26...
  • Page 115 MEMO VQT0R26...
  • Page 116 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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