Panasonic Digital Camera DMC FX48 User Manual
Operating Instructions  
Digital Camera  
Model No.  
DMC-FX48  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,  
please read the instructions completely.  
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,  
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or  
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com  
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Before Use  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.  
FCC Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation  
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when  
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
Panasonic  
DMC-FX48  
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way,  
Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
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Before Use  
∫ About the battery pack  
CAUTION  
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)  
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.  
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.  
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.  
• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.  
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off  
thoroughly with water.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse  
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or  
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries  
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
• Do not heat or expose to flame.  
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of  
time with doors and windows closed.  
Warning  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or  
incinerate.  
∫ About the battery charger  
CAUTION!  
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR  
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO  
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,  
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT  
THE VENTILATION VENTS.  
Battery charger  
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.  
But  
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power  
supply only.  
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to  
suit the AC outlet configuration.  
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Before Use  
∫ Care of the camera  
• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to  
strong pressure.  
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD  
monitor or the external case may be damaged.  
• We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket  
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.  
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.  
• Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your  
camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and  
damage it.  
• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this  
unit to malfunction.  
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.  
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using  
it on a rainy day or on a beach.  
• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow  
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.  
• This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry  
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.  
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the  
camera or the repair service center.  
∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)  
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of  
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.  
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will  
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient  
temperature.  
∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P107)  
-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.  
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Playing back Pictures  
([NORMAL PLAY])..................................35  
Contents  
• Displaying Multiple Screens  
Before Use  
(Multi Playback)................................ 36  
• Using the Playback Zoom................. 36  
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ....36  
Deleting Pictures..................................... 37  
• To delete a single picture.................. 37  
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)  
or all the pictures ..............................37  
Information for Your Safety.......................2  
Quick Guide..............................................8  
Standard Accessories...............................9  
Names of the Components .....................10  
Preparation  
Advanced (Recording pictures)  
Charging the Battery............................... 12  
• About the Battery (charging/  
number of recordable pictures) ........ 13  
Inserting and Removing the Card  
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 14  
About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 16  
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 17  
• Changing the clock setting ............... 18  
Setting the Menu.....................................19  
• Setting menu items........................... 20  
• Using the quick menu....................... 21  
About the Setup Menu............................ 22  
Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 27  
About the LCD Monitor ...........................39  
Taking Pictures using the Built-in  
Flash....................................................... 41  
• Switching to the appropriate flash  
setting............................................... 41  
Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 44  
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 46  
Compensating the Exposure .................. 47  
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 48  
Taking pictures that match the scene  
being recorded (¿: Scene mode) .......... 49  
• * [PORTRAIT]................................ 49  
• + [SOFT SKIN]............................... 50  
•
[TRANSFORM] ...........................50  
Basic  
• 0 [SELF PORTRAIT]...................... 50  
• , [SCENERY] ................................ 51  
•
[PANORAMA ASSIST]................ 51  
Taking pictures using the automatic  
function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ........ 28  
• Scene detection................................ 29  
• Face Recognition.............................. 30  
• AF Tracking Function ....................... 30  
• About the flash.................................. 30  
• Settings in Intelligent auto mode ......31  
Taking pictures with your favorite  
• - [SPORTS]................................... 52  
• . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ...................52  
• / [NIGHT SCENERY] .................... 52  
• 1 [FOOD] ....................................... 52  
• 2 [PARTY]......................................53  
• 3 [CANDLE LIGHT]........................ 53  
• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2].................. 53  
• í [PET]........................................... 54  
• ï [SUNSET] ................................... 54  
• 9 [HIGH SENS.] ............................. 54  
• ô [HI-SPEED BURST].................... 55  
settings (·: Normal picture mode)......... 32  
• Focusing........................................... 33  
• 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).....................................33  
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 33  
• Direction detection function ..............34  
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 34  
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the  
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/  
•
[FLASH BURST] ......................... 55  
• 5 [STARRY SKY] ...........................56  
• 4 [FIREWORKS]............................ 56  
• 6 [BEACH] ..................................... 56  
• 8 [SNOW]....................................... 57  
• 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] .......................57  
•
•
[PIN HOLE] ................................. 57  
[FILM GRAIN] ............................. 58  
Using the Digital Zoom .....................34  
• < [UNDERWATER]........................ 58  
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Motion Picture Mode...............................59  
Taking a picture with Face Recognition  
function ...................................................61  
• Face Recognition functions .............. 61  
• Face settings .................................... 61  
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ... 64  
• Recording which Day of the  
• Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture  
size (number of pixels)...............89  
•
•
[TRIMMING]...............................90  
[LEVELING]................................91  
• M [ROTATE DISP.] ........................91  
• Ü [FAVORITE] ...............................92  
•
[PRINT SET] ..............................93  
Vacation You Take the Picture.........64  
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas  
Travel Destinations (World Time)..... 66  
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 67  
• @ [PICTURE SIZE] ....................... 67  
• A [QUALITY] ................................68  
• ? [ASPECT RATIO] ..................... 68  
• P [PROTECT]................................94  
• B [AUDIO DUB.] ............................95  
•
[FACE RECOG.] ........................95  
• S [COPY].......................................96  
Connecting to other equipment  
•
[INTELLIGENT ISO] ................. 68  
• > [SENSITIVITY].......................... 69  
Connecting to a PC.................................97  
Printing the Pictures................................99  
• Selecting a single picture and  
printing it.........................................100  
• Selecting multiple pictures and  
printing them...................................100  
• Print Settings ..................................101  
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen....103  
• Playing back pictures using the AV  
cable (supplied) ..............................103  
• Playing back pictures on a TV with  
an SD Memory Card slot ................103  
• Playing back on the TV with  
• = [WHITE BALANCE] .................. 69  
•
•
•
•
[I.EXPOSURE].......................... 71  
[FACE RECOG.] ....................... 71  
[AF MODE] ...............................71  
[QUICK AF]...............................73  
AF  
• ˜ [BURST].................................... 73  
• ) [DIGITAL ZOOM]...................... 74  
• H [COLOR MODE] ....................... 74  
•
[STABILIZER] ........................... 75  
[MIN. SHTR SPEED] ................75  
[AUDIO REC.]........................... 76  
•
• B  
• F [AF ASSIST LAMP]................... 76  
• U [CLOCK SET] ........................... 76  
Taking and viewing clipboard pictures  
(¨: Clipboard mode) .............................. 77  
• Taking clipboard pictures.................. 77  
• Viewing clipboard pictures ................78  
component socket..........................104  
Others  
Screen Display......................................105  
Cautions for Use ...................................107  
Message Display ..................................111  
Troubleshooting ....................................113  
Number of Recordable Pictures and  
Available Recording Time.....................120  
Specifications........................................123  
Digital Camera Accessory System........126  
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form  
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)... 127  
Request for Service Notice  
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)...........128  
Limited Warranty  
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)...........129  
Customer Services Directory  
(United States and Puerto Rico) ...........131  
Précautions à prendre  
Advanced (Playback)  
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence  
(Slide Show) ...........................................80  
Selecting Pictures and Playing  
them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/  
[FAVORITE PLAY]) ................................82  
• [CATEGORY PLAY] ......................... 82  
• [FAVORITE PLAY]............................83  
Playing Back Motion Pictures/  
Pictures with Audio ................................. 84  
• Motion pictures ................................. 84  
• Pictures with audio............................84  
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu....... 85  
•
•
•
[CALENDAR].............................. 85  
[TITLE EDIT] .............................. 86  
[TEXT STAMP]........................... 87  
CA
(pour le Canada)...................................132  
Index .....................................................134  
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Before Use  
Quick Guide  
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each  
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.  
Charge the battery. (P12)  
• The battery is not charged when the  
camera is shipped. Charge the battery  
before use.  
90  
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P14)  
• When you do not use the card, you can  
record or play back pictures on the  
built-in memory. (P16) Refer to P16  
when you use a card.  
OFF ON  
Turn the camera on to take  
pictures.  
1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector  
switch to [!].  
2 Press the shutter button to take  
pictures. (P28)  
Play back the pictures.  
1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector  
switch to [(].  
2 Select the picture you want to view.  
(P35)  
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Standard Accessories  
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.  
1
Battery Pack  
1
2
4
(Indicated as battery in the text)  
Charge the battery before use.  
Battery Charger  
(Indicated as charger in the text)  
USB Connection Cable  
AV Cable  
CD-ROM  
• Software:  
Use it to install the software to your PC.  
Hand Strap  
2
3
4
5
DMW-BCF10PP  
K1HA08AD0003  
DE-A59B  
3
6
7
Battery Case  
•
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and  
MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.  
K1HA08CD0020  
• The card is optional.  
5
7
6
You can record or play back pictures on the  
built-in memory when you are not using a  
card.  
• For information about optional accessories,  
refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory  
System”. (P126)  
• 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.  
VFC4297  
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Names of the Components  
1
2
3
Flash (P41)  
Lens (P5, 108)  
Self-timer indicator (P46)  
AF assist lamp (P76)  
1
2
3
4
10 9  
4
5
6
7
8
9
LCD monitor (P39, 105)  
Status indicator (P15, 24, 28)  
[MENU/SET] button (P17)  
[DISPLAY] button (P39)  
[Q.MENU] (P21)/Delete (P37) button  
[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch  
(P19)  
5 6 7 8  
10 Cursor buttons  
A: 3/Exposure compensation (P47)/  
Auto bracket (P48)/White balance  
fine adjustment (P70)  
B: 4/Macro mode (P44)  
AF Tracking (P30, 72)  
C: 2/Self-timer button (P46)  
D: 1/Flash setting button (P41)  
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  
or  
Press 4  
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11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17)  
12 Zoom lever (P34)  
11 12  
13 Speaker (P84)  
14 Microphone (P59, 76, 95)  
15 Shutter button (P28, 59)  
16 Mode dial (P27)  
13 14 15 16  
17 Hand strap eyelet  
17  
18  
• Be sure to attach the hand strap when  
using the camera to ensure that you will  
not drop it.  
18 Lens barrel  
19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P104)  
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P97, 99, 103)  
19  
20  
21 Tripod receptacle  
21  
22  
• When you use a tripod, make sure the  
tripod is stable when the camera is  
attached to it.  
22 Card/Battery door (P14)  
23 Release lever (P14)  
24 23  
24 DC coupler cover (P15)  
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that  
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;  
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;  
optional) are used. For connection details,  
refer to P15.  
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Preparation  
Preparation  
Charging the Battery  
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit  
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the  
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these  
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the  
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these  
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not  
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit  
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a  
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.  
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.  
• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries  
(DMW-BCF10PP) are supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported  
by this function cannot be used)  
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.  
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.  
• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery  
temperature should also be the same.)  
Attach the battery paying  
attention to the direction of the  
battery.  
Connect the charger to the  
electrical outlet.  
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]  
indicator A lights green.  
• Charging is complete when the  
[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after  
90  
approx. 130 min maximum).  
Detach the battery after  
charging is completed.  
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Preparation  
∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes  
• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than  
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.  
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.  
Note  
• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical  
outlet.  
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also  
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.  
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.  
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not  
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully  
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the  
battery to swell up.)  
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging  
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.  
• 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.  
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)  
∫ Battery indication  
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;  
optional) connected.]  
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status  
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully  
charged battery.  
∫ The battery life  
Number of recordable  
Approx. 350 pictures  
By CIPA standard in Normal picture  
mode  
pictures  
Recording time  
Approx. 175 min  
Recording conditions by CIPA standard  
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].  
• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.  
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).  
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• Using the supplied battery.  
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical image stabilizer  
function is set to [AUTO].)  
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.  
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.  
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery  
decreases.  
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The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD  
mode. (P23)  
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.  
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures  
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable  
pictures decreases to about 87.]  
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Playback time  
Approx. 360 min  
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the  
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.  
∫ Charging  
Charging time  
Approx. 130 min maximum  
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack  
(DMW-BCF10PP) are the same as above.  
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the  
conditions in the charging environment.  
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.  
Note  
• The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is  
charged increases. 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).  
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  
(DMW-BCF10PP).  
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee  
the quality of this product.  
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the  
lever A being careful about the direction  
RY  
CARD  
you insert it. Pull the lever A in the  
direction of the arrow to remove the  
battery.  
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being  
careful about the direction you insert it.  
To remove the card, push the card until it  
clicks, then pull the card out upright.  
B:Do not touch the connection terminals of the  
card.  
• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.  
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Preparation  
1:Close the card/battery door.  
2:Slide the release lever in the direction  
of the arrow.  
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely  
closed, remove the card, check its direction and  
then insert it again.  
Note  
• Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).  
• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the  
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.  
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.  
• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has  
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself  
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)  
∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery  
Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;  
optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional)  
are purchased in a set. Do not use if sold  
separately.  
1 Open the card/battery door.  
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the  
direction.  
3 Close the card/battery door.  
• Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.  
4 Open the DC coupler cover A.  
5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.  
6 Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket  
C of the DC coupler.  
D Align the marks and insert.  
• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this  
camera are used. Using any other equipment may  
cause damage.  
Note  
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).  
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.  
• This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and  
operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.  
• Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.  
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital  
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.  
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.  
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”.  
(P126)  
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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 in  
the built-in memory and played back.  
• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the  
card and played back.  
• Clipboard pictures (P77) are stored on the built-in memory even if a  
card is inserted.  
• When using the built-in memory  
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k>ð (access indication )  
• When using the card  
¢
† (access indication )  
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The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or  
the card).  
Built-in Memory  
• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB  
• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only  
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used  
becomes full.  
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P96)  
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.  
Card  
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.  
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)  
Type of card  
Characteristics  
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)  
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Write-Protect switch A provided (When  
• Fast recording and writing speed  
format in compliance with the SD  
standard)  
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,  
no further data writing, deletion or  
formatting is possible. The ability to  
write, delete and format data is restored  
when the switch is returned to its  
original position.)  
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to  
2
32 GB)¢  
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in  
compliance with the SD standard)  
MultiMediaCard  
• Still pictures only.  
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¢
The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006  
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.  
You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory  
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible  
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being  
used.)  
• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using  
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.  
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.  
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs  
(This Site is English only.)  
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Note  
• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor  
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read  
or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P26)]. Furthermore, do  
not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be  
damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.  
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic  
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing  
important data on a PC etc.  
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure  
proper operation. (P26)  
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)  
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.  
Turn the camera on.  
OFF ON  
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.  
(This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK]  
mode.)  
A [MENU/SET] button  
B Cursor buttons  
Press [MENU/SET].  
MENU  
/SET  
:
:
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,  
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time  
display format), and press 3/4 to set.  
A: Time at the home area  
B: Time at the travel destination (P66)  
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.  
• Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display  
format.  
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.  
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM  
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in North  
America and elsewhere.  
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Press [MENU/SET] to set.  
• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,  
switch to Recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were  
performed.  
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having  
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” procedure  
below.  
Changing the clock setting  
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P20)  
• It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.  
• 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  
• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.  
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.  
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the  
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P87) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.  
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen  
of the camera.  
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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. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.  
[MODE] Playback mode menu  
(P35, 80 to 83)  
• This menu lets you  
select the setting of  
the playback methods  
such as Playback or  
Slide show of only the  
pictures set as  
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch  
[FAVORITE].  
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P85 to 96)  
! [REC] mode menu (P67 to 76)  
• This menu lets you  
set the protection,  
trimming or print  
settings (DPOF), etc.  
of recorded pictures.  
• This menu lets you  
set the Coloring,  
Sensitivity, Aspect  
ratio, Number of  
pixels and other  
aspects of the  
pictures you are  
recording.  
[SETUP] menu (P22 to 26)  
• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating  
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you  
to operate the camera.  
• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or  
[PLAYBACK MODE].  
Note  
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.  
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Setting menu items  
This section describes how to select the Normal picture mode settings, and the same  
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.  
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal picture mode  
OFF ON  
Turn the camera on.  
A [MENU/SET] button  
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch  
C Mode dial  
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector  
switch to [!].  
• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu  
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to  
[(], and proceed to step 4.  
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.  
MENU  
/SET  
Switching to the [SETUP] menu  
Press 2.  
Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu  
icon [ ].  
Press 1.  
• Select a menu item next and set it.  
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Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].  
• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to  
move to the second screen.  
Press 1.  
• 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.  
MENU  
/SET  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Using the quick menu  
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.  
• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.  
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed and while [STABILIZER] (P75) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE  
DEMO.] can be displayed.  
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.  
Q.MENU  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and  
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to  
close the menu.  
A
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.  
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Perform these settings if you need to.  
About the Setup Menu  
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their  
settings before using them.  
• In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE]  
can be set.  
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.  
U [CLOCK SET]  
Setting Date/Time.  
• Refer to P17 for details.  
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.  
“ [DESTINATION]:  
[WORLD TIME]  
Travel destination area  
– [HOME]:  
Your home area  
• Refer to P66 for details.  
— [TRAVEL DATE]  
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.  
[TRAVEL SETUP]  
[OFF]/[SET]  
[LOCATION]  
[OFF]/[SET]  
• Refer to P64 for details.  
This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.  
r [BEEP LEVEL]:  
[s] (Muted)  
[t] (Low)  
[SHUTTER VOL.]:  
] (Muted)  
] (Low)  
] (High)  
[
[
[
r [BEEP]  
[u] (High)  
[BEEP TONE]:  
[SHUTTER TONE]:  
1
2
3
1
2
3
[
]/[ ]/[  
]
[
]/[ ]/[  
]
u [VOLUME]  
Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.  
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.  
[MONITOR]  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.  
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These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when  
you are in bright places.  
[OFF]  
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:  
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright  
[LCD MODE]  
LCD  
it is around the camera.  
… [POWER LCD]:  
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when  
taking pictures outdoors.  
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects  
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the  
recorded pictures.  
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording  
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.  
• If the screen is difficult to see because of bright light. shining on it, use your hand or another  
object to block the light.  
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode.  
• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected in Playback mode.  
• [LCD MODE] cannot be used when the component cable is connected.  
Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.  
[DISPLAY SIZE]  
[STANDARD]/[LARGE]  
Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures.  
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information  
displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P39)  
[GUIDE LINE]  
[REC. INFO.]:  
[OFF]/[ON]  
[PATTERN]:  
]/[  
[
]
• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [  
] in the Intelligent auto mode and the Clipboard mode.  
This allows you to set either to display or not display the  
histogram. (P40)  
[HISTOGRAM]  
[OFF]/[ON]  
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You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.  
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use  
to prevent discharge of the battery.  
p [POWER SAVE]:  
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been  
used for the time selected on the setting.  
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]  
q [ECONOMY]  
[AUTO LCD OFF]:  
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not  
been used for the time selected on the setting.  
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]  
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].  
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode and the Clipboard mode.  
• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].  
• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the  
LCD monitor again.  
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.  
• [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases.  
– When using the AC adaptor  
– When connecting to a PC or a printer  
– When recording or playing back motion pictures  
– During a slide show  
– [AUTO DEMO]  
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases.  
– When using the AC adaptor  
– When connecting to a PC or a printer  
– While the self-timer is set  
– While recording motion pictures  
– While the menu screen is displayed  
– [AUTO DEMO]  
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.  
[OFF]  
[1SEC.]  
[2SEC.]  
o [AUTO REVIEW]  
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons  
is pressed.  
[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then  
enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.  
• The Auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto bracket (P48),  
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P55) and [FLASH BURST] (P55) in Scene mode, Burst mode (P73) and  
when recording still pictures with audio (P76). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)  
• In Intelligent auto mode, the Auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].  
• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion picture mode.  
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v [NO.RESET]  
Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.  
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P98)  
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.  
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting  
the card (P26) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.  
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this  
function to reset the file number.  
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.  
w [RESET]  
The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.  
• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is  
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is  
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.  
•
When the [REC] mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also reset, too.  
• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,  
[ROTATE DISP.] (P91) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P92) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK]  
mode menu.  
– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P53) and [PET] (P54) in Scene mode.  
– The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P64) (departure date, return date, location)  
– The [WORLD TIME] (P66) setting.  
• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.  
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting  
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection  
cable (supplied).  
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:  
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the  
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.  
x [USB MODE]  
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:  
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.  
z [PC]:  
Set after or before connecting to a PC.  
•
When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system.  
• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer  
Protocol)” communication system.  
Set to match the type of TV.  
(Playback mode only)  
[TV ASPECT]  
[W]:  
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.  
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.  
[X]:  
• This will work when the AV cable is connected.  
Set the screen that will appear when a Scene mode has been selected.  
[OFF]:  
The recording screen in the currently selected Scene  
mode appears.  
} [SCENE MENU]  
[AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.  
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It is possible to check which version of  
firmware is on the camera.  
[VERSION DISP.]  
The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably  
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.  
[FORMAT]  
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC  
coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.  
• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove  
the card.  
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.  
• It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.  
• If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.  
For Canadian assistance, please call:  
For USA assistance, please call:  
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or  
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com  
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:  
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  
Set the language displayed on the screen.  
[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]¢/[FRANÇAIS]¢/[ESPAÑOL]/  
~ [LANGUAGE]  
[ITALIANO]¢/[繁體中文]¢/[¢]¢  
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Not displayed on DMC-FX48P  
• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired  
language.  
The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the  
subject and displays these on the indicator. ([JITTER, SUBJ.  
MOVE DEMO.])  
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO  
DEMO])  
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]  
A Jitter detection demonstration  
B Movement detection demonstration  
A
B
[DEMO MODE]  
DEMO  
[AUTO DEMO]:  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
• In Playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed.  
• Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].  
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].  
• [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.  
• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in playback mode.  
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Mode switching  
Selecting the [REC] Mode  
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in  
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the  
recording conditions, or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match  
the scene being recorded.  
OFF ON  
Turn the camera on.  
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch  
B Mode dial  
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. (The part where  
there is no mode will not turn.)  
SCN  
∫ List of [REC] modes  
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Intelligent auto mode (P28)  
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.  
!
Normal picture mode (P32)  
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.  
Scene mode (P49)  
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.  
Motion picture mode (P59)  
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.  
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ì Clipboard mode (P77)  
Record as a memo.  
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[REC] mode: ñ  
Basic  
Taking pictures using the automatic function  
(ñ: 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.  
• The following functions are activated automatically.  
–Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/  
[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation  
• The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this  
unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)  
(1: Shutter button)  
OFF ON  
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].  
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  
1
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject  
is focused.  
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face  
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is  
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m  
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
2
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance  
at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on  
the zoom magnification.  
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Press the shutter button fully (push it in  
further), and take the picture.  
•
The access indication (P16) lights red when pictures are  
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).  
∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P41)  
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P34)  
Note  
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.  
• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.  
• Do not touch the front of the lens.  
Scene detection  
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]  
•Only when [‡] is selected  
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]  
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]  
[i-BABY]¢  
•Only when [Œ] is selected  
• [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.  
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when  
the Scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of  
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.  
• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking (P72).  
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When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces  
already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.  
∫ Face detection  
When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and  
it will adjust the focus and exposure. (P72)  
Note  
• Due to factors such as size, contrast, motion and proximity a different  
mode may be identified for the same subject.  
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the  
subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject,  
When the subject is moving, When zoom is used  
– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness  
conditions, When the camera is shaken.  
• For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording  
mode.  
∫ The Backlight Compensation  
Backlight refers to light behind the subject.  
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by  
brightening the whole of the picture automatically.  
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Face Recognition  
Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with  
information such as name and birthday.  
When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will  
search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus  
and exposure preferentially. The camera will also remember the face  
during the face recognition, and detect the face that the picture is  
taken for many times automatically, displaying the face recognition  
registration screen. (P61)  
Note  
• [FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure  
recognition of a person.  
• Faces with similar distinctive features such as those of parents and children or siblings may not  
be correctly recognized.  
• Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than  
regular face detection.  
AF Tracking Function  
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject  
automatically even if it moves.  
1
Press 3.  
• [  
] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.  
• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the  
screen.  
• Press 3 again to cancel.  
2
Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and  
press 4 to lock the subject.  
• AF tracking frame will turn yellow.  
• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be  
chosen.  
• Press 3 to cancel.  
Note  
Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P72.  
About the flash  
• When [‡] is selected, [  
brightness.  
], [  
] or [  
] is set depending on the type of subject and  
• When [  
] or [  
activated twice.  
] is set, digital red-eye correction (P42) is enabled, and the flash is  
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Settings in Intelligent auto mode  
• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.  
[REC] mode menu  
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¢
– [PICTURE SIZE] (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR MODE] (P74)/[FACE RECOG.] (P61)  
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The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.  
[SETUP] menu  
– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]  
• The settings of the following items are fixed.  
Item  
Settings  
[GUIDE LINE] (P23)  
([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])  
[5MIN.]  
[ECONOMY]  
([POWER SAVE]) (P24)  
[AUTO REVIEW] (P24)  
Flash (P41)  
[2SEC.]  
‡/Œ  
Self-timer (P46)  
10 seconds/off  
A
[QUALITY] (P68)  
ISOMAX  
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P68)  
1600  
[WHITE BALANCE] (P69) [AWB]  
[AF MODE] (P71)  
[QUICK AF] (P73)  
[I.EXPOSURE] (P71)  
[STABILIZER] (P75)  
š (Set to [  
] when a face cannot be detected)  
[ON]  
[ON]  
[AUTO]  
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P76) [ON]  
• The following functions cannot be used.  
– [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/  
[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.  
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[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 [REC] menu.  
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector  
switch to [!].  
A Mode dial  
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch  
Set the mode dial to [·].  
• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to  
“Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P67).  
Aim the AF area at the point you want to  
focus on.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
• The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is  
focused.  
• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m  
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,  
refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P44).  
Press the halfway pressed shutter button  
fully to take a picture.  
• The access indication lights (P16) red when pictures  
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the  
card).  
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too  
dark (P47)  
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red  
(P69)  
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Focusing  
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.  
When the subject is When the subject  
A
Focus  
focused  
Focus indication On  
is not focused  
Blinks  
B
C
AF area  
Sound  
White>Green  
Beeps 2 times  
White>Red  
Beeps 4 times  
D
E
F G  
A Focus indication  
B AF area (normal)  
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)  
D Focus range  
E Aperture value  
F Shutter speed  
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¢
G ISO sensitivity  
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If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.  
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)  
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)  
1
2
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the  
focus and exposure.  
Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you  
compose the picture.  
• You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1  
before pressing the shutter button fully.  
We recommend that you use the face detection  
function when taking pictures of people. (P71)  
ISO  
80  
ISO  
80  
F2.8 1/30  
F2.8 1/30  
∫ Subjects and recording conditions  
which are difficult to focus  
• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast  
• When the recordable range display has appeared in red.  
• 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  
Preventing jitter (camera shake)  
When the jitter alert [  
] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P75), a tripod or the self-timer (P46).  
•
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment  
the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.  
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction  
– In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or  
[FIREWORKS] in Scene mode (P49)  
– When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  
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Direction detection function  
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only  
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P91) is set to [ON])  
• Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.  
• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.  
[REC] mode: ñ·¿n¨  
Taking Pictures with the Zoom  
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/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 9.8k], do  
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).  
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in  
[REC] menu.  
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)  
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele(T).  
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)  
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide(W).  
∫ Types of zooms  
Extended Optical zoom  
Feature  
Optical zoom  
Digital zoom  
(EZ)  
20  
k
[including optical zoom 5k]  
Maximum  
magnification  
¢
5k  
9.8k  
39.1k [including extended  
optical zoom 9.8k]  
The higher the magnification  
level, the greater the  
deterioration.  
Picture quality No deterioration  
No deterioration  
[PICTURE SIZE] with  
(P67) is selected.  
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P74) on the  
[REC] menu is set to [ON].  
Conditions  
None  
W
W
T
T
Screen  
display  
W
T
W
T
B The digital zoom range is  
displayed.  
A
[
] is displayed.  
• When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with  
the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –)  
¢
The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.  
∫ Extended Optical zoom mechanism  
When you set the picture size to [  
] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD area  
is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.  
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Note  
• The digital zoom cannot be set when õ or ¨ has been selected.  
• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.  
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.  
• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.  
• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.  
• The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt  
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.  
• When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.  
• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P46) for taking  
pictures.  
• The extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases.  
– In Macro zoom mode  
– In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or  
[FILM GRAIN] in Scene mode  
– In Motion picture mode  
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases.  
– In [TRANSFORM], [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.],  
[HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in Scene mode  
– When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set  
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸  
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])  
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector  
switch A to [(].  
• Normal playback is set automatically in the  
following cases.  
– When the mode is switched from the [REC] to  
[PLAYBACK].  
– When the camera is turned on while the [REC]/  
[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].  
• When the mode dial is set to [¨], clipboard will  
be displayed. Refer to “Viewing clipboard  
pictures” (P78) for information about playing  
back the clipboard.  
Press 2/1 to select the picture.  
2: Play back the previous picture  
1: Play back the next picture  
• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.  
∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding  
Press and hold 2/1 during playback.  
A
B
2: Fast rewind  
1: Fast forward  
• 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.  
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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)  
Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (W).  
A
L
1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display  
(P85)  
A
Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded  
pictures  
•
•
Rotate the zoom lever towards [  
screen.  
Pictures are not rotated for display.  
Z] (T) to return to the previous  
∫
1 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.  
2
•
Using the Playback Zoom  
Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).  
1k>2k>4k>8k>16  
k
•
When you rotate the zoom lever towards [  
L] (W) after enlarging the  
picture, the magnification becomes lower.  
•
When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication  
appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section  
can be moved by pressing  
A
3
/4/2/1.  
•
•
The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.  
When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position  
indication appears for about 1 second.  
A
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”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.  
The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK] mode.  
If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P90)  
The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.  
Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback or pictures with audio playback.  
•
•
•
•
Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode  
1
2
3
Press [MENU/SET] during playback.  
Press  
Press  
SET].  
1
3
.
/
4
to select the item and then press [MENU/  
[NORMAL PLAY] (P35)  
All the pictures are played back.  
MENU  
/SET  
[SLIDE SHOW] (P80)  
The pictures are played back in sequence.  
[CATEGORY PLAY] (P82)  
The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.  
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[FAVORITE PLAY] (P83)  
Your favorite pictures are played back.  
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[FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.  
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[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.  
To delete a single picture  
Select the picture to be deleted, and then  
press [‚].  
A [DISPLAY] button  
B [‚] button  
Press 2 to select [YES] and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
MENU  
/SET  
To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures  
Press [‚].  
Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and  
then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this  
step.)  
• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is  
pressed again, the setting is canceled.  
DISPLAY  
Press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.  
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∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P92) setting  
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or  
[ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.  
([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as  
[FAVORITE].)  
Note  
• Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient  
battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;  
optional).  
• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or  
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.  
• 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 (P94), they will not be deleted  
even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.  
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Advanced (Recording pictures)  
About the LCD Monitor  
Press [DISPLAY] to change.  
A LCD monitor  
B [DISPLAY] button  
• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not  
activated. During playback zoom (P36), while playing back motion  
pictures (P84) and during a slide show (P80), you can only select  
“Normal display F” or “No display H”.  
In Recording mode  
1
C Normal display¢  
D No display  
E No display (Recording  
6
¢1, 2  
guideline)  
In Playback mode  
F Normal display  
G Display with recording  
1
information¢  
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_
100 0001  
1/6  
100 0001  
1/6  
H No display  
1ST DAY  
months 10days  
10:00 DEC. 1.2009  
AWB ISO  
100  
2
F2.8 1/30  
10:00 DEC. 1.2009  
¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.  
¢2 Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You  
can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines  
are displayed.  
Note  
• In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene  
mode, the guideline is gray. (P49)  
∫ Recording guideline  
When you align the subject on the horizontal  
and vertical guidelines or the cross point of  
these lines, you can take pictures with  
well-designed composition by viewing the size,  
the slope and the balance of the subject.  
A [  
]:  
]:  
This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a  
well-balanced composition.  
B [  
This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the  
screen.  
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∫ About the Histogram  
A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)  
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.  
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.  
Examples of histogram  
1 Properly Exposed  
2 Underexposed  
3 Overexposed  
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Histogram  
1/6  
1/6  
1/6  
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10:00 DEC .1.2009  
10:00 DEC .1.2009  
Note  
• When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in  
orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.  
• The histogram is an approximation in Recording mode.  
• The histogram of a picture may not match in Recording mode and Playback mode.  
• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing  
software used in PCs etc.  
• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases.  
– Intelligent Auto Mode  
– Multi Playback  
– Motion Picture Mode  
– Playback zoom  
– Clipboard Mode  
– Calendar  
– When the component cable is connected  
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[REC] mode: ñ·¿¨  
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash  
A Photo flash  
Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects.  
Switching to the appropriate flash setting  
Set the flash to match the recording.  
Press 1 [‰].  
Press 3/4 to select a mode.  
• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.  
• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to  
“Available flash settings by Recording mode”. (P42)  
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.  
Item  
‡: AUTO  
Description of settings  
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make  
it necessary.  
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make  
it necessary.  
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce red-eye (eyes  
of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for  
the actual recording.  
:
AUTO/Red-eye  
reduction  
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• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.  
‰: Forced flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.  
:
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.  
Forced ON/Red-eye • The flash setting is set to [  
reduction  
] only when you set [PARTY] or  
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[CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene mode. (P49)  
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will  
slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark  
:
Slow sync./Red-eye background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces  
¢
reduction  
red-eye.  
•
Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background.  
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.  
Œ: Forced flash OFF • Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the  
flash is not permitted.  
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The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is  
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.  
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∫ About the digital red-eye correction  
When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([  
], [  
], [  
]) selected, it will  
automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.  
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It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also  
correct objects other than red-eye.  
∫ Available flash settings by Recording mode  
The available flash settings depend on the Recording mode.  
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting)  
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When [‡] is selected, [  
], [  
] or [  
] is set depending on the type of subject and  
brightness.  
• The flash setting may change if the Recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if  
necessary.  
• The flash setting is memorized 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.  
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∫ The available flash range to take pictures  
• The available flash range is an approximation.  
Available flash range  
ISO sensitivity  
Wide  
Tele  
AUTO  
ISO80  
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet)  
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.7 m (5.58 feet)  
1.0 m (3.28 feet)  
ISO100  
ISO200  
ISO400  
ISO800  
ISO1600  
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet)  
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet)  
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.8 m (12.5 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet)  
80 cm (2.62 feet) to 5.4 m (17.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet)  
1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 7.7 m (25.3 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.6 m (11.8 feet)  
• In [HIGH SENS.] (P54) in Scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between  
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs.  
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 15.4 m (50.5 feet)  
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 7.3 m (24.0 feet)  
• In [FLASH BURST] (P55) in Scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to  
between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs.  
Wide: Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to approx. 4.0 m (13.1 feet)  
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 1.9 m (6.23 feet)  
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting  
Flash setting  
Shutter speed (Sec.)  
Flash setting  
Shutter speed (Sec.)  
‡
¢1  
1
to 1/2000  
¢1  
1/30 to 1/2000  
¢2  
1 or 1/4 to 1/2000  
‰
Œ
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P75).  
¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P68)  
• ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.  
– When the Optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].  
– When the camera has determined that there is jitter when the Optical image stabilizer is set to  
[MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].  
• In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.  
• In Scene mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.  
Note  
• If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the  
heat or lighting from the flash.  
• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted  
properly and the picture may become too bright or too dark.  
• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even  
when you press the shutter button fully. When [AUTO LCD OFF] is set, the LCD monitor  
turns off and the status indicator lights.  
• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.  
• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.  
• It may take time to charge the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession. Take a  
picture after the access indication disappears.  
• 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.  
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[REC] mode: ·n  
Taking Close-up Pictures  
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of  
flowers. 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).(AF Macro mode)  
You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the  
subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)]. (Macro zoom mode)  
Press 4 [#].  
Press 3/4 to select a mode.  
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.  
A
Press the shutter button halfway to focus  
and then press it fully to take the picture.  
A Focus range  
• [  
] is displayed during AF Macro mode and [  
]
is displayed during Macro zoom mode.  
• To cancel, select the [OFF] in step 2.  
• Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification  
are displayed during zooming. Zoom range will be  
displayed in blue (digital zoom range) during Macro  
zoom mode.  
∫ Focus range in AF Macro mode  
¢
The focus range changes in steps.  
1 m (3.28 feet)  
T
W
5 cm (0.17 feet)  
• Focus range will be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to during Macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom  
position.  
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Note  
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.  
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.  
• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,  
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.  
• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.  
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the  
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.  
• Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between  
the camera and the subject is more than 1 m (3.28 feet) it takes longer to focus on it.  
• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may  
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.  
• The image quality when recording in [MACRO ZOOM] is poorer than during normal recording.  
• The extended optical zoom will not function when [MACRO ZOOM] is set.  
• Macro zoom mode cannot be used when [  
] in [AF MODE] is set.  
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[REC] mode: ñ·¿¨  
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer  
Press 2 [ë].  
Press 3/4 to select a mode.  
• You can also press 2 [ë] to select.  
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.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus  
and then press it fully to take the picture.  
• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is  
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).  
• If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the  
self-timer setting is canceled.  
Note  
• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the  
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.  
• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before  
recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly  
operating as an AF assist lamp (P76) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.  
• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.  
• The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.  
• The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in Scene mode is fixed to 5.  
• Self-timer cannot be set to 2 seconds in Intelligent auto mode.  
• 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] or [UNDERWATER] in Scene mode.  
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[REC] mode: ·¿n¨  
Compensating the Exposure  
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.  
Properly  
exposed  
Underexposed  
Overexposed  
Compensate the exposure  
towards positive.  
Compensate the exposure  
towards negative.  
Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears,  
compensate the exposure with 2/1.  
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.  
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.  
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.  
Note  
• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by  
the aperture value and the shutter speed.  
• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.  
• The set exposure value is memorized 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.  
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[REC] mode: ·¿  
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket  
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure  
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture  
with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.  
With Auto bracket d1 EV  
1st picture  
2nd picture  
3rd picture  
d0 EV  
j1 EV  
i1 EV  
Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set  
the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.  
• When you do not use Auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).  
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.  
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.  
Note  
• When setting Auto bracket, [  
] appears on the screen.  
• When taking pictures using Auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the  
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.  
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower  
left of the screen.  
• The Auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.  
• When Auto bracket is set, the Auto review function is activated regardless of the Auto review  
setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the Auto review function in the [SETUP]  
menu.  
• The exposure may not be compensated with Auto bracket depending on the brightness of the  
subject.  
• [Œ] is set for the flash when Auto bracket is set.  
• Burst is canceled when Auto bracket is set.  
• Auto Bracket cannot be used when in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST],  
[HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in  
Scene mode.  
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[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.  
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].  
Set the mode dial to [¿].  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene mode.  
• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating  
the zoom lever.  
Press [MENU/SET] to set.  
• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the  
selected Scene mode.  
∫ About the information  
• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene mode in step 3,  
explanations about each Scene mode are displayed. (If you press  
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the Scene mode menu.)  
Note  
• To change the Scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3 above.  
• The Scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene mode is changed.  
• When you take a picture with a Scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the  
picture may differ from the actual scene.  
• The following items cannot be set in Scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts  
them to the optimal setting.  
– [INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]  
• [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically in the following Scene modes.  
– [PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/  
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[SUNSET]/  
[HIGH SENS.]/[FLASH BURST]/[BEACH]  
• Shutter speed for Scene modes, except [SPORTS], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY],  
[CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY] and  
[FIREWORKS], will be from 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.  
* [PORTRAIT]  
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve  
the appearance of the persons concerned 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.  
Note  
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].  
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+ [SOFT SKIN]  
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture  
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking  
pictures of people from the chest up.)  
∫ Technique for Soft skin 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.  
Note  
• If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.  
• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.  
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].  
[TRANSFORM]  
Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be  
recorded smoothly.  
1
Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
• It can be set from the quick menu (P21).  
Take pictures.  
2
Note  
• [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below.  
– [ ] for [X], [ ] for [Y] and [ ] for [W]  
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].  
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.  
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].  
• Transform mode cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except for personal use.  
• 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.  
0 [SELF PORTRAIT]  
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.  
• The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is  
blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to  
focus.  
• The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor  
for reviewing.  
• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we  
recommend using the 2 second self-timer.  
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Note  
• The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide).  
• You can record yourself with audio (P76). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will light up  
while recording the audio.  
• The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).  
•
The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until  
the camera is turned off, the Scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or [PLAYBACK] mode is selected.  
• The Stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P75)  
• 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 .  
[PANORAMA ASSIST]  
You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.  
∫ Setting the recording direction  
1
Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
• The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.  
2
3
Take the picture.  
• You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].  
Press 3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET].  
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.  
• Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.  
4
5
Take picture after moving the camera  
horizontally or vertically so the transparent image overlaps  
• When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.  
• You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].  
Press 3/4 to select [EXIT] and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
Note  
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].  
• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the  
settings for the first picture.  
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal  
processing. This is not a malfunction.  
• We recommend using a tripod.  
• The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software “ArcSoft  
Panorama Maker” on the CD-ROM (supplied).  
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- [SPORTS]  
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.  
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].  
. [NIGHT PORTRAIT]  
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life  
brightness.  
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode  
• Use the flash. (You can set to [  
].)  
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for  
taking pictures.  
• Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.  
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from  
the subject when taking a picture.  
Note  
• The focus range is 80 cm (2.62 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).  
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal  
processing. This is not a malfunction.  
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.  
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].  
/ [NIGHT SCENERY]  
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.  
∫ Technique for Night scenery mode  
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set  
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and  
the self-timer for taking picture.  
Note  
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].  
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to .  
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal  
processing. This is not a malfunction.  
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.  
1 [FOOD]  
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 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
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2 [PARTY]  
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc.  
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life  
brightness.  
∫ Technique for Party mode  
• Use the flash. (You can set to [  
] or [  
].)  
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.  
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from  
the subject when taking pictures.  
Note  
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].  
3 [CANDLE LIGHT]  
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.  
∫ Technique for Candle light mode  
• This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.  
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.  
Note  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
• 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].  
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2]  
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] (P87).  
∫ Birthday/Name setting  
1
2
3
Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1.  
Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].  
Enter the birthday or name.  
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).  
3/4: Set.  
[MENU/SET]: Exit.  
Name:  
For details on how to enter characters, read the  
[TITLE EDIT] section on P86.  
• When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].  
• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen  
appears automatically.  
4
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.  
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]  
Select the [OFF] setting in step 2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.  
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• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the  
CD-ROM (supplied).  
• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or  
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].  
• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the  
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.  
• 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].  
í [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. You can select to have these appear at the time  
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P87).  
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P53.  
Note  
• The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].  
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [  
].  
• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.  
ï [SUNSET]  
Select this when you want to take pictures a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid  
pictures of the red color of the sun.  
Note  
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].  
9 [HIGH SENS.]  
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these  
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity  
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)  
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio  
1
Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/  
SET] to set.  
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.  
Take pictures.  
2
Note  
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].  
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
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ô [HI-SPEED BURST]  
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.  
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio  
1
Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press  
[MENU/SET] to set.  
2
Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET]  
to set.  
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.  
3
Take pictures.  
• Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.  
approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)  
approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)  
Maximum Burst speed  
Number of recordable  
pictures  
approx. 15 to 100  
• The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.  
• The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type  
and/or status of the card used.  
• The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.  
Note  
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].  
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].  
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the  
settings for the first picture.  
• 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.  
[FLASH BURST]  
Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures  
in dark places.  
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio  
1
Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET]  
to set.  
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.  
2
Take pictures.  
• Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.  
Number of recordable  
pictures  
max. 5 pictures  
Note  
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].  
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.  
• The shutter speed becomes 1/30th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
• 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 P43 when using the flash.  
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5 [STARRY SKY]  
This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.  
∫ Setting the shutter speed  
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].  
1
Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].  
• It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P21)  
Take pictures.  
2
• Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do  
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When  
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same  
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown  
screen is displayed.  
∫ Technique for Starry sky mode  
• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend  
taking pictures with the self-timer.  
Note  
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].  
• The Optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].  
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].  
4 [FIREWORKS]  
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  
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].  
• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.  
• The shutter speed becomes the following.  
– Image stabiliser function [OFF]: 2 seconds  
– When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the Optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a  
second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has  
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)  
– You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure.  
• The AF area is not displayed.  
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].  
6 [BEACH]  
This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also  
prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight.  
Note  
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].  
• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.  
• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does  
not get into the lens or the terminals.  
• Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.  
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8 [SNOW]  
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or  
a snow-covered mountain.  
7 [AERIAL PHOTO]  
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.  
∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode  
• We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.  
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the  
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the  
picture.  
Note  
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].  
• 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.  
[PIN HOLE]  
Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.  
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio  
1
Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/  
SET] to set.  
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.  
Take pictures.  
2
Note  
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].  
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
• Face detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the  
edges of the screen.  
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[FILM GRAIN]  
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.  
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio  
1
2
Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/  
SET] to set.  
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.  
Take pictures.  
Note  
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].  
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.  
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
< [UNDERWATER]  
Use the marine case (DMW-MCFX40; optional). This allows you to take pictures with a  
natural color.  
Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)  
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take  
pictures of a fast moving subject etc.  
1
2
Aim the AF area at the subject.  
Press 2 to fix the focus.  
A
• The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.  
• Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.  
• When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF lock is canceled. In this  
case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.  
• You cannot set to AF lock when [AF MODE] is set to [  
].  
White balance fine adjustment  
You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.  
1
2
Press 3 [È] three times to display  
Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.  
[WB ADJUST.].  
2 [RED]:  
1 [BLUE]:  
Press when the hue is bluish.  
Press when the hue is reddish.  
• Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance.  
3
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
• If you adjust the white balance, [AWB ] appears on the screen in red or blue.  
Note  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
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[REC] mode: n  
Advanced (Recording pictures)  
Motion Picture Mode  
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].  
Set the mode dial to [n].  
A
B
Press the shutter button halfway to focus  
and then press it fully to start recording.  
A Audio recording  
• The available recording time B is displayed on the top  
right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on  
the bottom right of the screen.  
• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight  
away. If the button is held down, the sound will not be  
recorded for a few seconds when recording starts.  
• When the subject is focused, the focus indication  
lights.  
C
• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when  
recording starts (the first frame).  
• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the  
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures  
cannot be recorded without audio.)  
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.  
Changing the settings for the picture quality  
• When you set the picture quality to [ ], [  
] or [  
], we recommend using a high-speed  
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.  
Press [MENU/SET].  
Press  
3
/4  
to select [REC QUALITY] and then press  
1
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Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].  
Item  
Picture size  
1280k720 pixels  
848k480 pixels  
640k480 pixels  
320k240 pixels  
fps  
30  
30  
30  
30  
Aspect ratio  
¢
16:9  
¢
¢
4:3  
• [ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the component  
cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to “Playing back on the TV with component socket”  
(P104) for details.  
¢Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.  
Note  
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].  
• Refer to P122 for information about the available recording time.  
• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.  
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after  
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.  
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording  
time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.  
• When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the  
quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back.  
Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.  
• Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played  
back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.  
• In Motion picture mode, direction detection function cannot be used.  
• In the Motion picture mode, [AF MODE] is fixed to [ ] and [STABILIZER] to [MODE1].  
• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.  
• Compared to still pictures, motion pictures may have a narrow angle of view.  
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[REC] mode: ñ·¿  
Taking a picture with Face Recognition function  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
Face Recognition functions  
Following [FACE RECOG.] functions will work when [FACE RECOG.] in [REC] mode menu is  
set to [ON].  
• It will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the  
focus and exposure preferentially.  
• If a name is set for a registered face, the name is displayed when  
the camera detects the registered face.  
• The camera will remember the face during the face recognition when  
the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], and detect the face that the  
picture is taken for many times automatically, displaying the face  
recognition registration screen.  
• It is possible to display the name during playback, or only display image with that name with  
[CATEGORY PLAY]. (P82)  
Face settings  
Up to 6 face images can be registered together with information such as name and  
birthday. It makes the recognition easier by registering multiple images of same person.  
∫ Registering from the [REC] mode menu  
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] mode menu and then press 1.  
(P20)  
Press 3  
/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
Press 3  
/4 to select [MEMORY]  
and then press [MENU/SET].  
• A list of registered people is displayed when there are 6 people  
already registered. Select the person to be replaced. Information  
of the person that was replaced will be deleted.  
• To edit a face that is already registered, select [EDIT], select the  
person to edit, and perform the operation from step 6.  
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Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.  
• The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be  
registered.  
• Take a picture of a face from the front  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1.  
[NAME]:  
It is possible to register names.  
For details on how to enter characters,  
read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P86.  
A Face image  
A
Edit screen  
[PRIORITY]:  
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for  
higher-priority faces.  
The priority can be changed in following operation.  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the priority and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
[AGE]:  
Press 2/1 to select the items, and then press 3/4 to set and  
then press [MENU/SET].  
[FOCUS ICON]:  
Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.  
Press 3/4 to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
•Face image can be retaken by selecting A by pressing 2 in the edit screen, and then  
pressing [MENU/SET].  
Return to step 4 by selecting [YES] with 3, and pressing [MENU/SET].  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
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∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen  
When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step 3 of the “Face settings”, the  
registration screen will display automatically after taking the picture of a face that has high  
number of appearance.  
(Registration screen is displayed after approximately 5 pictures. It is not counted when the  
Burst Mode and Auto Bracket is set.)  
1
2
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].  
• Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and  
when [YES] is selected with 3, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be  
set to [OFF].  
Use the operation in Step 6 and following in “Face  
settings”.  
• Automatic register screen is not displayed when there are 6  
people already registered.  
∫ Deleting information for registered faces  
1
2
3
In Step 3 of “Face settings”, select [DELETE] and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the image of the person to delete  
and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].  
Note  
• [AF MODE] is fixed to [š].  
• Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly even for registered  
faces in the following instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.  
– When the face is not facing the camera  
– When the face is at an angle  
– When the face is extremely bright or dark  
– Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.  
– When the face appears small on the screen  
– The entire face is not in the screen  
– When distinctive facial features have changed with age  
– 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  
• After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person's picture information may be added  
when the camera is turned to a different subject to take the photograph.  
• When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.  
• [FACE RECOG.] can be used in the following scene modes.  
– [PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/  
[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[PET]/[SUNSET]/[HIGH SENS.]/[BEACH]/  
[SNOW]/[PIN HOLE]  
• 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 date, or characters set  
in [TITLE EDIT].  
• Software "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows to check information of up to 3  
people registered in one picture.  
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[REC] mode: ñ·¿n  
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations  
Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture  
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.  
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 (which day of the vacation it is)  
is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have  
passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT  
STAMP] (P87).  
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the  
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).  
• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P17)  
Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and  
then press 1.  
Press 3 to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press  
1.  
Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/  
month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/  
day), and then press [MENU/SET].  
• If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while  
the date bar is displayed.  
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Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1.  
Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
Enter the location.  
• For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P86.  
Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.  
Take a picture.  
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about  
5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date  
is set.  
• When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.  
∫ 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 3 or 7 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to  
[OFF] in step 3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF].  
Note  
• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.  
If you set [WORLD TIME] (P66) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the  
date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.  
• The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.  
• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure  
date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if  
[TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, the day of the vacation you took them  
on is not displayed.  
• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-]  
(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that 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)  
• The text set as [LOCATION] can be edited later with [TITLE EDIT].  
• The name for [FACE RECOG.] or [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene mode will not be  
recorded when [LOCATION] is set.  
• [LOCATION] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures.  
• Intelligent auto mode cannot be set. Setting of other recording mode will be reflected.  
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Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)  
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.  
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. (P17)  
Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu,  
and then press 1.  
• When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE  
SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/  
SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 3.  
Press 4 to select [HOME], and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
A
Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
A
B
Current time  
Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)  
B
• If daylight saving time [  
3. Press 3 again to return to the original time.  
] is used at the home area, press  
•
The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not  
advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour.  
Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then  
press [MENU/SET] to set.  
C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination  
C
D
area or the home area is displayed.  
Press  
2
/1  
to select the area the travel destination  
is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.  
D Current time of the destination area  
E Time difference  
• If daylight saving time [  
press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to  
return to the original time.  
E
] is used at the travel destination,  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Note  
• Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.  
• If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.  
• 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.  
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Using the [REC] Mode Menu  
@ [PICTURE SIZE]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
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.  
Applicable modes: ñ·¿  
∫ When the aspect ratio is [X].  
¢
This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.  
(12M)  
(8M  
4000k3000 pixels  
¢
)
3264k2448 pixels  
2560k1920 pixels  
2048k1536 pixels  
1600k1200 pixels  
640k480 pixels  
(5M  
)
)
(3M  
¢
(2M  
)
¢
(0.3M  
)
∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y].  
(10.5M)  
4000k2672 pixels  
3264k2176 pixels  
2560k1712 pixels  
2048k1360 pixels  
¢
(7M  
)
¢
¢
(4.5M  
(2.5M  
)
)
∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].  
¢
(9M)  
4000k2248 pixels  
3264k1840 pixels  
2560k1440 pixels  
1920k1080 pixels  
¢
(6M  
)
)
¢
(3.5M  
(2M  
)
Note  
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.  
• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The  
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be  
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a  
PC monitor.  
A Many pixels (Fine)  
B Few pixels (Rough)  
¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.  
• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.  
• The Extended Optical Zoom does not work when Macro Zoom is set or in [TRANSFORM],  
[HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in  
Scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.  
• Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.  
• Refer to P120 for information about the number of recordable pictures.  
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A [QUALITY]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.  
Applicable modes: ·¿  
[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)  
[›]: 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 P120 for information about the number of recordable pictures.  
? [ASPECT RATIO]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback  
method.  
Applicable modes: ·¿  
[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV  
[Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera  
[W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.  
[X]  
[Y]  
[W]  
Note  
• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P118)  
[INTELLIGENT ISO]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the  
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.  
Applicable modes: ·  
[OFF]/[ISO4M0A0X ]/[ISO8M0A0X ]/[ISOMAX  
]
1600  
• The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.  
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the  
amount of picture noise.  
Note  
• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.  
• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at  
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter  
button was pressed fully.  
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting  
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P74)  
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> [SENSITIVITY]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number  
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out  
dark.  
Applicable modes: ·  
[AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]  
ISO sensitivity  
Recording location  
(recommended)  
Shutter speed  
Noise  
80  
1600  
When it is light (outdoors)  
When it is dark  
Slow  
Less  
Fast  
Increased  
Note  
• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400]  
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1000] when using the  
flash.)  
• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([  
] is displayed.)  
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the maximum ISO sensitivity  
level or set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P74)  
= [WHITE BALANCE]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
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.  
Applicable modes: ·¿n  
[AWB]: Automatic adjustment  
[V]:  
When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky  
When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky  
When taking pictures outdoors in the shade  
When taking pictures under incandescent lights  
Value set by using [Ó]  
[Ð]:  
[î]:  
[Ñ]:  
[Ò]:  
[Ó]: Set manually  
Note  
• The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded  
under so use [AWB] or [Ó].  
• The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white  
balance setting for a Scene mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene mode is changed.)  
• In the Scene modes listed below, white balance is fixed to [AWB].  
– [SCENERY]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/  
[SUNSET]/[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/  
[AERIAL PHOTO]/[FILM GRAIN]/[UNDERWATER]  
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∫ Setting the white balance manually  
Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking  
photographs.  
1
2
Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].  
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  
press [MENU/SET].  
∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [  
]
You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by  
setting the white balance.  
• Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].  
1
Press 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears  
and then press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.  
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.  
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.  
• Select [0] to return to the original white balance.  
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.  
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.  
• The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.  
2
• You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.  
• The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.  
• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.  
• The white balance fine adjustment level in [Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the white  
balance using [Ó].  
• In the [UNDERWATER] in Scene mode, the white balance is fixed at [AWB], but it can be  
finely adjusted.  
• White balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in  
[COLOR MODE].  
∫ Auto white balance  
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on  
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being  
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, auto white balance may not function  
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
1)  
8)  
9)  
10 Candlelight  
10)  
KlKelvin color Temperature  
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[I.EXPOSURE]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
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.  
Applicable modes: ·  
[OFF]/[ON]  
Note  
• When [ON] is set, [  
] is displayed on the screen.  
• Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO80]/[ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher  
than [ISO80]/[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid.  
• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.  
• [  
] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.  
[FACE RECOG.]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
Specify a person's face and use the face recognition functions.  
Applicable modes: ñ·¿  
[OFF]/[ON]/[SET]  
Note  
• Refer to P61 for details.  
AF  
[AF MODE]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be  
selected.  
Applicable modes: ·¿  
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus  
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter  
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)  
[š]: Face detection  
Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep  
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)  
[
]: AF Tracking  
The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective  
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.  
[
]: 11-area-focusing  
[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing  
(High speed)  
The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on  
the center of the screen.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the  
center of the screen.  
[Ø]: 1-area-focusing  
[Ù]: Spot-focusing  
The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.  
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• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the  
same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF  
mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].  
• If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.  
• Switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].  
• The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the  
AF mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.  
• It will be fixed to [š] when the [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].  
• The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in Scene mode.  
• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.  
– In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY], [AERIAL PHOTO] and [UNDERWATER] in  
Scene mode.  
∫ About [š]  
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the  
faces.  
Yellow:  
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when  
the camera is focused.  
White:  
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance  
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.  
• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition  
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].  
– When the face is not facing the camera  
– When the face is at an angle  
– When the face is extremely bright or dark  
– When there is little contrast on the faces  
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.  
– 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  
∫ About [ƒ]  
• You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.  
• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the  
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.  
∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)  
Before locking  
Locked  
1
Bring the subject to the AF tracking  
frame, and press 4 to lock the subject  
• AF tracking frame will continuously focus on  
the subject's movement once the subject is  
recognized.  
• AF tracking is turned off when 4 is pressed  
again.  
2
Take the picture  
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Note  
• Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different  
subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.  
–When the subject is too small  
–When the recording location is too dark or bright  
–When the subject is moving too fast  
–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject.  
–When jitter is occurring  
–When using the zoom  
• If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press 4 again.  
• AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed  
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.  
• [QUICK AF] will not operate during AF tracking.  
• It is not possible to set [  
in the Motion picture mode.  
• It is not possible to set [  
] in [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], or  
] in [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE].  
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to .  
[QUICK AF]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and  
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you  
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.  
Applicable modes: ·¿  
[OFF]/[ON]  
Note  
• When [ON] is set, [  
• It does not operate during AF tracking.  
] is displayed on the screen.  
• [QUICK AF] cannot be set when in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY],  
[FIREWORKS] in Scene mode.  
˜ [BURST]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.  
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.  
Applicable modes: ñ·¿  
[OFF]  
˜
ò
Burst speed (pictures/  
second)  
¢
—
approx. 2.3  
approx. 1.8  
A
—
—
max. 3  
max. 5  
Number of  
recordable  
pictures  
Depends on the  
remaining capacity of the  
built-in memory/card.  
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¢
The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.  
• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when  
the flash is not activated.  
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Note  
• When the Burst mode setting is set to Unlimited  
– The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of  
card, the picture size and the quality.  
– You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.  
• The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.  
• When the burst speed is set to [˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings  
used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to  
[ò], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.  
• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst mode is fixed to 3.  
• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors,  
outdoors etc., where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time  
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.  
• The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording  
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.  
• Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.  
•
If you take pictures in Burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.  
• [Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.  
• Auto bracket is canceled when burst is set.  
• Burst cannot be used in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST],  
[FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in Scene mode.  
) [DIGITAL ZOOM]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom.  
Applicable modes: ·¿n  
[OFF]/[ON]  
Note  
• Refer to P34 for details.  
• If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be  
set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].  
• The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro zoom mode.  
H [COLOR MODE]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
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.  
Applicable modes: ñ·n  
[STANDARD]: This is the standard setting.  
[NATURAL]:  
[VIVID]:  
The picture becomes softer.  
The picture becomes sharper.  
The picture becomes black and white.  
The picture becomes sepia.  
The picture becomes bluish.  
The picture becomes reddish.  
[B/W]:  
[SEPIA]:  
[COOL]:  
[WARM]:  
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Note  
• 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. Also, you  
cannot set [NATURAL] or [VIVID] in Motion picture mode.  
• Different color modes can be set in different [REC] modes.  
[STABILIZER]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera  
automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.  
Applicable modes: ·¿  
[OFF]  
[AUTO]:  
The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition.  
Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.  
[MODE1]:  
[MODE2]:  
The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.  
Note  
• The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.  
– When there is a lot of jitter.  
– When the zoom magnification is high.  
– In digital zoom range.  
– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.  
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.  
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.  
• 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.  
[MIN. SHTR SPEED]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also,  
you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.  
Applicable modes: ·  
[1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]  
Minimum shutter speed setting  
1/250–  
Darker  
Less  
1 –  
Brightness  
Jitter  
Brighter  
More  
Note  
• This should usually be set to [1/8] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed  
other than [1/8], [ ] appears on the screen.)  
• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we  
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.  
• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend  
recording the picture in well-lit area. 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.  
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B [AUDIO REC.]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation  
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.  
Applicable modes: ·¿  
[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.  
[ON]:  
[B] is displayed on the screen.  
Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.  
(It will stop in 5 seconds)  
• If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.  
Note  
• The sound is set separately from [AUDIO REC.] (P77) in the Clipboard mode.  
• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.  
• Audio recorded with this unit may not playback 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.  
– When recording with Auto Bracket  
– During burst shooting  
– [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST] and [STARRY SKY] in scene  
mode  
F [AF ASSIST LAMP]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light  
conditions make focusing difficult.  
Applicable modes: ·¿  
[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.  
[ON]:  
When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter  
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)  
Note  
• The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).  
• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking  
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In  
this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.  
• [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SELF PORTRAIT], [SCENERY],  
[NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in  
Scene mode.  
U [CLOCK SET]  
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.  
To set the year, month, day and time.  
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] (P22) in the [SETUP] menu.  
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Mode dial: ¨  
Taking and viewing clipboard pictures  
(¨: Clipboard mode)  
This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information  
instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is  
stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be  
differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing.  
Clipboard pictures can be recorded, played back and deleted only when the mode dial is  
set to [¨].  
Taking clipboard pictures  
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].  
Set the mode dial to [¨].  
Take the pictures.  
• Number of recordable pictures when using the built-in memory solely for clipboard  
pictures  
Picture size  
2M  
84  
1M  
125  
Number of recordable pictures  
– If the built-in memory contains pictures recorded in another Recording mode, fewer  
pictures can be recorded than the figures given above.  
Clipboard recording menu  
The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard picture  
recording.  
Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press  
1.  
Item  
Description of setting  
Used to change the picture size.  
[PICTURE SIZE] 2M : initial setting (Prefer quality)  
1M : prefer quantity  
Used to record sound (5 seconds) together with the pictures.  
[AUDIO REC.] ¢This setting is not reflected in [AUDIO REC.] (P76) in the [REC]  
mode menu.  
This has same function as the [LCD MODE] in the [SETUP] menu.  
(P23)  
[LCD MODE]  
[CLOCK SET] Used to set the clock.  
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Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Viewing clipboard pictures  
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(].  
Set the mode dial to [¨].  
Press 2/1 to move the picture.  
2:  
Play back the previous picture.  
Play back the next picture.  
1:  
• When the zoom lever is turned to [L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears. To  
return to the full-screen display, turn the zoom lever to [Z] (T).  
∫ Deleting clipboard pictures  
The steps taken are the same as for normal deletion. Refer to P37.  
• When a picture with a zoom mark is deleted, it will no longer be possible to view the picture  
prior to zooming either.  
• Zoomed pictures can also be deleted.  
Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing them in the memory (zoom marks)  
This function is useful for enlarging parts of maps, for instance, and storing them in the  
memory. For details on how to enlarge pictures, refer to “Using the Playback Zoom” on P36.  
Select the position to record by zoom lever and 3/4/2/1.  
A
Press [MENU/SET].  
• The zoom mark [ ] 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).  
∫ Viewing pictures stored in the memory  
1
2
Press 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark [ ].  
Rotate the zoom lever to [Z] (T).  
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Clipboard playback menu  
When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu  
screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard  
recording menu” (P77).)  
Item  
Description of setting  
Used to release the zoom position.  
[CANCEL  
MARK]  
1
Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ ].  
Press [MENU/SET] to cancel.  
2
Used to add sound after the clipboard pictures are recorded.  
1
Press 2/1 to select the picture.  
Press [MENU/SET] to start/stop recording.  
[AUDIO DUB.]  
[COPY]  
2
Used to copy clipboard pictures onto a card one at a time.  
¢Zoom marks are not copied.  
1
2
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. (P23)  
Settings During Clipboard  
• Following functions are fixed.  
Description  
of settings  
Description  
Item  
[GUIDE LINE]  
Item  
of settings  
[OFF]  
[ASPECT RATIO]  
[SENSITIVITY]  
X
([REC. INFO.])  
[GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN])  
[AUTO]  
[AWB]  
[ECONOMY]  
([POWER SAVE])  
5 minutes  
[OFF]  
[WHITE BALANCE]  
[ECONOMY]  
([AUTO LCD OFF])  
[AF MODE]  
Ø
2 seconds/  
off  
[SELFTIMER]  
[QUALITY]  
[AF ASSIST LAMP]  
[ON]  
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• In the clipboard mode, the following functions cannot be used.  
– [AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[QUICK AF]/  
[BURST]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/  
[HISTOGRAM]/[SLIDE SHOW]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]  
• The [STABILIZER] (P75) setting in [REC] mode is also reflected in clipboard mode.  
• Other items in the [SETUP] menu can be set in the Normal picture mode, etc. Setting will be  
reflected to the Clipboard mode.  
Note  
• Please bear copyrights and other such matters in mind.  
• The [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P85) function cannot be used.  
• You cannot print while playing clipboard. (Clipboard image copied to card can be printed.)  
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸  
Advanced (Playback)  
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence(Slide Show)  
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.  
This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set  
to view the pictures you have taken.  
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to  
[(], and then press [MENU/SET].  
• Set the mode dial to anything except [¨].  
Press 1.  
Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW], and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
• [FAVORITE] can be selected only when [FAVORITE] on the  
[PLAYBACK] menu (P92) is at [ON] and there are pictures  
already set as favorites.  
When [ALL] or [FAVORITE] has been selected in step 4  
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.  
When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 4  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back  
and then press [MENU/SET] to set.  
• For details on categories, refer to P82.  
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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.  
∫ Operations performed during slide show  
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.  
• The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.  
A Play/Pause  
B Stop  
C Back to previous picture  
D Ahead to next picture  
¢
¢
¢
These operations can be performed only in the Pause mode.  
E Reduce volume level  
F Increase volume level  
∫ 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]  
• When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen  
effect.  
• [AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected. The pictures  
are played back with the recommended effects in each category.  
[SETUP]  
[DURATION] or [REPEAT] can be set.  
Item  
[DURATION]  
[REPEAT]  
Settings  
1SEC./2SEC./3SEC./5SEC.  
ON/OFF  
[MUSIC]/[AUDIO]  
ON/OFF  
• [DURATION] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [EFFECT] setting.  
• [AUDIO] will be displayed only when the [EFFECT] is set to [OFF]. Audio will be played along  
with the still picture with audio by setting the [AUDIO] to [ON].  
Note  
• It is not possible to add new music effects.  
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸  
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back  
([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])  
[CATEGORY PLAY]  
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 then play back the pictures in each category.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 80.  
Press 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].  
.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then  
press [MENU/SET] to set.  
• If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue.  
• 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.  
Recording information  
e.g. Scene modes  
Recording information  
e.g. Scene modes  
[CATEGORY]  
[CATEGORY]  
¢1  
[FACE RECOG.]  
[SPORTS], [PARTY],  
[CANDLE LIGHT],  
[FIREWORKS], [BEACH],  
[SNOW],  
[PORTRAIT],  
[i-PORTRAIT],  
[SOFT SKIN],  
[AERIAL PHOTO]  
[TRANSFORM],  
[SELF PORTRAIT],  
[NIGHT PORTRAIT],  
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT],  
[BABY1]/[BABY2],  
[i-BABY]  
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[SCENERY],  
[i-SCENERY], [SUNSET],  
[AERIAL PHOTO]  
[BABY1]/[BABY2],  
[i-BABY]  
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[PET]  
[NIGHT PORTRAIT],  
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT],  
[NIGHT SCENERY],  
[i-NIGHT SCENERY],  
[STARRY SKY]  
[FOOD]  
[UNDERWATER]  
¢2  
[TRAVEL DATE]  
[MOTION PICTURE]  
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¢ 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the person to playback and then press [MENU/SET].  
Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly  
even for registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment.  
¢ 2 The travel dates of images in the clipboard folder are not categorized.  
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[FAVORITE PLAY]  
You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P92) (Only when  
[FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]).  
Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 80.  
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.  
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸  
Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio  
Motion pictures  
Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture  
C
B
A
icon (such as [  
]), and then press 3 to play back.  
A The motion picture recording time  
B Motion picture icon  
C Motion picture playback icon  
• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the  
upper right of the screen.  
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].  
∫ Operations performed during motion picture playback  
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.  
A Play/Pause  
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  
Pictures with audio  
Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [  
and then press 3 to play back.  
]
A
A Audio icon  
• Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P76) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P95) for  
information about how to create still pictures with audio.  
Note  
• Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P22) for information about how  
to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu.  
• The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.  
• Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files  
created with the camera on the PC.  
• Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back  
on the camera.  
• If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture  
quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back.  
• Pictures with audio recorded with other equipment may not playback on this unit.  
• When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.  
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸  
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu  
You can use various functions in Playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them  
etc.  
• With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING], 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.  
[CALENDAR]  
You can display pictures by recording date.  
Select [CALENDAR] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
• You can also rotate the zoom lever several times towards [L] (W) to display the  
calendar screen. (P36)  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played  
back.  
3/4: Select the month  
2/1: Select the date  
• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is  
not displayed.  
Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were  
recorded on the selected date.  
• Press [‚] to return to the calendar screen.  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].  
• The picture that was selected will appear.  
Note  
• The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected  
when the calendar screen is first displayed.  
• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day  
is displayed.  
• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.  
• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 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.  
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[TITLE EDIT]  
You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included  
in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P87). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be  
entered.)  
Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date  
are also recorded as the titles.  
Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
[SINGLE]  
[MULTI]  
Select the picture, and then press  
[MENU/SET] to set.  
• [’] is displayed for pictures with titles  
already registered.  
[MULTI] setting  
Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and  
then press [MENU/SET] to set.  
Press 2/1 to  
Press 3/4/2/1 to  
select the picture. select the pictures.  
• The setting is canceled when [DISPLAY] is pressed again.  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press  
[MENU/SET] to register.  
• Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower  
case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers).  
• The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the  
zoom lever.  
• To enter a blank, move the cursor to [SPACE] or to delete an entered character, move  
the cursor to [DELETE], and press [MENU/SET].  
• To stop editing at any time during text entry, press [‚].  
• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting  
names in [FACE RECOG.])  
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.  
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∫ Delete the title  
[SINGLE] setting  
1
2
3
In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET].  
Press [‚].  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
[MULTI] setting  
1
2
In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET].  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Note  
• Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen.  
• The name setting of [FACE RECOG.] or [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene mode or  
[LOCATION] in travel date can also be registered by using the operation in steps 4 and  
following.  
• The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date and  
[TITLE EDIT] cannot be registered at the same time.  
• You can print out texts (comments) using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the  
CD-ROM (supplied).  
• 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  
[TEXT STAMP]  
You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures.  
It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [  
resized when stamping the date etc. on them.)  
] will be  
Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
[SINGLE]  
[MULTI]  
Select the picture, and then press  
[MENU/SET] to set.  
• [‘] appears on screen if the picture is  
stamped with text.  
[MULTI] setting  
Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and  
then press [MENU/SET] to set.  
Press 2/1 to  
Press 3/4/2/1 to  
select the picture. select the pictures.  
• The setting is canceled when [DISPLAY]  
is pressed again.  
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Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE]  
or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item.  
[SHOOTING DATE]  
[W/OTIME]:  
Stamp the year, month and date.  
[WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes.  
[AGE] (P53)  
If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures.  
[TRAVEL DATE]  
If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures.  
[TITLE]  
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 date or [TITLE EDIT].  
Press [MENU/SET].  
• If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [  
size will become smaller as shown below.  
], the picture  
Aspect ratio setting  
Picture size  
X
/
/
>
Y
/
/
/
>
W
/
>
• The picture becomes slightly rougher.  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
• The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture  
was recorded with a picture size [  
] or less.  
¢
Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.  
¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
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.  
• You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].  
• Depending on the printer being used, some characters may be cut at printing. Check before  
printing.  
• When text is stamped onto the [  
] pictures, it is difficult to read it.  
• 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  
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Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels)  
We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a  
website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be  
further reduced in size.)  
Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
Select the picture and size.  
[SINGLE] setting  
[SINGLE]  
[MULTI]  
1
2
¢
Press 2/1 to select the picture,  
and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press 2/1 to select the size¢, and  
then press [MENU/SET].  
Only the sizes to which the pictures can  
be resized is displayed.  
[MULTI] setting  
1
Press 3/4 to select the size, and  
then press [MENU/SET].  
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an  
explanation of resizing is displayed.  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the  
2
picture, and then press [DISPLAY].  
• Repeat this step for each picture, and  
press [MENU/SET] to set.  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
¢
Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.  
¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is  
selected.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Note  
• You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].  
• 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.  
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[TRIMMING]  
You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.  
Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
Reduction  
Enlargement  
Use the zoom lever and press  
3/4/2/1 to select the parts  
to be trimmed.  
()  
Move the position  
()  
Zoom lever (T): Enlargement  
Zoom lever (W): Reduction  
3/4/2/1: Move  
Press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Note  
• Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than  
that of the original picture.  
• The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate.  
• It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment.  
• Motion pictures, pictures with audio, and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be  
trimmed.  
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[LEVELING]  
Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted.  
Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/  
SET].  
1: clockwise  
2: counter-clockwise  
• Up to 2 o can be adjusted.  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Note  
• Quality of image may become coarse when leveling is performed.  
• Recorded pixels may decrease compared to original image when leveling is performed.  
• Leveling may not be performed on images recorded with other equipment.  
• Motion pictures, pictures with audio, and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be  
leveled.  
M [ROTATE DISP.]  
This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded  
holding the camera vertically.  
Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].  
• The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select  
[OFF].  
• Refer to P35 for information about how to play back pictures.  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
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Note  
• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless  
the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows  
recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and  
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 (P36) or [CALENDAR] (P85).  
Ü [FAVORITE]  
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 PLAY])  
• Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show.  
• Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ])  
Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].  
• You cannot set pictures as favorites if [FAVORITE] is set to  
[OFF]. Also [Ü] will not appear when [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF]  
even if it was previously set to [ON].  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4.  
• Repeat the above procedure.  
• If 4 is pressed again, the favorite setting is canceled.  
∫ Canceling all the [FAVORITE] settings  
1
2
3
Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
• You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set as a favorite.  
Note  
• You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites.  
• When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] (P37) 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 favorites.  
• You can perform, check and cancel the settings of images as favorites using the  
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).  
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[PRINT SET]  
DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures  
to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording  
date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store.  
For details, ask at your photo printing store.  
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in  
memory, copy them to a card (P96) and then set the print setting.  
For more information visit:  
http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm  
Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
[SINGLE]  
[MULTI]  
Select the picture, and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
Press 2/1 to  
Press 3/4/2/1  
select the picture. to select the  
pictures.  
Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET]  
to set.  
• When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (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.  
∫ Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings  
1
2
3
Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
• You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing.  
∫ To print the date  
After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing  
[DISPLAY].  
• When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the  
date additionally if required.  
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• Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set  
to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the  
operating instructions for the printer.  
• The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text.  
Note  
• The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.  
• With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence  
so check if this is the case.  
• 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.  
P [PROTECT]  
You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.  
Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
[SINGLE]  
[MULTI]  
Select the picture, and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
When [MULTI] has been selected  
• Repeat these steps for each picture.  
• The settings are canceled when [MENU/  
SET] is pressed again.  
Press 2/1 to  
select the picture.  
Press 3/4/2/1  
to select the  
pictures.  
Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
∫ Canceling all the [PROTECT] settings  
1
2
3
Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
• If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protection, the canceling will stop halfway.  
Note  
• The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment.  
• Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in  
memory or the card is formatted.  
• 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].  
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B [AUDIO DUB.]  
You can add the audio after taking a picture.  
Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press  
[MENU/SET] to start audio recording.  
• The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears  
when audio has already been recorded. Press 3 to select [YES]  
and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The  
original audio is overwritten.)  
• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.  
• If you press [‚], the audio dubbing is canceled.  
Press [MENU/SET] to stop recording.  
• It will automatically stop after recording about 10 seconds without  
pressing [MENU/SET].  
Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Note  
• Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment.  
• 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.  
[FACE RECOG.]  
All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] of the selected image will be cleared.  
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]  
Press  
3
to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
Note  
• Cleared information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] cannot be restored.  
• Images Cleared of [FACE RECOG.] will not be categorized for [CATEGORY PLAY].  
• Clearing of [FACE RECOG.] cannot be done on a protected image.  
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S [COPY]  
You can copy data of pictures you have shot from the built-in memory onto a card, from a  
card into the built-in memory or from a card into the dedicated clipboard folder.  
Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)  
Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then  
press [MENU/SET].  
:
:
:
All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied  
onto the card at one time. > step 4.  
One picture at a time is copied from the card to the  
built-in memory. > step 3.  
The images are copied from the card to the dedicated  
clipboard folder (built-in memory) one at a time.  
(Motion pictures cannot be copied.) > Step 3.  
– When copying clipboard pictures onto a card, select  
[COPY] on the clipboard playback menu. (P79)  
Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].  
Press 3 to select [YES], and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
• If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in  
memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway.  
• Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying  
process.  
Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.  
• If you copy from the built-in memory to a card, all the pictures are copied and then the  
screen automatically returns to the playback screen.  
Note  
• If you copy picture data from the built-in memory to a card which does not have sufficient free  
space, the picture data will only be copied halfway. We recommend using a card which has  
more free space than the built-in memory (about 40 MB).  
• If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in  
the copy destination when [  
] is selected, a new folder is created and the picture is copied.  
If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in  
the copy destination when [ ] is selected, that picture is not copied. (P111)  
• It may take time to copy the picture data.  
• Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied.  
(Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to  
copy them if they were edited with a PC.)  
• Print settings on the original picture data will not be copied. Set the print settings again after  
copying is finished.  
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Connecting to a PC  
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.  
You can easily print out or e-mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the  
PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing  
this.  
•
“
”
• Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about  
the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.  
Preparations:  
Turn on the camera and the PC.  
Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory.  
A USB connection cable (supplied)  
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.  
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause a malfunction.)  
B Align the marks, and insert.  
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC  
coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera  
and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps.  
Refer to “Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P98) before disconnecting the USB  
connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.  
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.  
USB MODE  
Press  
3
/
4
to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].  
PLEASE SELECT  
THE USB MODE  
PictBridge(PTP)  
PC  
•
If [USB MODE] (P25) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in  
advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC  
without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is  
no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient.  
When the camera has been connected to the PC with [USB MODE]  
set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear on the PC’s  
screen. Select [Cancel] to close the screen, and disconnect the  
camera from the PC. Then set [USB MODE] to [PC] again.  
SELECT  
SET  
•
Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].  
• When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME”  
or “Untitled” is displayed.)  
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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.  
∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely  
• 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.  
Note  
• This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and  
operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.  
Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).  
• Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection  
cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.  
•
• If the camera is connected in clipboard mode, the built-in memory data is displayed even if a  
card is inserted.  
∫
Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition)  
1
2
3
Folder number  
File number  
JPG:  
Pictures  
MOV:  
Motion pictures  
DPOF print  
Favorite  
MISC:  
PRIVATE1:  
Clipboard pictures  
(Built in memory only)  
A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.  
• After [NO.RESET] (P25) in the [SETUP] menu has been executed  
• When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when  
pictures were taken using another make of camera)  
• When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder  
∫ Connection in the PTP mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR and Mac OS X only)  
Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)].  
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.  
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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 from the camera’s LCD monitor.  
Preparations:  
Turn on the camera and the printer.  
Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.  
Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.  
Set the mode dial to anything except [¨].  
A USB connection cable (supplied)  
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.  
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)  
B Align the marks, and insert.  
• Use a battery with a sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and  
DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the  
camera and the printer are connected, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. If this  
happens during printing, stop printing at once. If not printing, disconnect the USB connection  
cable.  
Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A  
(supplied).  
• 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)  
PC  
SELECT  
SET  
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Note  
• This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and  
operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.  
• 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.  
•
Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;  
optional).  
•
Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable.  
• You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to  
the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect  
the USB connection cable to the printer again.  
• Copy the pictures recorded in Clipboard mode onto a card (P79), and then print them out.  
Selecting a single picture and printing it  
PictBridge  
12  
Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
• The message disappears in about 2 seconds.  
100-0001  
PLEASE SELECT  
THE PICTURE TO PRINT  
MULTI PRINT  
SELECT  
PRINT  
SINGLE SELECT  
PRINT START  
Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
• Refer to P101 for the items which can be set before starting to  
print the pictures.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing halfway.  
• Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.  
OFF  
1
PRINT WITH DATE  
NUM. OF PRINTS  
PAPER SIZE  
PAGE LAYOUT  
CANCEL SELECT  
SET  
Selecting multiple pictures and printing them  
Press 3.  
PictBridge  
Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/  
SET].  
• If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print  
the pictures.  
MULTI SELECT  
SELECT ALL  
PRINT SET (DPOF)  
FAVORITE  
CANCEL SELECT  
SET  
Item  
Description of settings  
Multiple pictures are printed at one time.  
• Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures, and then When [DISPLAY] is  
pressed, [é] appears on the pictures to be printed. (When [DISPLAY] is  
pressed again, the setting is canceled.)  
[MULTI SELECT]  
• After the pictures have been selected, press [MENU/SET].  
[SELECT ALL]  
Prints all the stored pictures.  
[PRINT SET  
(DPOF)]  
Prints the pictures set in [PRINT SET] only. (P93)  
Prints the pictures set as favorites only. (P92)  
¢
[FAVORITE]  
¢
Only when [FAVORITE] is at [ON] and when there are pictures set as favorites. (P92)  
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MULTI SELECT  
PRINT START  
Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press  
[MENU/SET].  
PRINT WITH DATE  
NUM. OF PRINTS  
OFF  
1
PAPER SIZE  
• Refer to P101 for the items which can be set before starting to  
print the pictures.  
• Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing.  
• Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.  
PAGE LAYOUT  
CANCEL SELECT  
SET  
Print Settings  
Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the  
MULTI SELECT  
PRINT START  
PRINT WITH DATE  
NUM. OF PRINTS  
PAPER SIZE  
“Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the  
OFF  
1
“Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures.  
• When you want to print pictures on 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. (For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the printer.)  
PAGE LAYOUT  
CANCEL SELECT  
EXIT  
• When [PRINT SET (DPOF)] has been selected, the  
[PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] items are not displayed.  
[PRINT WITH DATE]  
Item  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
Description of settings  
Date is not printed.  
Date is printed.  
• If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture.  
• Since the printer’s settings may take precedence over the print with date setting, check the  
printer’s print with date setting as well.  
• When printing images with a text stamp, please remember to set print with date to [OFF] or the  
date will print on top.  
Note  
When asking the photo shop to print the pictures  
• By stamping the date using [TEXT STAMP] (P87) or setting date printing at the time of the  
[PRINT SET] (P93) 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.  
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[PAPER SIZE]  
Item  
Description of settings  
Settings on the printer are prioritized.  
89 mm 127 mm  
{
[L/3.5qk5q]  
[2L/5qk7q]  
[POSTCARD]  
[16:9]  
k
127 mmk178 mm  
100 mmk148 mm  
101.6 mmk180.6 mm  
210 mmk297 mm  
297 mmk420 mm  
100 mmk150 mm  
101.6 mmk152.4 mm  
203.2 mmk254 mm  
216 mmk279.4 mm  
54 mmk85.6 mm  
[A4]  
[A3]  
[10k15cm]  
[4qk6q]  
[8qk10q]  
[LETTER]  
[CARD SIZE]  
• Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.  
[PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)  
Item  
{
Description of settings  
Settings on the printer are prioritized.  
á
â
ã
ä
1 picture with no frame on 1 page  
1 picture with a frame on 1 page  
2 pictures on 1 page  
4 pictures on 1 page  
• An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.  
∫ Layout printing  
When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper  
For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set  
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you  
want to print.  
When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper  
For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set  
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 1 for each of the 4 pictures.  
Note  
• The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [¥] indication lights  
orange during printing. 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.  
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸  
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen  
Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)  
Preparations:  
Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P25)  
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.  
B AV cable (supplied)  
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.  
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)  
Connect the AV cable B (supplied) to the video input and the audio  
input sockets on the TV.  
Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera.  
Turn the TV on and select external input.  
Turn the camera on.  
Note  
• Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or  
the left and right of the pictures.  
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.  
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.  
• When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.  
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot  
Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card 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.  
• Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to  
the TV with the AV cable (supplied).  
• You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards.  
• You may not be able to play back MultiMediaCards.  
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Playing back on the TV with component socket  
You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the  
camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional).  
Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i.  
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.  
Y/G  
P
B/B  
P
R/R  
L
AUDIO  
R
1 Component Plugs: Connect the plugs to the component video input sockets on the TV  
with same color. (Indication on the TV might be different.)  
2 Audio Pin Plugs: to the audio input socket  
3 TV with component socket  
A Align the marks, and insert.  
B Component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional)  
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.  
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)  
Connect the component cable B (DMW-HDC2; optional) to the  
component input and the audio input sockets on the TV.  
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)  
Note  
• 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.  
• When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.  
• Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.  
• When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.  
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.  
• The following functions cannot be used when the component cable is connected.  
–[LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[AUTO DEMO]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/  
[TRIMMING]/[LEVELING]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[FACE RECOG.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of  
[PRINT SET]/[MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MULTI]  
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Screen Display  
∫ In recording  
Recording in Normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Recording mode  
Flash mode (P41)  
AF area (P33)  
Focus (P33)  
Picture size (P67)  
Quality (P68)  
Battery indication (P13)  
Number of recordable pictures (P120)  
Built-in memory (P16)  
: Card (P16) (displayed only during  
recording)  
10 Recording state  
11 ISO sensitivity (P69)  
12 Shutter speed (P33)  
13 Aperture value (P33)  
14 Optical image stabilizer (P75)/  
: Jitter alert (P33)  
∫ In recording (after settings)  
15 AF Tracking (P72)  
: AF Macro mode (P44)  
: Macro zoom mode (P44)  
16 White balance (P69)  
17 ISO sensitivity (P69)  
maximum ISO sensitivity level (P68)  
18 Color mode (P74)  
19 Picture mode (P59)  
20 Available recording time (P59):  
21 Spot AF area (P71)  
R8m30s  
22 Name¢1 (P53)  
23 Histogram (P40)  
24 Travel date (P64)  
25 Elapsed recording time (P59)  
AF tracking operation (P30, 72)  
: Intelligent ISO (P68)  
26 Current date and time/“: Travel destination setting¢2 (P66)  
: Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P34)/Digital zoom (P34, 74)  
W
T
1X  
27 Minimum shutter speed (P75)  
28 Age¢1 (P53)  
Location¢2 (P64)  
29 Exposure compensation (P47)  
30 Power LCD (P23)/  
„: Auto Power LCD (P23)  
31 Intelligent Exposure (P71)  
32 Burst (P73)/  
: Auto bracket (P48)/B: Audio recording (P76)  
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33 Quick AF (P73)/  
: AF Lock (P58)/  
: AF assist lamp (P76)  
34 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P64)  
35 Self-timer mode (P46)  
¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or  
[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.  
∫ In playback  
1
2
3
Playback mode (P35)  
Protected picture (P94)  
Favorites (P92)  
: Zoom mark (P78)  
Stamped with text indication (P87)  
1/6  
1
4
5
Picture size (P67)  
Motion picture icon (P84)  
Quality (P68)  
Battery indication (P13)  
Folder/File number (P98)  
Built-in memory (P16)  
6
7
8
Elapsed playback time (P84):  
Picture number/Total pictures  
8m30s  
9
10 Motion picture recording time (P84):  
11 Histogram (P40)  
8m30s  
12 Exposure compensation (P47)  
13 Recording information (P39)  
14 Favorites settings (P92)  
15 Recorded date and time/Travel destination setting (P66)/Name (P53, 62)/Location  
(P64)/Title (P86)  
16 Age (P53)  
17 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P64)  
18 Power LCD (P23)  
19 Number of prints (P93)  
20 Audio playback (P84)  
: Motion picture playback (P84)  
Cable disconnection warning icon (P99)  
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Cautions for Use  
Optimal use of the camera  
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.  
• Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may  
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.  
• Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being  
stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.  
• Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.  
• We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to  
protect your camera.  
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as  
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).  
• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be  
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.  
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely  
affecting the pictures and sound.  
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields  
created by speakers or large motors.  
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the  
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.  
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning  
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;  
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.  
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may  
be adversely affected.  
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the  
cords and the cables supplied with them.  
Do not extend the cords or the cables.  
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.  
• 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.  
Cleaning  
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;  
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.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean  
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.  
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.  
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About the LCD monitor  
• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD  
monitor and it may malfunction.  
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker  
than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal  
temperature of the camera increases.  
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.  
However, there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.  
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective  
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be  
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.  
About the Lens  
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.  
• 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.  
Battery  
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.  
Always remove the battery after use.  
• Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).  
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the  
body of the battery and the terminals are damaged.  
• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the  
camera.  
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.  
• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in  
low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.  
• When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge  
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.  
Dispose of unusable battery.  
• The battery has a limited life.  
• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.  
• The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the  
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.  
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as  
necklaces, hairpins etc.).  
• This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a  
battery.  
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Charger  
• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.  
• Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios.  
• The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.  
• 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.  
Card  
Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves  
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.  
Do not bend or drop the card.  
• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.  
• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the  
card.  
• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch  
the terminals with your fingers.  
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card  
• “Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information,  
and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.  
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available  
computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before  
transferring to another party or disposing.  
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.  
About the personal information  
If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BABY2]/face recognition function, this personal  
information is kept in the camera and included in the recorded image.  
Disclaimer  
• 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.  
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing  
• Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P25)  
• If there are pictures stored in the built-in memory, copy them into the memory card (P96) before  
formatting the built-in memory (P26) as needed.  
• Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.  
• Built-in memory and settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.  
• Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if  
above operations are not possible due to malfunction.  
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to  
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card” on  
P109.  
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When not using the camera for a long period of time  
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended  
temperature:15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]  
• Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.  
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If  
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become  
unusable even if charged.  
• When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year.  
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.  
• We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or  
a cabinet.  
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  
• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.  
• You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod.  
• Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the  
camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it.  
Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is  
attached too tightly to the tripod.  
• Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully.  
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor  
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) are connected.  
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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 MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]  
> The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to  
[LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P16)  
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]  
> Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.  
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]  
> Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P94)  
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]  
• Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.  
>
If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P26)  
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]  
• The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for  
[DELETE MULTI] (P37), [FAVORITE] (P92), [TITLE EDIT] (P86), [TEXT STAMP] (P87) or  
[RESIZE] (P89) has been exceeded.  
> Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.  
• More than 999 favorites 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.  
[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD]  
• There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.  
– When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are  
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.  
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]  
• The following pictures cannot be copied.  
– When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination.  
(Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)  
– Files not based on the DCF standard.  
• Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.  
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR  
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]  
• This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC.  
>
Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P26) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted.  
[MEMORY CARD ERROR  
FORMAT THIS CARD?]  
• This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera.  
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P26)  
[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.  
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[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]  
> Use a card compatible with this unit. (P16)  
•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.  
[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR  
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]  
•It has failed to read or write data.  
> Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on,  
and try to read or write the data again.  
•The card may be broken.  
> Insert a different card.  
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE  
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]  
•When you set the picture quality to [ ], [  
] or [  
], we recommend using a high-speed  
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.  
•In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed has  
deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P26).  
•Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture recording  
may stop in the middle.  
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]  
•
A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. (P98)  
>
Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P26) If you execute [NO.RESET]  
in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P25)  
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]  
•The AV cable is connected to the camera.  
> Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.  
> Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P25)  
•This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.  
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P97, 99)  
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]  
•The printer cannot print.  
> Check the printer.  
[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]  
•The remaining battery power is low.  
> Charge the battery.  
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]  
•The battery cannot be recognized 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 Center.  
•The battery cannot be recognized as its terminal is dirty.  
> Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal.  
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Troubleshooting  
First, try out the following procedures (P113–119).  
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P25) on the  
[SETUP] menu when taking pictures.  
Battery and power source  
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.  
• The battery is not inserted correctly. (P14)  
• The battery is exhausted.  
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.  
• Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P24) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?  
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.  
• The battery is exhausted.  
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.  
• The battery is exhausted.  
• If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.  
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P24)  
The [CHARGE] lamp flashes.  
• 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.  
Recording  
The picture cannot be recorded.  
• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P27)  
• Is the mode dial correctly set?  
• Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?  
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P37)  
The recorded picture is whitish.  
• The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.  
> If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens  
surface with a soft dry cloth.  
The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark.  
• Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom was near [W] (1k)?  
> Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. (P34)  
• Was this picture taken in [PIN HOLE] in Scene mode?  
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The recorded picture is too bright or dark.  
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P47)  
• Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker.  
> Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P75) to slower speed.  
2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.  
> Set Auto bracket (P48), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P55), [FLASH BURST] (P55) in Scene mode  
or [BURST] (P73) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF].  
The subject is not focused properly.  
• The focus range varies depending on the Recording mode.  
> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.  
• The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P32)  
• There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P33)  
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. (P28)  
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer. (P46)  
Taking pictures using Auto bracket is not possible.  
• Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less?  
The recorded picture looks rough.  
Noise appears on the picture.  
• Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?  
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures  
indoors etc. noise will appear.)  
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P69)  
> Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P74)  
> Take pictures in bright places.  
• Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the Scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of  
the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a  
malfunction.  
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual  
scene.  
• If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the  
shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not  
a malfunction.  
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A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during  
picture-taking.  
• This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a  
bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but  
this is not a malfunction.  
It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.  
• It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose  
the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light.  
Motion picture recording stops in the middle.  
• Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.  
> When you set the picture quality to [ ], [  
] or [  
], we recommend using a  
high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.  
> In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed  
has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P26).  
• Are you using a MultiMediaCard? This unit does not support MultiMediaCards.  
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)  
• If the subject has different colors as the periphery, set the AF area to those colors specific to  
the subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (P72)  
Lens  
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the  
subject.  
• 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. 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.  
LCD monitor  
The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.  
• The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P24) is  
selected for the [ECONOMY] mode.  
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).]  
If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the  
time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.  
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. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the  
camera, and it is not a malfunction.  
The LCD monitor flickers indoors.  
• The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under  
fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction.  
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The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.  
> Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P22)  
• [POWER LCD] is activated. (P23)  
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.  
• This is not a malfunction.  
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.  
Noise appears on the LCD monitor.  
• In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not  
affect the pictures you are recording.  
Flash  
The flash is not activated.  
• Is the flash setting set to [Œ]?  
> Change the flash setting. (P41)  
• Flash mode is not available when Auto bracket (P48) or [BURST] (P73) in [REC] mode menu  
has been set.  
Flash is activated several times.  
• The flash is activated twice when red-eye reduction (P41) has been set.  
• Has [FLASH BURST] (P55) in Scene mode been set?  
Playback  
The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected  
direction.  
• [ROTATE DISP.] (P91) is set to [ON].  
The picture is not played back.  
• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P35)  
• Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?  
> The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on  
the card appears when a card is inserted.  
• Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back  
by this unit.  
The recorded pictures are not displayed.  
• Has [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] been set for playback?  
> Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P35)  
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The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black.  
• Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which  
was taken by another make of digital camera?  
• Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a  
battery with a low remaining charge?  
> Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P26)  
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them.  
Therefore, check well before formatting.)  
With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual  
dates on which the pictures were taken.  
• Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P17)  
• 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.  
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.  
• If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white  
round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of  
particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction.  
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their  
position differ in every picture.  
Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black.  
• When the flash is set to red-eye reduction ([  
], [  
], [  
]) and if you take a picture of  
subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to black  
by the digital red-eye reduction function.  
> It is recIt is recommended to take picture with flash mode set to [‡], [‰], or [Œ].  
[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.  
• Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may  
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.  
A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures.  
•
This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a clicking  
sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.  
TV, PC and printer  
The picture does not appear on the television.  
• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?  
> Set the TV input to external input mode.  
• Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or  
the printer.  
> Connect it only to the TV.  
The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.  
• Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they  
may be displayed with their edges cut off.  
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The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.  
• Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of  
the TV?  
> Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the component cable  
(DMW-HDC2; optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P103, 104)  
The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.  
> Check [TV ASPECT] setting. (P25)  
The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.  
• Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?  
• Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?  
> Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P25, 97)  
The card is not recognized by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognized.)  
> Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the  
camera.  
• When the mode dial is set to [¨], contents of the built-in memory will be displayed.  
> Set the mode dial to anything except [¨].  
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.  
> Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P25, 99)  
The ends of the pictures are cut at printing.  
> When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function  
before printing. (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.  
Others  
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.  
> Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set  
the desired language. (P26)  
A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.  
• In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P76) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.  
The AF assist lamp does not turn on.  
• Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P76)  
• The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.  
The camera becomes warm.  
• The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance  
or quality of the camera.  
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The lens clicks.  
• When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and  
the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The  
sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.  
The clock is reset.  
• If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.  
> When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. When you  
take a picture before setting the clock, [AM12:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded. (P17)  
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.  
Zooming stops instantaneously.  
• When using the extended optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily near [W]. This  
is not a malfunction.  
Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification.  
• Is the camera set to Macro zoom mode? (P44)  
Maximum zoom during Macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom.  
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.  
• When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in  
folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P98)  
The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.  
• If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder  
and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is  
then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which  
should have been assigned to previous pictures.  
[AGE] is not displayed correctly.  
• Check the clock (P17) and birthday settings (P53).  
The lens barrel is retracted.  
• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK]  
mode.  
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.  
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Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time  
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These  
vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)  
•
The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.  
∫ Number of recordable pictures  
Aspect ratio  
Picture size  
X
(
)
(
)
(
)
Quality  
A
›
A
›
A
›
A
›
Built-in Memory  
(Approx. 40 MB)  
6
12  
8
18  
13  
26  
28  
54  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
3
8
5
11  
24  
8
16  
35  
18  
37  
35  
73  
8
17  
12  
18  
17  
35  
25  
50  
37  
72  
77  
145  
35  
70  
50  
98  
73  
140  
150  
290  
70  
135  
280  
560  
1110  
1690  
2270  
3420  
4570  
9170  
99  
195  
145  
290  
590  
1170  
1780  
2380  
3590  
4790  
9620  
280  
300  
580  
140  
290  
570  
860  
1160  
1750  
2340  
4690  
200  
400  
800  
1220  
1630  
2460  
3290  
6600  
390  
560  
600  
1160  
2360  
4640  
7050  
9440  
14240  
19000  
38120  
Card  
2 GB  
4 GB  
790  
1130  
2230  
3390  
4540  
6860  
9150  
18350  
1220  
2410  
3660  
4910  
7400  
9880  
19820  
1560  
2380  
3180  
4810  
6410  
12870  
6 GB  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
Aspect ratio  
Picture size  
Quality  
X
(
)
(
)
A
›
A
›
Built-in Memory  
(Approx. 40 MB)  
45  
84  
200  
320  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
29  
60  
54  
130  
270  
200  
420  
110  
120  
220  
550  
860  
240  
440  
1080  
2150  
4310  
8780  
17240  
26210  
35080  
52920  
70590  
1690  
3350  
6710  
12290  
24130  
36700  
49120  
74090  
98830  
470  
880  
950  
1770  
3610  
7090  
10790  
14440  
21790  
29060  
Card  
2 GB  
4 GB  
1920  
3770  
5730  
7670  
11570  
15440  
30970  
6 GB  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
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Aspect ratio  
Picture size  
Quality  
Y
(
)
(
)
(
)
A
›
A
›
A
›
A
›
Built-in Memory  
(Approx. 40 MB)  
6
13  
9
19  
20  
40  
31  
60  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
6 GB  
4
8
18  
6
12  
26  
12  
27  
25  
53  
20  
42  
39  
9
13  
81  
19  
38  
27  
53  
55  
105  
87  
165  
38  
76  
54  
105  
210  
420  
850  
1670  
2540  
3410  
5140  
6860  
105  
210  
170  
320  
77  
150  
105  
210  
440  
860  
1310  
1760  
2660  
3550  
7130  
210  
420  
330  
640  
155  
310  
620  
940  
1260  
1900  
2540  
5100  
300  
430  
850  
670  
1280  
2560  
5020  
7640  
10230  
15430  
20590  
41300  
Card  
620  
890  
1700  
3350  
5090  
6820  
10290  
13720  
27530  
1360  
2680  
4070  
5450  
8230  
10980  
22020  
1210  
1850  
2480  
3740  
4990  
10010  
1740  
2650  
3550  
5360  
7160  
14360  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
13760  
Aspect ratio  
W
(
)
(
)
(
)
Picture size  
Quality  
A
›
A
›
A
›
A
›
Built-in Memory  
(Approx. 40 MB)  
7
15  
10  
21  
24  
46  
41  
79  
4
9
6
13  
28  
15  
32  
30  
62  
27  
56  
51  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
6 GB  
10  
21  
14  
105  
21  
43  
29  
58  
66  
125  
110  
210  
43  
85  
59  
110  
125  
240  
220  
420  
86  
165  
340  
680  
1350  
2060  
2750  
4160  
5550  
11130  
115  
230  
470  
940  
1430  
1910  
2890  
3860  
7740  
220  
250  
490  
440  
830  
170  
350  
690  
1060  
1410  
2140  
2850  
5720  
450  
510  
990  
880  
1670  
3410  
6700  
10190  
13640  
20580  
27450  
55070  
Card  
930  
1040  
2040  
3100  
4160  
6270  
8370  
16800  
1980  
3890  
5910  
7920  
11950  
15940  
31970  
1800  
3540  
5390  
7220  
10890  
14530  
29150  
1820  
2770  
3720  
5610  
7480  
15010  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
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Recording quality setting  
Built-in Memory  
j
j
j
1 min 27 s  
(Approx. 40 MB)  
4 s  
16 s  
17 s  
56 s  
32 MB  
12 s  
37 s  
39 s  
1 min 58 s  
4 min 00 s  
7 min 50 s  
15 min 40 s  
31 min 20 s  
1 h 4 min  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
29 s  
1 min 18 s  
2 min 35 s  
5 min 10 s  
10 min 20 s  
21 min 20 s  
41 min 50 s  
57 min 00 s  
1 h 25 min  
1 h 55 min  
2 h 52 min  
5 h 45 min  
1 min 22 s  
2 min 40 s  
5 min 20 s  
10 min 50 s  
22 min 10 s  
43 min 40 s  
1 h 6 min  
1 h 28 min  
2 h 14 min  
2 h 59 min  
5 h 59 min  
59 s  
2 min 00 s  
4 min 00 s  
8 min 20 s  
16 min 30 s  
25 min 10 s  
33 min 40 s  
50 min 50 s  
1 h 8 min  
2 h 16 min  
Card  
2 GB  
4 GB  
2 h 5 min  
6 GB  
3 h 11 min  
4 h 15 min  
6 h 26 min  
8 h 35 min  
17 h 13 min  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
¢
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.  
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.  
Note  
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen  
may not decrease in order.  
• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.  
• The extended optical zoom does not work when [MACRO ZOOM] is set or in [TRANSFORM],  
[HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], and [FILM GRAIN] in  
Scene mode so the picture size for [  
] is not displayed.  
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Specifications  
Digital Camera:  
Information for your safety  
Power Source:  
DC 5.1 V  
Power Consumption:  
1.3 W (When recording)  
0.6 W (When playing back)  
Camera effective pixels  
:
12,100,000 pixels  
Image sensor:  
1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary  
color filter  
Lens:  
Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera  
equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9  
Max. 4k  
Digital zoom:  
Extended optical zoom: Max. 9.8k  
Focus:  
Normal/AF Macro/Macro zoom/Face detection/AF Tracking/  
11-area-focusing/1-area-focusing (High speed)/  
1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing  
Focus range:  
Normal: 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶  
Macro/Intelligent auto/Clipboard mode:  
5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶  
Scene mode: There may be differences in the above settings.  
Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter  
Shutter system:  
Motion picture  
recording:  
1280k720 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card)/  
848k480 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card)/  
640k480 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card)/  
320k240 pixels (30 frames/second)  
With audio  
Burst recording  
Burst speed:  
Approx. 2.3 pictures/second (Normal), Approx. 1.8 pictures/  
second (Unlimited)  
Number of recordable  
pictures:  
Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), Depends on  
the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card  
(Unlimited).  
(Performance in Burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/  
SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be  
less.)  
Hi-speed burst  
Burst speed:  
Approx. 10 pictures/second(Speed priority)  
Approx. 6 pictures/second(Image priority)  
(3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture  
size.)  
Number of recordable  
pictures:  
Approx. 15 to 100  
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ISO sensitivity:  
AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600  
[HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400  
8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second  
[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds  
Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/  
White set  
Shutter speed:  
White balance:  
Exposure (AE):  
Program AE  
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV)  
Multiple  
2.5q TFT LCD  
Metering mode:  
LCD monitor:  
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)  
Flash:  
Flash range: [ISO AUTO]  
Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) (Wide)  
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/  
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced  
flash OFF  
Microphone:  
Speaker:  
Monaural  
Monaural  
Recording media:  
Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC  
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)  
Picture size  
Still picture:  
When the aspect ratio setting is [X]  
4000k3000 pixels, 3264k2448 pixels, 2560k1920 pixels,  
2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 640k480 pixels  
When the aspect ratio setting is [Y]  
4000k2672 pixels, 3264k2176 pixels, 2560k1712 pixels,  
2048k1360 pixels  
When the aspect ratio setting is [W]  
4000k2248 pixels, 3264k1840 pixels, 2560k1440 pixels,  
1920k1080 pixels  
Motion pictures:  
1280k720 pixels (Only when using a Card)/  
848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/  
640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/  
320k240 pixels  
Quality:  
Fine/Standard  
Recording file format  
Still Picture:  
JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based  
on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding  
Pictures with audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based  
on “Exif 2.21” standard)r“QuickTime” (pictures with audio)  
Motion pictures:  
“QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)  
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Interface  
Digital:  
“USB 2.0” (High Speed)  
Analog video/audio: NTSC, Component  
Audio line output (monaural)  
Terminal  
[COMPONENT OUT]: Dedicated jack (10 pin)  
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]:  
Dimensions:  
Dedicated jack (8 pin)  
Approx. 95.3 mm (W)k52.9 mm (H)k21.5 mm (D)  
[3 3/4q (W)k2 1/16q(H)k7/8q (D)]  
(excluding the projecting parts)  
Mass(weight)  
Approx. 128 g/4.51 oz (excluding card and battery)  
Approx. 150 g/5.29 oz (with card and battery)  
Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)  
Operating humidity:  
Language select:  
10% to 80%  
[ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] (DMC-FX48P)  
[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/  
[繁體中文]/[¢] (DMC-FX48PC)  
Battery Charger  
(Panasonic DE-A59B): Information for your safety  
Input:  
110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A  
CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A  
Output:  
Equipment mobility:  
Transportable  
Battery Pack  
(lithium-ion)  
(Panasonic  
DMW-BCF10PP):  
Information for your safety  
3.6 V/940 mAh  
Voltage/capacity  
(Minimum):  
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Digital Camera Accessory System  
Description  
Battery Pack  
Accessory#  
Illustration  
DMW-BCF10PP  
DMW-AC5PP  
AC Adaptor  
DMW-DCC4  
DMW-CXA1  
DC Coupler  
Leather Case  
DMW-CS5  
Soft Case  
DMW-CHFX30  
Semi Hard Case  
DMW-MCFX40  
DMW-HDC2  
Marine Case  
Component Cable  
RP-SDV32GU1K  
RP-SDV16GU1K  
RP-SDM12GU1K  
RP-SDV08GU1K  
RP-SDM06GU1K  
RP-SDM04GU1K  
RP-SDV04GU1K  
RP-SDM02GU1A  
RP-SDV02GU1A  
RP-SDR01GU1A  
32 GB SDHC Memory Card  
16 GB SDHC Memory Card  
12 GB SDHC Memory Card  
8 GB SDHC Memory Card  
6 GB SDHC Memory Card  
4 GB SDHC Memory Card  
4 GB SDHC Memory Card  
2 GB SD Memory Card  
2 GB SD Memory Card  
1 GB SD Memory Card  
¢
Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional)  
are purchased as a set. Do not use if sold separately.  
•
•
Refer to P13 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures.  
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.  
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form  
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)  
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.  
1. Digital Camera Model #  
2. Items Ordered  
Accessory #  
Description  
Price Each  
Quantity  
Total Price  
Subtotal  
Your State & Local Sales Tax  
Shipping & Handling  
Total Enclosed  
6.95  
3. Method of payment (check one)  
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)  
VISA  
Credit Card #  
MasterCard  
Discover  
Expiration Date  
Customer Signature  
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES  
(Please do not send cash)  
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)  
Ship To:  
Mr.  
Mrs.  
Ms.  
Phone#:  
First  
Last  
(
)
Day  
Street Address  
City  
(
)
Night  
State  
Zip  
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR  
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY  
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032  
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.  
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Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)  
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.  
In the unlikely event this product needs service.  
•
•
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(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.  
Request for Service Notice:  
(USA and Puerto Rico Only)  
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center  
1590 Touhy Ave.  
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007  
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Limited Warranty (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)  
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC  
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic Digital Still Camera  
Limited Warranty  
Limited Warranty Coverage  
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (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 or  
refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair  
or replace will be made by the warrantor.  
PRODUCT OR PART NAME  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1 (ONE) YEAR  
1 (ONE) YEAR  
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED  
BELOW)  
CCD  
6 (SIX) MONTHS  
90 (NINETY) DAYS  
NOT APPLICABLE  
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY  
PACK  
90 (NINETY) DAYS  
(IN EXCHANGE FOR  
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)  
SD MEMORY CARD  
90 (NINETY) DAYS  
NOT APPLICABLE  
(IN EXCHANGE FOR  
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)  
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”  
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product  
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not  
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United  
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new  
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original  
purchase date is required for warranty service.  
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Carry-In or Mail-In Service  
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call  
1-800-211-PANA (7262).  
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and  
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO  
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused  
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse,  
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up  
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line  
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office,  
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a  
Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts  
of God.  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED  
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR  
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes  
damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or  
other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL  
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not  
apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary  
from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty  
period, you may contact your dealer or Service center. If the problem is not handled to  
your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the  
addresses listed for the warrantor.  
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  
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Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)  
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest  
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make  
Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:  
http://www.panasonic.com/help  
or, contact us via the web at:  
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262),  
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855  
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)  
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic  
Products by visiting our Web Site at:  
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com  
or, send your request by E-mail to:  
npcparts@us.panasonic.com  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)  
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)  
PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY  
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032  
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express,  
and Personal Checks)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-866-605-1277  
Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico)  
Centralized Factory Service Center  
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center  
1590 Touhy Ave.  
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007  
MAIL TO :  
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village  
Centralized Factory Service Center.  
As of October 2008  
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Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada)  
AVERTISSEMENT :  
POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE  
DOMMAGES À L’APPAREIL,  
• N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, À L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU  
AUX ÉCLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN OBJET  
REMPLI DE LIQUIDE, COMME PAR EXEMPLE DES VASES.  
• UTILISEZ EXCLUSIVEMENT LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDÉS.  
• NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU LE PANNEAU ARRIÈRE) ; IL N’Y A AUCUNE  
PIÈCE RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR À L’INTÉRIEUR. CONFIEZ TOUTE  
RÉPARATION À UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ.  
LA PRISE DE COURANT DOIT SE TROUVER À PROXIMITÉ DE L’APPAREIL ET  
ÊTRE FACILEMENT ACCESSIBLE.  
La plaque signalétique se trouve sur le dessous des appareils.  
∫ À propos du bloc-batterie  
ATTENTION  
Batterie (batterie au lithium-ion)  
• Utilisez l’unité spécifiée pour recharger la batterie.  
• N’utilisez la batterie avec aucun autre appareil que l’appareil spécifiée.  
• Évitez le contact des saletés, du sable, du liquide ou autres corps étrangers avec les  
bornes.  
• Ne touchez pas les bornes des fiches (i et j) avec des objets métalliques.  
• Évitez de démonter, remodeler, chauffer ou jeter au feu.  
Si de l’électrolyte entre en contact avec vos mains ou vos vêtements, lavez-les avec  
beaucoup d’eau.  
Si de l’électrolyte pénètre dans vos yeux, ne les frottez pas.  
Rincez-vous les yeux avec beaucoup d’eau, puis consultez un médecin.  
ATTENTION  
Danger d’explosion si la batterie/pile n’est pas remplacée correctement. Remplacez-la  
uniquement par une batterie/pile identique ou du même type recommandée par le  
fabricant.  
Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour jeter les batteries/piles usées.  
• N’exposez pas la batterie à la chaleur et tenez-la éloignée de toute flamme.  
• Ne laissez pas la ou les batteries dans un véhicule exposé au soleil avec vitres et portes  
fermées pendant une longue période de temps.  
Avertissement  
Risque d'incendie, d'explosion et de brûlures. Ne pas démonter, chauffer à plus de  
60 °C (140 °F) ou incinérer.  
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∫ À propos du chargeur de batterie  
ATTENTION!  
NE PAS INSTALLER CET APPAREIL DANS UNE BIBLIOTHÈQUE, UNE ARMOIRE  
OU TOUT AUTRE ESPACE CONFINÉ. S’ASSURER QUE LA VENTILATION DE  
L’APPAREIL EST ADÉQUATE. AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE DE CHOC  
ÉLECTRIQUE OU D’INCENDIE DÛ À UN SURCHAUFFEMENT, S’ASSURER QUE  
RIDEAUX OU TOUT OBJET QUELCONQUE NE BOUCHENT LES ÉVENTS  
D’AÉRATION DE L’APPAREIL.  
Chargeur de batterie  
Ce chargeur fonctionne sur le secteur entre 110 V et 240 V.  
Toutefois  
• Aux États-Unis et au Canada, le chargeur doit être branché sur une prise secteur de  
120 V seulement.  
• Lors du branchement à une prise secteur à l’extérieur des États-Unis ou du Canada,  
utilisez un adaptateur conforme à la configuration de la prise secteur.  
• Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option).  
• Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCF10PP).  
• Si vous utilisez d’autres batteries, nous ne pouvons pas garantir la qualité de ce produit.  
• N’utilisez pas d’autres câbles de connexion USB à l’exception de celui fourni.  
• N’utilisez pas d’autres câbles AV à l’exception de celui fourni.  
• Conservez la carte mémoire hors de portée des enfants afin qu’ils ne puissent pas l’avaler.  
Évitez d’approcher l’appareil photo de tout équipement magnétisé (four à  
micro-ondes, téléviseur, équipement de jeux vidéo, etc.).  
• Si vous utilisez l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléviseur, les radiations électromagnétiques  
pourraient nuire au son et à l’image.  
• N’utilisez pas l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléphone cellulaire; cela pourrait entraîner un  
bruit nuisible à l’image et au son.  
• Le puissant champ magnétique de haut-parleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les  
données enregistrées et distordre les images.  
• Les ondes électromagnétiques émises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à l’appareil photo  
numérique et perturber l’image et le son.  
• Advenant le cas où le fonctionnement de l’appareil serait dérangé par un champ magnétique,  
coupez le contact, retirez la batterie ou débranchez l’adaptateur secteur (modèle  
DMW-AC5PP; en option) pour ensuite soit remettre la batterie en place, soit rebranché  
l’adaptateur. Remettez l’appareil en marche.  
N’utilisez pas l’appareil photo à proximité d’un émetteur radio ou de lignes à haute  
tension.  
• L’utilisation de l’appareil photo à proximité d’un émetteur radio ou de lignes à haute tension  
pourrait nuire à l’image ou au son.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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A
Date Printing ..................................93, 101  
DC Coupler ............................................ 15  
DCF standard ........................................ 36  
Deleting Pictures .................................... 37  
Demo Mode ........................................... 26  
Digital Red-eye Correction ..................... 42  
Digital Zoom ..................................... 34, 74  
Display Size ........................................... 23  
AC Adaptor ................................15, 97, 99  
Access Indication ................................... 16  
Aerial Photo Mode .................................57  
AF Assist Lamp ...................................... 76  
AF Lock .................................................. 58  
AF Macro Mode .....................................44  
AF Mode ................................................71  
AF Tracking ..................................... 30, 71  
Aspect Ratio .................................. 68, 120  
Audio Dubbing ....................................... 95  
Audio Recording ..............................59, 76  
Auto Bracket .......................................... 48  
Auto Demonstration ............................... 26  
Auto LCD Off ......................................... 24  
Auto Power LCD ....................................23  
Auto Review ........................................... 24  
Auto White Balance ............................... 70  
AV cable ..............................................103  
Available Recording Time .................... 122  
E
Economy Mode ......................................24  
Exposure Compensation .......................47  
Extended Optical Zoom ......................... 34  
EZ ...................................... 34, 35, 67, 120  
F
Face Detection ................................. 29, 71  
Face Recognition ................. 30, 61, 71, 95  
Favorite ..................................................92  
Favorite Play .......................................... 83  
File Number ............................. 25, 98, 106  
Film Grain Mode .................................... 58  
Fine ........................................................ 68  
Fireworks Mode ..................................... 56  
Flash Burst Mode ................................... 55  
Focus .....................................................33  
Focus Icon ............................................. 62  
Folder Composition ................................ 98  
Folder Number ......................... 25, 98, 106  
Food Mode ............................................. 52  
Formatting ..............................................26  
B
Baby Mode ............................................. 53  
Backlight Compensation .................. 28, 29  
Battery ....................................... 12, 13, 14  
Battery Case ........................................ 108  
Beach Mode ........................................... 56  
Beep ...................................................... 22  
Brightness of the LCD Monitor ............... 22  
Built-in Flash .......................................... 41  
Built-in Memory ...................................... 16  
Burst ...................................................... 73  
G
C
Guideline .......................................... 23, 39  
Calendar ................................................ 85  
Candle Light Mode .................................53  
Card ................................................. 14, 16  
Category ................................................ 82  
Charger ................................................ 109  
Charging ..........................................12, 13  
Cleaning ............................................... 107  
Clipboard ............................................... 77  
Clock Set ......................................... 17, 22  
Color Mode ............................................74  
Component Cable ................................ 104  
Condensation ........................................... 5  
Copy ...................................................... 96  
H
High Sensitivity Mode ............................ 54  
Hi-speed Burst Mode ............................. 55  
Histogram ........................................23, 40  
I
Intelligent Auto Mode ............................. 28  
Intelligent Exposure ............................... 71  
Intelligent ISO ........................................ 68  
ISO Sensitivity ....................................... 69  
J
Jitter ....................................................... 33  
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Language Setting ...................................26 Reset of Setting .....................................25  
Layout ..................................................102 Resizing ................................................. 89  
LCD Mode .............................................. 23 Rotate Display .......................................91  
LCD Monitor ...................................39, 105  
Leveling ................................................. 91  
S
Scene Detection ....................................29  
M
Scene Menu ...........................................25  
Macro Zoom Mode ................................. 44 Scene Mode ...........................................49  
Minimum Shutter Speed ........................75 Scenery Mode ........................................51  
Motion Picture Mode .............................. 59 Self Portrait Mode ..................................50  
Multi Playback ........................................ 36 Self-timer ...............................................46  
Setup Menu ...........................................22  
N
Shutter Volume ......................................22  
Slide Show .............................................80  
Night Portrait Mode ................................52  
Snow Mode ............................................57  
Night Scenery Mode .............................. 52  
Soft Skin Mode ......................................50  
NO.RESET ............................................ 25  
Sound ....................................................22  
Normal Picture Mode ............................. 32  
Sports Mode ..........................................52  
Number of Prints ..................................101  
Spot-focusing .........................................71  
Number of Recordable Pictures .....13, 120  
Standard ................................................68  
O
Starry Sky Mode ....................................56  
Status Indicator ................................24, 28  
Sunset Mode ..........................................54  
Optical Image Stabilizer ......................... 75  
Optical Zoom ......................................... 34  
T
P
Text Stamp ............................................87  
Thumbnail ............................................117  
Title Edit ................................................. 86  
Transform Mode ....................................50  
Travel Date ......................................22, 64  
Trimming ................................................90  
Tripods .................................................110  
TV Aspect ..............................................25  
Panorama Assist Mode .......................... 51  
Paper Size ...........................................102  
Party Mode ............................................ 53  
PC ....................................................25, 97  
Pet Mode ...............................................54  
PictBridge .............................................. 99  
Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture  
Mode) ..................................................... 59  
Picture Size .................................... 67, 120  
Pictures with Audio ................................ 84  
Pin Hole Mode .......................................57  
Playback Pictures on TV ..............103, 104  
Playback Zoom ...................................... 36  
Playing Back Motion Pictures ................ 84  
Portrait Mode ......................................... 49  
U
Underwater Mode ..................................58  
USB Connection Cable ....................97, 99  
USB Mode .............................................25  
V
Power LCD ............................................ 23 Version Display ......................................26  
Power Save ...........................................24 Volume of Speakers ..............................22  
Print Setting ...........................................93  
Protect ...................................................94  
W
White Balance ........................................69  
Q
White Balance Fine Adjustment .......58, 70  
Quality ............................................ 68, 120 World Time ......................................22, 66  
Quick AF ................................................ 73  
Quick Menu ............................................ 21  
Z
Zoom ......................................................34  
Zoom Mark .............................................78  
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Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3  
Panasonic Corporation 2009  
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