FZ20-PP.

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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ20PP

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected]

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Before Use
Before Use
Dear Customer, Carefully observe copyright laws.
We would like to take this opportunity to Recording of pre-recorded tapes or
disks or other published or broadcast
thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
Digital Camera. Please read these material for purposes other than your
Operating Instructions carefully and keep own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private
them handy for future reference.
use, recording of certain material may
be restricted.
Information for Your
Safety • Please note that the actual controls and
components, menu items, etc. of your
Digital Camera may look somewhat
different from those shown in the
WARNING
illustrations in these Operating
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
Instructions.
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
• SD Logo is a trademark.
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
• Other names, company names, and
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
product names printed in these
AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
instructions are trademarks or registered
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
trademarks of the companies concerned.
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHOULD BE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
SERVICE PERSONNEL. AND SHOULD BE EASILY
ACCESSIBLE.

Notice:
This product has parts that contain a CAUTION
small amount of mercury. It also Danger of explosion if battery is
contains lead in some components. incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
Disposal of these materials may be the same or equivalent type
regulated in your community due to recommended by the manufacturer.
environmental considerations. For Dispose of used batteries according to
disposal or recycling information please the manufacturer’s instructions.
contact your local authorities, or the
Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org.>

RBRC A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the

TM
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
Li-ion
information on how to recycle this battery.

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Before Use

FCC Note: (U.S. only) Trade Name: Panasonic

This equipment has been tested and Model No.: DMC-FZ20
found to comply with the limits for a Responsible party: Matsushita Electric
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Corporation of
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are America
designed to provide reasonable One Panasonic
protection against harmful interference Way, Secaucus, NJ
in a residential installation. This 07094
equipment generates, uses, and can Support Contact: Panasonic
radiate radio frequency energy and, if Consumer
not installed and used in accordance Electronics
with the instructions, may cause harmful Company
interference to radio communications. 1-800-272-7033
However, there is no guarantee that
This device complies with Part 15 of the
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
cause harmful interference to radio or following two conditions: (1) This device
television reception, which can be may not cause harmful interference,
determined by turning the equipment off and (2) this device must accept any
and on, the user is encouraged to try to interference received, including
correct the interference by one or more interference that may cause undesired
of the following measures: operation.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the This Class B digital apparatus complies
equipment and receiver. with Canadian ICES-003
• 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.

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Before Use
∫ Care for the camera • Do not press the lens strongly.
• Do not shake or cause impact to the • Leaving the camera with the lens facing
camera. The camera may not be the sun may cause a malfunction. Be
operated normally or recording of pictures careful when you put the camera outside
may be disabled, or the lens may be or near a window.
damaged.
∫ About Condensation
• Sand or dust may cause a malfunction
Condensation takes place when the
of the camera. When you use the
ambient temperature or humidity is
camera on a beach etc., take care so
changed as follows:
that sand or dust does not get into the
Be careful of condensation since it causes
camera.
stains on the lens, fungus or malfunction.
• When you use the camera on a rainy day
(P109)
or on a beach, take care so that water
• When the camera is brought inside from
does not get into the camera.
the cold to a warm room.
• If seawater splashes onto the camera,
• When the camera is moved from outside
wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it
to an air-conditioned car.
well, and use it to wipe the camera
• When cool wind from an air conditioner or
body carefully. Then, wipe it again with
other is directly blown onto the camera.
a dry cloth.
• In humid places
∫ About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
∫ If you will not be using the camera for
• Do not press the LCD monitor strongly.
a long time
It may cause uneven colors on the LCD
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place
monitor or a malfunction of the LCD
with a relatively stable temperature.
monitor.
(Recommended temperature: 59oF – 77oF
• In a place with drastic temperature
(15oC – 25oC), Recommended humidity:
changes, condensation may form on the
40% – 60%)
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
• Be sure to remove the battery and the
• If the camera is extremely cold when you
card from the camera.
turn the camera on, the image on the
• When the battery is left inserted in the
LCD monitor/Viewfinder is slightly darker
camera for a long time, discharge takes
than usual at first. However, as the
place even if the camera is turned off. If
internal temperature increases, it goes
you leave the battery inserted for an
back to the normal brightness.
extended period of time, it will be
Extremely high precision technology is excessively discharged and it may
employed to produce the LCD monitor/ become unusable even after it is charged.
Viewfinder screen. The result is more • To store the battery for a long period of
than 99.99% effective pixels with a time, we recommend charging it once
mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or every year and storing it again after you
always lit. However, this will not be completely use up the charged capacity.
recorded on the pictures in the card. • When you keep the camera in a closet or
a cabinet, we recommend storing it with
∫ About the Lens the desiccant (silica gel).
• Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong
light sources. It may cause not only a
malfunction of the camera but irreversible
damage to your eye.

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Before Use

About These Operating Instructions

Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described
in this manner.

Modes indicated here allow you to use

M
S

A
P
the functions or settings described on
this page. Set the Mode dial to any of
SCN
1
SCN2

the modes to use the functions or

settings.

Compensating the Exposure

SCN1 SCN2
• EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value,
Use this function when you cannot achieve and it is the amount of light given to the
appropriate exposure due to the difference CCD by the aperture value and the
of brightness between the subject and the shutter speed.
background.

Convenient or helpful information for

use of this camera is described.

∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions

Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a
little different from those in actual use.

∫ About illustrations of the cursor button

In those operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as
illustrated below.

e.g.: When you press the 4 button

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Contents

Before Use Recording pictures (advanced)

Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Using the Mode Dial ............................... 51
About These Operating Instructions ......... 5 • Aperture-priority AE ......................... 51
• Shutter-priority AE ............................ 52
• Manual exposure .............................. 53
Preparation
• Macro mode...................................... 56
Standard Accessories............................... 8 • Motion image mode .......................... 56
Names of the Components ..................... 10 • Scene mode..................................... 58
Quick Guide ............................................ 12 – Portrait mode................................. 59
Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 13 – Sports Mode .................................. 59
About the Battery .................................... 14 – Scenery mode ............................... 60
Inserting/Removing the Battery .............. 15 – Night scenery mode ...................... 60
Inserting/Removing the Card .................. 16 – Night portrait mode........................ 61
About the Card........................................ 17 – Panning mode ............................... 61
Approximate number of recordable – Fireworks mode............................. 62
pictures and the size ........................... 18 – Party mode .................................... 63
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap................. 19 – Snow mode ................................... 64
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 20 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........ 65
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 22 Using the [REC] mode menu .................. 67
Setup Menu ............................................ 24 • White Balance [W.BALANCE] .......... 68
About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ......... 28 • ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ......... 70
• Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] .................. 70
• Quality [QUALITY] ............................ 71
Recording pictures (basic) • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] ....... 71
• Metering Mode
Taking Pictures ....................................... 31
[METERING MODE]......................... 72
Checking the Recorded Picture
• AF Mode [AF MODE]........................ 72
(Review) .............................................. 37
• Continuous AF [CONT.AF] ............... 73
Using the Optical Zoom .......................... 38
• AF Assist Lamp
Taking Pictures using the Built-in
[AF ASSIST LAMP] .......................... 74
Flash ................................................... 39
• Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] .................... 74
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42
• Color Effect [COL.EFFECT].............. 75
Compensating the Exposure .................. 43
• Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 75
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 44
• Optical Image Stabilizer
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 45
[STABILIZER]................................... 76
• Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] ............. 76
Playback (basic) • Conversion Lens [CONVERSION].... 79
• External Flash [EXT.FLASH] ............ 81
Playing Back Pictures ............................. 46 • External Flash Burst Mode
9 Pictures Multi Playback........................ 47 [EX.FLASH BURST]......................... 82
Using the Playback Zoom....................... 48
Deleting Pictures..................................... 49

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Playback (advanced) Others

Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Using the MC Protector/ND Filter .........104
Images ................................................ 83 Using the Remote Shutter .................... 105
Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 84 Screen Display......................................106
• Rotating the Picture [ROTATE]......... 84 Cautions for Use ................................... 108
• Setting the Picture to be Printed and Message Display ..................................111
the Number of Prints Troubleshooting ....................................112
[DPOF PRINT].................................. 85 Specifications........................................115
• Preventing Accidental Erasure of Digital Camera Accessory System........ 117
the Picture [PROTECT] .................... 87 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
• Playing Back with Slide Show (For USA Customers)........................ 118
[SLIDE SHOW] ................................. 88 Request for Service Notice
• Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (For USA Only)..................................119
[AUDIO DUB.] .................................. 90 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........120
• Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 91 Customer Services Directory
• Trimming the Pictures (For USA Only)..................................122
[TRIMMING] ..................................... 92 Index .....................................................123
• Initializing the Card [FORMAT] ......... 94 Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Playing Back Pictures with a TV Guía rápida en español .....................125
Screen................................................. 95

Connecting to a PC or Printer
Before Connecting with USB Connection
Cable [USB MODE]............................. 96
Connecting to a PC................................. 98
Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant
Printer................................................ 100

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Preparation
Preparation

Standard Accessories
Before using your camera, check the contents.

∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) ∫ AV Cable

RP-SD016B K1HA08CD0002
(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

∫ USB Connection Cable

∫ Battery Pack
CGA-S002A K1HA08CD0001
(In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

∫ CD-ROM
∫ Battery Charger
DE-993B
(In the text, it is indicated as “Charger”)

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∫ Lens Cap
VYK0W96

∫ Strap
VFC4078

∫ Lens Hood
VYQ3234

∫ Lens Hood Adaptor

VYQ3213 (Black)
VYQ3226 (Silver)

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Names of the Components

1 Lens
1 2 3 4 2 Flash (P39)
3 Microphone (P57, 71)
4 Self-timer Indicator (P42)
AF Assist Lamp (P74)

5 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P29)

6 Viewfinder (P28, 106)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 [EVF/LCD] Button (P28)
8 Flash Open Button (P39)
9 [DISPLAY] Button (P28)
10 [EXPOSURE] Button
(P35, 51, 52, 53)
11 Power Indicator (P32)
12 Camera Switch (P12)
13 LCD Monitor (P28, 106)
14 [MENU] Button (P24)
15 Delete Button (P49)
16 Cursor buttons
13 14 15 16 17 2/Self-timer Button (P42)
4/[REVIEW] Button (P37)
1/Flash Mode Button (P39)
3/Flash Output Adjustment (P41)/
Exposure Compensation (P43)/Auto
Bracket (P44)/White Balance Fine
Adjustment (P69) Button
17 Speaker (P83)

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18 MF Ring (P65)
19 Zoom Lever (P38, 74)
18 20 Hot Shoe (P81)
21 Mode Dial (P31)
19 22 Shutter Button (P32)
23 Single/Burst Mode Button (P45, 82)
SC1

SC2

M P
A
S

20 21 22 23

24 Focus Switch (P62, 65)

24 25 Strap Eyelet (P19)
26 [REMOTE] Socket (P105)
25 27 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket
(P95, 98, 100)
28 [DC IN] Socket (P98, 100)
26 • Please be sure to use genuine
Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1;
27 optional).
28 29 Terminal Door
29

30 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16)

31 Tripod Receptacle

30 31

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Preparation

Quick Guide
This is the overview of the procedure to
record pictures with this camera. For each 3 Turn the camera on to take
operation, be sure to refer to the pictures.
corresponding pages. • Set the clock. (P22)

1 Charge the battery. (P13)

M
S
A
• When the camera is shipped, the
P
battery is not charged. Charge the

SCN
1
SCN2
battery before use.

OPEN

OFF ON

1 Set the mode dial to [ ].

2 Open the flash.
2 Insert the battery and the card. (When using the flash) (P39)
(P15, 16) 3 Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P32)

4 Play back the pictures.

S
A

P M

2
SCN
SCN1

1 Set the mode dial to [ ].

2 Select the picture you want to view.
(P46)

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Preparation

Charging the Battery with the Charger

When the camera is shipped, the battery is
not charged. Charge the battery before • After charging is completed, be sure to
use. disconnect the charger from the electrical
1 Attach the battery to the charger. outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after use/
charge or during charge. The camera also
becomes warm during use. However, it is
not a malfunction.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• Charge the battery with the charger
indoors.
• Do not disassemble or modify the
charger.

2 Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

• When the [CHARGE] indicator A lights

in green, charging starts.
• When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns
off (in about 120 minutes), charging is
completed.

3 Detach the battery.

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About the Battery

∫ Battery indication Playback time when using the LCD
The remaining battery power appears on monitor
the screen. [It does not appear when you Playback time Approx. 240 min.
use the camera along with the AC adaptor
The number of recordable pictures and
(DMW-CAC1; optional).]
playback time will vary depending on the
> > > operating conditions and storing condition
The indication turns red and blinks: of the battery.
Recharge or replace the battery. ∫ Charging
∫ The lifetime of the battery Charging time Approx. 120 min.
The number of recordable pictures by
Charging time and the number of
CIPA standards
• CIPA is an abbreviation of recordable pictures with the optional
[Camera & Imaging Products battery pack (CGA-S002A) are the same
as above.
Association].
• When charging starts, the [CHARGE]
Number of Approx. 240 pictures indicator lights.
recordable pictures (CIPA)
∫ Charging error
Used media 16 MB SD Memory Card
(supplied) • If a charging error occurs, the [CHARGE]
indicator blinks in 1 second cycles.
(Recording conditions by CIPA standards)
In this case, disconnect the charger from
• Temperature: 73.4°F (23°C)/
the electrical outlet, remove the battery
Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
and make sure that both room and battery
• Using the supplied battery.
temperature are not too low or high and
• Recording starts 30 seconds after the
then charge it again. If the [CHARGE]
camera is turned on.
indicator still blinks even if you charge the
• Record once every 30 seconds, with full
battery for a while, consult the dealer or
flash every other recording.
your nearest servicenter.
• Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to
• When the operating time of the camera
Wide and vice versa in every recording.
becomes extremely short even if the
• Turning the camera off every
battery is properly charged, the life of the
10 recordings.
battery may have expired. Buy a new
The number of recordable pictures battery.
when using the Viewfinder
∫ Charging conditions
(Viewfinder is used for recording. Other
• Charge the battery under temperature of
recording conditions comply with CIPA
50oF – 95oF (10oC – 35oC). (Battery
standards.)
temperature should be the same.)
Number of recordable Approx. • The performance of the battery may be
pictures 270 pictures temporarily deteriorated and the operating
Used media 16 MB SD Memory time may become shorter in low
Card (supplied) temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/
snowboarding).

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Preparation

Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted. 3 1 Close the card/battery door.
• Close the flash. 2 Slide the card/battery door to
the end and then close it firmly.
1 Slide the card/battery door to
open it.

• Please be sure to use genuine

Panasonic’s batteries (CGA-S002A).
• If you will not be using the camera for a
2 Insert: long time, remove the battery.
Insert the charged battery until it • When fully charged battery has been
clicks. inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock
Remove: setting is stored (in the camera) for at
Slide the lock 1 to remove the least 3 months even if the battery is
removed. (The storing may be shorter if
battery.
the battery is not charged sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the
clock setting will be lost. In this case, set
the clock again. (P22)
• Do not remove the card and the battery
while the card is being accessed. The
data on the card may be damaged.
• The supplied battery is designed only
for this camera. Do not use it with any
other equipment.

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Preparation

Inserting/Removing the Card

• Check that the camera is turned off and • Check the direction of the card.
that the lens is retracted. • Do not touch the connection terminals
• Close the flash. on the back side of the card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not
1 Slide the card/battery door to fully inserted.
open it.
3 1 Close the card/battery door.
2 Slide the card/battery door to
the end and then close it firmly.

• The card and the data may be

damaged if it is inserted or removed
while the camera is on.
• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD
Memory Card. (Use only the genuine
SD card with SD Logo.) • If the card/battery door cannot be
2 Insert: completely closed, remove the card and
insert it again.
Insert the card with the label
facing the front of the camera
until it clicks.
Remove:
Push the card until it clicks, then
pull the card out upright.

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About the Card

∫ Access to the card ∫ SD Memory Card (supplied) and
While the card is being accessed MultiMediaCard (optional)
(Recognizing/Recording/Reading/ The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard
Deleting), the card access indication 1 are small, lightweight, removable external
lights. memory cards. The reading/writing speed
of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD
2560
Memory Card is equipped with a
19 Write-Protect switch A that can inhibit
writing and formatting a card. (When the
switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not
possible to write or delete data on the card
and format it. When the switch is unlocked,
these functions become available.)

When the card access indication 1 lights, SD Memory Card

do not:
• turn the camera off.
• remove the battery or the card.
• shake or impact the camera.
The card and the data may be damaged
and the camera may not operate normally.
MultiMediaCard
∫ About handling a card
Store precious data to your hard disk (P98).
The data on the card may be damaged or
lost due to electromagnetic waves, static
electricity, breakdown of this camera or a
defective card.

• The reading/writing speed of a

MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD
Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is
used, the performance of certain features
may be slightly slower than advertised.
• After recording motion images using the
MultiMediaCard, the card access
indication may appear for a while, but this
is not a malfunction.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.

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Approximate number of recordable pictures and

the size
Picture size 2560k1920 2048k1536 1600k1200
Quality
16 MB 0 5 11 1 9 17 2 14 28
32 MB 1 12 24 3 19 37 4 31 59
64 MB 3 25 49 6 39 75 10 63 121
128 MB 8 51 100 12 79 153 20 128 244
256 MB 15 102 200 24 157 306 40 255 487
512 MB 32 205 403 50 317 616 81 515 982
1 GB 61 395 775 96 610 1185 157 991 1889

Picture size 1280k960 640k480 1920k1080 (HDTV)

Quality
16 MB 3 22 41 13 69 113 2 13 25
32 MB 7 47 86 28 145 236 4 28 54
64 MB 15 96 176 58 298 484 9 58 110
128 MB 31 195 356 118 602 979 18 118 223
256 MB 62 390 709 236 1200 1950 37 236 445
512 MB 126 785 1429 476 2418 3929 75 476 898
1 GB 243 1511 2748 916 4650 7557 145 916 1727

• The numbers are approximations. (If you mix TIFF, Fine and Standard quality, the number
of recordable pictures changes.)
• The number of recordable pictures may vary depending on subjects.
• The remaining number of recordable pictures displayed on the screen is an
approximation.

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Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap

∫ Lens Cap ∫ Strap

1 Attach the lens cap. 1 Pass the strap through the hole at
the Strap Eyelet.

2 Pass the strap through the

stopper and fasten the strap.

A: Pull the strap 2 cm or more.

• Attach the strap to the other side of the

camera being careful not to twist it.
• Check that the strap is firmly attached to
the camera.
• Attach the strap so that you can see
“LUMIX” logo.

• When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens
cap to protect the surface of the lens.
• Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode.
• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

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Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood
will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The 2 Attach the lens hood.
lens hood cuts off excess lighting and 1 Place the camera upside down.
improves the picture quality. 2 Catch the hook on the lens
hood adaptor.
• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted. 3 Push the lens hood.
• Close the flash. 4 Align the marks as illustrated.
5 Tighten the screw.
1 1 Detach the lens ring. 1
2 Attach the lens hood adaptor. 3

• Check if the screw is loose and then

attach the lens hood.
• Do not tighten the screw too much.

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∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood
2 Attach the lens cap.
1 Remove the lens hood, reverse it
and then attach it again.
1 Place the camera upside down.
2 Catch the hook on the lens
hood adaptor.
3 Push the lens hood.
4 Align the marks as illustrated.
5 Tighten the screw.
1 2
• Do not take a picture while the lens
hood is temporarily stored.
• Ensure that the lens cap is firmly
attached.

• When taking pictures with flash with the

lens hood attached, the lower portion of
4 3 the photo may turn dark (vignetting effect)
and the control of the flash may be
disabled because the photo flash may be
obscured by the lens hood. We
recommend detaching the lens hood.
• When using the AF assist lamp in the
dark, detach the lens hood.
• For details on how to attach the MC
protector and the ND filter, refer to P104.
• If any of the accessories are lost, please
5 contact Panasonic’s parts department at
1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or
• Check if the screw is loose and then 1 800 561-5505 (For Canada) for
attach the lens hood. chargeable replacement.
• Do not tighten the screw too much.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

∫ Initial setting
The clock is not set when the camera is 2 Set date and time.
shipped. When you turn the camera on, the CLOCK SET
following screen appears.
10 : 00 DEC . 11 . 2004

M/D/Y
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK
CLOCK SET MENU
SELECT SET EXIT MENU

• When pressing the [MENU] button, the

screen shown in step 2 appears. • 2/1: Select the desired item.
• The screen disappears in about • 3/4: Set date and time.
5 seconds. Start from step 1.
3 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].
1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the CLOCK SET
[SETUP] menu. (P24)
10:001DEC.11.2004
SETUP 2/4
M/D/Y
BEEP
SHUTTER
VOLUME LEVEL 3
CLOCK SET SELECT SET EXIT MENU
NO.RESET
SELECT EXIT MENU
MENU • Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button 2 times after finishing
the setting.
• Check if the clock setting is correct,
after turning the camera off and on.

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• When a fully charged battery has been

inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock
setting is stored (in the camera) for at
least 3 months even if the battery is
removed. (The storing time may be
shorter if the battery is not charged
sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the
clock setting will be lost. In this case, set
the clock again.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
The 24-hour system is used.
• If you do not set the date, the date cannot
be printed when you go to a photo studio
for digital printing.
• For the date print setting, refer to P86.

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Setup Menu
1 Turn the camera on. 4 Select the desired item.
SETUP 1/
4

M
S
A
MONITOR n0
P
AUTO REVIEW OFF

SCN
1
SCN2
PLAY ON LCD 1SEC.
POWER SAVE 3SEC.
MF ASSIST ZOOM

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

OFF ON 5 Set the desired value.

SETUP 1/4

MONITOR n0
2 Press the [MENU] button. AUTO REVIEW OFF
PLAY ON LCD 1SEC.
REC 1/
3 SETUP
POWER SAVE 3SEC.
W.BALANCE AUTO MF ASSIST ZOOM
MENU
SENSITIVITY AUTO
SELECT SET EXIT MENU
PICT.SIZE 2560
QUALITY Be sure to press 1 at the end to
AUDIO REC. OFF
determine the setting.
SELECT EXIT MENU
• Close the menu by pressing the shutter
button halfway or the [MENU] button
3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.
after finishing the setting.
REC SETUP 1 /4

MONITOR n0
AUTO REVIEW OFF
PLAY ON LCD OFF
POWER SAVE 2MIN.
MF ASSIST ON

SELECT EXIT MENU

• When rotating the zoom lever A toward
T, the page of the menu screen can be
forwarded. (vice versa)

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You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.

Menu Functions
MONITOR/ Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear
FINDER on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the
Viewfinder) in 7 steps.
AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear.
[1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the
screen for about 1 second.
[3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the
screen for about 3 seconds.
[ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the
screen for about 1 second. Then it is enlarged 4 times
and appears for about 1 second. This mode is useful
for confirming focus. Pictures in burst mode, auto
bracket, pictures with audio are not enlarged even if
[ZOOM] is selected.
• In motion image mode [ ], auto review function is not
activated.
• When pictures are recorded in burst mode or auto bracket, the
time for the auto review function is fixed to 1 second regardless
of the setting on the [SETUP] menu. When the quality is set to
[TIFF], the auto review function works until the end of recording
onto the card. (The picture is not enlarged.)
• When using pictures with audio, the auto review function works
while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of
the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not
enlarged.)
PLAY ON LCD When Viewfinder is selected in the recording mode while setting
[PLAY ON LCD] to [ON], the picture automatically appears on the
LCD monitor in review or playback. (P29)
POWER SAVE The battery life is saved by turning the camera off automatically
while the camera is not in use.
[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:
The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been
used for a predetermined amount of time.
(Press the shutter button or turn the camera off and on to
cancel the power save mode.)
[OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off.
• When using the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional)/connecting
to a PC or a printer/recording motion images/playing back
motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not
activated.

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Menu Functions
MF ASSIST In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the center of the
(Recording mode screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P65)
only)
BEEP Set to select the volume of operational sound.
[ ]: No operational sound
[ ]: Soft operational sound
[ ]: Loud operational sound
SHUTTER Set to select the volume of shutter sound.
[ ]: No shutter sound
[ ]: Soft shutter sound
[ ]: Loud shutter sound
VOLUME The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps.
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the
speakers of the TV is not changed.
CLOCK SET Change date and time. (P22)
NO.RESET Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from
0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, and
the file number starts from 0001.)
• The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999.
When the folder number reaches 999, it cannot be reset. We
recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or
elsewhere.
• When you insert a formatted card or a new card and select this
item, the file number is reset and the confirmation screen for
reset of folder number appears. If you select [YES] on the
screen, the folder number is reset to 100.
RESET The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are reset to
the initial settings. However, the folder number and the clock
setting are not changed.
USB MODE Set the USB communication system. Set before connecting to a
PC or a printer. (P96)
HIGHLIGHT When the auto review or review function is activated, a white
saturated area appears blinking in black and white. (P29)
VIDEO OUT [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
(Playback mode [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P95)
only)

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Menu Functions
SCENE MENU [OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode
dial to [ SCN1 ] or [ SCN2 ] and the camera is operated in the
scene mode currently selected. If you change the
scene mode, Press the [MENU] button to display the
scene menu and then select the desired scene mode.
[AUTO]: Scene menu appears automatically when setting the
mode dial to [ SCN1 ] or [ SCN2 ]. Select the desired scene
mode.
LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following
7 languages.
Set to the desired language with 3/4 and determine it with 1.
[ENGLISH]: English [DEUTSCH]: German
[FRANÇAIS]: French [ESPAÑOL]: Spanish
[ITALIANO]: Italian [ ]: Chinese (Simplified)
[ ]: Japanese
• When you set to other language by mistake, select [ ] from
the menu icons to set the desired language.

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About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

In recording mode (P32)
EVF/LCD DISPLAY

2560 2560
19 19

1Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the
screen you would like to turn on.
A LCD monitor (LCD)
B Viewfinder (EVF)
• When the LCD monitor turns on, the
Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).

2Selecting the screen to be used C Display

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the D Display with histogram
screen to be used. E Out-of-frame display
• When the menu screen appears, the F Non-display (Recording guide line)
[DISPLAY] button is not activated. During G Non-display
9 pictures multi playback (P47) or ¢Histogram
playback zoom (P48), the indications on
In playback mode (P46)
the screen can be turned on and off.
2560
100 _ 0001
1/19

10:00 DEC. 1.2004

2560
100 _ 0001
1/19

F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO

10:00 DEC. 1.2004

H Display
I Display with recorded information and
histogram
J Non-display

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∫ Out-of-frame display ∫ Recording guide line
The recording information is displayed out When you align the subject on the
of the recording screen, therefore, you can horizontal and vertical guide lines or the
take pictures without interruption by icons cross point of these lines, you can take
or others on the recording screen. pictures with well-designed composition by
viewing the size, the slope and the balance
∫ Diopter adjustment of the subject.
This feature is handy for users who wear
corrective lenses and prefer to use the
Viewfinder.
• Press the [EVF/LCD] button to display the
Viewfinder.
Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter
adjustment dial.
∫ Highlight display
When setting [HIGHLIGHT] to [ON] on the
[SETUP] menu (P24) while the auto review
or review function is activated, any white
saturated area (extremely bright or
glistening part) on the picture appears
blinking in black and white.
• If you compensate the exposure to minus,
referring to the histogram and then take a
picture again, it may result in a good
2560 picture.
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No highlight display
REVIEW1X

∫ Monitor priority
When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON] on
EXIT 4X DELETE
the [SETUP] menu (P24), the LCD monitor
is turned on in the following cases. With highlight display
You can save the time it takes to switch the
REVIEW1X
display to the LCD monitor even when
using the Viewfinder in recording.
• When the recording mode is switched to
playback mode.
• When reviewing pictures. (P37)
• When turning the camera on in playback EXIT 4X DELETE
mode.

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∫ Histogram
• A histogram is a graph that displays • When the recorded picture and the
brightness along the horizontal axis (black histogram do not match each other
to white) and the number of pixels at each under the following conditions, the
brightness level on the vertical axis. histogram is displayed in orange.
• It allows the camera user to easily check – When the flash is activated
the way a picture is being exposed. – When the flash is closed
• It is very useful if manual adjustments of 1 Aperture-priority AE/Shutter-priority
the lens aperture and shutter speed are AE:
available, especially in those situations When the brightness of the screen is
where automatic exposure may be difficult not correct or when the exposure is
due to uneven lighting. Using the not adequately adjusted in dark
histogram feature will allow you to get the places
best performance from the camera. 2 Manual exposure:
• When the values are concentrated to the When the shutter speed is slower
left A, the picture is under exposed. than 1/13th
• When the values in the histogram are 3 In modes other than the above:
distributed evenly B, the exposure is When the brightness of the screen is
adequate and the brightness is not correct in dark places
well-balanced. • The histogram does not appear when in
• When the values are concentrated to the motion image mode [ ], during multi
right C, the picture is over exposed. playback and playback zoom.
• The histogram in the recording mode is an
Example of histogram approximation.
2560 • The histogram in recording and playback
100 _ 0001
1/19
may not match each other.
• The histogram in this camera does not
F2.8 1/200 ISO100 AUTO
match the one displayed in image editing
10:00 DEC. 1.2004 software used with a PC, etc.
2560
• Check white saturated areas with the
100 _ 0001 highlight display in the auto review
1/19
function or the review function. (P29)
F2.8 1/100 ISO100 AUTO

10:00 DEC. 1.2004

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100 _ 0001
1/19

F2.8 1/50 ISO100 AUTO

10:00 DEC. 1.2004

A Under Exposed
B Properly Exposed
C Over Exposed
¢Histogram

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Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures
∫ The Mode Dial
This camera has a mode dial to suit for recording of many kinds of scenes.
Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording.
Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely.

M
S
A
P

SCN
1
SCN2

: Program AE mode (P32) SCN1 : Scene mode 1

The exposure is automatically adjusted by SCN2 : Scene mode 2 (P58)
the camera. This mode allows you to take pictures
depending on the recording scenes.
: Aperture-priority AE (P51) This mode also allows you to set [SCENE
The shutter speed is automatically MENU] (P27) on the [SETUP] menu to
determined by the aperture value you set. [OFF] and set the scene modes which are
frequently used to [ SCN1 ] and [ SCN2 ] on the
: Shutter-priority AE (P52) mode dial.
The aperture value is automatically It is convenient because you can select the
determined by the shutter speed you set. scene mode quickly and minimize the
operation.
: Manual exposure (P53)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture : Playback mode (P46)
value and the shutter speed which are This mode allows you to play back
manually adjusted. recorded pictures.

: Macro mode (P56)

This mode allows you to take a picture
closely focusing on the subject.

: Motion image mode (P56)

This mode allows you to record motion
images with audio.

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∫ Program AE
2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point
you want to focus and then press
the shutter button halfway.
The camera automatically sets the shutter
speed and the aperture value according to
the brightness of the subject.
• Insert the charged battery. (P15)
• Insert the card. (P16)
• Remove the lens cap.

1 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Set the mode dial to program
F2.8 1/25
AE mode [ ].
3 Slide the focus switch to [AF].
• A: Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
M
S

A
P • The focus indication 2 is lit and then
the aperture value 3 and the shutter
SCN
1
SCN2

speed 4 are displayed.

3 Take a picture.
OPEN

OFF ON

FOCUS
AF
MF

F2.8 1/25
• The power indicator (green) lights.
When it blinks, the remaining battery • B: Press the shutter button fully to take
power is low. Insert a fully charged the picture.
battery.
When the When the
subject is not subject is
focused focused
Focus Blink (green) On (green)
indication
AF area Turns from Turns from
white to red white to green
Sound Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times

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∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ ∫ Correct posture for taking good
AE: Auto exposure) pictures
To take pictures without blurring:
2560
19 • Hold the camera gently with both hands,
keep arms stationary at your side and
stand with your feet slightly apart.
• Make sure that camera shake does not
occur when pressing the shutter button
halfway.
When recording a picture of people with a • After pressing the shutter button, keep the
composition as the above picture, you camera stationary until the picture
cannot focus on the subject because it is appears on the screen.
out of AF area in usual operation. • In the following cases, keep the camera
stationary for a longer time.
In this case,
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
(P39)
2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix
– When you set to a slower shutter speed
the focus and the exposure.
(P52, 53)
3 When the subject is focused, the focus
– [NIGHT SCENERY], [NIGHT
indication lights.
PORTRAIT], [FIREWORKS] and
4 Keeping the focus and the exposure
[PARTY] in scene mode (P58)
fixed, move the camera as you compose
the picture. When recording
5 Press the shutter button fully. with LCD Monitor
• You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock
before pressing the shutter button.

When recording
with Viewfinder
F2.8 1/25

Position of feet
F2.8 1/25

• Hold the camera firmly with your right

hand.
• Do not cover the microphone or the AF
assist lamp with your finger or other
objects.
• Do not touch the lens.
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∫ Focusing ∫ Jitter (camera shake)
• The focus range is 0.98 feet (30 cm) – ¶ • Be careful of jittering when pressing the
(Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) – ¶ (Tele). shutter button.
• If you press the shutter button fully without • When jitter could occur, the jitter alert 1
prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or appears.
unfocused.
• When the focus indication is blinking, the
subject is not focused. Press the shutter
button halfway and focus on the subject
again.
• If the camera will not focus after a few
tries, turn it off and on and try again.
• In the following cases, the camera cannot
focus on subjects properly.
– When including both near and distant F2.8 1/8
subjects in a scene.
• When the jitter alert appears, we
– When there is dirt or dust on the glass
recommend using a tripod. If you cannot
between the lens and the subject.
use a tripod, be careful of how you hold
– When there are illuminated or glittering
the camera. (P33)
objects around the subject.
– When taking a picture in a dark place.
∫ Exposure
– When the subject is moving fast.
• If you press the shutter button halfway
– When the scene has low contrast.
when the exposure is not adequate, the
– When jitter occurs.
indication of the aperture value and the
– When recording a very bright subject.
shutter speed turns red. (However, the
We recommend taking pictures using
aperture value and the shutter speed do
manual focus (P65), prefocus (P66) or
not turn red when the flash is activated.)
AF/AE lock (P33). In dark places, the AF
• The brightness of the screen may differ
assist lamp (P74) may turn on to focus on
from that of recorded pictures. In
the subject.
particular, when taking pictures in dark
• Even if the focus indication appears and
places with slow shutter speed, the
the subject is focused, it is canceled when
subject looks dark on the screen, but the
you release the shutter button. Press the
actual picture is bright.
shutter button halfway again.
• When most of the subjects in the screen
are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day,
snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures
may become dark. In this case,
compensate the exposure value on the
camera. (P43)

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∫ Program shift
• When you press the shutter button, the In Program AE mode, you can change the
screen may become bright for a moment. preset aperture value and the shutter
This function allows easy adjustment of speed under the same exposure. This is
focus and the recorded picture will not be called Program shift.
affected. By this function, you can make the
• We recommend setting the clock again background more blurred (by decreasing
before taking pictures. (P22) the aperture value) or record the moving
• When the time for power save is set (P24), subject more dynamically (by setting to
the camera is automatically turned off if slow shutter speed) in Program AE mode.
you do not operate within the set time.
• Press the shutter button halfway and then
When operating the camera again, press
press the [EXPOSURE] button while the
the shutter button or turn the camera off
aperture value and the shutter speed are
and on.
displayed on the screen (for 10 seconds).
• In some cases, if the distance between
Then press 2/1 to activate the Program
the camera and the subject is beyond the
shift.
recordable range when you use the
camera, the picture may not be properly 2560
focused even if the focus indication is lit. 19

PROGRAM SHIFT
F2.8 1/60

EXPOSURE

2560
19

PROGRAM SHIFT
F4.0 1/30

• When the Program shift is activated, the

Program shift indication 1 appears on
the screen.

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∫ Example of Program shift

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

2.8

4
(A)
5.6

11

0 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000
(B)

(A): Aperture value

(B): Shutter speed

• Program shift can be set in Macro mode

[ ] too.
• If the exposure is not adequate when
pressing the shutter button halfway, the
shutter speed turns red.
• When Program shift can be set, you
cannot switch the flash mode or set the
self-timer. Press the [EXPOSURE] button
to cancel.
• When 10 or more seconds have passed
after the Program shift becomes effective,
the status to activate the Program shift is
canceled and returned to the Program AE
mode. However, the setting on the
Program shift is memorized.
• Program shift is canceled when turning
the camera off.
• The Program shift may not be activated
depending on the brightness of the
subject.

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Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

• When you change the magnification or
SCN1 SCN2
the position to be displayed, the zoom
position indication A appears for about
1 Press 4. 1 second to check where is enlarged.
REVIEW1X
∫ Recorded pictures can be deleted
during the review (Quick Deletion)
DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

EXIT 4X DELETE NO
YES

SELECT
SET MULTI/ALL
• The last recorded picture appears for
about 10 seconds.
• Press the shutter button halfway or 4
to cancel the review.
• Once deleted, pictures cannot be
• You can check the previous or following
recovered.
picture with 2/1.
• Multi pictures or all pictures can be
• When the recorded pictures are too
deleted. Read P49 or P50 to operate
bright or dim, compensate the
them.
exposure. (P43)

2 Enlarge and shift the picture.

REVIEW4X

1X 8X DELETE

W T

• : 1k>4k>8k
• : 8k>4k>1k

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Using the Optical Zoom

∫ To make subjects appear closer use
SCN1 SCN2
(Tele)
You can make people and subjects appear
2560
closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and
19
landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.
W T 12X

W T

• The picture may have some distortion

(typical example: vertical straight line bent
outwards). This is due to the lens
aberration, which is common to some
extent with all photographic lenses.
Distortion may be more visible when using
a wider area of the zoom lens as you get
closer to the subject.
∫ To make subjects appear further away • When using the zoom lens at high
use (Wide) magnification, the quality of the picture
can be enhanced if a tripod is used. At
2560 high magnification, even small
19 movements can cause a slight decrease
W T 1X
in picture sharpness.
• If you use the zoom function after focusing
on the subject, focus on the subject again.
• The indicated zoom magnification is an
approximation.

W T

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

: AUTO
SCN1 SCN2
The flash is automatically activated
according to the recording condition.
When you set the flash, you can take
pictures using the built-in flash according to
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction
the recording condition.
The flash is automatically activated
∫ To open the flash according to the recording condition.
Press the [ OPEN] button. It reduces the red-eye phenomenon
(eyes of the subject appear red in the
picture) by triggering the flash at
1 second before actually recording the
picture.
• Use this when you take pictures of
OPEN
people in low lighting conditions.

: Forced ON
The flash is activated every time
regardless of the recording condition.
∫ To close the flash
• Use this when your subject is
Press the flash until it clicks. back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction
• When you set to [PARTY] in scene
mode (P58), the flash mode is set to
Forced ON/Red-eye reduction.

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

When you take a picture with a dark
background landscape, this feature
makes the shutter speed slow when the
flash is activated, so that the dark
• Be sure to close the flash when not in use. background landscape will become
• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF bright. Simultaneously it reduces the
[ ] while the flash closes. red-eye phenomenon.
• Use this when taking pictures of
∫ Switching to the appropriate flash people in front of a dark background.
setting
: Forced OFF
The flash is not activated in any
recording condition.
• Use this when taking pictures in
places where the use of the flash is
not permitted.

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∫ Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available)

∫ The available flash range to take pictures

ISO sensitivity Available flash control range
AUTO¢ 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 23.0 feet (7 m)
(also applicable in Macro mode [ ])
ISO80 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 10.5 feet (3.2 m)
ISO100 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 11.5 feet (3.5 m)
ISO200 1.31 feet (40 cm) – 16.4 feet (5 m)
ISO400 1.97 feet (60 cm) – 23.0 feet (7 m)
¢Except when the flash mode is set to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]
• The available flash range is an approximation.
• Refer to P34 for the focus range.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash mode
Flash mode Shutter speed
: AUTO 1/60 – 1/2000
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1/60 – 1/2000
: Forced ON 1/60 – 1/2000
: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction
: Slow sync./
1 – 1/2000
Red-eye reduction
1/4 – 1/2000
: Forced OFF 8 – 1/2000
(In [NIGHT SCENERY] in
scene mode)
• Refer to P55 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.

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∫ Adjusting flash output • If you bring the flash too close to the
Adjust the flash output when the subject is subjects, they may appear distorted or
small or reflection ratio is extremely high or discolored by its heat and lighting.
low. • Do not cover the photo flash with your
fingers or any other items.
1 Press 3 several times until • When you take a picture beyond the flash
[ FLASH] appears and then set control range, the exposure may not be
the flash output. adjusted properly and the picture may
become bright or dark.
FLASH • When you repeat taking a picture,
recording may be disabled even if the
flash is activated. Take a picture after the
card access lamp disappears.
• When the jitter alert appears, we
recommend using the flash.
• When you set to burst mode or auto
SELECT EXIT bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for
every flash activated.
• The flash icon turns red when activating
the flash and pressing the shutter button
• You can adjust this from j2 EV to halfway.
i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. • When the flash is being charged, the flash
• The determined flash output is icon blinks red, and you cannot take a
memorized even if the camera is turned picture even when you press the shutter
off. button fully.
• In motion image mode [ ], • When taking a picture with the flash,
[SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] or we recommend removing the lens
[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P58), hood. In some cases it may not allow
you cannot adjust the flash output. the scene to be illuminated properly.
• Do not close the flash soon after the flash
is activated prior to taking pictures due to
• If the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it is AUTO/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a
automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to malfunction.
[ISO400] when you use the flash. (except • When taking a picture with the flash, the
when the flash mode is set to Slow sync./ white balance will be automatically
Red-eye reduction [ ]) To avoid adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight) and
noise, decrease the ISO sensitivity. [ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may
• In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] in scene mode not be properly adjusted if the photo flash
(P58), flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./ is insufficient.
Red-eye reduction [ ]. • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash
• In motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], effect may not be sufficient.
[NIGHT SCENERY] or [FIREWORKS] in • To avoid picture noise, we recommend
scene mode (P58), the flash mode is fixed setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in
to the Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items
opened. except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to
• Do not stare at the photo flash from take pictures. (P75)
close proximity when using the flash. • Refer to P70 for the ISO sensitivity.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

SCN1 SCN2
• When using a tripod or in other cases,
setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a
1 Switch the self-timer setting. convenient way to stabilize the jitter
caused by pressing the shutter button.
2560
• The self-timer indicator 1
19
blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds
(or 2 seconds).
• When you press the button
fully with one stroke, the
subject is automatically focused just
before the recording. In dark places, the
self-timer indicator blinks and then it may
turn on brightly to work as the AF assist
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds lamp (P74) for focusing on the subject.
; • When you set the self-timer in the burst
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2
; or 10 seconds after the shutter button is
No display (canceled) pressed. The number of pictures taken at
a time is fixed to 3.
2 Focus on the subject to take the • We recommend using a tripod when
picture. setting the self-timer.

2560
19

CANCEL MENU

• If you press the [MENU] button when

the self-timer is set, the self-timer
setting is canceled.

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Compensating the Exposure

SCN1 SCN2 1 Press 3 several times until
Use this function when you cannot achieve [ EXPOSURE] appears and
appropriate exposure due to the difference then compensate the exposure.
of brightness between the subject and the
EXPOSURE
background.

Under exposed
Compensate the exposure
toward positive.

SELECT EXIT

• You can compensate from j2 EV to

i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
Properly Exposed

• EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value,

and it is the amount of light given to the
0 CCD by the aperture value and the shutter
speed.
• The compensation range of the exposure
Over exposed will be limited depending on the
Compensate the exposure brightness of the subject.
toward negative. • The exposure compensation value
appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The exposure value is memorized even if
the camera is turned off.

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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

SCN1 SCN2
• When setting the auto bracket, the auto
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically bracket icon appears on the lower left of
recorded by each press of the shutter the screen.
button according to the compensation • When taking pictures using auto bracket
range of the exposure. after the exposure compensation, the
You can select the desired exposure pictures are based on the compensated
among the 3 types of pictures. exposure.
When the exposure is compensated, the
1 Press 3 several times until compensated exposure value appears on
[ AUTO BRACKET] appears the lower left of the screen.
and then set the compensation • When the flash is activated, you can take
range of the exposure. only 1 picture.
• When setting auto bracket, you cannot
AUTO BRACKET
take a picture of which quality is [TIFF] or
a picture with audio.
• When setting auto bracket and the burst
mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be
performed.
• The exposure may not be compensated
with auto bracket depending on the
SELECT EXIT
brightness of the subject.

• You can select the exposure from

j1 EV to i1 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
• When you do not use auto bracket,
select [OFF].

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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst
SCN1 SCN2
mode

Burst speed Number of recordable

1 Switch the burst mode setting to (pictures/ pictures (pictures)
record pictures. second)¢

2560 3 max. 4 max. 7

19 2 max. 4 max. 7
Depends on Depends on
approx. 2 the card the card
capacity capacity
¢When the shutter speed is higher than
1/60 and the flash is not activated

• Keep pressing the shutter button fully to

activate the burst mode.
• If the flash is activated, you can record
only 1 picture.
: High speed • When the self-timer is used, the number
; of recordable pictures in burst mode is
: Low speed fixed to 3.
; • You cannot take pictures with audio in the
: No limit burst mode.
; • You cannot take pictures in the burst
No display (canceled) mode when the quality is set to [TIFF].
• When setting auto bracket and the burst
mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be
performed by default.
• When the burst mode setting is set to no
limit, the speed of taking pictures
becomes slow during a recording in burst
mode.
• Burst mode will not perform as described
if a MultiMediaCard is used in place of an
SD Memory Card. The reading/writing
speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than
that of an SD Memory Card.

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Playback (basic)

Playing Back Pictures

• When you forward or rewind a large
number of pictures, release 2/1 once
before reaching the picture to be played
1 Select the picture. back, then press 2/1 to forward/rewind
2560
pictures little by little.
100 _ 0001
1/19
• This camera is based on the DCF
standards (Design rule for Camera File
system) which was established by the
Japan Electronics and Information
10:00 DEC. 1.2004 Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).
• When changing the folder name or file
name on a PC, the pictures will not be
played back.
• 2: Play back the previous picture.
• The file format that can be played back
• 1: Play back the next picture.
with this camera is JPEG. (There are also
• The picture following the last one is the
pictures that on some occasions cannot
first picture.
be played back in JPEG format.)
∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding • When playing back pictures that have
When you keep pressing 2/1 during been recorded with other equipment, the
playback, the file number and the page picture quality may be deteriorated and
number are updated. If you release 2/1 pictures may not be played back.
when the number of the desired picture • When playing back a file out of standard,
appears, you can play back the picture. the folder/file number is indicated by [—]
1: Fast forward and the screen may turn black.
2: Fast rewind • An interference fringe may appear on the
screen depending on the subject. This is
• The number of files forwarded/rewound at called moire. This is not a malfunction.
a time depends on how long you hold
down 2/1. It also varies depending on
the number of the recorded pictures.
• If you release 2/1 and press them again,
the files will be forwarded/rewound one by
one.
• In review playback in the recording mode
or multi playback, the picture can only be
forwarded or rewound one by one.

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9 Pictures Multi Playback

1 Switch to multi screen. 2 Select the pictures.

2560
100 _ 0001 1 2 3
1/19
4 5 6

7 8 9
10:00 DEC. 1.2004 SELECT CANCEL

W T

10 11 12
1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9 SELECT CANCEL
SELECT CANCEL
∫ To return to the normal playback
Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] or
press the [MENU] button.
• The picture with the number colored in
orange appears.
∫ To delete a picture during a 9 pictures
multi playback
Press the [ ] button.
When the confirmation screen appears,
press 4 to select [YES], and press 1.
(P49)

• Rotated pictures are displayed in the

direction oriented when they are recorded.
(P84)

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Using the Playback Zoom

∫ To delete a picture during the
playback zoom

1 Enlarge the picture. Press the [ ] button.

When the confirmation screen appears,
2X press 4 to select [YES], and press 1.
(P49)

• The more the picture is enlarged, the

more its quality deteriorates.
• The playback zoom may not operate if
4X
CANCEL DELETE pictures have been recorded with other
equipment.
W T • Even if the indication on the LCD monitor
are turned off in normal playback mode
(P28), the magnification and enabled
operations appear on the LCD monitor
• : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k when the playback zoom is activated.
• : 16k>8k>4k>2k>1k You can switch whether you turn the
• When you rotate the zoom lever indications on the LCD monitor on or off
towards W after the picture is enlarged, by pressing the [DISPLAY] button.
the magnification becomes lower. When you set the magnification to 1k, the
• When you change the magnification, indication on the LCD monitor are
the zoom position indication A appears displayed as in normal playback mode.
for about 1 second to check the position • Rotated pictures are displayed in the
of the section enlarged. direction oriented when they are recorded.
• When you press the [MENU] button, the (P84)
magnification reverts to 1k.

2 Shift the picture.

2X

4X
CANCEL DELETE

• When you move the position to be

displayed, the zoom position indication
is displayed for about 1 second.

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Deleting Pictures
∫ To delete multiple pictures

∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select [MULTI DELETE].

MULTI/ALL DELETE
1 Select the picture to be deleted.
2560 MULTI DELETE
100 _ 0001 ALL DELETE
1/19

SELECT CANCEL

10:00 DEC. 1.2004

2 times

2 Select the pictures to be deleted.

• 2: Play back the previous picture. MULTI DELETE
• 1: Play back the next picture.

2 Delete the picture. 7 8 9

DELETE SINGLE
10 11 12
DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT DELETE
MARK/UNMARK EXIT MENU
NO
YES

SELECT
SET MULTI/ALL • The selected pictures appear with [ ].
When 4 is pressed again, the setting is
canceled.
• The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected
• While deleting the picture, [ ] appears picture cannot be deleted. Cancel the
on the screen. protect setting. (P87)

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3 Delete the pictures. • Once deleted, pictures cannot be

MULTI DELETE recovered. Please double-check before
deleting pictures.
DELETE THE PICTURES • Do not turn off the camera while deleting.
YOU MARKED? • Pictures that are protected (P87) or that
NO do not conform to DCF standards (P46)
YES will not be deleted.
• When you delete pictures, use a battery
SELECT SET with sufficient battery power (P14) or use
with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1;
optional).

• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures

all at once.

∫ To delete all pictures

1 Select [ALL DELETE].

MULTI/ALL DELETE

MULTI DELETE
ALL DELETE

SELECT CANCEL

2 times

2 Delete all of the pictures.

ALL DELETE

DELETE ALL PICTURES?

NO
YES

SELECT SET

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Using the Mode Dial

Aperture-priority AE
• Refer to P55 for the available range of the
aperture value and the shutter speed.
When you want the background to be in • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) – ¶
sharp focus, set the aperture value to a (Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) – ¶ (Tele).
higher number. The higher the aperture • If the subject is too bright, set to a larger
value is the smaller the aperture opening aperture value, if too dim, set to a smaller
will be. For a soft focus background, set the aperture value.
aperture value to a lower number which • The brightness of the screen may differ
corresponds to a larger aperture opening. from that of the actual pictures. Check it
using review function or setting to the
1 Set the aperture value and take playback mode.
• The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to
the picture.
[AUTO]. (P70) (When the recording mode
ISO100 2560 is switched to Aperture-priority AE, the
19 ISO sensitivity is automatically set to
[ISO100] even though it was set to [AUTO]
beforehand. Even though the ISO mode is
set to [ISO100] automatically, you can
also change ISO setting from [ISO80],
[ISO200], [ISO400] on the menu.)
F2.8
• When the exposure is not adequate, the
EXPOSURE
aperture value and the shutter speed on
the screen turn red.

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Shutter-priority AE
• Refer to P55 for the available range of the
aperture value and the shutter speed.
When you want to take a sharp picture of a • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) – ¶
fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter (Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) – ¶ (Tele).
speed. When you want to create a trail • The brightness of the screen may differ
effect, set to a slower shutter speed. from that of the actual pictures. Check it
using review function or setting to the
playback mode.
1 Set the shutter speed and take
• You cannot set the following items in
the picture.
Shutter-priority AE.
2560 – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]
19 (P39)
– [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P70) (When
the recording mode is switched to
Shutter-priority AE, the ISO sensitivity is
automatically set to [ISO100] even
though it was set to [AUTO] beforehand.
1/30
Even though the ISO mode is set to
[ISO100] automatically, you can also
EXPOSURE
change ISO setting from [ISO80],
[ISO200], [ISO400] on the menu.)
• When the exposure is not adequate, the
aperture value and the shutter speed on
the screen turn red.
• When the shutter speed is slow, we
recommend using a tripod.

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Manual exposure 3 Take the picture.

Decide the exposure by setting the

aperture value and the shutter speed
manually.

1 Set the aperture value and the

shutter speed. F5.6 1/125

2560
19

∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

F2.8 1/30
The exposure is
EXPOSURE adequate.
Set to faster shutter
speed or larger aperture
• 3/4: Aperture value value.
• 2/1: Shutter speed Set to slower shutter
2 Press the shutter button halfway. speed or smaller
aperture value.
• The manual exposure assistance is an
approximation. We recommend taking
pictures and then checking them using the
review function.

F4.0 1/125

• Indication for the condition of exposure

1 (manual exposure assistance)
appears for about 10 seconds.
• When the exposure is not adequate, set
the aperture value and the shutter
speed again.

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• Refer to P55 for the available range of the

aperture value and the shutter speed.
• The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) – ¶
(Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) – ¶ (Tele).
• If the exposure is not adequate, the
aperture value and the shutter speed turn
red when pressing the shutter button
halfway.
• You cannot set the following items in
manual exposure.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]
(P39)
– [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P70) (When
the recording mode is switched to
Manual exposure, the ISO sensitivity is
automatically set to [ISO100] even
though it was set to [AUTO]
beforehand.)
– Exposure compensation (P43)
• Please set [HIGHLIGHT] to [ON] on the
[SETUP] menu (P24). Any white saturated
area on the picture will appear blinking in
black and white. Adjust the aperture value
or shutter speed to compensate for a
better exposure.

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∫ Aperture Value and Shutter Speed
Aperture-priority AE
Available Aperture Value
Shutter Speed (Sec.)
(Per 1/3 EV)
F8.0 1 – 1/2000
F7.3 F6.5 F5.6 1 – 1/1600
F5.2 F4.6 F4.0 1 – 1/1300
F3.7 F3.3 F2.8 1 – 1/1000

Shutter-priority AE
Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) Aperture Value
(Per 1/3 EV)
8 6 5 4
3.2 2.5 2 1.6
1.3 1 1/1.3 1/1.6
1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4
1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10
1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 F2.8 – F8.0
1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60
1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160
1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400
1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000
1/1300 F4.0 – F8.0
1/1600 F5.6 – F8.0
1/2000 F8.0

Manual exposure
Available Aperture Value Available Shutter Speed (Sec.)
(Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 – F3.7 8 – 1/1000
F4.0 – F5.2 8 – 1/1300
F5.6 – F7.3 8 – 1/1600
F8.0 8 – 1/2000

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Macro mode Motion image mode

This mode allows you to take pictures You can record motion images with audio.
closely focusing on the subject. (e.g. When
taking pictures of flowers.) 1 Select [MOTION RATE].
You can take pictures with the lens at a
REC 1/2
distance of up to 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide)
from the subject. W.BALANCE AUTO

2560 MOTION RATE 10fps

19 METERING MODE 30fps

AF MODE
CONT.AF OFF

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

MENU

∫ Focus range MENU

• Normal
6.56 feet
(200 cm)
T • [10fps]:
0.98 feet Recording motion images for a longer
(30 cm)
W time is available though the quality will
be less than the quality recorded at
[30fps]. The file size is smaller, so the
• Macro mode [ ] files are suitable to be attached to
e-mails.
6.56 feet
(200 cm) • [30fps]:
T The motion of the recorded image is
0.16 feet smooth, but the file size is large.
(5 cm)
W • fps (frame per second); This refers to
the number of frames used in 1 second.
• Close the menu by pressing the shutter
button halfway or the [MENU] button
after finishing the setting.
• We recommend using a tripod.
• When the camera lens is at a distance
beyond the available range from the
subject, the subject may not be focused
even if the focus indication lights.
• You can also set the Program shift. (P35)
• The available flash range is about
0.98 feet (30 cm) – 23.0 feet (7 m). (This is
applied when you set the ISO sensitivity to
[AUTO]. However, the flash mode should
be set to the mode except Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ].)
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∫ Available recording time (seconds)
2 Press the shutter button halfway.
SD Memory Card Motion rate
Capacity 10fps 30fps
16 MB 75 25
32 MB 160 55
64 MB 350 120
128 MB 720 240
256 MB 1450 480
512 MB 2950 1020
1 GB 5700 1950
• The recordable time is an approximation.
• When the subject is focused, the focus
indication 1 lights.
• The remaining recording time • The picture size is fixed to
(approximation) appears on the screen. 320k240 pixels.
• The motion images cannot be recorded
3 Press the shutter button fully to
without audio.
start the recording. • If using a MultiMediaCard, after recording
motion images, the card access indication
may appear for a while, but this is not a
35S
malfunction. The file is being loaded to the
MultiMediaCard.
• The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture
values are fixed to what they are when
recording starts (in the first frame).
• If you use a card with little capacity,
recording may stop while you are
• The audio recording starts recording motion images.
simultaneously from the built-in • When motion images recorded with this
microphone of the camera. camera are played back on other
• By pressing the shutter button fully equipment, the quality of pictures and
again, the recording stops. sounds may be deteriorated or it may not
• If the memory card becomes full during be possible to play them back.
recording, the camera stops • The motion images recorded with setting
automatically. [MOTION RATE] to [30fps] cannot be
played back on a camera which does not
support [30fps] of motion rate.
• The review function cannot be used.
• You cannot set [MODE2] on the Optical
Image Stabilizer function.
• Keep the camera away from magnetized
equipment or equipment which generates
electromagnetic waves (e.g. a microwave
oven, TV, cell phone or video game
equipment, etc.) as far as possible. If not,
pictures and sounds may be distorted due
to electromagnetic wave radiation.

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SCN1 SCN2 Scene mode : [PORTRAIT] (P59)

SCN1 SCN2 : [SPORTS] (P59)

Press the [MENU] button to display the
scene menu. When setting [AUTO] in the : [SCENERY] (P60)
[SETUP] menu, set the mode dial to [ SCN1 ]
or [ SCN2 ] to display the scene menu : [NIGHT SCENERY] (P60)
automatically.
: [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P61)
Menu items
: [PANNING] (P61)

SCENE MODE 1/3

: [FIREWORKS] (P62)

PORTRAIT
: [PARTY] (P63)
SPORTS
: [SNOW] (P64)
SCENERY

SELECT SET MENU MENU

MENU
• The following functions cannot be set in
scene mode.
– White balance (P68)
– ISO sensitivity (P70)
• When the camera is shipped, [ SCN1 ] is set
– Metering mode (P72)
to portrait mode and [ SCN2 ] is set to sports
– Color effect (P75)
mode.
– Picture adjustment (P75)
• When rotating the zoom lever toward T,
the page of the menu screen can be
forwarded. (vice versa)
• If you press the [MENU] button while the
scene menu is displayed, you can set the
[SETUP] menu (P24) and the [REC] mode
menu (P67).

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Portrait mode Sports Mode

This mode allows you to make the subject This mode allows you to take pictures of a
stand out from an unfocused background fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking
and adjust the exposure and the hue to pictures of outdoor sports.)
achieve a healthy complexion on the
subject. 2560
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∫ Technique for Sports mode

To record actions of the subject as if it were
∫ Technique for Portrait mode still, the shutter speed becomes faster than
To make this mode more effective: usual. This mode is more effective when
1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as taking pictures in the daytime on a clear
possible. day.
2 Be close to the subject.
3 Select a background which is far from
the camera. • This mode is suitable for outdoors in the
daytime, keeping 16.4 feet (5 m) or more
away from the subject.
• This mode is suitable for outdoors in the • White balance works best when recording
daytime. outdoors in the daytime. When using
• White balance works best when recording indoors, the hue may change.
outdoors in the daytime. When using • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
indoors, the hue may change.
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
• When you want to change the exposure or
the hue, compensate the exposure (P43).

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Scenery mode Night scenery mode

This mode allows you to take a picture of a This mode allows you to take a picture of a
wide landscape. The camera focuses on a nightscape. The landscape can be
distant subject preferentially. recorded vividly by using the slow shutter
speed.
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• The focus range is 16.4 feet (5 m) – ¶. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. • Since the shutter speed becomes slow
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF (max. about 8 sec.), use a tripod.
[ ].
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is
• The focus range is 16.4 feet (5 m) – ¶.
disabled.
• The shutter may be kept closed
(max. about 8 seconds) after taking a
picture with slow shutter speed, but it is
not a malfunction.
• When you take pictures in dark places,
noise may become visible.
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[ ].
• The settings on the AF assist lamp and
the continuous AF are disabled.

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Night portrait mode Panning mode

This mode allows you to take pictures When you take a picture following the
against a night landscape. The subject can motion of a subject which moves to a
be recorded with brightness in real life by certain direction as a runner or a car, the
using the flash and the slow shutter speed. background will show some motion blur.
This special effect is called “panning”. This
2560 mode allows you to obtain this effect easier.
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∫ Technique for Night portrait mode

• Open the flash. (P39)
• Since the shutter speed becomes slow ∫ Technique for Panning mode
(max. about 1 sec.), we recommend using To achieve good pictures in panning mode,
a tripod. pick a horizontal plane – and then pan as
• Keep the subject still for about 1 second you fire shots.
after taking a picture.
• Take a picture within the available flash
range [max. about 11.5 feet (3.5 m)] of the
subject.
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to
Wide.
1 Move the camera smoothly while
tracking a subject in motion.
• The focus range is 6.56 feet
2 Press the shutter button while moving
(2 m) – 16.4 feet (5 m).
the camera.
• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
3 Keep moving the camera continuously.
• The shutter may be kept closed (max.
about 1 sec.) after taking a picture with
• Be careful of the following:
slow shutter speed, but this is not a
– Use the Viewfinder. (P28)
malfunction.
– Select a subject with quick motion.
• When you take pictures in dark places,
– Prefocus to the point where the subject
noises may become visible.
will come. (P66)
• Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./
– Use this mode with burst mode (P45).
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Select the best picture from the pictures
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
taken.
• The setting on the continuous AF is
disabled.

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Fireworks mode
• In panning mode, the shutter speed
This mode allows you to take beautiful
becomes slower than usual to achieve the
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night
panning effect. As a result, jitter can easily
sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is
occur.
automatically adjusted for taking pictures of
• Panning function does not work well in the
fireworks.
following situations.
– Very bright scenes such as daytime in
2560
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filter (DMW-LND72; optional). (P104) 19
– When the shutter speed is faster than
1/100th.
– When the subject moves slowly and the
tracking speed is too slow. (The
background cannot be recorded
dynamically.)
• The stabilizer function is fixed to ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
[MODE1]. In Panning mode, only vertical We recommend following the prefocus
jitters can be compensated. procedure below to ensure that you do not
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. miss the chance to take pictures.
• The settings on the AF assist lamp and 1 Set the focus mode to MF mode. (P65)
the continuous AF are disabled. 2 Aim the camera at an object (such as
illumination on a building), which is
roughly the same distance as the point of
fireworks.
3 Slide down the focus switch to [4]. (P66)
4 When the focus indication (P32) lights,
aim the camera at the direction where
the fireworks will be exploding.
5 Press the shutter button fully when
fireworks are exploding.
• When you zoom out or in on the subject,
repeat steps 2 – 5 since the focus position
becomes misaligned.
• We recommend using a tripod.

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Party mode
• When the auto focus is activated, the
This mode allows you to take a picture in a
available recording range is 16.4 feet
dim room (e.g. a wedding reception, a
(5 m) – ¶. (We recommend following
party, a banquet in a bar, etc.) clearly.
steps 1 to 5 on the previous page to take
The shutter speed or the exposure is
pictures with prefocus.)
automatically adjusted according to the
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
brightness of the room.
• The settings on the AF assist lamp and
the continuous AF are disabled.
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 2560

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∫ Technique for Party mode

• The shutter speed is slowed down. Hold
the camera firmly to take a picture.

• The flash mode of the built-in flash can be

set to Forced ON/Red-eye reduction
[ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
[ ].
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

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Snow mode
This mode allows you to take a picture in
locations such as skiing resorts and
locations near snowy mountains. The
exposure and the white balance are
adjusted to make the white color of the
snow stand out.

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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

SCN1 SCN2 2 Slide the focus switch to [MF] and
Use this function when you want to fix the rotate the MF ring 1 to focus on
focus or when the distance between the the subject.
lens and the subject is determined and you
do not want to activate the auto focus.

1 Select [MF ASSIST] from the

[SETUP] menu (in the recording
mode) (P24) and set it to [ON].

SETUP 1/4
FOCUS
MONITOR n0 AF
MF
AUTO REVIEW OFF
PLAY ON LCD OFF
POWER SAVE 2MIN.
MF ASSIST OFF
• AF: Auto focus
SELECT SET ONMENU
EXIT • MF: Manual focus
MENU • 4: One shot AF

3 The MF assistance appears on

the center of the screen.

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• Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.

• You can also set [MF ASSIST] to [OFF]

on the [SETUP] menu (in the recording
mode).
• When you stop rotating the MF ring, the
MF assistance disappears about
2 seconds after.

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∫ Technique for Manual focus ∫ Prefocus
This is a technique to focus on the point to
take pictures in advance when it is difficult
to focus on the subject with auto focus due
to its quick motion. [e.g. [PANNING] in
scene mode (P61)]
This function is suitable when the distance
between the camera and the subject is
certain.

• You can also record with manual focus in

motion image mode [ ]. When starting
1 Rotate the MF ring slowly. the recording, the focus is fixed.
2 Even if the subject is focused, rotate it a • When you focus on the subject in Wide,
little more. the focus may not be adequate in Tele. In
3 Finely focus on the subject while this case, focus on the subject again.
rotating the MF ring in the reverse • When setting the manual focus, you
direction. cannot set the continuous AF (P73).
• The MF assistance only appears in optical
∫ One shot AF zoom range.
You can focus on the subject with auto
focus by sliding down the focus switch to
[4] in MF mode.
This is convenient for prefocus.

FOCUS
AF
MF

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Using the [REC] mode menu

: [W.BALANCE] (P68)
SCN1 SCN2

Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, : [SENSITIVITY] (P70)

etc. allows you to create wide variations on
taking pictures. : [PICT.SIZE] (P70)
• Set the mode dial to the desired recording
mode. : [QUALITY] (P71)
Menu items
: [AUDIO REC.] (P71)
REC 1 /3
AUTO : [METERING MODE] (P72)
W.BALANCE
SENSITIVITY : [AF MODE] (P72)
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY : [CONT.AF] (P73)
AUDIO REC.
SELECT SET EXIT MENU : [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P74)
MENU
: [D.ZOOM] (P74)

: [COL.EFFECT] (P75)

: [PICT.ADJ.] (P75)

• When rotating the zoom lever toward T, : [STABILIZER] (P76)

the page of the menu screen can be
forwarded. (vice versa) : [FLIP ANIM.] (P76)
• Close the menu by pressing the shutter
button halfway or the [MENU] button after : [CONVERSION] (P79)
finishing the setting.
• [EXT.FLASH] and [EX.FLASH BURST] : [EXT.FLASH] (P81)
appear only when the external flash is
attached. : [EX.FLASH BURST] (P82)

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∫ Auto White Balance
White Balance [W.BALANCE] Use of auto white balance adjustment in
inappropriate lighting conditions may result
in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the
This function allows you to reproduce a subject is surrounded by many light
white color closer to the tone in real life on sources, auto white balance adjustment
the pictures recorded under sunlight, may not operate properly.
halogen lighting, etc. in which the white In this case, set the white balance to a
color may appear reddish or bluish. mode except [AUTO] manually.

AUTO for auto setting (auto 1 The range that is controlled by the auto
white balance adjustment mode of this
white balance)
camera
(Daylight) for recording outdoors
2 Blue sky
on a bright day
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
(Cloudy) for recording under a 4 TV screen
cloudy or shaded
5 Sunlight
area sky
6 White fluorescent light
(Halogen) for recording under
7 Incandescent light bulb
halogen lighting
8 Sunrise and sunset
(Flash) for taking a picture
9 Candlelight
with photo flash only
(White set) for using the preset 2)

white balance 3)

(White set) for setting the white 4)

balance again (P69) 5)

1) 6)
• When setting the white balance to the
mode except [AUTO], you can finely
adjust the white balance.
7)

8)
9)

KlKelvin Color Temperature

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∫ Setting the White Balance manually 3 Finely adjust the white balance.
(White set ) • 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is
Use this mode when you want to set the reddish.
white balance manually. • 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is
1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then bluish.
press 1.
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper About the white balance
or a similar white object so that the frame • When taking a picture with the flash, the
on the center of the screen turns white white balance will be automatically
and then press 1. adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight) and
WHITE SET [ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may
not be properly adjusted if the photo flash
is insufficient.

About the white balance fine adjustment

• The white balance icon on the screen
SET CANCEL MENU
turns red or blue.
• You can set the value independently for
∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance each of the modes in white balance.
(White Balance Fine Adjustment ) • The setting on the fine adjustment of the
When you cannot acquire the desired hue white balance is reflected to the picture
by setting the white balance, you can adjust when taking a picture with the flash.
the white balance finely. • When you set the white balance using the
1 Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/ White set [ ], the adjustment level is
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P68) set to “0”.
2 Press 3 several times until • When the color effect is set to any of
[WB ADJUST.] appears. [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA] (P75),
you cannot finely adjust the white balance.
WB ADJUST.

RED BLUE

SELECT EXIT

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ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] Picture Size [PICT.SIZE]

SCN1 SCN2

When you select a smaller picture size

ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to
light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity (640k480 pixels), you can store more
higher, the camera becomes more suitable pictures on a card. In addition, it is
convenient to attach the picture to an
for recording in dark places.
• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO e-mail or post it on a website because the
sensitivity is automatically adjusted from file size is small.
If you select a larger picture size
[ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the
brightness. (It can be adjusted from (2560k1920 pixels), you can print pictures
[ISO100] to [ISO400] when using the clearly.
flash. However, it is fixed to [ISO100] 2560 2560k1920 pixels
when the flash mode is set to Slow sync./
2048 2048k1536 pixels
Red-eye reduction [ ].)
1600 1600k1200 pixels
ISO sensitivity 80 400 1280 1280k960 pixels
Use in bright Not 640 640k480 pixels
places Suitable
suitable HDTV 1920k1080 pixels
(e.g. outdoors)
• For details on how to playback pictures
Use in dark Not
Suitable recorded using [HDTV] mode on a
places suitable
High-Definition TV (HDTV has a 16:9
Shutter speed Slow Fast aspect), refer to P95.
Noise Less Increased • Both ends of the pictures recorded using
[HDTV] mode may be cut off in printing.
Check the picture before printing. (P110)
• In motion image mode [ ] or scene
mode (P58), ISO sensitivity is fixed to
• In motion image mode [ ], the picture
[AUTO]. (In [NIGHT SCENERY] and
size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.
[FIREWORKS] in scene mode, it is fixed
• Pictures may appear like a mosaic
to [ISO100], and in [PANNING], it is fixed
depending on the subject or the recording
to [ISO80].)
condition.
• You cannot select [AUTO] in
• The number of recordable pictures
Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE
depends on the subject.
and Manual exposure mode.
• The number of remaining pictures may not
• To avoid picture noises, we recommend
correspond with recorded frames.
reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting
• Refer to P18 for the number of recordable
[NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ] to
pictures.
[HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE
REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures.
(P75)
• Refer to P55 for the shutter speed.

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Quality [QUALITY] Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.]

SCN1 SCN2 SCN1 SCN2

You can select 3 types of quality You can take a picture with audio.
(compression rate) according to the usage
• When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON],
of the picture.
[ ] appears on the screen.
TIFF (Uncompressed) • When you start recording by focusing on
This type is suitable when editing the subject and pressing the shutter
and processing pictures with retouch button, the audio recording will be
software. automatically stopped in 5 seconds. There
is no need to keep pressing the shutter
Fine (Low compression):
button.
This type gives priority to picture
• Audio is recorded from the built-in
quality. Picture quality will be high.
microphone of the camera.
Standard (High compression): • If you press the [MENU] button during the
This type gives priority to the audio recording, the audio recording will
number of recordable pictures and be canceled. The audio cannot be
records standard quality pictures. recorded.
• You cannot record pictures with audio in
auto bracket, burst mode or when the
• When the quality is set to [TIFF], a JPEG quality is set to [TIFF].
picture with the quality equal to the • When audio is recorded with each picture,
standard is created at the same time. the total number of pictures that can be
• Pictures may have a mosaic-like stored on each card will slightly decrease.
appearance depending on the subject or
the recording condition.
• The number of recordable pictures
depends on the subject.
• The number of remaining pictures may not
correspond with recorded frames.
• The following functions cannot be used for
pictures recorded in [TIFF].
– Auto bracket
– Burst mode
– [AUDIO REC.]
– [ROTATE]
– [AUDIO DUB.]
– [RESIZE]
– [TRIMMING]
• Refer to P18 for the number of recordable
pictures.

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Metering Mode AF Mode [AF MODE]

[METERING MODE]
SCN1 SCN2

You can switch to the following metering 9-area-focusing:

modes. The camera focuses on any of
9 focus areas. You can record a
Multiple: picture in free composition without
This is the method in which the limiting the position of the subject.
camera measures the most suitable
exposure by judging the allocation of
brightness on the whole screen
automatically. Usually, we
recommend using this method.
Center weighted: 3-area-focusing:
This is the method used to focus on The camera focuses on any of the
the subject on the center of the left, center and right of the screen.
screen and measure the whole This mode allows you to focus on
screen evenly. the subject faster than any other
Spot: modes in AF mode.
This is the method to measure the
subject in the spot metering target
A.

1-area-focusing:
The camera focuses on the subject
in AF area on the center of the
screen.

Spot-focusing:
The camera focuses on the limited
and narrow area in the screen.

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Continuous AF [CONT.AF]
• When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures
may become still while being focused on, SCN1 SCN2
however, this is not a malfunction.
• When using the digital zoom or when you This mode allows you to compose a picture
take pictures in dark places, the AF area more easily by always focusing on the
is displayed on the center of the screen subject.
with a size wider than usual. When the AF mode is set to
• When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) 1-area-focusing or spot-focusing, the time
light at the same time, the camera is required for focusing when pressing the
focusing on all the AF areas. shutter button halfway will be reduced.
The focus position is not predetermined • When it is set to [ON], the [ ] indication
because it is set to the position the appears.
camera automatically determines at the
time of focusing. If you want to determine • When setting the manual focus, you
the focus position to take pictures, switch cannot use the continuous AF.
the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode. • The battery may be consumed faster than
usual.
• It may take time to focus on the subject
after rotating the zoom lever from Wide to
Tele or suddenly changing the subject
from a distant one to a nearby one.
• Press the shutter button halfway again
when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

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• The AF area is set only to a point on the
AF Assist Lamp center of the screen when the AF assist
[AF ASSIST LAMP] lamp is turned on.
• A vignetting effect may appear on the
SCN1 SCN2
circumference of the AF assist lamp
Illuminating the subject with the AF assist because the AF assist lamp may be
lamp allows the camera to focus on the obscured by the lens, however, this does
subject in low light conditions. not cause a problem with the performance
When you press the of the camera.
shutter button halfway in
dark places or other Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
situations, an AF area
wider than usual appears SCN1 SCN2
and the AF assist lamp 1 It is possible to further magnify a subject
turns on. already magnified 12 times with the optical
ON The AF assist lamp turns on under zoom 4 more times with the digital zoom,
thereby reaching a maximum of 48 times.
low light conditions. In this time, the
AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears
on the screen. The effective range ∫ Entering the digital zoom range
When you rotate the zoom lever to the
of the AF assist lamp is 4.92 feet
(1.5 m). extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom
indication may momentarily pause. This is
OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn
not a malfunction.
on.
You can enter the digital zoom range to
continuously rotate the zoom lever to Tele
or to release the zoom lever once and then
• Be sure of the following points when the rotate it to Tele again.
AF assist lamp is in use.
– Do not look in to the AF assist lamp W T
closely.
– Detach the lens hood.
W T
– Do not cover the AF assist lamp with
your fingers. 1 Optical zoom
– The battery may be consumed faster 2 Digital zoom
than usual.
• You cannot use the AF assist lamp in
[SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], • When using the digital zoom the picture
[PANNING], [FIREWORKS] in scene quality becomes deteriorated.
mode (P58) and when setting • In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer
[CONVERSION] (P79) to [ ] or [ ]. function may not be effective.
• When you do not want to use the AF • We recommend using a tripod.
assist lamp (e.g. when you take a picture • The indicated zoom magnification is an
of a subject in a dark place), set the [AF approximation.
ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it • The AF area is displayed with a size wider
becomes difficult to focus on the subject. than usual and set only to a point on the
center of the screen in the digital zoom
range.
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Color Effect [COL.EFFECT] Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]

You can use 4 types of color effects Use this function according to the recording
depending on the image of the picture. situation and the atmosphere of the picture.
COOL The picture becomes bluish. CONTRAST HIGH Increases the
WARM The picture becomes reddish. difference between the
brightness and the
B/W The picture becomes black and
darkness in the picture.
white.
LOW Decreases the
SEPIA The picture becomes sepia. difference between the
brightness and the
darkness in the picture.
SHARPNESS HIGH The picture is sharply
defined.
LOW The picture is softly
focused.
SATURATION HIGH The colors in the
picture become vivid.
LOW The colors in the
picture become natural.
NOISE HIGH The noise reduction
REDUCTION effect is enhanced.
The resolution of the
picture may be slightly
deteriorated.
LOW The noise reduction
effect is reduced.
You can obtain pictures
with higher resolution.

• When you take pictures in dark places,

noise may become visible. To avoid
picture noise, we recommend setting
[NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to
[HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE
REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures.

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Optical Image Stabilizer Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.]

[STABILIZER]
SCN1 SCN2
SCN1 SCN2
This camera allows you to create motion
picture files up to 20 seconds long by
OFF When image stabilization is not connecting images recorded in flip
( ) desired or when using the animation mode.
camera with a tripod.
Example:
MODE1 The stabilizer operates
When capturing images of the subject in
( ) continuously and can assist
sequence moving the camera little by little
during photo composition.
and aligning the images, the subject looks
MODE2 The stabilizer function is in as if it is moving.
( ) standby and activates at the
moment the shutter captures the
image. This mode offers a
greater degree of stabilization.

• The stabilizer function may not work

sufficiently in the following cases.
– When too much jitter occurs
– In digital zoom range
– When taking pictures while following
subjects in motion.
– When the shutter speed is extremely
slow due to dark conditions or other
reasons.
• In motion image mode [ ], [MODE2]
cannot be set.

• You can play back created flip animations

with the same method used to play back
motion images. (P83)

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1 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. 3 Capture images for flip animation.

REC 3/ 320
3

COL.EFFECT OFF
8
REMAIN 92
PICT.ADJ.
STABILIZER MODE1
FLIP ANIM.
CONVERSION OFF

SELECT EXIT MENU EXIT MENU

MENU

• A motion image file is created by putting

• You can check the recorded image with
images recorded in [IMAGE CAPTURE]
4 and the previous or following image
together by [CREATE MOTION
with 2/1.
IMAGE].
• Delete unnecessary images with [ ]
• Audio cannot be recorded.
button.
• You cannot record audio using the
• You can record up to 100 pictures. The
audio dubbing. (P90)
number of recordable pictures
2 Select [IMAGE CAPTURE]. displayed is an approximation.

FLIP ANIM. 4 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE].

IMAGE CAPTURE FLIP ANIM.

CREATE MOTION IMAGE IMAGE CAPTURE

DELETE STILL IMAGES CREATE MOTION IMAGE

SELECT EXIT MENU DELETE STILL IMAGES

SELECT EXIT MENU

MENU

• The picture size is 320k240 pixels.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

∫ Deleting all still images used to create
5 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the flip animation
number of frames. When selecting [DELETE STILL IMAGES]
CREATE MOTION IMAGE in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation
screen appears. Select [YES] with 4 and
FRAME RATE 5fps then press 1.
10fps
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
• You cannot use pictures with audio, burst
mode and auto bracket.
SELECT SET EXIT MENU • The images in each frame do not appear
in normal review. (P37)
• If you execute [CREATE MOTION
IMAGE], flip animation is made from all
pictures recorded for flip animation.
5fps 5 frames/sec. Delete unnecessary pictures.
10fps 10 frames/sec. (The motion • Flip animations may not be played back by
images become smoother.) other equipment.
• The audio is not recorded on flip
6 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] animations, however, you may hear
and create a flip animation. varying levels of noises when you play
back flip animations with other equipment
CREATE MOTION IMAGE which does not have a mute function.

FRAME RATE 5fps

CREATE MOTION IMAGE

SELECT EXIT MENU

MENU

3 times
• The file number appears after creating
a flip animation.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Conversion Lens 3 Turn the camera on and select

[CONVERSION] [CONVERSION].

REC 3/ 3
SCN1 SCN2

The tele conversion lens (DMW-LTZ10; COL.EFFECT OFF

optional) allows you to record pictures PICT.ADJ.

STABILIZER MODE1
zooming in much more (1.5 times). The
wide conversion lens (DMW-LWZ10; FLIP ANIM.
optional) allows you to record pictures with CONVERSION OFF

wider range of focus than usual (0.8 times). SELECT EXIT MENU
MENU
1 Remove the lens cap and the lens
ring.

4 Set to [ ] or [ ].

CONVERSION

OFF

SELECT SET
• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted.

2 Attach the tele conversion lens 1

or wide conversion lens 2. • [OFF]:
When you do not attach the conversion
lens.
• [ ]:
When you attach the wide conversion
lens.
• [ ]:
When you attach the tele conversion
lens.
• Close the menu by pressing the shutter
button halfway or the [MENU] button
after finishing the setting.

• Rotate the lens slowly and carefully.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

∫ Recordable range when using the
conversion lens
• Check to make sure the lens cap is
When using the tele conversion lens: removed before attaching the conversion
• Normal: 15.1 feet (4.6 m) – ¶ lens.
• Macro mode [ ]: • When using the conversion lens:
15.1 feet (4.6 m) – ¶ – The built-in flash cannot be activated.
When using the wide conversion lens: – If you use a tripod, use the tripod
• Normal: 0.56 feet (17 cm) – ¶ adaptor supplied with the conversion
• Macro mode [ ]: 0.03 feet (1 cm) – ¶ lens, and then attach the tripod to the
tripod adaptor.
Tele conversion lens – If you set [CONVERSION] to [OFF],
the performance of the conversion
Indication 6k 12k 48k
lens will not be optimal.
Actual • When using the tele conversion lens:
9k 18k 72k
magnification
– We recommend using a tripod.
35 mm film – The stabilizer function may not work
camera 324 mm 648 mm 2592 mm sufficiently.
equivalent
– The focus indication may light due to the
Wide conversion lens
jitter even if the subject is not focused.
– The time required for focusing may
Indication 1k 2k become longer than usual.
Actual magnification 0.8k 1.6k • If you use the external flash when the
35 mm film camera wide conversion lens is attached, we
29 mm 58 mm recommend setting to the manual mode
equivalent
on the external flash. Refer to the
• When using the tele conversion lens, the operating instructions of the external flash
available zoom range is limited to 6 times for details.
or more. Digital zoom is available. • If you set [CONVERSION] to [ ] or [ ],
• When using the wide conversion lens, the you cannot use the AF assist lamp. (P74)
available zoom range is limited between • Read the operating instructions of the
1k and 2k. Digital zoom is not available. conversion lens for details.
• When you use the zoom function beyond
the recordable range described above, the
conversion icon blinks in red.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

External Flash [EXT.FLASH] 2 Select [PRESET] or [MANUAL]

and turn the external flash on.
SCN1 SCN2
REC 4/ 4
After installing the external flash
(DMW-FL28; optional), the effective range EXT.FLASH PRESET
will be increased when compared to the EX.FLASH BURST MANUAL
camera’s built in flash.

1 Attach the external flash to the

hot shoe 1 and turn the camera
on. SELECT SET EXIT MENU
MENU

• Close the menu by pressing the shutter

button halfway or the [MENU] button
after finishing the setting.

∫ Switch the external flash setting

Icon Setting

• Tighten the lock screw 2 of the External flash Forced

or
external flash firmly. ON
External flash Forced
or
OFF

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Recording pictures (advanced)

∫ Settings on the external flash When you are not using the external flash,
detach it or set it to Forced OFF.
• [PRESET]
– When setting to [PRESET] and • When attaching the external flash, the
attaching the external flash, the aperture built-in flash cannot be activated.
value and the ISO sensitivity are • When attaching the external flash, the
respectively set to [F2.8] and [ISO100] camera will become unstable.
on the camera regardless of the • Detach the external flash when carrying
recording mode. Set the external flash to the camera.
[AUTO] and set the same value as the • When attaching the external flash, do not
settings on the camera. hold only the external flash because it
– We recommend setting to [PRESET] for may detach from the camera.
normal use. • When using the external flash and setting
• [MANUAL] the white balance to [ ] (Flash), finely
– When setting to [MANUAL], you can set adjust the white balance. (P69)
the aperture value, the shutter speed • If you take pictures close to the subject in
and the ISO sensitivity on the camera Wide, a vignetting effect may appear on
even if the external flash is attached. the bottom of the recorded picture.
– When setting to [MANUAL], set to the • Read the operating instructions of the
Aperture-priority AE or the Manual
external flash for details.
exposure on the camera and then set
the same aperture value and the ISO
sensitivity on the external flash. (The External Flash Burst Mode
external flash cannot control the light [EX.FLASH BURST]
adequately due to the change in
aperture value on Shutter-priority AE
and Program AE.) SCN1 SCN2

This mode allows you to take multiple

pictures at a time when the external flash is
• Some commercial external flashes have
attached.
synchro terminals with high-voltage or
• Set [EX.FLASH BURST] to [ON].
reversed polarity.
• Press the Single/Burst Mode Button to
Using such external flashes may cause a
switch the burst mode setting.
malfunction or the camera may not
• You can take up to 3 pictures by keeping
operate normally.
the shutter button pressed down.
Be sure to use Panasonic’s external flash
(DMW-FL28). ∫ Burst speed
• If using other external flash units, please
Burst speed Number of recordable
make sure the flash is designed for use
(pictures/ pictures (pictures)
with a digital camera and the trigger second)
voltage is based on ISO 10330 (less than
3
24 volts).
• The available flash range is about 2 max. 3
32.8 feet (10 m) in DMW-FL28. (When Approx. 2
setting to [ISO100])
• When attaching the external flash, the
shutter speed becomes 1/60th to 1/250th • Depending on the external flash you use
in normal mode, 1 to 1/250th in [NIGHT or the recording conditions, you cannot
PORTRAIT] in scene mode. (P58) take pictures in this mode or the amount
• External flash mode is selected when of light may become insufficient for the
attaching the external flash to the camera second or subsequent pictures.
even if the external flash is turned off.
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Playback (advanced)
Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
During motion image playback, keep
∫ Pictures with audio pressing 2/1.
Select the picture with audio icon [ ] 1: Fast forward
and play back the audio. 2: Fast rewind
• When releasing the button, it turns to
2560
normal motion image playback.
100 _ 0001
PLAY AUDIO 1/19 ∫ To pause
Press 3 during motion image playback.
• Press 3 again to cancel pause.

10:00 DEC. 1.2004 • You can hear audio from the speaker. To
adjust the sound volume, refer to P26.
• The picture with audio cannot be resized
(P91) or trimmed (P92).
• You cannot use the zoom function while
∫ Motion images playing back or pausing motion images.
Select the picture with the motion image • The file format that can be played back
icon [ ] and play back the motion with this camera is QuickTime Motion
images. JPEG.
• Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files
recorded by a PC or other equipment may
100 _ 0001 not be played back with this camera.
PLAY MOTION 1/19
• When playing back motion images that
IMAGE
have been recorded with other equipment,
the quality of images may be deteriorated
or it may not be possible to play them
10:00 DEC. 1.2004 back.
• When using a high capacity card, it is
possible that fast rewinding may be slower
than usual.
• The cursor displayed during
playback corresponds to 3/4/
2/1.
• Motion image playback stops and the
normal playback is restored by pressing
4.

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Playback (advanced)

Using the [PLAY] mode menu

Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] 2 Select the picture to be rotated
and set it.

You can rotate the recorded pictures in ROTATE 2560

increments of 90°. 100 _ 0001

This is a convenient function to play back 1/19
pictures on TV.
∫ Example
When rotating clockwise ( )
Original SELECT SET EXIT MENU
picture

3 Select the direction to rotate the

picture.
1 Select [ROTATE].
ROTATE
PLAY 1/2

ROTATE
PROTECT
DPOF PRINT
SLIDE SHOW
AUDIO DUB. SELECT SET EXIT MENU
SELECT EXIT MENU MENU
MENU

2 times

The picture rotates clockwise in

increments of 90°.
The picture rotates
counter-clockwise in increments
of 90°.

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Playback (advanced)

Setting the Picture to be

• Still pictures can only be rotated in normal Printed and the Number of
playback. When playing back rotated Prints [DPOF PRINT]
pictures in zoom playback or multi
playback, pictures appear in original
angle.
• Protected pictures and pictures recorded DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
after setting the quality to [TIFF] cannot be system that allows the user to select which
rotated. pictures are to be printed on compatible
• When you play pictures on a PC, you photo printers. DPOF also allows the user
cannot play rotated pictures without an to set how many copies of each picture will
OS or software compatible with Exif. be printed. Many commercial photo printing
• Exif is the file format for still pictures, to services now use DPOF. For more
which recording information and other can information please visit:
be added, established by JEITA [Japan http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/
Electronics and Information Technology white_e.htm
Industries Association].
1 Select [DPOF PRINT], then select
[SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL].

PLAY 1/
2

ROTATE
PROTECT
DPOF PRINT SINGLE
SLIDE SHOW MULTI
AUDIO DUB. CANCEL
SELECT EXIT MENU
MENU

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Playback (advanced)
∫ Single setting ∫ To cancel all settings
Select the picture and set the number of Select [YES] to cancel all settings.
prints.
CANCEL ALL DPOF
DPOF SET THIS
CANCEL ALL DPOF
1 100 _ 0001 PRINT SETTINGS?
1/19
NO
YES

COUNT 1 DATE DISPLAY SELECT SET

SELECT EXIT MENU MENU

MENU

2 times
• The number of prints can be set from 0 to ∫ To print the date
999. You can set/cancel the printing with the
• The number of prints icon [ ] appears. recorded date with each press of the
• When the number of prints is set to “0”, [DISPLAY] button when setting the number
DPOF print setting is canceled. of prints.

∫ Multi setting DPOF SET THIS

Select the pictures and set the number 1 100 _ 0001
of prints. DATE 1/19

DPOF SET MULTI

1
COUNT 1 DATE DISPLAY
7 8 9
SELECT EXIT MENU

10 11 12 • The date print icon [ DATE ] appears.

COUNT 1 DATE DISPLAY • When you go to a photo studio for digital
printing, be sure to order the printing of
SELECT EXIT MENU
the date additionally if required.
MENU
• The date may not be printed depending
on photo studios or printers even if you set
2 times the date print. For further information, ask
• Repeat the above procedure. the photo studio for details or refer to the
• The number of prints can be set from 0 to operating instructions of the printer.
999.
• The number of prints icon [ ] appears.
• When the number of prints is set to “0”,
DPOF print setting is canceled.

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Playback (advanced)

Preventing Accidental Erasure

• DPOF print setting is a convenient of the Picture [PROTECT]
function when you print pictures with
printers supporting DPOF printing. (P100)
• DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print
Order Format. This feature allows you to You can set the protection on the pictures
write print information or other into the which you do not want to delete to prevent
images on the card and to use such them from accidental erasure.
information on the DPOF-compliant 1 Select [PROTECT], then select
system.
[SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL].
• The setting of DPOF print will not be
applied to the DPOF setting of PLAY 1/ 2
Slide Show.
• If the file is not based on the DCF ROTATE
standard, the DPOF print setting cannot PROTECT SINGLE
be set. DCF is an abbreviation of [Design DPOF PRINT MULTI
rule for Camera File system], stipulated by SLIDE SHOW CANCEL
JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information AUDIO DUB.
Technology Industries Association]. SELECT EXIT MENU
• When setting the DPOF print, delete any MENU
previous DPOF print settings made by
other equipment.

∫ Single setting
Select the picture and set/cancel the
protection.

PROTECT THIS
100 _ 0001
1/19

SELECT
SET/CANCEL EXIT MENU
MENU

2 times

SET The protect icon [ ] appears.

CANCEL The protect icon [ ]
disappears.

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Playback (advanced)
∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings
Perform the same operation as in [Setting Playing Back with Slide Show
the Picture to be Printed and the Number of [SLIDE SHOW]
Prints [DPOF PRINT]]. (P85– 86)

• If you want to delete protected pictures, 1 Select [SLIDE SHOW], then select
cancel the protect setting first. [ALL] or [DPOF].
• While this feature protects the pictures
PLAY 1/
from accidental erasure, formatting the 2
card will permanently delete all data. ROTATE
(P94) PROTECT
• The protect setting may not be effective in DPOF PRINT
other equipment. SLIDE SHOW ALL
• Sliding the Card Write-Protect switch A to AUDIO DUB. DPOF
[LOCK] prevents the picture from deletion
SELECT EXIT MENU
even if the protection is not set.
MENU

• The audio dubbing cannot be used with

protected pictures. (P90) ALL for playing back all pictures
DPOF for playing back the pictures for
which DPOF Slide Show was
set

2 Set the items of the Slide Show.

ALL SLIDE SHOW
START
DURATION 1SEC.
AUDIO 2SEC.
3SEC.
5SEC.

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

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Playback (advanced)
∫ SD Slide Show
DURATION It can be set among 1, If you insert a card including the SD
2, 3 and 5 seconds. Slide Show edited with the [SD Viewer for
AUDIO By setting it to [ON], the DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM,
audio of the pictures and then turn the camera on in playback
with audio can be mode, the confirmation screen appears.
played back during Select [YES] and press 1 to start the SD
Slide Show. Slide Show. Select [NO] and press 1 to
DPOF SET You can select the start normal playback.
(Only when pictures you want to set • Pictures set with the DPOF Slide Show by
setting to to the Slide Show. the [SD Viewer for DSC] cannot be played
[DPOF]) DPOF icon 1 appears back as a Slide Show. Please set DPOF
on the selected pictures Slide Show with this camera again.
in green.
CANCEL ALL You can cancel the
(Only when DPOF Slide Show • In motion image playback, Slide Show is
setting to setting. not available.
[DPOF]) • The DPOF setting for the Slide Show will
not be applied to DPOF printing.
DPOF SET THIS • DPOF Slide Show cannot be performed
100 _ 0001 without the DPOF setting for Slide Show.
1/19
• When setting the DPOF Slide Show to a
picture with DPOF printing, both the
DPOF icon and the number of prints
SELECT
appear on the picture in green.
SET/CANCEL EXIT MENU
• When only the DPOF printing is set on the
3 Select [START]. picture, the DPOF icon and the number of
prints appear in white. They do not appear
ALL SLIDE SHOW on the DPOF Slide Show.
START • When you set [AUDIO] to [ON] and then
DURATION 1SEC. play back a picture with audio, the sound
AUDIO OFF is played for 5 seconds in audio recording
or for 10 seconds at the maximum in
audio dubbing.
• When setting the DPOF Slide Show on
SELECT EXIT MENU
the camera, delete any previous DPOF
settings made by other equipment.

4 By pressing the [MENU] button,

the Slide Show stops.

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Playback (advanced)

Adding Audio to Recorded 3 Stop audio recording.

Pictures [AUDIO DUB.]
AUDIO 2560
DUB. 100 _ 0001
1/19
You can record the audio after taking a
picture.

1 Select [AUDIO DUB.].

PLAY 1/
2
STOP
MENU
ROTATE
PROTECT
DPOF PRINT 2 times
SLIDE SHOW • Even if you do not press 4, after about
AUDIO DUB. 10 seconds the audio recording stops
SELECT EXIT MENU automatically.
MENU

2 Select the picture and start audio

recording.

AUDIO 2560
DUB. 100 _ 0001
1/19

SELECT
START EXIT MENU

• When audio has already been

recorded, the confirmation screen
appears. Press 4 to select [YES], and
press 1 to start audio recording. (The
original audio is overwritten.)
• The audio dubbing cannot be used with
the following pictures.
–Motion images
–Protected pictures
–Pictures recorded after setting the
quality to [TIFF]

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Playback (advanced)
–Pictures recorded after setting the
Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] quality to [TIFF]
–Motion images
–Flip animation
This function is useful if you want to reduce –Pictures with audio
the file size of the picture in cases when it –Rotated pictures (You can resize them
needs to be attached to an e-mail or if you rotate them back to their original
uploaded to a website. position.)

3 Select the size and set it.

1 Select [RESIZE].
PLAY 2/ RESIZE 2560
2
100 _ 0001
RESIZE 2560 1/19
TRIMMING
FORMAT 2048

SELECT
SELECT EXIT MENU RESIZE EXIT MENU
MENU

• Sizes smaller than the recorded picture

2 Select the picture and set it. are displayed.
• [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels
RESIZE 2560 • [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels
100 _ 0001 • [1280]: 1280k960 pixels
1/19 • [640]: 640k480 pixels

SELECT
SET EXIT MENU

• The following pictures cannot be

resized.
–Pictures equal to or smaller than
640k480 pixels
–Pictures recorded after setting the
picture size to [HDTV]

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Playback (advanced)

4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. Trimming the Pictures

[TRIMMING]
RESIZE

DELETE ORIGINAL
PICTURE? Use this function when you trim necessary
NO parts of the recorded picture.
YES

SELECT SET CANCEL MENU

MENU

2 times
• When you select [YES], the picture is
overwritten.
• When the original picture is protected,
you cannot overwrite the resized
picture.

• It may not be possible to resize pictures

recorded with other equipment.
• When resized pictures are overwritten,
they cannot be restored.

1 Select [TRIMMING].
PLAY 2/
2

RESIZE
TRIMMING
FORMAT

SELECT EXIT MENU

MENU

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2 Select the picture to trim and set 4 Shift the picture and press the
it. shutter button to set.

TRIMMING 2560 TRIMMING 2560

100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001

1/19 1/19

SELECT ZOOM
SET EXIT MENU TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT MENU

• The following pictures cannot be

trimmed. 5 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.
–Pictures smaller than 640k480 pixels
–Pictures recorded after setting the TRIMMING
picture size to [HDTV]
–Pictures recorded after setting the DELETE ORIGINAL
PICTURE?
quality to [TIFF]
–Motion images NO
–Flip animation YES
–Pictures with audio
–Rotated pictures (You can trim them if SELECT SET CANCEL MENU
you rotate them back.) MENU

3 Enlarge or decrease the picture.

2 times
TRIMMING 2560 • When you select [YES], the picture is
100 _ 0001 overwritten.
1/19 • When the original picture is protected,
you cannot overwrite the resized
picture.

ZOOM EXIT MENU • It may not be possible to trim pictures

recorded with other equipment.
W T
• The picture size of the trimmed pictures
may become smaller than that of the
original one depending on the cut size.
• The picture quality of the trimmed picture
may be deteriorated.
• When trimmed pictures are overwritten,
they cannot be restored.

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Playback (advanced)

Initializing the Card [FORMAT]

• Usually, it is not necessary to format the
card. Format the card when the message
[MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears.
1 Select [FORMAT]. • If the card has been formatted by a PC or
other equipment, format the card on the
PLAY 2/2 camera again.
RESIZE • Once the card is formatted, all data
TRIMMING including protected images are
irretrievably erased. Please confirm
FORMAT
that all data is transferred to your PC
before proceeding with format
function.
SELECT EXIT MENU • During formatting, do not turn the camera
MENU off.
• When you format the card, use a battery
with sufficient battery power (P14) or AC
adapter (DMW-CAC1; optional).
2 Select [YES] to format. • When the SD Memory Card Write-Protect
FORMAT switch is slid to [LOCK], you cannot format
the card.
DELETE ALL DATA • If the card cannot be formatted, consult
ON THE MEMORY CARD? your nearest servicenter.
NO For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033
YES or send e-mail to : [email protected]

For Canadian assistance, please call:

SELECT SET
1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen

∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable
(supplied) 4 Turn the camera on and then set
the mode dial to playback mode
• Turn the camera and the TV off.
[ ].

∫ Viewing pictures in other countries

When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu,
you can view pictures on a TV in other
countries (regions) which use the NTSC or
PAL system.
• Even if you set menu selection for [VIDEO
OUT] to [PAL], the output signal is still
NTSC in the recording mode.

∫ Playback pictures on TV with SD

Memory Card slot
A recorded SD Memory Card can be
played back on TVs with an SD Memory
Card slot.
If you play back pictures recorded using
[HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV,
(HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality
will be better.

1 Connect the AV cable A • Do not use any other AV cables except the
(supplied) to the [AV OUT/ supplied one.
DIGITAL] socket of the camera. • Read the TV operating instructions too.
• Connect the AV cable with the [ ]
mark facing you.
• Hold B and then insert or pull the AV
cable straight.

2 Connect the AV cable to the video

input and the audio input sockets
of the TV.
• 1 Yellow: to the video input socket
• 2 White: to the audio input socket

3 Turn the TV on and select external

input.

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Connecting to a PC or Printer
Connecting to a PC or Printer

Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable

[ : USB MODE]

Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer
before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P24)

1 Select [USB MODE]. 2 Select [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)].

SETUP 3/ USB MODE
4
RESET
USB MODE PC PC
HIGHLIGHT OFF
PictBridge
VIDEO OUT NTSC (PTP)
SCENE MENU AUTO

SELECT EXIT MENU SELECT SET

MENU

Devices to be connected Setting on the

USB mode
Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows Me, [PC]
Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS X (10.1 or above),
Mac OS 9.x
PC/OS
Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP [PC] or [PictBridge
Professional or Mac OS X (PTP)]
Printer Printers supporting PictBridge [PictBridge (PTP)]

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected in USB Mass Storage communication
system.
• When [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected to the PTP (Picture
Transfer Protocol) communication system.

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∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE
When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using
Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB
driver.)

∫ When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac
OS 9.x
Even if the [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected in [USB MODE], the camera cannot be
connected by a PC with the following OS’s: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me,
Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x.
• When connecting the camera to a PC, do not set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)].
(When the camera is shipped, [PC] is selected.)
• When connecting to a PC which includes the above-mentioned OS
USB MODE
and setting the [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)], the messages
shown on the right appear on the LCD monitor of the camera.
PictBridge
(PTP)
The following messages appear for each OS on the display of the
PC. Select [Cancel] to close the window and disconnect the USB
connection cable.

OS Message
Windows 2000 Professional [Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard]
Windows Me [New Hardware Found]>
Windows 98/98 SE [Add New Hardware Wizard]
(When you connect to the PC more than 2 times, only
[Add New Hardware Wizard] appears.)
Mac OS 9.x [Software needed for the USB device “DMC-FZ20” is not
available. Would you like to look for the software on the
Internet?]

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Connecting to a PC
• If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the
USB driver and then connect it to the 1 Turn the camera on and set the
computer. [USB MODE] according to the OS
• When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac you use.
OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to • Set to [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)]. Refer
install the USB driver. to “Before Connecting with USB
Connection Cable” on page 96.
• If [USB MODE] is set to [PictBridge
(PTP)] while Windows XP or Mac OS X
is used, it is connected as PTP.

2 Connect the camera to a PC via

the USB connection cable A
(supplied).
• Connect the USB connection cable with
the [ ] mark facing you.
• Hold C and then insert or pull the USB
connection cable straight.

Depending on the USB mode setting, the

indications on the screen may vary. Refer
to page 99.

A: USB connection cable (supplied)

B: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional)

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∫ PC • While [ACCESS] is being displayed, do
[Windows] not disconnect the USB connection cable.
The drive appears on the [My Computer] • Do not use any other USB connection
folder. cables except the supplied one.
• If it is the first time you are connecting the • For more information refer to the separate
camera to a PC, the required driver is operating instructions about PC
installed automatically so that the camera connection.
can be recognized by the Windows Plug • Also refer to the operating instructions of
and Play, then it appears on the the PC.
[My Computer] folder.
[Macintosh] ∫ About PictBridge (PTP) setting
• It may take time to display the
The drive is shown on the screen as
untitled. communication screen depending on the
PC.
• You can only load pictures from the
∫ PictBridge (PTP)
[Windows] camera and cannot write them on the card
The camera icon appears on the or delete them.
• When there are 1000 or more pictures on
[My Computer] folder.
• If it is the first time you are connecting the a card, the pictures may not be imported.
camera to a PC, the required driver is • When the PC recovers from the standby
mode while connecting it to a camera with
installed automatically so that the camera
can be recognized by the Windows Plug USB connection cables, they may not
and Play, then the camera icon appears properly communicate with each other.
on the [My Computer] folder.
[Macintosh]
You can read pictures with image capture
or iPhoto.

• If the remaining battery power is

exhausted during communication, the
recorded data may be damaged. When
you connect the camera to the PC, use
the battery with sufficient battery power
(P14) or the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1;
optional).
• If the remaining battery power becomes
low during communication, the power
indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In
this case, stop the communication. Then
turn the camera off and charge or replace
the battery.
• Refer to P97 when connecting to the OS
except for Windows XP and Mac OS X
when setting [USB MODE] to [PictBridge
(PTP)].

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Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer

By connecting the camera directly to a
printer supporting PictBridge via the USB 3 Connect the camera to a printer
connection cable (supplied), you can select via the USB connection cable A
the pictures to be printed or start printing. (supplied).
• Connect the USB connection cable with
the [ ] mark facing you.
• Hold C and then insert or pull the USB
connection cable straight.
When the DPOF Select [DPOF
Print is set. (P85) PICTURE]. (P102)
When the DPOF Select [SINGLE
Print is not set. PICTURE]. (P101)

• If the remaining battery power becomes

low during communication, the power
indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In
this case, stop the communication at
once. Then turn the camera off and
replace the battery with a charged one or
charge the battery. Or, use the AC adaptor
(DMW-CAC1; optional).
• Set the print settings such as print quality
on the printer beforehand. Ask the
manufacturer of the printer about the
corresponding models. (Read the printer
operating instructions, too.)
A: USB connection cable (supplied) • It may take time to print some pictures.
B: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional) Therefore, we recommend using a battery
with sufficient power (P14) or the AC
1 Turn the camera on and then set adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional) when you
the USB mode to [PictBridge connect to a printer.
(PTP)]. (P96) • Disconnect the USB connection cable
after printing.
2 Turn on the printer. • Do not use any other USB connection
cables except the supplied one.

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• Set the print settings such as paper size ∫ [PRINT WITH DATE]
or print quality on the printer beforehand.
(Read the printer operating instructions.) Settings on the printer are
• Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) prioritized.
OFF Date is not printed.
∫ Single picture
ON Date is printed.
1 Select a picture to be printed. • If the printer does not support date
printing, the date cannot be printed on the
PictBridge 2560 picture.
100 _ 0001
1/19 ∫ [NUM. OF PRINTS]
PLEASE SELECT Set the number of prints.
THE PICTURE TO PRINT
∫ [PAPER SIZE]
(Possible paper sizes on the camera)
SELECT PRINT
The items are listed on 1/2 and 2/2.
Press 4 to select the desired item.

1/2
• A message displays for about Settings on the printer are
2 seconds. prioritized.
2 Set the print settings. L/3.5qk5q 89 mmk127 mm
2L/5qk7q 127 mmk178 mm
SINGLE PICTURE
POSTCARD 100 mmk148 mm
PRINT START A4 210 mmk297 mm
PRINT WITH DATE
2/2¢
NUM. OF PRINTS OFF
PAPER SIZE ON
CARD SIZE 54 mmk85.6 mm
PAGE LAYOUT 10k15cm 100 mmk150 mm
SELECT SET CANCEL MENU 4qk6q 101.6 mmk152.4 mm
8qk10q 203.2 mmk254 mm
LETTER 216 mmk279.4 mm
¢These items cannot be displayed when
• The items which are not supported by the printer does not support the paper
the printer are displayed in gray and sizes.
cannot be selected.
• When you want to print pictures in a
paper size or a layout which is not
supported by the camera, set [PAPER
SIZE] and [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.)

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∫ [PAGE LAYOUT] ∫ DPOF picture
(Possible layouts on the camera) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in
advance. (P85)
Settings on the printer are
prioritized. 1 Select [DPOF PICTURE].
1 page with no frame print PictBridge
1 page with frame print
2 pages print
4 pages print SINGLE PICTURE
DPOF PICTURE
3 Select [PRINT START] and then
print out the picture.
SELECT SET
SINGLE PICTURE
PRINT START
PRINT WITH DATE
NUM. OF PRINTS 1
• When printing under the new settings,
disconnect the USB connection cable
PAPER SIZE
and connect it to the printer again.
PAGE LAYOUT
• You can change the DPOF print setting
SELECT CANCEL MENU by pressing the [MENU] button. (P85)

2 Select [PRINT START] and then

print out the picture.
• Press the [MENU] button to cancel
DPOF
printing.
PRINT START
PAPER SIZE
PAGE LAYOUT

SELECT CANCEL MENU

• Refer to P101 for print setting.

• Press the [MENU] button to cancel
printing.

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∫ Setting the date printing with the • In DPOF print, if the total number of prints
DPOF print in advance or the number of printed pictures is high,
When the printer supports the date printing pictures are printed several times. (The
by DPOF setting, we recommend setting indication of the remaining number of
the date printing with the DPOF print in prints is different from the setting,
advance. (P86) The recording date can be however, this is not a malfunction.)
printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to
start printing.

• The setting on the printer may have

priority over the setting on the camera in
the date print. Also check the date print
setting on the printer.
• If the printer does not support date
printing, the date cannot be printed on the
picture.
Layout printing
• When printing a picture several times
on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print a picture
4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE
LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the
number of prints to 4 for the picture on
[NUM. OF PRINTS].
• When printing different pictures on
1 sheet of paper (only in DPOF
printing)
For example, if you want to print 4 different
pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE
LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the
number of prints to 1 on [COUNT] in
DPOF print setting (P85) for each of the
4 pictures.
When printing with PictBridge
• Do not disconnect the USB connection
cable when the cable disconnection
warning icon [ ] is indicated.
• When the [¥] indication lights in yellow
during printing, make sure there is no
malfunction on the printer.
• When the printer does not support TIFF
print, you cannot print pictures of which
quality is TIFF.

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Others

Using the MC Protector/ND Filter

The MC protector (DMW-LMC72; optional)
is a transparent filter which affects neither 3 Attach the MC protector A or the
the colors nor the amount of light, so it can ND filter B.
always be used to protect the camera’s
lens.
The ND filter (DMW-LND72; optional)
reduces the amount of light to
approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the
aperture value 3 increments) without
affecting the color balance.

1 Remove the lens cap and the lens

ring.

• Cap C (supplied with MC protector)

• The lens cap supplied with the camera

cannot be attached to the MC protector or
the ND filter.
• You cannot attach the MC protector and
2 Attach the lens hood adaptor. the ND filter at the same time.
• When taking pictures with the flash using
(P20)
the MC protector or ND filter, vignetting
effect may occur.
• If the MC protector/ND filter are dropped,
they may be destroyed. Be careful not to
drop them when attaching them to the
camera.
• The cap supplied with MC protector can
also be used for the ND filter.
• MCu“Multi-coated”
NDu“Neutral Density”

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Using the Remote Shutter

The remote shutter (DMW-RS1; optional)
works similar to the shutter button on the • You cannot operate the camera with the
camera. You can avoid jitter (camera remote shutter in the following cases.
shake) when using a tripod. – When the power save mode is canceled
– When you determine the part to be
1 Connect the remote shutter to the trimmed (P93)
[REMOTE] socket on the camera
firmly.

2 Focus on the subject and take a

picture.

• 1: Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.
• 2: Press the shutter button fully to take
the picture.

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Screen Display
1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 27 25 26 7 24 28 30 14 11
32
31 ISO100 2560
12
30 MF COOL 19 13 13
29 14 2
28 15 15
27 5
26 16
25 ISO100 6
24
23 PROGRAM SHIFT 21
22
F2.8 1/25

21 20 19 18 17 1 18 17 4, 22 20
∫ In recording
1 Recording mode 19 Program shift indication (P35)
2 Flash (P39) 20 Program shift setting indication (P35)
3 Conversion lens (P79) 21 Exposure compensation (P43)
4 Burst (P45) 22 Auto bracket (P44)
: Audio recording (P57, 71) 23 Metering mode (P72)
5 White balance (P68) 24 Spot metering target (P72)
6 ISO sensitivity (P70)
25 AF area (P32)
7 Focus indication (P32) 26 Spot AF area (P72)
8 Continuous AF (P73) 27 AF assist lamp (P74)
9 Picture size (P70)
28 Self-timer (P42)
10 Quality (P71)
: Jitter alert indication (P34)
29 Flash output adjustment (P41)
11 Battery indication (P14) : External flash (P81)
12 Color effect (P75) 30 Zoom/Digital zoom (P38, 74)
13 Picture/Time remain W T 30X
In Motion image mode: e.g. 11S 31 Optical image stabilizer (P76)
14 Card access indication (P17) 32 MF indication (P65)
15 Recording indication • Current date and time is displayed on the
bottom of the screen for about 5 seconds
16 Histogram (P30)
when turning the camera on, setting the
17 Shutter speed indication (P32) clock and after switching from the
18 Aperture value indication (P32) playback mode to the recording mode.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2560
14 100 _ 0001 8
13 PLAY AUDIO 1/19 9

10

P F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 11

10:00 DEC. 1.2004 12

∫ In playback
1 Playback mode 11 Recording information
2 DPOF (P85, 89) (Recording mode/Aperture value/
(White): Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash/
White balance)
DPOF setting for printing
(Green): • It will be displayed when the
DPOF setting for Slide Show [DISPLAY] button is pressed.
(Green with number of prints): 12 Recorded date and time
DPOF setting for printing and
13 Audio playback (P83)
Slide Show
PLAY MOTION
3 Protected picture (P87) IMAGE : In Motion image mode
4 Picture with audio (P83) 14 Flip animation (P76)
5 Picture size (P70)
: In Motion image mode
6 Quality (P71)
/ : In Motion image mode
7 Battery indication (P14)
8 Folder/File number
9 Page number/Total pictures
10 Histogram (P30)
• It will be displayed when the
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.

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Cautions for Use

∫ Optimal Use of the Camera Make sure to use the supplied cords and
When carrying this camera, take care cables. If you use optional accessories,
not to drop or cause impact to it. use the cords and the cables supplied
with them.
• The outer case may be destroyed by the
strong shock, and it may cause Do not extend the cords and the cables.
malfunction of this camera.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
Keep the camera away from magnetized chemicals onto the camera.
equipment (such as a microwave oven, • If the camera is sprayed with such
chemicals, the camera body may be
TV, video game equipment, etc.).
• If you use the camera on or near a TV, damaged and the surface finish may peel
pictures and sounds may be disrupted off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in
due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near a cell phone contact with the camera for a long period
because doing so may cause noise to of time.
adversely affect the pictures and sounds.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol
pictures may be distorted by strong for cleaning the camera.
• Before cleaning the camera, remove the
magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors. battery or disconnect charger from the
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated electrical outlet.
• The camera body may be deformed and
by a microprocessor may adversely affect
the camera, causing the disturbance of the surface finish may peel off.
pictures and sounds. • Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. To
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth
• If the camera is affected by magnetically
charged equipment and does not function that is soaked in a detergent diluted with
properly, turn the camera off and remove water and afterward finish wiping with a
dry cloth.
the battery or disconnect AC adaptor
(DMW-CAC1; optional) and then insert • When you use chemical cloth, follow the
the battery or connect AC adaptor again. instructions that come with the cloth.
• In case rain or other sources of water
Thereafter, turn the camera on.
splash onto the camera, wet a soft cloth
Do not use the camera near radio with tap water, wring it well, and use it to
wipe the camera body carefully. Then
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or wipe it again with a dry cloth.
high-voltage lines, recorded pictures or
sounds may be adversely affected.

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∫ Battery Do not allow the battery terminals to
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion come in contact with metal objects
battery. Its ability to generate power is (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
based upon the chemical reaction that • This can result in a short circuit or heat
takes place inside it. This reaction is generation and, if you touch the battery in
susceptible to the surrounding temperature this condition, you may be badly burned.
and humidity, and, if the temperature is too
high or too low, the operating time of the ∫ Charger
battery will be shorter. • If you use the charger near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the
When you go out, bring charged spare charger 3.28 feet (1 m) or more away from
batteries. radio.
• Prepare batteries with the charger equal • When the charger is in use, it may
to 3 to 4 times of the power for the desired generate whirring sounds. However, this is
operating time. The operating time of the not a malfunction.
battery may become shorter in low • After use, be sure to disconnect the
temperatures such as skiing resorts. charger from the electrical outlet. (If it is
• When you travel, be sure to prepare the left connected, a minute amount of current
supplied charger to charge the battery on is consumed.)
the spot. • Keep the terminal of the charger and
battery clean.
If you drop the battery accidentally,
check to see if the battery body and ∫ Condensation (When the lens or the
terminals are damaged. Viewfinder is fogged up)
• Inserting damaged battery in the camera When condensation has taken place:
may damage the camera. • Turn the camera off and leave the camera
in this condition for about 2 hours. When
After use, be sure to remove the card the camera becomes close to the ambient
and the battery or disconnect the plug temperature, the condensation
from the electrical outlet. disappears naturally.
• Extremely high or low temperatures will • When you move the camera from a cold
shorten the life of the battery. place to a hot place, put the camera into
• If the battery is kept in smoky or dusty plastic bag and then take it out after the
places, the terminals may rust and cause temperature of the camera becomes close
malfunctions. to the ambient temperature to avoid
condensation.
Dispose of an unusable battery.
If condensation has taken place, it causes
• The battery has a limited life.
a malfunction.
• Do not throw the battery into fire because
Be careful to avoid condensation and take
it may cause an explosion.
proper measures when condensation
• An unusable battery should be discarded
occurs.
in accordance with battery recycling laws.
For information you can call the RBRC
hotline at 1-800-822-8837.

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∫ Card ∫ Printing pictures recorded with HDTV
While the card access indication mode
appears (the card is being accessed), do
When you print pictures recorded after
not open the Card/Battery Door to
setting the picture size to [HDTV]
remove the card, do not turn the camera
(1920k1080 pixels), both ends of the
off or do not shake or cause impact to
pictures may be cut out.
the camera.
Do not leave the card in places where To print pictures with ends:
there is high temperature or direct When you order photo studios to print
sunlight, or where electromagnetic pictures:
waves or static electricity are easily • Ask the photo studio if the pictures can be
generated. printed with both ends.
Do not bend or drop the card.
• The card may be damaged or the When you print pictures with your printer:
recorded content may be damaged or • When using the printer with a trimming
feature or a feature which cuts out both
erased.
edges of the pictures, cancel the feature
After use, be sure to remove the card for printing.
from the camera and then store it. • The feature depends on the printer used.
• For storing or transporting the camera, Refer to the operating instructions of the
place it in a bag. printer for details.
• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the
terminals on the back of the card and do
not touch it with your fingers.

∫ Folder Composition
When a Memory Card with data recorded
on it is inserted into a PC, the folders
shown below will appear.

SD Memory DCIM
Card 100_PANA
EXPORT
MISC
PRIVATE1
• In the [100_PANA] folder it is possible to
record up to 999 pictures.
• In the [MISC] folder it is possible to record
the files that have been set with DPOF
settings.
• The files recorded in flip animation
function are stored in [PRIVATE1] folder.
• The motion images created by flip
animation function are stored in
[100_PANA] or another folder.

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Message Display
[NO MEMORY CARD] [CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE /
Insert the card. CAN’T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]
If the pictures are not based on the DCF
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]
standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.
Cancel the card lock.
[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]
CAN BE MADE]
Play back after recording or after inserting
You have exceeded the number of pictures
a card with a recorded picture.
that can be set at once with multi-delete
[MEMORY CARD FULL / setting.
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD]
[MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS
Insert a new card or delete the
CARD?]
unnecessary data.
The format of the card cannot be
[PLEASE CLOSE THE FLASH] recognized by this camera. Format the card
Be sure to close the flash after use. again with this camera.
[MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND
POSITION] THEN ON AGAIN]
This message appears when you turn the This message appears when the camera
camera on with the mode dial in the wrong does not operate properly. Turn the camera
position. off and on. If the message persists, contact
Rotate the mode dial to the proper position. the dealer or your nearest servicenter.
[PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] [MEMORY CARD ERROR]
This message appears when you use the Failed access to the card.
camera for the first time or you do not use Insert the card again.
the camera for a long time. Set the clock.
[READ ERROR]
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] Data reading error.
After canceling the protect setting, you can Play it back again.
delete or overwrite the picture.
[WRITE ERROR]
[THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE DELETED / Data writing error.
SOME PICTURES CAN’T BE DELETED] Turn the camera off and remove the card.
The pictures not based on the DCF Then insert the card and turn the camera
standard cannot be deleted. on again. Be sure that the camera is turned
off before removing or inserting the card to
avoid damage.

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Troubleshooting
If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be
improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P24)

Conditions Causes
The camera will not turn Is the battery inserted correctly?
on. Is the battery sufficiently charged?
Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
As the camera is turned Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera?
on, it turns off Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
immediately.
The brightness of the This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter button
screen becomes dark or halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the
bright for a moment. recorded pictures.
The picture cannot be Is the card inserted?
recorded. Is the mode dial correctly set?
Is there any memory capacity left on the card?
Before recording, delete some pictures.
The picture is not Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder?
displayed on the LCD Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display.
monitor.
The screen is too bright Adjust the brightness of the screen.
or dark.
Flash is not activated. Is the flash closed?
Press the [ OPEN] button to open the flash.
Unreadable language Select [ ] icon on the [SETUP] menu to set the desired
was selected by mistake. language.
The subject is not The focus range varies depending on the recording mode.
focused properly. Rotate the mode dial to set to the proper mode for the
distance to the subject.
Is the subject out of the focus range? (P34)
When you cannot focus on the subject even if you tried many
times, turn the camera off once and turn it on again.
The picture is not played Is the card inserted?
back. Is there a picture in the card?
Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]?
The picture does not Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?
appear on the television. Check it.
Set the TV to video input mode.

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Conditions Causes
When connecting to a Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?
PC, pictures cannot be Check it.
transferred. Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
Is the USB mode set correctly?
The clock setting is If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting
reset. may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE
CLOCK] appears, set the clock again.
When you take a picture before setting the clock,
[0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded.
A certain part of the This appears due to the highlight display function which
picture blinks. shows white saturated areas. (P29)
When the shutter button In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P74) lights red to make it
is pressed halfway, a red easier to focus on a subject.
lamp turns on
sometimes.
The camera will make The sound arises when the lens moves.
sounds caused by This is not a malfunction.
internal mechanical
movement when it is
shaken.
The lens clicks. When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the
movement of the camera or other, the lens may click and the
picture on the screen may be drastically changed, however,
the pictures are not affected.
The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the
aperture. It is not a malfunction.
Some pixels are inactive This is not a malfunction.
or always lit on the LCD These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
monitor.
Noise appears on the In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness
LCD monitor. of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are
recording.
A vertical red spectrum This is called smear. It is specific to CCD, not a malfunction.
appears on the LCD It appears when the subject has a bright part. It is recorded
monitor. on motion images, but not recorded on still pictures.
The pictures cannot be Set the USB mode to [PictBridge (PTP)].
printed with printers
supporting PictBridge.

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Conditions Causes
Both ends of the picture When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo
recorded by setting the studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends.
picture size to [HDTV] • When using the printer with a trimming feature or other
(1920k1080 pixels) are feature which cuts out both edges of the pictures, cancel
cut out. the feature for printing. The feature depends on the printer
used.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details.
Colors that were actually This camera compensates the color shift caused by the
not around the subject characteristic of the lens. However, the color shift may
appear on the picture. appear when you rotate the zoom lever to Tele, etc.
This is not a malfunction.
The flash is activated The first flash is activated for red-eye prevention on the
2 times. subject (red-eye phenomenon). 1 second after, the flash is
activated again for recording.
Even if the zoom lever is Is [CONVERSION] set in the [REC] mode menu? If so, the
rotated, the zoom zoom range is limited. Cancel the setting on
function is stopped [CONVERSION]. (P79)
halfway.

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Specifications
Digital Camera Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption: 2.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
2.2 W (When recording with Viewfinder)
1.4 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
1.2 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)

Camera Effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixels

Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl6 – 72 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 36 – 432 mm)/F2.8
Digital zoom: Max. 4k
Focus: TTL Normal/Macro/Manual/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/
1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range: 0.98 feet (30 cm) (Wide)/6.56 feet (200 cm) (Tele) – ¶,
Macro/Aperture-priority AE/Shutter-priority AE/
Manual exposure: 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide)/
6.56 feet (200 cm) (Tele) – ¶
Shutter system: Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed: 3 frames/second (high speed), 2 frames/second (low speed),
Approx. 2 frames/second (no limit)
Number of recordable
pictures: Max. 7 frames (standard), max. 4 frames (fine), Depends on
the capacity of the card. (no limit)
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card.
MultiMediaCard performance will be less.)
Motion image recording: 320k240 pixels
(30 or 10 frames/second with audio. The maximum recording
time depends on the capacity of the card.)
ISO sensitivity: AUTO (without flash: from ISO80 to ISO200/
with flash: from ISO100 to ISO400)/80/100/200/400
Shutter speed: 8 – 1/2,000th
Motion image mode: 1/30th – 1/2,000th
White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Flash/White set
Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/
Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 – i2 EV)
Metering mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor: 2.0q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD
(130,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Viewfinder: Color electrical Viewfinder (114,000 pixels)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
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Flash: Built-in pop up flash
Flash range: (ISO AUTO)
Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 23.0 feet (7 m)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction,
Forced OFF
Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Picture size: 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels,
1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels (Still
picture)
320k240 pixels (Motion image)
Quality: Fine/Standard/TIFF
Recording file format
Still Picture: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding
Picture with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard)i640k480 pixels
QuickTime (picture with audio)
Motion images: QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion images with audio)
Interface
Digital: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output
(monaural)
Terminal
REMOTE: φ 2.5 mm jack
AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
DC IN: type 3 jack
Dimensions: 5q (W)k3 7/16q (H)k4 3/16q (D) (127.6 mm (W)k87.2 mm
(H)k106.2 mm (D)) (excluding the projection part)
Weight: Approx. 18.3 oz/520 g
(excluding Memory Card and battery)
Approx. 19.6 oz/556 g (with Memory Card and battery)
Operating Temperature: 32oF – 104oF (0oC – 40oC)
Operating Humidity: 10% – 80%

Battery Charger
(Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety

Input: 110 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A

Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A

Equipment mobility: Movable

Battery Pack (lithium-ion)

(Panasonic CGA-S002A): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 680 mAh

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Digital Camera Accessory System

Accessory# Figure Description

CGA-S002A Lithium Ion Battery

DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

DMW-FL28 External Flash

DMW-LTZ10 Tele Conversion Lens

DMW-LWZ10 Wide Conversion Lens

DMW-LND72 ND Filter

DMW-LMC72 MC Protector

DMW-RS1 Remote Shutter

RP-SDH01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SDH512U1A 512 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDH256U1A 256 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD128BU1A 128 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD064BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD032BPPA 32 MB SD Memory Card

SD USB Reader/Writer
BN-SDCAPU/1B (compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
SD PC Card Adaptor
BN-SDABPU/1B (compatible with
MultiMediaCard)

* Please refer to page 14, for details on the battery charging time and the
number of recordable pictures.
* NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please
consult your local dealer.
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA 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 6.95
Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover 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.
First Last Phone#:
Day ( )
Street Address
Night ( )
City 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-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on

Accessories.

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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.

Request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
(USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Digital Camera Repair

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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)

PANASONIC CONSUMER PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San
AMERICA, One Panasonic Way Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Puerto Rico 00985

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 or Panasonic Sales
Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new
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 PARTS LABOR

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS
BELOW)
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR 90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)
SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR 90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
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 call
1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or

workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. 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 Servicenter 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 Servicenter. 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 (For USA Only)

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/support

You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by
visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Product Repairs
Centralized Factory Servicenter
Panasonic Services Company
MAIL TO : 1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Digital Camera Repair

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory
Servicenter.
Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
As of November 2003

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Index

A F
Adjusting Flash Output ...................... 41 Fine .......................................................71
AF Assist Lamp ................................... 74 Fireworks Mode ..................................62
AF Mode .............................................. 72 Flip Animation ..................................... 76
AF/AE Lock ......................................... 33 Focus .................................................... 34
Aperture-priority AE ..................... 51, 55 Formatting ............................................94
Audio Dubbing .................................... 90
Audio Recording ................................. 71 H
Auto Bracket ........................................ 44 HDTV .............................................. 70, 95
Auto Review ........................................ 25 Highlight Display ........................... 26, 29
Auto White Balance ........................... 68 Histogram ............................................30
B I
Brightness of the LCD ISO Sensitivity ..................................... 70
Monitor/Viewfinder .......................... 25
Built-in Flash ....................................... 39 J
Burst Mode .......................................... 45 Jitter ...................................................... 34
C L
Card ...................................................... 17 Language setting ................................27
Card Access Indication ...................... 17 LCD Monitor ................................28, 106
Center weighted ................................. 72 Lens Cap ..............................................19
Charger .............................................. 109 Lens Hood ........................................... 20
Clock Set ........................................ 22, 26 Lens Hood Adaptor ............................ 20
Color Effect .......................................... 75
Condensation .................................... 109 M
Continuous AF .................................... 73 Macro Mode ........................................56
Conversion Lens ................................. 79 Manual Exposure ......................... 53, 55
D Manual Exposure Assistance ...........53
Manual Focus ..................................... 65
Date Printing ............................... 86, 103 MC Protector ..................................... 104
Deleting Pictures .......................... 49, 50 Metering Mode ....................................72
Digital Zoom ........................................ 74 Monitor Priority ..............................25, 29
Diopter Adjustment ............................ 29 Motion Image Mode ........................... 56
DPOF Print Setting ............................ 85 Motion Rate ......................................... 56
Multi Playback ..................................... 47
E
Multiple ................................................. 72
Exposure .............................................. 34
Exposure Compensation ................... 43
External Flash ..................................... 81
External Flash Burst Mode ............... 82
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Resizing ............................................... 91
N Review .................................................. 37
ND Filter ............................................. 104 Rotate ................................................... 84
Night Portrait Mode ............................ 61
S
Night Scenery Mode .......................... 60
NO.RESET .......................................... 26 Scene Menu ........................................ 27
NTSC .................................................... 26 Scene Mode ........................................ 58
Number of recordable pictures ........ 18 Scenery Mode ..................................... 60
SD Slide Show .................................... 89
O Setup Menu ......................................... 24
One Shot AF ....................................... 66 Shutter sound ...................................... 26
Operational sound .............................. 26 Shutter-priority AE ........................ 52, 55
Optical Image Stabilizer .................... 76 Slide Show ........................................... 88
Optical Zoom ....................................... 38 Snow Mode ......................................... 64
Sports Mode ........................................ 59
P Spot ...................................................... 72
PAL ....................................................... 26 Spot-focusing ...................................... 72
Panning Mode ..................................... 61 Standard .............................................. 71
Party Mode .......................................... 63 Strap ..................................................... 19
PC ................................................... 96, 99 T
PictBridge .............................. 96, 99, 100
Picture Adjustment ............................. 75 TIFF ...................................................... 71
Picture Size ................................... 18, 70 Trimming .............................................. 92
Playback .............................................. 46
U
Playback Pictures on TV ................... 95
Playback Zoom ................................... 48 USB Connection Cable ..................... 96
Playing Back Motion Images ............ 83 USB Mode ..................................... 26, 96
Playing Back Pictures with Audio .... 83
Portrait Mode ...................................... 59 V
Power indicator ................................... 32 Video output ........................................ 26
Power Save ......................................... 25 Viewfinder .................................... 28, 106
Prefocus ............................................... 66 Volume of Speakers .......................... 26
Program AE ......................................... 32
Program Shift ...................................... 35 W
Protect .................................................. 87 White Balance ..................................... 68
PTP ....................................................... 96 White Balance Fine Adjustment ...... 69
Q Numerics
Quality .................................................. 71 1-area-focusing ................................... 72
R 3-area-focusing ................................... 72
9-area-focusing ................................... 72
Recording Guide Line ........................ 29
Remote Shutter ................................ 105
Reset of setting ................................... 26

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español

Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata
del procedimiento para grabar las 3 Encienda la cámara para sacar
imágenes con esta cámara. Por lo que las imágenes.
respecta a cada única operación, haga • Ajuste el reloj.
referencia a las páginas correspondientes.

M
S
A
1 Cargue la batería. P
• Cuando se envía la cámara, la

SCN
1
SCN2
batería está sin carga. Cárguela
antes del uso.

OPEN

OFF ON

1 Ajuste el disco del modo a [ ].

2 Abra el flash. (Cuando usa el flash)
3 Oprima el botón del obturador para
2 Inserte la batería y la tarjeta. sacar las imágenes.

4 Reproduzca las imágenes.

S
A

P M

2
SCN
SCN1

1 Ajuste el disco del modo a [ ].

2 Seleccione la imagen que quiere ver.

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC")

Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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