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... Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 34 6 VQT2C70 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 35 • Using the Playback Zoom 35 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 36 Deleting Pictures 36 • To delete a single picture 36 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 37 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor 38 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 39 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 39 Taking Close-up Pictures 42 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 43 Compensating the Exposure 44 Taking Pictures using Auto...
... Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 34 6 VQT2C70 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 35 • Using the Playback Zoom 35 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 36 Deleting Pictures 36 • To delete a single picture 36 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 37 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor 38 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 39 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 39 Taking Close-up Pictures 42 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 43 Compensating the Exposure 44 Taking Pictures using Auto...
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... [PLAYBACK] mode menu....... 71 • CAL [CALENDAR 71 • [TITLE EDIT 72 • [TEXT STAMP 73 • Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels 74 • [TRIMMING 75 • M [ROTATE DISP 76 • Ü [FAVORITE 77 • [PRINT SET 78 • P [PROTECT 79 • S [COPY 80 Screen Display 89 Cautions for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera...
... [PLAYBACK] mode menu....... 71 • CAL [CALENDAR 71 • [TITLE EDIT 72 • [TEXT STAMP 73 • Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels 74 • [TRIMMING 75 • M [ROTATE DISP 76 • Ü [FAVORITE 77 • [PRINT SET 78 • P [PROTECT 79 • S [COPY 80 Screen Display 89 Cautions for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera...
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...; After charging is turned on the recording interval time. optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. ¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases to Wide or vice versa in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P23). About the Battery (charging/number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association...
...; After charging is turned on the recording interval time. optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. ¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases to Wide or vice versa in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P23). About the Battery (charging/number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association...
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... is difficult to open, push open the coupler cover from the digital camera. About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in an open the card/battery door. •...
... is difficult to open, push open the coupler cover from the digital camera. About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in an open the card/battery door. •...
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... Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Fast recording and writing speed • Write-Protect switch A provided (When A format in compliance with the SD this unit. (These cards are being written, read the operating instructions for a card. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; We recommend storing important data...
... Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Fast recording and writing speed • Write-Protect switch A provided (When A format in compliance with the SD this unit. (These cards are being written, read the operating instructions for a card. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; We recommend storing important data...
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... light. • The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode. • [AUTO POWER LCD] and [HIGH ANGLE] cannot be selected in bright places or when you turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. • [POWER SAVE] is difficult to see because of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some icons and menu screens. [DISPLAY SIZE] [STANDARD]/[LARGE] [FOCUS ICON] Change the focus icon You can conserve the battery...
... light. • The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode. • [AUTO POWER LCD] and [HIGH ANGLE] cannot be selected in bright places or when you turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. • [POWER SAVE] is difficult to see because of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some icons and menu screens. [DISPLAY SIZE] [STANDARD]/[LARGE] [FOCUS ICON] Change the focus icon You can conserve the battery...
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...; In Intelligent auto mode, the Auto review function is displayed after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in Scene mode. - When recording or playing back motion pictures - We recommend formatting the card (P25) after taking it. Select [YES] to the initial settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that the picture is fixed to a PC or a printer - When using the AC...
...; In Intelligent auto mode, the Auto review function is displayed after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in Scene mode. - When recording or playing back motion pictures - We recommend formatting the card (P25) after taking it. Select [YES] to the initial settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that the picture is fixed to a PC or a printer - When using the AC...
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A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to select the mode. Normal picture mode (P31) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! My scene mode (P46) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene mode (P46) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion picture mode (P55) This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. VQT2C70 27...
A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to select the mode. Normal picture mode (P31) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! My scene mode (P46) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene mode (P46) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion picture mode (P55) This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. VQT2C70 27...
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... take pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P62) VQT2C70 31 C [MENU/SET] button Aim the AF area at the point you want to "Using the [REC] Mode Menu" (P59). Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times...
... take pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P62) VQT2C70 31 C [MENU/SET] button Aim the AF area at the point you want to "Using the [REC] Mode Menu" (P59). Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times...
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... set [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene mode (P46). Œ: Forced flash OFF The flash is not activated in any recording conditions. • Use this when you take pictures in low lighting conditions. ‰: The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is activated every time regardless of settings ‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make...
... set [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene mode (P46). Œ: Forced flash OFF The flash is not activated in any recording conditions. • Use this when you take pictures in low lighting conditions. ‰: The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is activated every time regardless of settings ‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make...
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Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is changed . ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 30 cm (0.99 ...setting when the Scene mode is turned off. It may change if the Recording mode is changed . ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data...
Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is changed . ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 30 cm (0.99 ...setting when the Scene mode is turned off. It may change if the Recording mode is changed . ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data...
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... each flash setting Flash setting ‡ Shutter speed (Sec.) 1/30 to 1/2000 ‰ Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000¢1 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000¢2 Œ ¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. • In Scene mode, shutter speed will be properly adjusted if the flash level is set, the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights. • The white balance may take time to charge the flash if you press the shutter button fully...
... each flash setting Flash setting ‡ Shutter speed (Sec.) 1/30 to 1/2000 ‰ Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000¢1 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000¢2 Œ ¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. • In Scene mode, shutter speed will be properly adjusted if the flash level is set, the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights. • The white balance may take time to charge the flash if you press the shutter button fully...
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... self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after about 5 seconds. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will not function when [MACRO ZOOM] is set to take pictures at close to select. At this time, the selected item is automatically focused just before recording. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3. • The number of the picture may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp...
... self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after about 5 seconds. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will not function when [MACRO ZOOM] is set to take pictures at close to select. At this time, the selected item is automatically focused just before recording. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3. • The number of the picture may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp...
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... setting screen appears automatically. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set to [ ] or [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can set different birthdays and names for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. ∫ Technique for Candle light mode • This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash. • We recommend using [TEXT STAMP...
... setting screen appears automatically. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set to [ ] or [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can set different birthdays and names for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. ∫ Technique for Candle light mode • This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash. • We recommend using [TEXT STAMP...
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... the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may not be recorded. [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which day of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be printed out using the AC adaptor the power supply...
... the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may not be recorded. [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which day of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be printed out using the AC adaptor the power supply...
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... a repair, transferring to malfunction. About tripods • When you keep it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. About the picture data • Recorded data may be attached when the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; When not using a tripod. • Make sure that Panasonic is not liable in the camera, it will not be left inserted in memory and settings may return to factory default...
... a repair, transferring to malfunction. About tripods • When you keep it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. About the picture data • Recorded data may be attached when the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; When not using a tripod. • Make sure that Panasonic is not liable in the camera, it will not be left inserted in memory and settings may return to factory default...
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... in the copy destination. (Only when copying from a card to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to delete some cases. When a picture with a recorded picture and then play it . (P17) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with the same name as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the built-in memory.) - When you want to unlock it . [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after saving necessary data on a PC...
... in the copy destination. (Only when copying from a card to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to delete some cases. When a picture with a recorded picture and then play it . (P17) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with the same name as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the built-in memory.) - When you want to unlock it . [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after saving necessary data on a PC...
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... AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on a PC etc. (P25) If you execute [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P24) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable (P88) is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at...
... AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on a PC etc. (P25) If you execute [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P24) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable (P88) is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at...
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... White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor: 2.7q TFT LCD (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 2.5q TFT LCD (DMC-FS6) (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 6.3 m (20.7 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Forced flash...
... White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor: 2.7q TFT LCD (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 2.5q TFT LCD (DMC-FS6) (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 6.3 m (20.7 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Forced flash...
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... Brightness of the LCD Monitor 22 Built-in Flash 39 Built-in Memory 17 Burst 64 C Calendar 71 Candle Light Mode 50 Card 14, 16 Category 69 Charger 92 Charging 13 Cleaning 91 Clock Set 18 Color Mode 65 Condensation 5 Copy 80 D Date Printing 79, 86 DC Coupler 16 DCF standard 35 Deleting Pictures 36 Demo Mode 26 Digital Red-eye Correction 40 Digital Zoom 33, 65 Display Size 23 E Economy Mode 23 Exposure Compensation 44...
... Brightness of the LCD Monitor 22 Built-in Flash 39 Built-in Memory 17 Burst 64 C Calendar 71 Candle Light Mode 50 Card 14, 16 Category 69 Charger 92 Charging 13 Cleaning 91 Clock Set 18 Color Mode 65 Condensation 5 Copy 80 D Date Printing 79, 86 DC Coupler 16 DCF standard 35 Deleting Pictures 36 Demo Mode 26 Digital Red-eye Correction 40 Digital Zoom 33, 65 Display Size 23 E Economy Mode 23 Exposure Compensation 44...