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.... Model No. Even for choosing Panasonic! Used properly, we're sure it will bring you have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. Please take time to recycle this manual as your Camera. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for the purpose of private use may be restricted. You have purchased. REFER SERVICING TO...
.... Model No. Even for choosing Panasonic! Used properly, we're sure it will bring you have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. Please take time to recycle this manual as your Camera. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for the purpose of private use may be restricted. You have purchased. REFER SERVICING TO...
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... for help. Product Identification Marking is loacated on , the user is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is incorrectly replaced. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Dispose of used in these Operating Instructions. •...
... for help. Product Identification Marking is loacated on , the user is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is incorrectly replaced. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Dispose of used in these Operating Instructions. •...
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... 8 Quick Guide 9 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 10 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures 11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional 13 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 14 • Changing the clock setting 14 About the Mode Dial 15 Setting the Menu 16 About the Setup Menu 17 LCD Monitor Display/Switching the LCD Monitor Display 20 Basic Taking Pictures 22 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 24 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 26 • Using...
... 8 Quick Guide 9 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 10 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures 11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional 13 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 14 • Changing the clock setting 14 About the Mode Dial 15 Setting the Menu 16 About the Setup Menu 17 LCD Monitor Display/Switching the LCD Monitor Display 20 Basic Taking Pictures 22 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 24 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 26 • Using...
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... contact areas of the power plug. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode [ ]) Number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on . (When the optical Preparation image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from the electrical...
... contact areas of the power plug. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode [ ]) Number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on . (When the optical Preparation image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from the electrical...
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... for the camera. You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P89) ∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can use it with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for each Card. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. If you also order a photo studio to print pictures, ask the photo studio before printing.) (P5) • Refer to the [LOCK] side, it . Store the removed battery in memory even if a card is inserted. ∫ Card [ ] When a card is...
... for the camera. You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P89) ∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can use it with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for each Card. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. If you also order a photo studio to print pictures, ask the photo studio before printing.) (P5) • Refer to the [LOCK] side, it . Store the removed battery in memory even if a card is inserted. ∫ Card [ ] When a card is...
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... language. optional) connected. 8 Number of purchase) 12 13 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 F2.8 1/30 12 11 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P34) • If you press the shutter button halfway when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red. 3 AF area (P22) • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places. 4 Focus (P22) 5 Picture size (P60) 6 Quality (P60) : Jitter alert (P24) 7 Battery indication 20 VQT1J82 • The indication turns red and blinks...
... language. optional) connected. 8 Number of purchase) 12 13 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 F2.8 1/30 12 11 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P34) • If you press the shutter button halfway when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red. 3 AF area (P22) • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places. 4 Focus (P22) 5 Picture size (P60) 6 Quality (P60) : Jitter alert (P24) 7 Battery indication 20 VQT1J82 • The indication turns red and blinks...
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.... At this time, the selected item is automatically set. : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 The flash is difficult to select. • For information about 5 seconds. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling setting If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for the actual recording. • Use this when you turn the camera off or power save mode is displayed. In print mode [ ] - Therefore...
.... At this time, the selected item is automatically set. : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 The flash is difficult to select. • For information about 5 seconds. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling setting If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for the actual recording. • Use this when you turn the camera off or power save mode is displayed. In print mode [ ] - Therefore...
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... available focus range differs depending on the type of the recorded picture may change if the recording mode is changed . ∫ The available flash range to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) • The available flash range is turned off. Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢2 When AUTO [ ]is selected, AUTO [ ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the recording mode. (P115) • When the flash is used at [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P58), the ISO sensitivity...
... available focus range differs depending on the type of the recorded picture may change if the recording mode is changed . ∫ The available flash range to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) • The available flash range is turned off. Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢2 When AUTO [ ]is selected, AUTO [ ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the recording mode. (P115) • When the flash is used at [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P58), the ISO sensitivity...
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... flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you bring the flash too close range when it is activated. • If you press the shutter button fully. • The white balance may be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) : AUTO : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000 : Forced ON : Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./ 1/8¢1 to Red-eye...
... flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you bring the flash too close range when it is activated. • If you press the shutter button fully. • The white balance may be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) : AUTO : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000 : Forced ON : Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./ 1/8¢1 to Red-eye...
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...; The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. • The following . - You can change the number of seconds using a tripod. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Make sure that there is little jitter such as the set shutter speed for signal processing. • Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking pictures with...
...; The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. • The following . - You can change the number of seconds using a tripod. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Make sure that there is little jitter such as the set shutter speed for signal processing. • Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking pictures with...
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... can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of frames used . - [ ] in AF mode - Review function - [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function • The bundled software includes QuickTime to close the menu. • You can display the number of...
... can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of frames used . - [ ] in AF mode - Review function - [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function • The bundled software includes QuickTime to close the menu. • You can display the number of...
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.... When burst mode is set simultaneously, auto bracket will take time to write the picture data. • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode. • You can have higher speed burst if you use the AF assist lamp (e.g. review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in [HI-SPEED BURST] and...
.... When burst mode is set simultaneously, auto bracket will take time to write the picture data. • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode. • You can have higher speed burst if you use the AF assist lamp (e.g. review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in [HI-SPEED BURST] and...
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... to enlarge pictures, refer to playback zoom on the enlargement size and position, and then press [MENU/ SET]. Viewing pictures stored in mind. (P2) • In the clipboard mode [ ], the following functions are fixed. - [ASPECT RATIO]: [ ] - [QUALITY]: [ ] - [SENSITIVITY]: AUTO - [W.BALANCE]: AWB - [SELFTIMER]: OFF/2 seconds - [POWER SAVE]: [5MIN.] - [AF MODE]: [ ] - [ECONOMY]: OFF - [GUIDE LINE]: [ ] - [AF ASSIST LAMP]: ON • The [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], [SHUTTER] and [VOLUME] settings established using the [SETUP] menu (P17) are...
... to enlarge pictures, refer to playback zoom on the enlargement size and position, and then press [MENU/ SET]. Viewing pictures stored in mind. (P2) • In the clipboard mode [ ], the following functions are fixed. - [ASPECT RATIO]: [ ] - [QUALITY]: [ ] - [SENSITIVITY]: AUTO - [W.BALANCE]: AWB - [SELFTIMER]: OFF/2 seconds - [POWER SAVE]: [5MIN.] - [AF MODE]: [ ] - [ECONOMY]: OFF - [GUIDE LINE]: [ ] - [AF ASSIST LAMP]: ON • The [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], [SHUTTER] and [VOLUME] settings established using the [SETUP] menu (P17) are...
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... and dates information B. MENU /SET • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears if the picture was set to [ON]. • [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for a picture with a picture size [ ] or less. • The picture is protected, you select [YES]. Pictures stamped with text cannot be restored once they are overwritten. • A picture stamped with text. • Use playback zoom to [ON], the travel date is stamped on screen if the picture is stamped...
... and dates information B. MENU /SET • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears if the picture was set to [ON]. • [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for a picture with a picture size [ ] or less. • The picture is protected, you select [YES]. Pictures stamped with text cannot be restored once they are overwritten. • A picture stamped with text. • Use playback zoom to [ON], the travel date is stamped on screen if the picture is stamped...
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... the recorded picture are displayed. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is not pressed after taking pictures Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set . (P74) We recommend resizing to if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on pictures recorded by other equipment. Aspect ratio setting Picture size /// / / • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE...
... the recorded picture are displayed. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is not pressed after taking pictures Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set . (P74) We recommend resizing to if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on pictures recorded by other equipment. Aspect ratio setting Picture size /// / / • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE...
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... • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you use "Windows 98/98SE", install the USB driver and then connect it . The drive then appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is displayed on the screen. • The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card inserted...
... • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you use "Windows 98/98SE", install the USB driver and then connect it . The drive then appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is displayed on the screen. • The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card inserted...
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... camera is not operating properly. Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The card format cannot be recognized by other equipment may not be copied. [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] This message will be displayed when you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are moved to [LOCK]. Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data...
... camera is not operating properly. Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The card format cannot be recognized by other equipment may not be copied. [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] This message will be displayed when you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are moved to [LOCK]. Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data...
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Turn the camera off frequently by using the self-timer (P38) when taking pictures with a soft dry cloth. 3: The recorded picture is too bright or dark. • Check that has been sufficiently charged. - Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P59) - Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged. 3: The camera turns off while the camera is turned on. • Is power save mode (P18) etc. ∫ Recording 1: The picture cannot be exhausted. Use a battery that the exposure is correctly compensated...
Turn the camera off frequently by using the self-timer (P38) when taking pictures with a soft dry cloth. 3: The recorded picture is too bright or dark. • Check that has been sufficiently charged. - Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P59) - Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged. 3: The camera turns off while the camera is turned on. • Is power save mode (P18) etc. ∫ Recording 1: The picture cannot be exhausted. Use a battery that the exposure is correctly compensated...
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... in memory appears when a card is removed immediately after recording or if recording with a digital camera from the date and time set to playback [ ]? • Is there a picture on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? • Set the TV input to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P90) (Formatting irretrievably deletes all data including the other pictures. The camera has a function that automatically rotates the display of pictures recorded holding the camera vertically...
... in memory appears when a card is removed immediately after recording or if recording with a digital camera from the date and time set to playback [ ]? • Is there a picture on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? • Set the TV input to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P90) (Formatting irretrievably deletes all data including the other pictures. The camera has a function that automatically rotates the display of pictures recorded holding the camera vertically...
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... displayed picture is recognize.) • Disconnect the USB connection cable. Is [AUDIO REC.] set the desired language. (P20) 2: The setting for the printer.) • When you taking pictures in memory is slightly distorted. 109 VQT1J82 When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set to [ ]. (P94) 8: The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. • When using auto bracket (P40)? In these cases, you cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. 3: A red...
... displayed picture is recognize.) • Disconnect the USB connection cable. Is [AUDIO REC.] set the desired language. (P20) 2: The setting for the printer.) • When you taking pictures in memory is slightly distorted. 109 VQT1J82 When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set to [ ]. (P94) 8: The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. • When using auto bracket (P40)? In these cases, you cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. 3: A red...