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... battery is recyclable powers the product you for the purpose of units. of the companies concerned. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. You have purchased. Dispose of your Camera. Product Identification Marking is a trademark. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these Operating Instructions...
... battery is recyclable powers the product you for the purpose of units. of the companies concerned. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. You have purchased. Dispose of your Camera. Product Identification Marking is a trademark. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these Operating Instructions...
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... Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory 16 Remaining battery and memory capacity....16 Setting the clock 17 Using menus 18 Menu type 19 Using Quick menu 20 Using SETUP menu 21 CLOCK SET/ WORLD TIME/ TRAVEL DATE/ BEEP/ VOLUME/ MONITOR 21 LCD MODE/ DISPLAY SIZE/ GUIDE LINE/ HISTOGRAM/ REC AREA 22 ECONOMY/ AUTO REVIEW 23 ZOOM RESUME/ NO.RESET/ RESET/ USB MODE 24 TV ASPECT/ HDMI MODE .....25 VIERA Link / VERSION DISP./ FORMAT/ LANGUAGE 26 DEMO MODE 27 Basics Basic shooting operation 28 Holding the camera/Direction...
... Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory 16 Remaining battery and memory capacity....16 Setting the clock 17 Using menus 18 Menu type 19 Using Quick menu 20 Using SETUP menu 21 CLOCK SET/ WORLD TIME/ TRAVEL DATE/ BEEP/ VOLUME/ MONITOR 21 LCD MODE/ DISPLAY SIZE/ GUIDE LINE/ HISTOGRAM/ REC AREA 22 ECONOMY/ AUTO REVIEW 23 ZOOM RESUME/ NO.RESET/ RESET/ USB MODE 24 TV ASPECT/ HDMI MODE .....25 VIERA Link / VERSION DISP./ FORMAT/ LANGUAGE 26 DEMO MODE 27 Basics Basic shooting operation 28 Holding the camera/Direction...
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... of LCD monitor displays 112 In recording 112 In playback 113 Message displays 114 Q&A Troubleshooting 116 Usage cautions and notes 122 Recording picture/time capacity.......... 124 Specifications 128 Optional accessories 132 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ... 133 Request for travel 67 TRAVEL DATE 67 WORLD TIME 68 Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu ... 69 PICTURE SIZE 69 QUALITY/ ASPECT RATIO/ INTELLIGENT ISO 70 SENSITIVITY 71 WHITE BALANCE 72...
... of LCD monitor displays 112 In recording 112 In playback 113 Message displays 114 Q&A Troubleshooting 116 Usage cautions and notes 122 Recording picture/time capacity.......... 124 Specifications 128 Optional accessories 132 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ... 133 Request for travel 67 TRAVEL DATE 67 WORLD TIME 68 Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu ... 69 PICTURE SIZE 69 QUALITY/ ASPECT RATIO/ INTELLIGENT ISO 70 SENSITIVITY 71 WHITE BALANCE 72...
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... cursor button (▼) • Macro mode (P.45) • AF Lock (AF tracking) (P.34, 73) Up cursor button (▲) • Exposure compensation (P.49) • Auto bracket (P.49) • Multi aspect 2 (P.50) • White balance fine adjustment (P.72) Right cursor button (►) • Flash (P.43) In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is different. 4 DMC...
... cursor button (▼) • Macro mode (P.45) • AF Lock (AF tracking) (P.34, 73) Up cursor button (▲) • Exposure compensation (P.49) • Auto bracket (P.49) • Multi aspect 2 (P.50) • White balance fine adjustment (P.72) Right cursor button (►) • Flash (P.43) In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is different. 4 DMC...
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... setting item Set the date, time, or display. Set Press 'MENU/SET' • Turn on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be displayed by pressing 'DISPLAY' several times.) Failure to be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in digital photo center or when using 'TEXT STAMP' (P.90). While this message is displayed Press 'MENU/SET' REC/PLAY switch To change time setting Select 'CLOCK SET' from SETUP menu (P.21), perform and . • Clock settings will cause the date/time...
... setting item Set the date, time, or display. Set Press 'MENU/SET' • Turn on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be displayed by pressing 'DISPLAY' several times.) Failure to be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in digital photo center or when using 'TEXT STAMP' (P.90). While this message is displayed Press 'MENU/SET' REC/PLAY switch To change time setting Select 'CLOCK SET' from SETUP menu (P.21), perform and . • Clock settings will cause the date/time...
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... for when connecting camera to a computer 24 VQT1Z82 NO.RESET Reset image file numbers. YES/NO • Information registered in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using 'SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode. YES/NO • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be reset once folder number reaches 999. Then, select 'YES' on the folder number reset screen. • File numbers and folder numbers. (P.102, 121) RESET REC. Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item ZOOM RESUME Remember...
... for when connecting camera to a computer 24 VQT1Z82 NO.RESET Reset image file numbers. YES/NO • Information registered in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using 'SELF PORTRAIT' scene mode. YES/NO • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be reset once folder number reaches 999. Then, select 'YES' on the folder number reset screen. • File numbers and folder numbers. (P.102, 121) RESET REC. Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item ZOOM RESUME Remember...
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...' menu item is displayed. Settings, notes OFF: Operations must be restored. LANGUAGE Change display language. FORMAT Use when 'BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR' or 'MEMORY CARD ERROR' appears, or when formatting the builtin memory or card. built-in memory is inserted.) • Always format cards with a VIERA remote control when connecting via the camera's own buttons. When a card/built-in memory will be formatted if no card is formatted, the data cannot be performed via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately) (P.109). ON: Operations may take...
...' menu item is displayed. Settings, notes OFF: Operations must be restored. LANGUAGE Change display language. FORMAT Use when 'BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR' or 'MEMORY CARD ERROR' appears, or when formatting the builtin memory or card. built-in memory is inserted.) • Always format cards with a VIERA remote control when connecting via the camera's own buttons. When a card/built-in memory will be formatted if no card is formatted, the data cannot be performed via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately) (P.109). ON: Operations may take...
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... deleted. Deleting pictures REC/PLAY switch: Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in 'DELETE ALL' when 'FAVORITE' is set mode dial to delete displayed picture DISPLAY Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately). To delete multiple (up to 50) or all data including protected images, perform FORMAT. (P.26) VQT1Z82 41 Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: • Protected pictures (P.97) • Card switch is not inserted. To delete clipboard pictures, set...
... deleted. Deleting pictures REC/PLAY switch: Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in 'DELETE ALL' when 'FAVORITE' is set mode dial to delete displayed picture DISPLAY Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (DMWAC5PP, sold separately). To delete multiple (up to 50) or all data including protected images, perform FORMAT. (P.26) VQT1Z82 41 Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: • Protected pictures (P.97) • Card switch is not inserted. To delete clipboard pictures, set...
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... 'IMAGE PRIORITY', and press 'MENU/SET' to the recording conditions or types of cards. Taking pictures according to 100 (The maximum is 100). • The number of burst recording pictures increases immediately after formatting. • The recorded pictures become slightly grainy. • Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF QUALITY: (Standard) SENSITIVITY: Speed priority ISO200 - 1600 Image priority ISO500 - 800 • The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are taken continuously while the shutter button is...
... 'IMAGE PRIORITY', and press 'MENU/SET' to the recording conditions or types of cards. Taking pictures according to 100 (The maximum is 100). • The number of burst recording pictures increases immediately after formatting. • The recorded pictures become slightly grainy. • Main fixed settings FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF QUALITY: (Standard) SENSITIVITY: Speed priority ISO200 - 1600 Image priority ISO500 - 800 • The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are taken continuously while the shutter button is...
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... 'difference with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) City/area name Screen from step will then be displayed only when camera is used for the first time (or has been reset). To close menu, press 'MENU/SET' 3 times. Useful features for travel (Continued) Mode: Recording only. (Cannot set.) WORLD TIME (Registering local time at selected destination • To cancel → Press . Finish Set destination area Current time at your home area Current...
... 'difference with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) City/area name Screen from step will then be displayed only when camera is used for the first time (or has been reset). To close menu, press 'MENU/SET' 3 times. Useful features for travel (Continued) Mode: Recording only. (Cannot set.) WORLD TIME (Registering local time at selected destination • To cancel → Press . Finish Set destination area Current time at your home area Current...
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... even if power is turned off. • Settings remain applied when using flash. • Even though the 'AWB' setting is displayed. paper) and press 'MENU/SET'. is fixed in ) / (set to . • Making this setting will reset white balance fine adjustment. Setting white balance manually ( ) Select and press 'MENU/SET'. White balance fine adjustment (excluding 'AWB') Changes to 'B/W', 'SEPIA', 'COOL', or 'WARM'. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. Press 'MENU/SET'. White balance is set to red (blue) when making fine adjustment White balance settings can...
... even if power is turned off. • Settings remain applied when using flash. • Even though the 'AWB' setting is displayed. paper) and press 'MENU/SET'. is fixed in ) / (set to . • Making this setting will reset white balance fine adjustment. Setting white balance manually ( ) Select and press 'MENU/SET'. White balance fine adjustment (excluding 'AWB') Changes to 'B/W', 'SEPIA', 'COOL', or 'WARM'. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. Press 'MENU/SET'. White balance is set to red (blue) when making fine adjustment White balance settings can...
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... of recording. MODE: → MOTION PICTURE menu → REC menu Settings: ON: Adjust focus according to keep the same focus position for menu setting procedure. A higher value translates into a higher image quality. Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: See P.18 for subjects with rapid movements. 2 The frame rate is not available in memory. Use this setting to movement of subject during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of data...
... of recording. MODE: → MOTION PICTURE menu → REC menu Settings: ON: Adjust focus according to keep the same focus position for menu setting procedure. A higher value translates into a higher image quality. Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: See P.18 for subjects with rapid movements. 2 The frame rate is not available in memory. Use this setting to movement of subject during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of data...
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Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may take several minutes. Copying of image data from the built-in memory (to delete clipboard pictures, set the mode dial to card ( ). Do not turn off power or perform other operations during copying. Motion pictures recorded in memory ( ). COPY Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to memory cards will be copied. Copying pictures may be terminated midway if there is not enough space on the card. Select picture with higher capacities than the...
Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may take several minutes. Copying of image data from the built-in memory (to delete clipboard pictures, set the mode dial to card ( ). Do not turn off power or perform other operations during copying. Motion pictures recorded in memory ( ). COPY Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to memory cards will be copied. Copying pictures may be terminated midway if there is not enough space on the card. Select picture with higher capacities than the...
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... Macintosh Save motion pictures to ON. When the battery begins to your computer Use the 'PHOTOfunSTUDIO' software on the supplied CD-ROM. Setting the 'USB MODE' (P.24) to 'PC' remove the need to make the setting each time the camera is set to your computer operating manual. Do not use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). Always use any other adaptors except a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; Playing motion pictures recorded...
... Macintosh Save motion pictures to ON. When the battery begins to your computer Use the 'PHOTOfunSTUDIO' software on the supplied CD-ROM. Setting the 'USB MODE' (P.24) to 'PC' remove the need to make the setting each time the camera is set to your computer operating manual. Do not use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). Always use any other adaptors except a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; Playing motion pictures recorded...
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... (PTP)' removes the need to either 'SELECT ON CONNECTION' or 'PictBridge(PTP)' (P.24). Motion pictures recorded in memory: Remove card (Copy clipboard pictures to a PictBridgecompatible printer for printing. Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can connect directly to the card (P.82)) • Adjust settings on the camera When 'CONNECTING TO PC...' is connected to run out during communication, the status indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds. Turn off power before reconnecting...
... (PTP)' removes the need to either 'SELECT ON CONNECTION' or 'PictBridge(PTP)' (P.24). Motion pictures recorded in memory: Remove card (Copy clipboard pictures to a PictBridgecompatible printer for printing. Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can connect directly to the card (P.82)) • Adjust settings on the camera When 'CONNECTING TO PC...' is connected to run out during communication, the status indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds. Turn off power before reconnecting...
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... SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P.16) NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. Message displays THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED Release using camera (P.26). PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN Force has been applied to the card (batch copy), the images are copied until the capacity of pictures that can be set as 'FAVORITE'. BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED Release the protection before deleting, etc...
... SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P.16) NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. Message displays THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED Release using camera (P.26). PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN Force has been applied to the card (batch copy), the images are copied until the capacity of pictures that can be set as 'FAVORITE'. BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED Release the protection before deleting, etc...
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... Folder numbers in use . (P.13) 115 VQT1Z82 Folder number is connected to 100 when performing 'NO.RESET' (P.24). Battery cannot be used for continuous writing. MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Card is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal. The SD speed class is also connected to another device. PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV AV cable is reset to camera. • To remove message immediately → Press 'MENU/SET'. • To change...
... Folder numbers in use . (P.13) 115 VQT1Z82 Folder number is connected to 100 when performing 'NO.RESET' (P.24). Battery cannot be used for continuous writing. MEMORY CARD ERROR MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Card is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal. The SD speed class is also connected to another device. PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV AV cable is reset to camera. • To remove message immediately → Press 'MENU/SET'. • To change...
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... do not support AVCHD. Folder/file number displayed as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during motion picture recording; White round spots like soap bubbles appear on different device. No pictures in built-in calendar playback. Picture is called moire. This is not a fault. If subjects in pictures taken with RED-EYE reduction flash settings ( , , ) contain patterns where areas of dust in AVCHD-compatible devices. 119 VQT1Z82 this camera cannot be played back correctly...
... do not support AVCHD. Folder/file number displayed as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during motion picture recording; White round spots like soap bubbles appear on different device. No pictures in built-in calendar playback. Picture is called moire. This is not a fault. If subjects in pictures taken with RED-EYE reduction flash settings ( , , ) contain patterns where areas of dust in AVCHD-compatible devices. 119 VQT1Z82 this camera cannot be played back correctly...
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... to card, then copy to clipboard folder with your television's remote control (consult your VIERA's operating instructions for details.) Cannot send pictures to be able to computer. Use 'TEXT STAMP' before printing. • In shop: Make PRINT SET settings (P.96), and request printing 'with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory card) TV screen display different to camera. VIERA Link (HDMI) is not compatible with dates'. • With printer: Make PRINT SET settings, and use software to copy from computer to LCD monitor. Disconnect USB connection cable and...
... to card, then copy to clipboard folder with your television's remote control (consult your VIERA's operating instructions for details.) Cannot send pictures to be able to computer. Use 'TEXT STAMP' before printing. • In shop: Make PRINT SET settings (P.96), and request printing 'with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory card) TV screen display different to camera. VIERA Link (HDMI) is not compatible with dates'. • With printer: Make PRINT SET settings, and use software to copy from computer to LCD monitor. Disconnect USB connection cable and...
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... computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. function , personal information will not be managed responsibly. When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera • To protect your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using the 'format' or 'delete' functions on reverse of card or allow them to a memory card if necessary, and then format (P.26) the built-in memory. • Remove the memory card from a video provider...
... computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. function , personal information will not be managed responsibly. When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera • To protect your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using the 'format' or 'delete' functions on reverse of card or allow them to a memory card if necessary, and then format (P.26) the built-in memory. • Remove the memory card from a video provider...