User manual PANASONIC DMCLX3

Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com EB VQT1T39 Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Before Use Information for Your Safety TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, · DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR WARNING: SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. · USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. · DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. · Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. · SDHC Logo is a trademark. · Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. · Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. 2 VQT1T39 Before Use Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOFKEEP DRY. CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. Before use Remove the connector cover. How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) VQT1T39 3 Before Use Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/ EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Cd About the battery charger CAUTION! · DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. · DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. · DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. · DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. VQT1T39 · The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. 4 Before Use About the battery pack · Do not heat or expose to flame. · Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Care of the camera · Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. · We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result. · Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction. ­ Places with a lot of sand or dust. ­ Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach. · Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. · If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) · Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of · If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will Read together with the "Cautions for Use". (P129) condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. VQT1T39 5 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Quick Guide .............................................. 9 Accessories ............................................ 10 Names of the Components ..................... 12 Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap................. 15 Preparation Charging the Battery............................... 17 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................ 18 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery .............................. 19 About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 20 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 21 · Changing the clock setting ............... 22 Setting the Menu..................................... 22 · Setting menu items ........................... 23 · Using the quick menu ....................... 25 About the Setup Menu ............................ 25 Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 31 · Select the Aspect Ratio .................... 33 Using the Digital Zoom ..................... 40 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]).................................. 42 · Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review) ........................................... 42 · Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)................................ 43 · Using the Playback Zoom................. 43 · Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 44 Deleting Pictures..................................... 44 · To delete a single picture.................. 44 · To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures.............. 45 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor ........................... 46 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ........................................... 48 · Switching to the appropriate flash setting ...................................... 48 Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 51 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 52 Compensating the Exposure .................. 53 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Multi Aspect ............................................ 54 · Auto Bracket ..................................... 54 · Multi Aspect ...................................... 55 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 56 Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed............................ 57 · Aperture-priority AE .......................... 57 · Shutter-priority AE ............................ 57 Taking picture by setting the exposure manually.................................. 58 Aperture Value and Shutter Speed......... 59 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........ 60 · MF ASSIST....................................... 60 Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ................. 62 Taking pictures in Custom mode ............ 63 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) ................ 64 · * [PORTRAIT]................................ 64 · + [SOFT SKIN]............................... 65 · 0 [SELF PORTRAIT]...................... 65 · , [SCENERY] ................................ 65 · - [SPORTS] ................................... 66 · . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ................... 66 · / [NIGHT SCENERY] .................... 66 · 1 [FOOD] ....................................... 66 Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE mode) ............. 34 · Focusing ........................................... 35 · When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take) .................. 35 · Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 36 · Direction detection function .............. 36 · Enlarge the focus point at the centre (display focus point) .............. 36 · Programme shift ............................... 36 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............. 37 · Scene detection ................................ 38 · AF Tracking Function ....................... 39 · About the flash.................................. 39 · Settings in Intelligent auto mode ...... 39 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 40 · Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ 6 VQT1T39 · 2 [PARTY] ...................................... 67 · 3 [CANDLE LIGHT]........................ 67 · : [BABY1]/; [BABY2].................. 67 · í [PET]........................................... 68 · ï [SUNSET] ................................... 68 · 9 [HIGH SENS.] ............................. 68 · ô [HI-SPEED BURST].................... 68 · [FLASH BURST] ......................... 69 · 5 [STARRY SKY] ........................... 69 · 4 [FIREWORKS] ............................ 70 · 6 [BEACH] ..................................... 70 · 8 [SNOW]....................................... 70 · 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] ....................... 71 · [PIN HOLE] ................................. 71 · [FILM GRAIN] ............................. 71 Motion Picture Mode ............................... 72 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ................................. 73 · Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation ..................................... 73 · Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)..................................... 75 Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 76 · [FILM MODE] .............................. 76 · @ [PICTURE SIZE]........................... 78 · A [QUALITY]................................... 79 · [INTELLIGENT ISO] ................... 80 · > [SENSITIVITY] ............................ 80 · [ISO LIMIT SET].......................... 81 · = [WHITE BALANCE] .................... 81 · C [METERING MODE].................... 83 · AF [AF MODE] ................................. 83 · [PRE AF] ..................................... 86 · [AF/AE LOCK] ............................ 86 · [I.EXPOSURE]............................ 87 [MULTI. EXPO.] .......................... 87 · · ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] ........................ 89 · [STABILIZER]............................. 89 · [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .................. 90 · B [AUDIO REC.] ............................... 90 · F [AF ASSIST LAMP]................... 90 · [FLASH SYNCHRO] ................... 91 · [EXT. VIEWFINDER] .................. 91 · [CONVERSION] ......................... 92 · U [CLOCK SET]............................... 92 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play) .............................................. 93 Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)............................................ 94 Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/ [FAVORITE PLAY]) ................................ 96 · [CATEGORY PLAY] ......................... 96 · [FAVORITE PLAY]............................ 96 Playing Back Motion Pictures/ Pictures with Audio ................................. 97 · Motion pictures ................................. 97 · Pictures with audio............................ 97 Creating still pictures from a motion picture ......................................... 98 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu....... 99 · CAL [CALENDAR] .............................. 99 · [TITLE EDIT]............................. 100 · [TEXT STAMP] ......................... 102 · Q [RESIZE]................................... 103 · [TRIMMING] ............................. 104 · [LEVELING] .............................. 105 · ? [ASPECT CONV.] ..................... 106 · N [ROTATE]/ M [ROTATE DISP.]....................... 107 · Ü [FAVORITE] ............................... 108 · O [DPOF PRINT]........................... 108 · P [PROTECT]............................... 110 · B [AUDIO DUB.] ............................. 111 · S [COPY] .................................... 111 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC............................... 113 Printing the Pictures.............................. 115 · Selecting a single picture and printing it ......................................... 117 · Selecting multiple pictures and printing them................................... 117 · Print Settings .................................. 118 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ............................................. 119 · Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) ........................ 119 · Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot......... 120 · Playing back on the TV with component socket .......................... 121 VQT1T39 7 Using the Conversion Lens (optional)............................................... 122 Using the Protector/Filter ...................... 123 Using the External Flash (optional)....... 124 Using External Viewfinder (optional)..... 126 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre · For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 · For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 · Visit our website for product information · E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk Technical Support for AV Software · For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 · For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK · For customers: 0844 844 3856 · Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday ­ Thursday 9.00 a.m. ­ 5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m. ­ 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays) · Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. · Most major credit and debit cards accepted. · All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. · It couldn't be simpler! · Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee. Others Screen Display...................................... 127 Cautions for Use ................................... 129 Message Display .................................. 131 Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions ........... 133 Troubleshooting .................................... 137 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time..................... 145 Specifications........................................ 149 8 VQT1T39 Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P17) · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P19) · When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P20) Refer to P20 when you use a card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P34) OFF ON 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P42) VQT1T39 9 Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM · Software: 1 2 CGA-S005E DE-A42A 3 4 Shoulder Strap Battery Carrying Case Lens Cap A: Black B: Silver 10 Lens Cap String Use it to install the software to your PC. K2CT3CA00004 K1HA08CD0019 5 6 MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. · The card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. · Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) · SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and K1HA08CD0020 7 8 Optional Accessories · Battery Pack · AC Adaptor¢1 · Leather Case DMW-CLX3 DMW-HDC2 DMW-AC5EB CGA-S005E VFC4324 VYQ3509 9 10 · Component Cable · Flash DMW-FL360/DMW-FL500 · External Viewfinder DMW-VF1 · Lens Adapter DMW-LA4 · Wide Conversion Lens¢2 DMW-LW46 · PL Filter/MC Protector/ND Filter¢2 DMW-LPL46/DMW-LMC46/DMW-LND46 : VYF3198 : VYF3200 VFC4366 10 VQT1T39 Before Use · SDHC Memory Card 32 GB: RP-SDV32GE1K 16 GB: RP-SDV16GE1K 8 GB: RP-SDV08GE1K 4 GB: RP-SDM04GE1K/RP-SDV04GE1K · SD Memory Card 2 GB: RP-SDM02GE1A/RP-SDV02GE1A 1 GB: RP-SDR01GE1A/RP-SDV01GE1A · CardBus PC Card Adapter BN-SDPC3E ¢1 The battery cannot be charged with the AC adaptor. Use the supplied charger. ¢2 The lens adaptor (DMW-LA4; optional) is necessary to attach a wide conversion lens or filter. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. VQT1T39 11 Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 Lens (P5, 130) Self-timer indicator (P52) AF assist lamp (P90) Flash (P48) Strap eyelet (P15) · Be sure to attach the strap when using Focus selector switch (P51, 60) the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 1 2 3 45 5 6 7 LCD monitor (P46, 127) Joystick (P25, 36, 57, 58, 60) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select. In these operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. Example: When the joystick is moved toward 2 (left) Place your finger on the right side of the joystick, and move the joystick toward the left. Push the joystick straight in. or Move 2 or Press 8 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P23) 9 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P86) 10 Status indicator (P20, 28, 34) 12 VQT1T39 Before Use 11 [MENU/SET] button (P21) 12 [DISPLAY] button (P44) 13 Delete button (P44)/ Single or burst mode button (P56) 14 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P52) 4Function button (P26) Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often. [REVIEW]/[FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/ [AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE] 1/Flash setting button (P48) 3/Exposure compensation (P53)/ Auto bracket (P54)/Multi aspect (P55)/Flash output adjustment (P50) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button or Press 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Aspect ratio selector switch (P33, 72) Microphone (P72, 90, 111) Speaker (P97) Zoom lever (P40) [FOCUS] button (P36, 39, 61, 85) Flash open button (P48) Hot Shoe (P124, 126) Mode dial (P31) Shutter button (P34, 72) Camera ON/OFF switch (P21) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 29 25 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P121) 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P113, 115, 119) 27 [DC IN] socket (P113, 115) · Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 28 Terminal door 29 Lens ring front (P122, 123) 30 Lens barrel adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). · This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) is connected to it. 25 26 27 28 30 VQT1T39 13 Before Use 31 Tripod receptacle · When you use a tripod, make sure the 32 Card/Battery door (P19) 33 Release lever (P19) tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 31 32 33 14 VQT1T39 Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap · 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. 1 Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. 2 Pass the same string through the hole on the camera. 3 Attach the lens cap. · Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera · Do not hang or swing around this unit with the lens · Be careful not to lose the lens cap. cap string attached. in the recording mode. Strap · We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. VQT1T39 15 Before Use 2 Pass the strap through the ring first, and then pass through the stopper and fasten the strap. A Pull the strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) 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 the "LUMIX" LOGO is on the outside. 16 VQT1T39 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery · Use the dedicated charger and battery. · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. · Charge the battery with the charger indoors. · Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.) 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the AC mains lead. · The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. · Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. · Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after approx. 130 min maximum). When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes · The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than · The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note · After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical · The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also · The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. · The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. outlet. normal. Also, charging may not be completed. recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up.) VQT1T39 17 Preparation · When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging · Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) connected.] · The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status The battery life Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 380 pictures Approx. 190 min indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode) Recording conditions by CIPA standard · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. · Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ · Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). · Using the supplied battery. · Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer · Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. · Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. · Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. ¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode. (P27) function is set to [AUTO].) The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 95.] Playback time Approx. 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (CGA-S005E) are the same as above. 18 VQT1T39 Preparation The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment. When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off. Note · The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted. · The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery · Check that this unit is turned off. · Close the flash. · We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. · Always use genuine Panasonic batteries · If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. (CGA-S005E). 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery. Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. VQT1T39 19 Preparation 3 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. · If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note · Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). · Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the · The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. · Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) settings on the camera may not be stored properly. About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. · When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in · When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the · When using the built-in memory (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). card and played back. k>ð (access indication¢) the built-in memory and played back. · When using the card Built-in Memory · Memory size: Approx. 50 MB · Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only · The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used · You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P111) · The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) becomes full. 20 VQT1T39 Preparation Type of card SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 format in compliance with the SD standard) Characteristics · Fast recording and writing speed · Write-Protect switch A provided (When A SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB)¢ (Formatted using the FAT32 format in compliance with the SD standard) MultiMediaCard this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.) 2 · Still pictures only. ¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB. ¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.) · You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. · Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note · Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P30)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. · The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. · Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P30) · Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) · The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons OFF ON · The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message VQT1T39 21 Preparation 2 Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 3 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P75) ,: Cancel without setting the clock. · Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display · AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected. · When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, format. : : midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and elsewhere. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set. · After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. · When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set the clock correctly by following the "Changing the clock setting" procedure below. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P23) · It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock. · The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note · The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. · You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. · If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the · If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P102) or order a photo studio to print the pictures. Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. 22 VQT1T39 Preparation [MODE] playback mode menu (P42, 93 to96) · This menu lets you select the setting of the playback methods such as playback or slide show of only the pictures set as [FAVORITE]. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P99 to 112) ! [REC] mode menu (P76 to 92) · This menu lets you make the rotation, protection, trimming or DPOF settings, etc. of recorded pictures. · This menu lets you set the colouring, sensitivity, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. [SETUP] menu (P25 to 31) · This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. · The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE]. Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera's specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P133. Setting menu items This section describes how to select the programme AE mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [s] in the programme AE mode · 3/4/2/1 in the steps can be operated with the joystick too. VQT1T39 23 Preparation 1 2 3 4 Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial OFF ON Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. · When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step 4. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. · You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. MENU /SET Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 3 Press 1. · Select a menu item next and set it. 5 Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. · Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. 24 VQT1T39 Preparation 6 Press 1. · Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. 7 Press 3/4 to select [s]. 8 9 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. · Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. 1 2 Press and hold down the joystick in recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is displayed Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The items to be set and the settings are displayed. · You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY]. [WHITE BALANCE] (P81)/[AF MODE] (P83) A Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. · In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23. [LANGUAGE] can be set. VQT1T39 25 Preparation U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. · Refer to P21 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination. [WORLD TIME] " [DESTINATION]: Travel destination area ­ [HOME]: Your home area · Refer to P75 for details. Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. -- [TRAVEL DATE] [TRAVEL SETUP] [OFF]/[SET] · Refer to P73 for details. [LOCATION] [OFF]/[SET] This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [BEEP LEVEL]: [s] (Muted) [t] (Low) [u] (High) r [BEEP] [ [ [ [ 1 [SHUTTER VOL.]: ] (Muted) ] (Low) ] (High) [SHUTTER TONE]: ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] [ u [VOLUME] 1 [BEEP TONE]: ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. · When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings. (Recording mode only) Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often. [Fn BUTTON SET] [REVIEW]/[FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [CUST. SET MEM.] · Refer to P62 for details. [METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE] (Recording mode only) · Refer to P42 for details about the review. · Refer to P76 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu. [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. 26 VQT1T39 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] ,, [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. ... [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. LCD [LCD MODE] · The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. · The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. · If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or another object to block the light. · The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode. [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P46) [REC. INFO.]: [OFF]/[ON] [PATTERN]: [ ]/[ ] · The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode. [HISTOGRAM] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. (P46) [OFF]/[ON] When the auto review or review function is activated, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. [OFF]/[ON] [HIGHLIGHT] · If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P53) referring to the histogram (P47) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture. · There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear blinking in black and white. [ON] [OFF] VQT1T39 27 Preparation In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF]: [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. · Refer to P60 for details. You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] q [ECONOMY] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] · Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. · [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode. · [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. · The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the · [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. · AV and HD output is turned off while LCD monitor is turned off. Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. LCD monitor again. o [AUTO REVIEW] [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second. · The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P54)/ multi aspect (P55), [MULTI FILM] (P78), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P68) and [FLASH BURST] (P69) in scene mode, burst mode (P56) and when recording still pictures with audio (P97). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.) · In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. · If [HIGHLIGHT] (P27) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white when the auto review function is activated. v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. · The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P115) · A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. 28 VQT1T39 Preparation