User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ7

Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT0V63 Before Use 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. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. · SD Logo is a trademark. · 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 easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. 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. RBRC TM Li-ion A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. 2 VQT0V63 Before Use FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ7 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 3 VQT0V63 Before Use -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder · Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. · Condensation may form on the LCD monitor in places with large temperature differences. Wipe the condensation with a soft, dry cloth. · If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor/ Viewfinder screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on a card. About the Lens · Do not press the lens with excessive force. · Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside or near a window. · When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures. Care of the camera · Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may stop operating normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be damaged. · Retract the lens before carrying the camera. · Retract the lens before playing back pictures. · Sand or dust may cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or dust does not get into the lens or the terminals when using the camera on a beach etc. · Make sure that water does not get into the camera when using it on a rainy day or on a beach. · If water or seawater splashes on the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe the camera again with a dry cloth. 4 VQT0V63 Before Use About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up) · Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes as described below. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. ­ When the camera is taken from the cold outdoors to the warm indoors. ­ When the camera is taken from outside to inside an air-conditioned car. ­ When cool wind from an air conditioner etc. blows directly on the camera. ­ In humid places · To prevent condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to the ambient temperature. If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. When not using the camera for a long period of time · Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] · Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. · If the battery is left inserted in the camera it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged. · When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged. · We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet. About The Mode Dial Adjust part A to the desired mode. The mode dial can be rotated 360o. Rotate it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to parts where there is no mode.) A S M SCN 5 VQT0V63 A P : Program AE mode (P25) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera. : Aperture-priority AE mode (P53) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. : Shutter-priority AE mode (P53) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. : Manual exposure mode (P56) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. : Macro mode (P51) This mode allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject. : Motion picture mode (P68) This mode allows you to record motion pictures. : Scene mode (P58) This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the recording scenes. Before Use : Simple mode (P29) This mode is recommended for beginners. : Playback mode (P35) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. About indications in these operating instructions Joystick e.g.: When you tilt the joystick right e.g.: When you press the center of the joystick Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described. About illustrations in these operating instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use. About illustrations of the cursor button and joystick In these operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as illustrated as shown. Cursor button e.g.: When you press the 4 button MENU SET REV 6 VQT0V63 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 About The Mode Dial ................................ 5 Preparation Standard Accessories ............................... 9 Names of the Components ....................... 9 Quick Guide ............................................ 11 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 12 About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures) ........... 12 Inserting/Removing the Battery .............. 13 Inserting/Removing the Card .................. 14 About the Card........................................ 15 Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap................. 16 Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 19 About the Setup Menu ............................ 20 Basic Taking Pictures ....................................... 25 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ............. 29 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 31 · Using the Optical Zoom .................... 31 · Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) .................................................. 31 · Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom ............. 32 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) .............................................. 34 Playing Back Pictures ............................. 35 Deleting Pictures..................................... 36 Advanced About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ......... 38 · Changing the information displayed .......................................... 38 · Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode)......... 41 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ................................. 42 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 46 Compensating the Exposure .................. 47 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 48 Optical Image Stabilizer .......................... 49 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 50 Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 51 Aperture-priority AE ................................53 Shutter-priority AE ..................................53 Manual exposure ....................................54 Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ......... 55 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........ 56 Scene Mode............................................58 ­ Portrait mode ................................. 59 ­ Soft skin mode............................... 59 ­ Scenery mode ............................... 60 ­ Sports mode .................................. 60 ­ Night portrait mode ........................ 60 ­ Night scenery mode....................... 61 ­ Panning mode ............................... 61 ­ Food mode .................................... 62 ­ Party mode .................................... 62 ­ Candle light mode.......................... 62 ­ Fireworks mode ............................. 63 ­ Starry sky mode............................. 63 ­ Baby mode 1/Baby mode 2 ........... 64 ­ Snow mode.................................... 65 ­ High Sensitivity mode .................... 65 Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture............................. 66 Motion Picture Mode ............................... 68 Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)................................... 70 Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback) ............................ 71 Using the Playback Zoom .......................72 Playing Back Motion Pictures/ Pictures with Audio.............................. 73 Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 74 7 VQT0V63 · [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture................................... 75 · [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity ................ 77 · [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures......................................... 77 · [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures....................................... 78 · [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio .... 79 · [METERING MODE] Deciding the method to measure brightness......................................... 80 · [AF MODE] Setting the focus method.................. 80 · [CONT.AF] Continuously focusing on a subject ...................................... 81 · [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier ................................ 82 · [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures.............................. 82 · [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.............................. 82 · [FLIP ANIM.] Connecting images to create a motion picture file .......................... 83 · [CONVERSION] Using an optional lens ...................... 85 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 87 · [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration................................. 88 · [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures............ 89 · [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated ........... 89 · [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the number of prints ............................... 91 · [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures............................................. 92 · [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures .... 93 · [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller ............... 94 · [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it......................................... 95 · [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture.................................... 96 · [FORMAT] Initializing the card............................ 96 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC................................. 98 Printing the Pictures.............................. 100 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...................................... 104 Others Using the MC Protector/ND Filter ......... 105 Screen Display...................................... 106 Cautions for Use ................................... 108 Message Display .................................. 110 Troubleshooting .................................... 112 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time .................... 117 Specifications........................................ 120 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 122 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)........................ 123 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only).................................. 124 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 125 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only).................................. 127 Index ..................................................... 128 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía rápida en español..................... 130 8 VQT0V63 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 RP-SD016B CGR-S006A 3 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (Indicated as "Card" in the text) 2 Battery Pack (Indicated as "Battery" in the text) 3 Battery Charger (Indicated as "Charger" in the text) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Shoulder Strap 8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 9 Lens Hood/Hood Adaptor A: Silver B: Black · For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P122) DE-993B 4 5 Names of the Components 1 2 34 K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008 6 7 VFC4160 8 1 2 3 4 Lens (P4) Flash (P42) Microphone (P68, 79, 93) Self-timer indicator (P46) AF assist lamp (P82) VYK1T69 9 A: VYQ3808/VYQ3796 B: VYQ3809/VYQ3797 9 VQT0V63 Preparation 56 7 8 9 10 11 19 20 21 22 Shutter button (P25, 68) Mode dial (P5) AF/MF button (P54) Optical image stabilizer button (P49) 23 24 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 17 Flash open button (P42) Diopter adjustment dial (P39) Viewfinder (P38, 106) Speaker (P73) [EVF/LCD] button (P38) Camera ON/OFF switch (P11) Joystick (P26, 35, 36, 53, 54) LCD monitor (P38, 106) [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button (P38, 106) Status indicator (P25) Single or burst mode button (P50)/ Delete button (P36) Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P46) 4/[REV] button (P34) 1/Flash Setting button (P42) 3/Exposure compensation (P47)/Auto bracket (P48)/White balance fine adjustment (P76)/Flash output adjustment (P45)/Backlight compensation in simple mode (P30) button [MENU/SET] button (P20) 25 26 27 23 Strap eyelet (P16) 24 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P98, 100, 104) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P98, 100) · Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7; optional). · The camera cannot charge the battery even if the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7; optional) is connected. 26 Terminal door 27 Lens Barrel 28 29 28 Card/Battery door (P13, 14) 29 Tripod receptacle · When you use a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it. 18 19 20 21 22 18 Zoom lever (P31) 10 VQT0V63 Preparation Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 4 Play back the pictures. S M A SCN P 1 Charge the battery. (P12) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P35) · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P13, 14) 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. · Set the clock. (P19) S M SCN A P OFF ON 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P25) 11 VQT0V63 Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger. · The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. · The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. Recharge the battery when it is exhausted. · Use the dedicated charger and battery. · Charge the battery with the charger indoors. · Do not disassemble or modify the charger. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor connected (DMW-AC7; optional).] · Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. · Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after about 120 minutes). · The battery indication turns red and blinks. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery. The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in program AE mode) Number of Approx. 320 pictures recordable pictures (Approx. 160 min) 3 Detach the battery after charging is complete. · After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the AC cable from the electrical outlet. Recording conditions by CIPA standard · Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ · Using the supplied SD Memory Card (16 MB). · Using the supplied battery. · Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical 12 VQT0V63 Preparation image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1]) · 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. · Turn the camera off every 10 recordings. · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. ¢The number of recordable pictures decreases when the power LCD function or high angle function (P41) are used. 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 80.] The number of recordable pictures when using the Viewfinder (Recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.) Number of Approx. 340 pictures recordable pictures (Approx. 170 min) Charging lamp · The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start. · When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. · When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. Charging conditions · 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.) · The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding). Inserting/Removing the Battery · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · Close the flash. Playback time when using the LCD monitor Playback time Approx. 300 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. 120 min 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of arrow and open the card/battery door. Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (CGR-S006A) are the same as above. · The [CHARGE] indicator lights when charging starts. · Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A). 13 VQT0V63 Preparation 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully paying attention to its direction. Remove: Slide the lock A to remove the battery. · Do not remove the battery with the camera turned on since the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. · The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. Inserting/Removing the Card · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · Prepare an SD Memory Card (supplied) or a MultiMediaCard (optional). · Close the flash. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked. · Remove the battery after use. · When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.) However, the clock setting is cancelled after this length of time. In this case, set the clock again. (P19) · Do not remove the card or the battery while the card is being accessed. The data may be damaged. (P15) Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. · Check the direction of the card. · Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. 14 VQT0V63 Preparation · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. About handling a card Transfer important pictures/motion pictures from your card to your PC periodically (P98). The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity, the camera breaking down or a defective card. · Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P97) SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) · The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. · The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch B that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.) SD Memory Card · If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again. · The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. · We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. About the Card Access to the card The card access indication A lights red when pictures are being recorded onto the card. 3 · On this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB to 2 GB). 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum) When the card access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted or the card is being formatted. Do not: · turn the camera off. · remove the battery or the card. · shake or impact the camera. The card and the data may be damaged or the camera may not operate normally. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) 15 VQT0V63 Preparation · Refer to P117 for information about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each SD Memory Card. · This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. · This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. We recommend using High Speed SD Memory Cards when recording motion pictures. (P68) Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap (supplied) 1 Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. · The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised. · Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 2 Pass the same string through the hole on the camera. 3 Attach the 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. · Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode. · Be careful not to lose the lens cap. 16 VQT0V63 Preparation Strap (supplied) 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. 1 Attach the hood adaptor (supplied). 2 Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap. · Do not tighten the hood adaptor too much. 2 Place the camera upside down, align the mark on the lens hood with the mark A on the camera and then insert the lens hood. A: Pull the strap 2 cm or more. · Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. · Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. · Attach the strap so that you can see the "LUMIX" logo. 3 Tighten the screw. Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · Close the flash. · Check if the screw is loose and then attach the lens hood. · Do not tighten the screw too much. 17 VQT0V63 Preparation Removing the hood adaptor 3 Attach the lens hood with the screw facing upwards and then tighten the screw again. · Hold the edge of the hood adaptor to remove it. Temporarily storing the lens hood · Make sure the screw is loose and then attach the lens hood. · Do not tighten the screw too much. 1 Loosen the screw and remove the lens hood. 4 Attach the lens cap. 2 Reverse the lens hood. · Ensure that the lens cap is firmly attached. · Do not take a picture while the lens hood is temporarily stored. · When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood. · When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood. · For details on how to attach the MC protector and the ND filter, refer to P105. · You cannot attach the conversion lenses or filters and the close-up lens when the hood adaptor is attached. 18 VQT0V63 Preparation · The lens adaptor (DMW-LA2; optional) is necessary to attach a conversion lenses and filters. · If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department on 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. OFF ON PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons · The screen disappears after about 5 seconds. Turn the camera off and on again. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date and time. CLOCK SET 00 : 00 JAN . 11 . 2006 M/D/Y SELECT SET EXIT MENU · 2/1: Select the desired item. · 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time. 3 Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. 19 VQT0V63 Preparation · Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the clock setting is correct. Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu and then press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. 3 Press 3 4 to select [CLOCK SET] and then press 1. Set as shown previously. SETUP CLOCK SET MONITOR n0 OFF OFF 2MIN. MENU About the Setup Menu · Set items as required. (Refer to P21 to 24 for each menu item.) · Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5). The following example shows how to set [BEEP] when program AE mode [ ] is selected. · Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P23) 1/4 TRAVEL DATE PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE SELECT EXIT 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU 1/3 MENU SET AUTO AUTO · When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. · You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. · If the date is not set in the camera it will not be printed when you use a photo printing service, even if the store provides a date printing option for your photographs. (P92) 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. SETUP CLOCK SET MONITOR n0 OFF OFF 2MIN. MENU 1/4 TRAVEL DATE PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE SELECT EXIT 20 VQT0V63