User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LS2

Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LS2 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 VQT0V10 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. 2 VQT0V10 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-LS2 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 VQT0V10 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. 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 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 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 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 the built-in memory or 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. About Condensation (When the lens 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 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. · 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. About the LCD monitor · 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 4 VQT0V10 Before Use 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 batteries 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 batteries and the card from the camera. · If the batteries are left inserted in the camera they will discharge as a weak electric current passes through them even if the camera is turned off. [Read P13 for information about Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.] · 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 SCN1 : Normal picture mode (P23) Use this mode for normal recording. : Economy mode (P46) This mode allows you to take pictures while reducing battery power consumption. : Macro mode (P47) This mode allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject. : Motion picture mode (P54) This mode allows you to record motion pictures. : Scene mode 1 : Scene mode 2 (P48) This mode allows you to match the picture to the scene being recorded. Two frequently used scenes can be set to the mode dials [ ] and [ ]. : Simple mode (P26) This mode is recommended for beginners. : Playback mode (P32) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. SC N2 5 VQT0V10 Before Use About indications in these operating instructions SCN1 SCN2 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 In these operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as illustrated as shown. e.g.: When you press the 4 button MENU SET REV 6 VQT0V10 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 About the Batteries ................................. 12 Inserting/Removing the Batteries............ 15 Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) ............................................ 16 About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 16 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 18 About the Setup Menu ............................ 19 Basic Taking Pictures ....................................... 23 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ............. 26 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 28 · Using the Optical Zoom .................... 28 · Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) .................................................. 29 · Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom ............. 30 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) .............................................. 31 Playing Back Pictures ............................. 32 Deleting Pictures..................................... 33 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 41 Compensating the Exposure .................. 42 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 43 Optical Image Stabilizer .......................... 44 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 45 Economizing Power Consumption .......... 46 Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 47 Scene Mode............................................48 ­ Portrait mode ................................. 49 ­ Soft skin mode............................... 49 ­ Scenery mode ............................... 49 ­ Sports mode .................................. 50 ­ Night portrait mode ........................ 50 ­ Night scenery mode....................... 50 ­ Food mode .................................... 51 ­ Party mode .................................... 51 ­ Candle light mode.......................... 51 ­ Fireworks mode ............................. 52 ­ Starry sky mode............................. 52 ­ Snow mode.................................... 53 ­ Baby mode 1/Baby mode 2 ........... 53 Motion Picture Mode ............................... 54 Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)................................... 56 Using the Playback Zoom .......................57 Playing Back Motion Pictures .................58 Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 59 · [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture ................. 60 · [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity ................ 61 · [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ... 62 · [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures .................... 62 · [AF MODE] Setting the focus method.................. 63 · [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in dark places ................................... 64 Advanced About the LCD Monitor ........................... 35 · Changing the information displayed .......................................... 35 · Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode) ............................ 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash........................ 38 7 VQT0V10 · [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures .................. 65 · [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures .................. 65 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 65 · [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration............................ 66 · [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures............ 67 · [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated ........... 67 · [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the number of prints .................. 68 · [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures......................................... 70 · [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller ............... 71 · [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it... 72 · [COPY] Copying the picture data .................. 72 · [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card ........................................... 74 Others Screen Display........................................ 82 Cautions for Use ..................................... 84 Message Display .................................... 85 Troubleshooting ...................................... 87 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time ............... 91 Specifications.......................................... 93 Digital Camera Accessory System ......... 95 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers).......................... 96 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only).................................... 97 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ........... 98 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only).................................. 100 Index ..................................................... 101 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía rápida en español..................... 103 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC................................. 75 Printing the Pictures................................ 77 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 81 8 VQT0V10 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Names of the Components 1 2 3 1 2 K1HA08CD0007 3 4 1 Flash (P38) 2 Lens (P4) 3 Self-timer indicator (P41) K1HA08CD0009 4 5 6 5 VFC4090 1 Batteries AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) 2 USB Connection Cable 3 Video Cable 4 CD-ROM 5 Strap · SD Memory Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P16) · For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P95) · If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 78 9 4 LCD monitor (P4, 35, 82) 5 Status indicator (P13, 16, 46) 6 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P41) 4/[REV] button (P31) 1/Flash setting button (P38) 3/Exposure compensation (P42)/Auto bracket (P43)/White balance fine adjustment (P60)/Backlight compensation in simple mode (P27) button 7 [DISPLAY] (P35)/[HIGH ANGLE] (P37) button 8 Delete (P33)/Single or burst mode (P45) button 9 [MENU/SET] button (P19) 9 VQT0V10 Preparation 10 11 20 21 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 Zoom lever (P28) Optical image stabilizer button (P44) Mode dial (P5) Shutter button (P23, 54) Camera ON/OFF switch (P11, 18) 20 Card door (P16) 21 Tripod receptacle · When you use a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it. 15 16 17 15 Strap eyelet 16 Lens barrel 17 Battery door (P15) DIGITAL V.OUT DC IN 3V 18 19 18 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P75, 77, 81) 19 [DC IN] socket (P75, 77) · Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). 10 VQT0V10 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. 3 Play back the pictures. 1 Insert the batteries. (P15) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P32) · When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P16). Refer to P16 when you use a card. 2 Turn the camera on to take pictures. · Set the clock. (P18) · Select the type of battery in use on [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20) SCN 1 OFF ON 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P23) SCN 1 SCN 2 SC N 2 11 VQT0V10 Preparation About the Batteries Usable batteries AA Oxyride batteries (supplied)¢ AA Alkaline batteries (optional) AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (optional) · One of the following messages appears when you insert batteries for the first time, change the batteries when they become exhausted etc. [CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE]/[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH] If the batteries inserted are different from the type displayed in the message, set [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20) · The battery type that is set can be distinguished by the color of the battery indication (blue or white). ­ The battery indication does not appear when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). · Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used and the storage life and conditions of the batteries. · Battery performance temporarily deteriorates in low temperature conditions [10 °C (50 °F) or less]. However, it recovers when the temperature returns to normal. · Depending on the temperature and the conditions of use, the camera may not operate properly and the batteries may become exhausted without warning because the battery indication is not displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction. · We recommend turning the camera off frequently while recording to conserve battery power for longer battery life. If you will be using the camera for long periods of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended. · Exhausted batteries may recover some performance if left for a period of time. However, they cannot be used for a long time. Be sure to replace them with new batteries. Unusable batteries 3 Manganese batteries Nickel batteries A: When oxyride batteries are selected The battery indication turns blue. B: When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected The battery indication turns white. ¢An oxyride battery is a new type of non-rechargeable battery developed by Panasonic. It has more power than a regular alkaline battery and is suitable for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras. · We recommend using Panasonic batteries. Lithium batteries Ni-Cd batteries · Operation is not guaranteed when using the batteries listed above. The batteries can leak and the following malfunctions can occur: ­ The remaining battery power is not displayed accurately. ­ The camera does not turn on. ­ Data written to the built-in memory or the card is damaged resulting in loss of the photographs. Battery shapes that cannot be used · Batteries with unusual shapes cause leakage, heat generation or explosion if inserted in the camera. 12 VQT0V10 Preparation · Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off. Never use these batteries. (Refer to the illustration below.) · All or part of the covering on the battery is peeled off. · The - pole is flat. Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional)]. wait until the battery temperature decreases before removing them. · Battery performance deteriorates and recording/playback time decreases when the ambient temperature is low [10 °C (50 °F) or less]. This is particularly true when using oxyride or alkaline batteries so warm them in your pocket etc. before using them. Make sure that no metal objects such as a lighter are placed together with the batteries when warming them in your pocket. · If there is grease or dirt on the battery poles, the recording/playback time may become extremely short. Before inserting the batteries, clean the battery terminals with a soft, dry cloth. If battery leakage occurs, remove the batteries and thoroughly wipe the leakage in the battery compartment. Insert new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries. If battery electrolyte spills on your hands or clothes, thoroughly wash them with water. Battery electrolyte can cause loss of sight if it comes into contact with your eyes. Do not rub your eyes. Wash them immediately with clean water and consult a doctor. Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride) You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging them with a nickel metal hydride battery charger. However, improper handling of the batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe the following. · If there is dirt on the battery poles, you may not be able to charge normally. Clean the battery poles and the battery recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth. · When charging batteries for the first time, or after having not used them for a long period of time, they may not charge fully. This is a feature of Ni-MH batteries and is not a malfunction. Battery performance · The battery indication turns red and blinks. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor is turned off.) · Replace with new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries. Proper Care and Handling of Batteries Mishandling batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe the following. · Do not splash batteries with water/sea water or wet battery terminals. · Do not peel off or scratch the covering on batteries. · Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to other strong impacts. · Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, deformation, discoloration etc. · Do not store batteries in high humidity areas or high temperatures. · Keep batteries away from children. · Always use 2 new batteries of the same type when replacing batteries. · Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time. · Batteries may heat up soon after you start using the unit. Turn the camera off and 13 VQT0V10 Preparation will become normal after a few charges and discharges. · We recommend charging the batteries after they are fully discharged. If you charge the batteries before they are fully discharged, it can reduce battery performance. This is called "memory effect". · If "memory effect" occurs, continue using the batteries until the camera stops working and then charge them fully. Battery performance will be restored after a few charges and discharges. · Over time Ni-MH batteries naturally discharge and their capacity lowers even when they are not used. · Once the batteries have reached full charge, do not continue to charge them. · Do not peel off or scratch the covering on Ni-MH batteries. · Read the operating instructions for the battery charger. Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery capacity gradually decreases over time. If the length of time you can use the camera is extremely short even after fully charging the batteries, they may have exceeded their life span. Purchase new batteries. · Battery life differs depending on the conditions of storage and usage and the environment. When not using the batteries for a long period of time · If the batteries are left in the camera they will discharge. This is because a small electrical current continues to flow even when the camera is turned off. If the batteries continue to be left in the camera, they will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged. · When storing the batteries for a long period of time, we recommend charging them once a year. Remove the batteries from the camera and store them again after they have completely discharged. Battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode) Batteries Used Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) Panasonic Alkaline batteries (optional) Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional) Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 125 min) Approx. 155 pictures (Approx. 77 min) Approx. 400 pictures (Approx. 200 min) Recording conditions by CIPA standard · Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. · Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB)¢ · Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical 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. · Turning the camera off every 10 recordings./Leaving the camera until the batteries cool down. ¢The card is not supplied. · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. 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: about 1/4 the number when recording once every 30 seconds) 14 VQT0V10 Preparation The number of recordable pictures in low temperatures (In normal picture mode when the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.) Batteries Used Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) Panasonic Alkaline batteries (optional) Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional) Number of recordable pictures Approx. 45 pictures (Approx. 22 min) Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min) Approx. 360 pictures (Approx. 180 min) Inserting/Removing the Batteries · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries (optional). 1 Slide the battery door to open it. · Please note that the performance of oxyride batteries and alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature conditions. Playback time Batteries Used Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional) Panasonic Alkaline batteries (optional) Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional) Continuous playback time Approx. 420 min 2 Insert the batteries with the + and - poles aligned correctly. Approx. 410 min Approx. 510 min 3 1 Close the battery door. 2 Slide the battery door to the end and then close it firmly. · The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and how the battery is stored. · The number of recordable pictures and the playback time will also vary depending on the brand and type of batteries used. · We recommend using power save mode (P20) or economy mode (P46) or turning off the camera frequently while recording to maintain battery power. · Select the battery type being used in [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20) · Remove the batteries after use. · When batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed. 15 VQT0V10 Preparation · Do not remove the card or the batteries while the camera accesses the built-in memory or a card. The data may be damaged. (P16) · Remove the batteries after the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off. Otherwise, the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. 3 1 Close the card door. 2 Slide the card door to the end and then close it firmly. Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P16) · If the card door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again. 1 Slide the card door to open it. · 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 Built-in Memory/the Card 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked. Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. · The built-in memory capacity is about 14 MB. Card [ ] You can record or play back pictures on a card. (The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted.) Access to the built-in memory or the card · The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). · Check the direction of the card. · Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 16 VQT0V10 Preparation · Do not do the following when the access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is being formatted (P74). ­ Turn the camera off. ­ Remove the batteries or the card (if used). ­ Shake or impact the camera. ­ Disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional). (when using the AC adaptor) The card or the data may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally. Icons displayed on the screen: 3 SD Memory Card (optional) 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 E 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 2 A: B: C: D: When using the built-in memory When accessing the built-in memory When using the card When accessing the card · 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) Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs · The built-in memory (about 14 MB) can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. · 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. · The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. (Max. about 7 sec.) · If the card was formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it again on the camera. (P74) (This Site is English only.) · Refer to P91 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. · Picture data recorded on the built-in memory or a card can be copied from the built-in memory to the card or vice versa. (P72) 17 VQT0V10 Preparation · 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 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 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 · 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. · 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. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU SETUP BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE SELECT 1/3 n0 1SEC. 2MIN. A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons · The screen disappears after about 5 seconds. Turn the camera off and on again. EXIT MENU 1 Press [MENU/SET]. · When batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are 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. (P70) 18 VQT0V10 Preparation About the Setup Menu · Set items as required. (Refer to P20 to 22 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 normal picture mode [ ] is selected. · Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P21) 3 Press 3 4 to select the menu item. SETUP BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE SELECT n0 1SEC. 2MIN. 1/3 EXIT MENU SETUP BEEP NO.RESET RESET USB MODE VIDEO OUT 2/3 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU 1/2 NTSC MENU SET SELECT EXIT MENU AUTO AUTO · Press 4 at A to switch to the next menu screen. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. SETUP BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE SELECT n0 1SEC. 2MIN. 1/3 4 Press 1, press 3 4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. SETUP BEEP NO.RESET RESET USB MODE VIDEO OUT SELECT SET MENU 2/3 EXIT MENU NTSC MENU SET 5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. · You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. 19 VQT0V10 Preparation About the menu screen items · There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3). · You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. SETUP BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE SELECT 1 /3 SETUP BEEP n0 NO.RESET 1SEC.RESET OFF USB MODE 2/3 SETUP SCENE MENU LANGUAGE PC NTSC 3/3 AUTO ENG EXIT MENU VIDEO OUT SELECT EXIT MENU SELECT EXIT MENU [BATTERY TYPE] Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Select the type of battery being used from the following 2 types. [ ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH]: Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries [ OXYRIDE (ZR6)]: Oxyride batteries · If the type of battery being used and the type of battery selected are not the same, the battery indication will not be displayed correctly. · The [BATTERY TYPE] setting also affects simple mode [ ]. MENU [CLOCK SET] Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Change date and time. (P18) MENU [AUTO REVIEW] Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds. [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. It is then enlarged 4 times and appears for about 1 second. This mode is useful for confirming focus. Pictures recorded using auto bracket or burst mode are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. · The auto review function is not activated in motion picture mode [ ]. · When pictures are recorded in simple mode [ ], auto bracket (P43) or burst mode (P45), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) · The auto review setting is disabled when using auto bracket or burst mode and in motion picture mode [ ]. MENU [MONITOR] Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. · The [MONITOR] setting also affects simple mode [ ]. MENU [POWER SAVE] (Except for mode) Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]: Power save mode is not activated. MENU 20 VQT0V10