After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction. The battery is exhausted when it is 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)
Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. Playback time when using the LCD monitor
Playback time Approx. 300 min
The battery indication turns red and blinks. Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional).] The battery life The number of recordable pictures by CIPA standard (In program AE mode) CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Number of Approx. 280 pictures recordable pictures (Approx. 140 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
Charging time and the number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (CGR-S006A) are the same as above. When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. Charging error If a charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] indicator blinks in about 1 second cycles. In this case, disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and make sure that both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and then charge it again. If the [CHARGE] indicator still blinks even if you charge the battery for a while, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter. When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is properly charged, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. Charging conditions Charge the battery under temperature of 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (Battery temperature should be the same also.) The performance of the battery may be temporarily deteriorated and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding).
Recording conditions by CIPA standard Temperature: 23 C (73.4 F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. Using the supplied SD Memory Card (32 MB). Using the supplied battery. Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. Recording once every 30 seconds, with full flash every other recording. Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.

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 (This Site is English only.) This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. This unit does not support MultiMediaCard for recording motion pictures.
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. After recording motion pictures using the MultiMediaCard, the card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Removing the Lens Cap/Attaching the Strap
Remove the lens cap Attaching the strap (supplied)
1 Pinch the lens cap and remove it.
1 Pass the strap through the hole at the Strap Eyelet.
2 Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap.
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 taking pictures. Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
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 LUMIX logo.
Attaching/Removing the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts out excess light and improves the picture quality. Check that the camera is turned off. Close the flash. When attaching the lens hood Temporarily storing the lens hood (Temporary storage)
Place the camera upside down. 2 Align lens hood mark A with lens hood positioning groove B on the unit and insert it straight in
Place the camera upside down. 2 Remove the lens hood and turn it around, aligning lens hood mark A with lens hood positioning groove B on the unit, and insert it straight in
When removing the lens hood Press lock release button C and remove the lens hood

W W W T T T

When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P53) for taking pictures. The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. When using the digital zoom, the AF area is displayed with a size wider than usual and set only to a point on the center of the screen. (P89)
Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom The digital zoom and extended optical zoom can be used together. Example:When the digital zoom is set to [4k]and the picture size to (3M EZ), you can use the extended optical zoom [ ] at the same time.
Normally you can make people and subjects appear up to 12 times closer with the optical zoom. However if you set the picture size to [ ] [3M EZ] etc., the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom is further enhanced as shown below.
3 When using the digital zoom [4k]and the extended optical zoom [3M EZ (maximum19.1times )] together.
Picture size with the extended optical zoom not activated (example: [ ] (8M))
Picture size with the extended optical zoom activated (example: [ ] (3M EZ))

420 mm

The digital zoom is temporarily set to [OFF] in the following cases. When taking pictures in auto mode [ ] (P42) When the quality is set to [RAW] (P86) When [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu is set to [ ] (P95) When using the digital zoom, the picture quality becomes deteriorated. When using the digital zoom, the stabilizer function may not be effective.

668 mm

Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (: Available, : Not available)
Aspect ratio Picture size Maximum zoom magnification Extended optical zoom
(8M) (7M) (5.5M) (5M EZ) (4.5M EZ) (3M EZ) (2M EZ) (1M EZ) (2.5M EZ) (2M EZ) 19.1k 12k
You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the extended optical zoom without worrying about further picture distortion. If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor when you use the zoom function. The zoom movement quickens near Wide (1k) when using the extended optical zoom. When you rotate the zoom ring near the Tele position, the on-screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. This is not a malfunction. Setting [D.ZOOM] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON] allows you to use the digital zoom for recording an even larger picture. However picture quality willl deteriorate. (P34) In motion picture mode [ ], the extended optical zoom does not work.
Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 8M (8 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

The Mode Dial

This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely.
: Scene mode 1 : Scene mode 2 (P71) This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the recording scenes. This mode also allows you to set [SCENE MENU] (P24) on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and set the scene modes which are frequently used to [ ] and [ ] on the mode dial. It is convenient because you can select the scene mode quickly and minimize the operation. : Playback mode (P59) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. : Auto mode (P42) Even beginners can easily take pictures.
: Program AE mode (P37) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera. : Aperture-priority AE (P64) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. : Shutter-priority AE (P65) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. : Manual exposure (P66) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. : Motion picture mode (P69) This mode allows you to record motion pictures.

Taking Pictures

Program AE A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The focus indication 2 is lit and then the aperture value 3, the shutter speed 4 and program shift 5 are displayed. When 9-area-focusing or 3-area-focusing (High speed) is used for AF mode, the AF area will not appear until the subject is brought into focus. (P88) Refer to P39 for information about Program shift and P89 for information about selecting the AF area.
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Remove the lens cap.
Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to program AE mode [ ].

3 Take a picture.

The power indicator (green) lights. When it blinks, the remaining battery power is low. Insert a fully charged battery.
B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. When the subject is not focused Focus indication AF area Sound Blink (green) When the subject is focused On (green)
2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus and then press the shutter button halfway.
White to red Turns from or no AF area white to green Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times

When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. We recommend making sure the clock is set properly before taking pictures. (P20) When the time for power save is set (P23), the camera is automatically turned off if you do not operate within the set time. When operating the camera again, press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on. In some cases, if the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the recordable range when you use the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication is lit.
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
Select [AF] or [AF MACRO] with the focus switch. The settings for those functions which are easy to make mistakes with are fixed at the time of purchase allowing pictures to be taken with fewer mistakes. Auto Mode Settings In auto mode the following items are fixed at the time of purchase to prevent mistakes being made when using the camera. [W.BALANCE] [AUDIO REC.] [METERING MODE] [AF MODE] [CONT.AF] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [D.ZOOM] [PICT.ADJ.] [FLIP ANIM.] [EXT.FLASH] [AUTO] [OFF] [ ] (Multiple) P82 P84 P87 P87

AF AF MACRO MF FOCUS

[SENSITIVITY] [AUTO]
[ ] P88 (1-area-focusing) [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [STD.] Cannot be set [PRESET] P90 P90 P91 P92 P92 P97
The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in backlight. If you press 3, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function is activated. This function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture.
Even if the focus switch is set to [AF] , you can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance of up to 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom ring upmost to Wide the same as if [AF MACRO] was selected. The settings for [ASPECT RATIO], [PICT.SIZE], [QUALITY] and [CONVERSION] in auto mode are applied to other recording modes. You cannot use the following functions in auto mode. White balance fine adjustment Exposure compensation Auto bracket [AUDIO REC.] Flash Output Adjustment [D.ZOOM] [COL.EFFECT] [PICT.ADJ.] AE Lock
If you press 3 while [ ] is displayed, [ ] disappears and the backlight compensation function is canceled. When you use the backlight compensation function, we recommend using the flash. If you use the flash when the backlight compensation function is activated, the flash setting is fixed to Forced ON [ ].

: Forced OFF

Refer to P68 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode. There may be differences in the above shutter speeds in scene mode. [NIGHT SCENERY] mode: 8 to 1/2000th [BABY] mode (when using the flash): 1/30th to 1/2000th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low. In motion picture mode [ ], auto mode [ ] and [SCENERY] (P73), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P74), [FIREWORKS] (P77) or [STARRY SKY] (P79) in scene mode, you cannot adjust the flash output.
1 Press 3 ( ) several times until [ FLASH] appears and then set the flash output.
You can adjust this from j2 EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity. Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting. Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items. The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. When you take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. When you repeat taking a picture, recording may be disabled even if the flash is activated. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the flash. When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated. When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly. Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction. When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight) and [ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

Rotate the front dial to switch between pages 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3. When an extra flash is attached, the pages switch between 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4. Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.
: [PICT.ADJ.] (P92) : [FLIP ANIM.] (P92) : [CONVERSION] (P95) : [EXT.FLASH] (P97) (Displayed when an extra flash is attached) : [EX.FLASH BURST] (P99) (Displayed when an extra flash is attached)
[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.)
White Balance [W.BALANCE]
This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish. AUTO (Daylight) (Cloudy) (Halogen) (Flash) (White set 1) (White set 2) for auto setting (auto white balance) for recording outdoors on a bright day for recording outdoors on a cloudy day for recording under halogen lighting for taking a picture with flash only for using the preset white balance
Auto White Balance Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by many light sources, auto white balance adjustment may not operate properly. In this case, set the white balance to a mode except [AUTO] manually. 1 The range that is controlled by the auto white balance adjustment mode of the camera 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight

2) 3) 4) 5) 1) 6)

(White set) for setting the white balance again (P83) When setting the white balance to the mode except [AUTO], you can finely adjust the white balance.

7) 8) 9)

KlKelvin Color Temperature
Setting the White Balance manually (White set ) Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White set), select [ WHITE SET 1] or [ WHITE SET 2] and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press 1.
WHITE SET WHITE SET 1 WHITE SET 2

WB ADJUST.

RED BLUE
3 Finely adjust the white balance. 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish. 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.

WHITE SET

About the white balance In auto mode [ ], the white balance is fixed to [AUTO]. When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight) and [ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. About the white balance fine adjustment The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue. You can set the value independently for each of the modes in white balance. The setting on the fine adjustment of the white balance is reflected to the picture when taking a picture with the flash. When you set the white balance using the White set [ ], the adjustment level is set to 0. When the color effect is set to any of [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA] (P91), you cannot finely adjust the white balance.

When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures in dark places, the AF area is displayed on the center of the screen with a size wider than usual.

PROGRAM SHIFT F5.0 1/60

1 Set the Focus switch to [AF] or [AF MACRO]. 2 Press the [FOCUS] button. 3 While pressing the [FOCUS] button, use 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area. 4 Release the [FOCUS] button to set. The following operations will return the AF area to the previous one Setting the mode dial to auto mode [ ]. Turning the camera off.
When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time, the camera is focusing on all the AF areas. The focus position is not predetermined because it is set to the position that the camera automatically determines at the time of focusing. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or Spot-focusing mode.

Continuous AF [CONT.AF]

AF Assist Lamp

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by always focusing on the subject. When the AF mode is set to 1-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing (High speed) or spot-focusing, the time required for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway will be reduced. When it is set to [ON], the [ ] indication appears.
Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. When you press the shutter button halfway in dark places or other situations, an AF area wider than usual appears and the AF assist lamp A turns on. ON The AF assist lamp turns on under low light conditions. In this time, the AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the screen. The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
The battery may be consumed faster than usual. It may take time to focus on the subject after rotating the zoom ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly changing the subject from a distant one to a nearby one. Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. In auto mode [ ], the [CONT.AF] setting is fixed to [OFF].
OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

PRESET MANUAL

After installing the extra flash (DMW-FL28; optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the cameras built in flash.

EXT.FLASH EX.FLASH BURST

1 Attach the extra flash to the hot shoe A and turn the camera and the extra flash on.
Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. Switch the extra flash forced off setting Press 1 to switch the setting. Icon or or Setting Extra flash Forced ON Extra flash Forced OFF
Tighten the lock screw B of the extra flash firmly.
[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Settings on the extra flash [PRESET] When setting to [PRESET] and attaching the extra flash, the aperture value and the ISO sensitivity are respectively set to [F4] and [ISO100] on the camera regardless of the recording mode. Set the extra flash to [AUTO] and set the same value as the settings on the camera. We recommend setting to [PRESET] for normal use. [MANUAL] When setting to [MANUAL], you can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even if the extra flash is attached. When setting to [MANUAL], set to the Aperture-priority AE or the Manual exposure on the camera and then set the same aperture value and the ISO sensitivity on the extra flash. (The extra flash cannot control the light adequately due to the change in aperture value on Shutter-priority AE and Program AE.) normal mode, 1 to 1/250th in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P74) in scene mode. Even if the extra flash is turned off, the camera may enter flash mode when the extra flash is attached. When you are not using the extra flash, detach it or set it to Forced OFF. When attaching the extra flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated. Do not open the built-in flash when an extra flash is attached. When attaching the extra flash, the camera will become unstable. Detach the extra flash when carrying the camera. When attaching the extra flash, do not hold only the extra flash because it may detach from the camera. If you use the extra flash when the white balance is set to [ (Flash)] finely adjust the white balance depending on the picture quality. (P82) If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, a vignetting effect may appear on the bottom of the recorded picture. Read the operating instructions of the extra flash for details.
Some commercial extra flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonics extra flash (DMW-FL28). If using other extra flash units, please make sure the flash is designed for use with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is based on ISO 10330 (less than 24 volts). The available flash range is about 10 m (32.8 feet) in DMW-FL28. (When setting to [ISO100]) When attaching the extra flash, the shutter speed becomes 1/30th to 1/250th in

Extra Flash Burst Mode [EX.FLASH BURST]
This mode allows you to take multiple pictures at one time when the extra flash is attached. Set [EX.FLASH BURST] to [ON]. Press the Single/Burst Mode Button to switch the burst mode setting. You can take up to 3 pictures by keeping the shutter button pressed down. Number of pictures recorded in burst mode
Burst speed (pictures/ second) Approx. 2 max. 3 Number of recordable pictures (pictures)
Depending on the extra flash you use or the recording conditions, you cannot take pictures in this mode or the amount of light may become insufficient for the second or subsequent pictures.
Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Pictures
Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon [ and play back the audio. Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding During motion picture playback, keep pressing 2/1. 1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind When releasing the button, it turns to normal motion picture playback. To pause Press 3 during motion picture playback. Press 3 again to cancel pause. Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P23) for information about how to adjust the volume on the [SETUP] menu. Pictures with audio and motion images cannot be resized (P110) or trimmed (P111). You cannot use the zoom function while playing back or pausing motion pictures. The file format that can be played back with the camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not be played back with the camera. When playing back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the quality of images may be deteriorated or it may not be possible to play them back. When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual. When playing back pictures recorded with this unit on a PC, use the software [QuickTime] in the CD-ROM (supplied).

PLAY AUDIO

Motion pictures Select the picture with the motion picture icon [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ] and play back the motion pictures.

PLAY MOTION PICTURE

The cursor displayed during playback corresponds to 3/4/ 2/1. Motion picture playback stops and the normal playback is restored by pressing 4.
Using the [PLAY] mode menu
: [SLIDE SHOW] (P102) You can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for recorded pictures. Menu items : [ROTATE] (P105)
: [FAVORITE] (P103) : [ROTATE DISP.] (P104)

: [DPOF PRINT] (P106)

SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DPOF PRINT SELECT
: [PROTECT] (P108) : [AUDIO DUB.] (P109)
: [RESIZE] (P110) : [TRIMMING] (P111)
Rotate the front dial to switch between pages 1/3, 2/3, and 3/3. After selecting a menu item with the operation described above, make settings for each menu.
: [ASPECT CONV.] (P113) : [CLEAN UP] (P114) : [FORMAT] (P115)
[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.)

Clean-up [CLEAN UP]

[CLEAN UP] recovers the data writing speed, which has been reduced, of the SD memory card. In general, the data writing speed of the SD memory card reduces when recording and deletion are repeated. In this case, recording may stop in the middle while you are recording motion pictures. We recommend you to clean up the card using the camera before recording motion pictures.
1 Select [YES] to start the clean-up.
CLEAN UP CLEAN UP THE CARD?
[CLEAN UP] is a function to recover the speed of writing into a free space in the card. Therefore, pictures and data already recorded in the card will not be erased. When you start clean-up, it may take time to complete. Depending on the type of card, [CLEAN UP] may not be effective. [CLEAN UP] does not support MultiMediaCard. During clean-up do not turn the camera off. When you clean up the card, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P13) or AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). When the SD Memory Card Write-Protect switch is slid to [LOCK], you cannot clean up the card.
Initializing the Card [FORMAT] 1 Select [YES] to format.
FORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD?
Usually, it is not necessary to format the card. Format it when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. If the card has been formatted by a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. Once the card is formatted, all data including protected images are irretrievably erased. Please confirm that all data is transferred to your PC before proceeding with format function. During formatting, do not turn the camera off. When you format the card, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P13) or AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). When the SD Memory Card Write-Protect switch is slid to [LOCK], you cannot format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter.
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) Turn the camera and the TV off.
4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode [ ].
Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the [SETUP] menu, you can view images on the TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system. Even if you set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the output signal is still NTSC in the recording mode. Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded to an SD Memory Card can be played back on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. (Pictures may not be displayed on a full screen, depending on the model of TV. MultiMediaCard may not be played back on TV with SD Memory Card slot.) Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to a TV with the AV cable (supplied).

LCD monitor 1: The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment. This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. 2: The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder? Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. 3: The screen is too bright or dark. Adjust the brightness of the screen. 4: Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitor. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. This is not a malfunction. 5: Noise appears on the LCD monitor. In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording. 6: A vertical line appears on the LCD monitor. This is called smear. It is specific to CCD, not a malfunction. It appears when the subject has a bright part. Horizontal line distortion may also appear around the smear. It is recorded on motion pictures, but not recorded on still pictures. 7: Distortion in the LCD monitor. When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some distortion, however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no affect on the taken pictures or playback.
Flash 1: Flash is not activated. Is the flash closed? Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. In motion picture mode [ ] and [SCENERY] (P73), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P74), [FIREWORKS] (P77) or [STARRY SKY] (P79) in scene mode, the flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is opened. 2: The flash is activated 2 times. When you select AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ], the first flash is activated for red-eye prevention on the subject (red-eye phenomenon) before actually recording pictures. After the first flash, the flash is activated again for recording. Playback 1: Pictures being played are rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. The camera has a function to automatically rotate and display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically. (If you take pictures aiming the camera up or down, the camera may recognize that it is held vertically.) When [ROTATE DISP.] (P104) is set to [OFF], you can display the pictures without being rotated. You can rotate pictures with [ROTATE] function (P105). 2: The picture is not played back. Is the mode dial set to playback [ Is the card inserted? Is there a picture in the card? ]?
3: The picture played back looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. Is the ISO sensitivity is high or is the shutter speed slow? Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P84) Have you set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or items other than [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW]? (P92) Take pictures in bright places. 4: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [] and the screen may turn black. Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with the digital camera other than Panasonic? This may also result if the battery is removed immediately after recording or by recording with the exhausted battery. In order to delete the pictures mentioned above, format the data. (P115) (Once formatted, all the data including the other pictures cannot be restored. Confirm carefully to format.) TV, PC and printer 1: The picture does not appear on the television. Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Set the TV input to external input mode. 2: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly? Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P117) 3: The card is not recognized by the PC. Disconnect the USB connection cable and then connect it again with the card inserted into the camera.

4: The pictures cannot be printed with the camera connected to printers. Is the printer supporting PictBridge? You cannot print pictures with printers which do not support PictBridge (P121). Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P117) 5: The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. When using the printer with a trimming feature or other feature which cuts out both edges of the pictures, cancel the feature for printing. The feature depends on the printer used. (Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details.) When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends. 6: The display areas on the TV screen and the cameras LCD monitor are different. With some TV models, the area display is smaller so the top and bottom or left and right of the picture may appear cut off when the picture is displayed. This is not a malfunction. In this case, check the picture on the cameras LCD monitor. Others 1: Unreadable language was selected by mistake. Press the [MENU] button and select [ ] icon on the [ SETUP] menu to set the desired language. 2: The setting for the auto review function is disabled. Is the camera in burst mode (P57), auto bracket (P55) or motion picture mode [ ] (P69), or is [AUDIO REC.] set to [ON] (P87)? In these cases, you cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu.
3: A certain part of the picture blinks. This appears due to the highlight display function which shows white saturated areas. (P29) 4: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp sometimes turns on. In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P90) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. 5: The camera will make sounds caused by internal mechanical movement when it is shaken. The sound arises when the lens moves. This is not a malfunction. 6: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? Are you taking pictures in dark places? The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SCENERY] (P73), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P74), [FIREWORKS] (P77), or [PANNING] (P80) in scene mode is selected. 7: The camera is getting warmer. The surface of the camera may get warmer during use. This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the camera. 8: When the zoom ring is rotated, the camera makes a noise. When the zoom function is activated, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may shake. However, it is not a malfunction. 9: The lens clicks. When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the camera or other, the lens may click and the picture on the screen may be drastically changed, however, the pictures are not affected.

15 September 2005

By: Tudor Raiciu, Technology and Science Editor
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ30 Preview

With MEGA O.I.S.

LetsGoDigital managed to get their hands on the Panasonic Lumix FZ30. This brand new Panasonic flagship is a pro-consumer model with an 8 Megapixels CCD on board. The Panasonic FZ30 has a newly developed 12x optical zoom featuring a mechanically linked zoom ring, fully internal zoom and image stabilization. This powerful zoom lens also features a manual focus ring (electronic). Another key feature of the DMC FZ30 is the Optical Image Stabilizer, MEGA O.I.S. it is deservedly continued as Panasonic advanced the theory that it should be standard in all digital still cameras. The newly incorporated Extra Optical Zoom extends the zoom ratio by using the center part of the high resolution CCD. LetsGoDigital added: "Panasonic is getting more popular among camera enthusiasts and when we look at products like the new Panasonic DMC FZ30 we understand why. It is a mere fact that features like the Image Stabilization and a large optical zoom are features that a potential large group of consumers is looking for. Though the ergonomics and control are not directly similar to others, the Panasonic FZ30 digital camera has enough features that will attract new potential Panasonic users or at least make them curious."Along with CCD size and total effective pixels, the Panasonic FZ30 also has enhanced its excellence in other features: addition of a manual zoom ring to the manual focus ring, which was very popular in the FZ20; easy-to-see free-angle LCD; and adjustable dials for the aperture and shutter speed controls. Both the LCD and EVF have had their resolution increased by about 180%, offering a sharp, clear view. All these complete the Panasonic Lumix FZ30 in the resulting picture quality and operationally. LetsGoDigital continued with: "Although based on a pre-production model I find the Panasonic FZ30 camera easy to control. It has a lot to offer, although I feel as if the Panasonic is meant more for the amateur/hobbyist than for the serious hobbyist. It is just that it feels different compared to the competitor's range of digital cameras in this class. Here and there I am missing some quick buttons for functions that are now only accessible in the menu (e.g. image quality, white balance and ISO, etc.) But for the rest the Panasonic offers a lot of user-friendly features and of course the Optical Image Stabilizer. It's addictive!"Visit LetsGoDigital for the full Panasonic Lumix FZ30 preview. This week, Softpedia takes you for an e-mail client tour. Vote for your favorite e-mail application.
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