1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item.
A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the menu item to switch to the next/previous page easily. The menu icons and the menu items that are displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial. About the menu icons : The [CUSTOM] mode is displayed. [REC] mode menu (P71) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. [PLAY] mode menu (P93) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]. Advanced scene mode menu (P57) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. Press 4 at A to switch to the next screen.

2 Press 1.

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3 Press 3/4 to select the setting.

3 Press 1.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Select a menu item next and set it.

About the Setup Menu

Set items as required. Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P22) [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [POWER SAVE] are important items. Check their settings before using them. [CLOCK SET] (P17) (Changing the date and time.) Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Change date and time.

Closing the menu screen

When the mode dial is set to [ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway or press the center of the joystick to finish. Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press 2 on a menu screen.
[AUTO REVIEW] (Displaying the recorded picture.) Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF] or [1SEC.] [3SEC.] [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second. The auto review function is not activated in motion picture mode [ ]. The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using the auto bracket (P46) and burst (P47) modes, as well as when recording still
2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon.

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pictures with audio (P77). (The pictures are not enlarged.) When the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG], the auto review function works until the end of recording onto the card. (The picture is not enlarged.) The auto review setting is disabled when using auto bracket or burst mode, in motion picture mode [ ], when [AUDIO REC.] is set to [ON] or when the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG]. In intelligent auto mode [ ], the auto review function is fixed to [1SEC.]. [POWER SAVE] (Turning off this unit automatically.) Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) 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. [1MIN.], [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.], [OFF] Press the shutter button halfway or turn this unit off and on to cancel power save mode. In intelligent auto mode [ ], power save mode is fixed to [5MIN.]. Power save mode is not activated in the following cases. When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) When connecting to a PC or a printer When recording or playing back motion pictures During a slide show

[ISO1250]

[ISO1600]
Wide 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 10.7 m (35.1 feet) Tele 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 7.1 m (23.3 feet) Wide 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 12.1 m (39.7 feet) Tele 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 8.0 m (26.3 feet)

[ISO100]

[ISO200]
The available flash range is an approximation. In [HIGH SENS.] (P61) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 24.2 m (79.4 feet) Tele: Approx. 1 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 16.1 m (52.8 feet) The available focus range differs depending on the recording mode. (P134) When the flash is used at the intelligent ISO (P74) setting, the ISO sensitivity is increased automatically to maximum ISO sensitivity level. When the flash is used at the ISO sensitivity [AUTO] setting, the ISO sensitivity is increased automatically to the maximum [ISO400] level.

[ISO400]

[ISO800]

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Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting : : AUTO AUTO/ Red-eye reduction Forced ON Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000 Shutter speed (Sec.) 1/30 to 1/2000
Select [0] to return to the original flash output.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the screen. The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. The flash output cannot be adjusted in the following cases: In intelligent auto mode [ ] In motion picture mode [ ] In [SCENERY] mode In [NIGHT SCENERY], [ILLUMINATIONS] or [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode In [SUNSET], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] or [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode
Slow sync./ 1 to 1/2000 Red-eye 1/8 to 1/2000 reduction Forced OFF 1 to 1/2000 (In program AE mode)
[PARTY] (P60) in scene mode Refer to P52 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode. There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the following advanced scene mode or scene modes. [NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds [FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds In intelligent auto mode [ ], shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low.

Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to.

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[SUNSET]
Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun. The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. The white balance cannot be set.
phenomenon caused by the light reflecting on dust in the air) to appear. The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used.

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

[HIGH SENS.]
Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400]. Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. The picture size becomes 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9).
Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P101). The age of the baby can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied). To print out the babys name, use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] Birthday/Name setting
[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ]. The resolution of the recorded picture decreases because of high sensitivity processing. This is not a malfunction. The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to. You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/ 10k15 cm printing. You can set the flash to AUTO [ ] or Forced ON [ ]. When the flash is used, it becomes relatively easier for orbs (the

[PANNING]

Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called panning. This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier. Technique for Panning mode To obtain good pictures in panning mode, move the camera in a horizontal plane as you take the pictures.

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We recommend that you do not follow the subject with the camera alone, but stand facing the subject with shoulders squared, and follow it using your entire body, while twisting at the waist. Once the subject is in front of you, press the shutter button. Do not stop moving the camera even after you press the shutter button.
2 Set the shutter speed using 3/4 on the joystick.
1 Move the camera smoothly while following the subject in the viewfinder. 2 Press the shutter button while you are moving the camera. 3 Move the camera continuously. We recommend the following: Using the Viewfinder. Selecting a subject with quick motion. Using prefocus. Use this mode with burst mode. (You can then select the best pictures from all the pictures taken.) Setting the shutter speed 1 Press 3/4 to select [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] and press [MENU/SET].
The shutter speed in panning mode becomes slower to achieve the panning effect. As a result, jitter can easily occur. The panning function does not work well in the following situations. During very bright days in summer. We recommend using an ND filter (DMW-LND46; optional). (P118) When the shutter speed is faster than 1/ 100th. When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The background will not become a blur.) When the camera cannot follow the subject well You cannot set the stabilizer function mode to [MODE2]. When you set it to [MODE1], only vertical jitters can be compensated in panning mode. The settings on the continuous AF and the AF assist lamp are disabled. The white balance cannot be set.

[STARRY SKY]

Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
It is also possible to select this using the quick setting (P71). If you select [AUTO], it will not be possible to select the shutter speed.

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1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
The following functions cannot be used. [EXPOSURE] [AUTO BRACKET] [BURST] [W.BALANCE] [AUDIO REC.] [CONT.AF]
It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick setting (P71). 2 Take pictures.

A Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. If you are setting the travel destination area for the first time, the date and time are displayed as shown in the screen above. 2 Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
The current time at the selected travel destination area is displayed on the top right of the screen and the time difference from the home area is displayed at the bottom left of the screen. If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination, press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to return to the original time. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
The icon changes from [ ] to [ ] after setting the travel destination.

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Using the [REC] Mode Menu

: : 4/4 : : :

[COL.EFFECT] (P83) [PICT.ADJ.] (P84) [FLIP ANIM.] (P84) [CONVERSION] (P86) [CLOCK SET] (P17)
Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. Setting from the menu screen Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu and then select the item to set. (P19) Items that can be set (Recording in program AE mode [ Menu screen : : 1/4 : : : : : 2/4 : : : : : 3/4 : : : Item [W.BALANCE] (P72) [WB ADJUST.] (P73) [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P74) [SENSITIVITY] (P75) [ASPECT RATIO] (P75) [PICT.SIZE] (P76) [QUALITY] (P76) [AUDIO REC.] (P77) [METERING MODE] (P78) [AF MODE] (P78) [STABILIZER] (P81) [CONT.AF] (P82) [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P82) [AF/AE LOCK] (P83) [D.ZOOM] (P31) ])
Using the quick setting You can use the joystick to easily set the following items when recording. (Recording in program AE mode [ ]) [STABILIZER] [AF MODE] [METERING MODE] [W.BALANCE] [SENSITIVITY] [PICT.SIZE] [QUALITY]
1 Keep pressing the joystick when recording.
2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/ 1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press the center of the joystick to finish.
The [ ] (White Set) setting does not appear when using the quick setting.

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[W.BALANCE]
Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture
reddish or bluish. Even within the confines of the range, the auto white balance may not operate properly if there are many light sources or there is no color close to white. In these cases, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB]. Auto white balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight 7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight

2) 3) 4) 1) 6) 7) 5)

Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish. Select a setting that matches the recording conditions. [AWB] (Auto white balance) (Daylight) (Cloudy) (Shade) (Flash) (Halogen) (White set 1) (White set 2) (White set) for setting the white balance again for auto setting

When the flash is activated, the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased to maximum ISO sensitivity level. Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.

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The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases. When the moving subject is small When the moving subject is at the edge of the screen When the subject starts moving the instant the shutter button is pressed fully If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P84) The digital zoom cannot be used.

[SENSITIVITY]

Setting the light sensitivity
The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO] in Manual exposure. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] in [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P84) The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed) For information on the shutter speed, refer to P52.

[ASPECT RATIO]

Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO200] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when using the flash.) ISO sensitivity Use in bright places (e.g. outdoors) Use in dark places Shutter speed Noise 100

Suitable

Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject. Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a PC monitor.

F5.0 1/60

The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time. The focus position is not predetermined. It is set to a position automatically determined by the camera at the time of focusing. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. If the AF mode is set to [ ] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. Switch the AF mode to [ ] or [ ] if it is difficult to focus using [ ].

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It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases. In [NIGHT SCENERY], [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode. In [FOOD], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode. In motion picture mode [ ]. The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF mode to any modes other than [ ] and then take a picture. About AF area selection You can select the AF area when [ [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.
When selecting [ ], [ ] or [ You can select 1 AF area from the 11 areas.
When selecting [ ] You can select AF areas as shown in the following illustration by tilting the joystick towards 3/4/2/1.
1 Set the focus to AF or AF macro. 2 Select AF area with 1 on the joystick and then press the center of the joystick.
The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ ]. The following operations will return the AF area to the previous position. When the mode dial is set to intelligent auto mode [ ] When the power save mode is activated When this unit is turned off 3 Move the AF area with the cursor buttons or 3/4/2/1 on the joystick.
4 Press [MENU/SET] or press the center of the joystick to set.

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[STABILIZER]
Detecting jitter and compensating for it
Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) [MODE1] The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can assist during photo composition. [MODE2] The jitter is compensated for ( ) when the shutter button is pressed. There is a greater stabilizing effect. [OFF] ( ) When the stabilizer is not desired.
The jitter/movement detection demonstration screen is an approximation. The camera uses movement detection when automatically setting the ISO sensitivity in the following cases. In intelligent auto mode [ ]. In [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT] mode. In [NORMAL SPORTS], [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in [SPORTS] mode. In [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode. When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. When there is a lot of jitter. When the zoom magnification is high. In digital zoom range. When taking pictures while following a moving subject. When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] in scene mode. The setting cannot be set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode [ ]. In motion picture mode [ ] or [PANNING] in scene mode, [MODE2] cannot be set.

1 Press 3/4 to select [FLIP ANIM.] and then press 1.
2 Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and then press 1.
5 Select [FRAME RATE] and then press 1.
The picture size is 320k240 pixels.
3 Press the shutter button and capture the images one frame at a time.
6 Press 3/4 to select [5fps] or [10fps] and then press [MENU/ SET].
You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image with 2/1. Delete unnecessary images with the [ ]. You can record up to 100 pictures. The number of recordable pictures displayed is an approximation.

[5fps] [10fps]

5 frames/sec. 10 frames/sec. (The motion pictures become smoother.)
7 Press 4 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], press 1 and then create a flip animation.
4 Press [MENU/SET], press 3/4 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press 1.

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The file number appears after creating a flip animation. Press [MENU/SET] three times to close the menu after creating the flip animation. Deleting all still images used to create flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL PICTURES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] with 3 and then press [MENU/SET]. You cannot use the direction detection function, burst mode, auto bracket and [AUDIO REC.]. The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. If you execute [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], flip animation is made from all pictures recorded for flip animation. Delete unnecessary pictures. Audio cannot be recorded. You cannot record audio using the audio dubbing. (P105) Playback may not be possible on other equipment. You may also hear noise during playback on other equipment which does not have a mute function.
1 Remove the lens cap, lens hood and hood adaptor. 2 Attach the lens adaptor (DMW-LA3; optional).
Conversion lens cannot be used together with the ND filter (DMW-LND46; optional) and the MC protector (DMW-LMC46; optional). Always detach the ND filter or MC protector before attaching the conversion lens. Rotate the lens slowly and carefully.
3 Attach the tele conversion lens or close-up lens.

[CONVERSION]

Using an optional lens
Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; optional) allows you to record even more close-up pictures (1.7k more). The close-up lens (DMW-LC55; optional) allows you to take close-up pictures of a small subject. The lens adaptor (DMW-LA3; optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close-up lens.
You cannot attach a tele conversion lens or the close-up lens to the hood adaptor (supplied).

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4 Turn the camera on, press 3/4 to select [CONVERSION] and then press 1.

The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF]. Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated.

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2 Press 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

[FAVORITE]

Setting your favorite pictures Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT ]) Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show.
The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90. The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90.
If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, it may not be possible to display the pictures vertically. The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and played back vertically. When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Rotated pictures are displayed rotated when they are played back in review playback and playback zoom however are displayed without being rotated when they are played back in multi playback. It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.
You cannot set pictures as favorites if [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF]. Also the favorites icon [ ] will not appear when [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF] even if it was previously set to [ON]. You cannot select [CANCEL] if none of the pictures have [ ] displayed.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture then press 3.
Repeat the above procedure. If 3 is pressed while the [ ] favorites icon A is displayed, [ ] is cleared, and the favorites setting is canceled. You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites.

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Deleting all favorites 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 1 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (P34) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card. Use [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] on the CD-ROM (supplied), to set, confirm or delete favorites. [For details, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favorites. Pictures that were taken with the [QUALITY] set to [RAW] cannot be set to [FAVORITE].

2 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
You cannot select [CANCEL] if there are no prints that have been set in the DPOF print settings.
The number of prints icon [ ] B appears. Repeat the above procedure. (You cannot set all the pictures at one time.) The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. The DPOF print setting is canceled when the number of prints is set to [0].

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To cancel all settings
1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
DPOF print settings on the built-in memory are canceled when a card is not inserted. DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is inserted. To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].
DPOF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant system. DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge. The date printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Check the date printing setting on the printer also. (P113) Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used. In such cases, delete all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera. If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be set. Pictures that were taken with the [QUALITY] set to [RAW] cannot be printed using DPOF print.

[PROTECT]

C Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.
The date print icon [ DATE ] C appears. When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required. Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text. If you set [TEXT STAMP] for pictures that have been set for date printing, the date printing setting is canceled.

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[AUDIO DUB.] [TITLE EDIT]

[AUDIO DUB.]

Adding audio after taking pictures Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can add the audio after taking a picture.
The protect icon [ appears. The protect icon [ disappears.
1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to start audio recording.

Selecting a single picture and printing it
1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

PictBridge

If the mode dial is not set to [ ] when the camera is connected to the printer, disconnect the USB connection cable, set the mode dial to [ ] and then connect the USB connection cable again. (Depending on the printer, it may be necessary to turn it off and then on again.) Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. If a card is not inserted when the camera is connected to the printer, you can access the picture data on the built-in memory. If a card is inserted, you can access the picture data on it. You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. When you want to switch between the built-in memory and the card, disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the printer again. If you want to print the age in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode or the number of days that have been passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE], use the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied) and print from the PC. To print the name of [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] or text (comments) which has been entered using [TITLE EDIT], use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. For details, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software. To find out more about PictBridge compliant printers, contact your local dealer.
PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT

SELECT MULTI PRINT

The message disappears in about 2 seconds.
2 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET].
SINGLE SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT

CANCEL SELECT

Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing halfway.
3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
Selecting multiple pictures and printing them
1 Press 3. 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE

SELECT

CANCEL

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Multiple pictures are printed at one time. After selecting [MULTI SELECT], press 2/1 to select the pictures to print and then press 4. The icon [ ] [MULTI SELECT] appears on the pictures to be printed. (Press 4 again to cancel the setting.) Press [MENU/SET] after finishing the setting. [SELECT ALL] [DPOF PICTURE] [FAVORITE] Prints all the stored pictures. Prints the pictures set in [DPOF] only. Prints the pictures set as favorites only.
When you select [MULTI SELECT], [SELECT ALL] or [FAVORITE], a print confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] and print the pictures. The message [PRINTING ## PICTURE(S) DO YOU WANT TO PROCEED ?] appears on the print confirmation screen if the number of prints is more than 1000.

Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) from the electrical outlet. The body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off. Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use kitchen detergent or a chemically treated cloth. 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. 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 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 rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing 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.

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Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort. When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are travelling in. Dispose of unusable battery. The battery has a limited life. Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion. The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information. Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins etc.). This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery. Charger If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios.

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard Discover (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address Night City State Zip ( )
Credit Card # Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

Phone#: Day ( )

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONICS ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. of purchase. Request for Service Notice: Please includesoyour proof your repair.) (Failure to do will delay

(USA Only)

To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985