Panasonic DMC-L1K - Lumix Digital Camera SLR User manual

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-L1K
VQT0W82
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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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
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.
• Four ThirdsTM is a trademark.
• SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Adobe is a trademark or registered
trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Leica is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH.
• Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica
Camera AG.
• Other names, company names, and
product names printed in these
instructions are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the companies concerned.
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.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
RBRC
Li-ion
TM
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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-L1
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
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-If you see this symbol-
∫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.
• This unit is not waterproof. If rain water
or other drops of water splash onto the
camera, wipe it with a dry cloth.
•Do not put your hands inside the
mirror. Do not press, push or use a
blower brush to forcefully blow air on the
shutter curtains as they are very thin. Be
careful as they may get scratched, bent or
damaged.
∫About the LCD monitor
• Do not press the LCD monitor with
excessive force as it may cause the
camera to malfunction.
• Condensation may form on the LCD
monitor in places with large temperature
differences. Wipe the condensation with a
soft, dry cloth.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on,
the picture on the LCD monitor will be
slightly darker than usual at first. However,
the picture will return to normal brightness
when the internal temperature of the
camera increases.
Information 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.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor.
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 a card.
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∫About the Lens
• Do not press the lens with excessive
force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens
facing the sun as it may cause the camera
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you
leave the camera outside or near a
window.
• When there is dirt (water, oil, and
fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the
lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly
wipe the surface of the lens with a soft,
dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
• Do not place the lens mount facing
downwards. Do not allow the lens mount
contacts 1to become dirty.
∫About Condensation (When the lens
or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes as
follows. Be careful of condensation since
it causes lens stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
– When the camera is taken from the cold
outdoors to the warm indoors.
– When the camera is taken from outside
to inside an air-conditioned car.
– When cool wind from an air conditioner
etc. blows directly on the camera.
– In humid places.
• To prevent condensation, put the camera
in a plastic bag until the temperature of
the camera is close to the ambient
temperature. If condensation occurs, turn
the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally
when the temperature of the camera
becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫When not using the camera for a long
period of time
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature:
15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF),
Recommended humidity:
40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card
from the camera.
• When the battery is left inserted in the
camera, it will discharge even if the
camera is turned off. If left like this the
battery will discharge excessively and
may become unusable even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period
of time, we recommend charging it once a
year. Remove the battery from the camera
and store it again after it has completely
discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a
desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a
closet or a cabinet.
• If you have not used the camera for a
long period of time, check all the parts
before taking pictures.
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About These
Operating Instructions
∫About indications in these operating
instructions
Convenient or helpful information for using
the camera is described.
∫About illustrations of the cursor
button
In these operating instructions, operations
using the cursor button are described with
illustrations.
e.g.: When you press the 4button
∫About the command dial
In these operating instructions, the
operations on the command dial are
described as illustrated to match the screen
icon.
Rotate the command dial firmly and slowly.
∫About illustrations in these operating
instructions
The appearance of the product, the
illustrations and menu screens etc. will
differ slightly from those in actual use.
SET
MENU
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety.......................2
About These Operating Instructions .........6
Preparation
Standard Accessories.............................10
Names of the Components .....................11
Screen Display........................................ 13
About the Lens........................................16
Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 16
Charging the Battery
with the Charger..................................18
About the Battery (charging/
number of recordable pictures) ...........19
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..............20
Using the AC Adaptor .............................21
Inserting/Removing the Card
(Optional) ............................................21
About the Card........................................22
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................23
Attaching the Strap .................................24
Attaching the Eyepiece Cap ...................25
Turning the Camera On ..........................25
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................26
About the Setup Menu ............................27
Basic
Before Taking Pictures With
the Viewfinder .....................................31
• Tips for taking good pictures............. 31
• Making the Viewfinder
easier to see (Diopter adjustment) ... 31
• Changing the information
display on the LCD monitor .............. 31
Matching the Focus and the
Exposure Automatically
(AF: Auto Focus/
Program AE mode) .............................32
• Taking good pictures ........................ 34
• Continuously focusing on a subject
(AFC) (When taking pictures
with the Viewfinder) .......................... 35
Aperture-priority AE ................................36
Shutter-priority AE ..................................36
Manual Exposure ....................................38
Compensating the Exposure ..................40
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........42
Taking Pictures with the Zoom................43
Playing Back Pictures .............................44
• Changing the Information
Displayed on the
playback screen................................ 45
Deleting Pictures.....................................45
Using the Playback Zoom .......................47
Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback)...................................48
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date
(Calendar Playback)............................ 49
Advanced
Switching to Live View ............................50
• Tips for taking good pictures
with Live View................................... 51
• Changing the Information
Displayed .......................................... 51
• Recording a picture with the camera
held high above your head
(High angle mode) ............................ 53
• Auto focus when taking
pictures with Live View ..................... 54
• Manual focus when taking
pictures with Live View ..................... 55
Checking the Depth of Field ...................57
Taking Pictures using
the Built-in Flash .................................58
• Adjusting the flash output .................61
• Bounce flash ..................................... 62
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure
(AF/AE Lock).......................................63
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..........64
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........66
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .........67
Adjusting the White Balance...................68
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• [WHITE SET]
Resetting the white balance ............. 70
• [COLOR TEMPERATURE
SETTING]
Setting the color temperature ........... 70
• [WHITE BALANCE
ADJUSTMENT]
Finely adjusting the
white balance ................................... 70
Setting the Light Sensitivity..................... 71
Deciding the Method to
Measure Brightness
(Metering mode) .................................. 72
Menu Settings
Setting Frequently Used Functions......... 73
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 75
• [FILM MODE]
Setting the color tone of the
picture to be recorded ...................... 76
• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]
Setting a picture size and
quality that match your
use of the pictures ............................ 78
• [RAW REC.]
Recording a RAW file
simultaneously.................................. 79
• [ASPECT RATIO]
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures
(When taking pictures
with Live View only).......................... 79
• [EX. OPT. ZOOM]
Enlarging a picture with no
picture quality deterioration
(When taking pictures
with Live View only).......................... 80
• [D.ZOOM]
Further extending the zoom
(When taking pictures
with Live View only)......................... 81
• [SELF-TIMER]
Setting the time for the self-timer ..... 81
• [AF ASSIST LAMP]
Focusing in low light
conditions becomes easier............... 82
• [OIS MODE]
Optical Image Stabilizer ................... 82
• [AUTO BRACKET]
Taking Pictures using
Auto Bracket..................................... 83
• [AF/AE LOCK]
Switching the [AFL/AEL]
button setting.................................... 83
• [BURST RATE]
Setting the burst speed .................... 83
• [FLASH SYNC.]
Setting to the 2nd
Curtain Synchro................................ 83
Using the [CUSTOM] Menu .................... 84
• Saving settings in
[CUST. SET MEM.] .......................... 87
Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................88
• [SLIDE SHOW]
Playing back pictures in
order for a fixed duration .................. 89
• [FAVORITE]
Setting your favorite pictures ............ 90
• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]
To display the picture rotated ........... 91
• [DPOF PRINT]
Setting the picture to print
and the number of prints .................. 92
• [PROTECT]
Preventing accidental erasure
of pictures......................................... 94
• [RESIZE]
Making the picture smaller ............... 94
• [TRIMMING]
Enlarging a picture and
trimming it......................................... 95
• [ASPECT CONV.]
Changing the aspect ratio
of a 16:9 picture................................ 96
• [FORMAT]
Initializing the card............................ 97
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Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC.................................98
Printing the Pictures..............................100
Playing Back Pictures
on a TV Screen .................................104
Others
Using the External Flash.......................105
Using the MC Protector/PL Filter ..........106
Using the Remote Shutter ....................107
Displaying the Time at the Travel
Destination (World Time) ..................108
• Location candidates for
World Time settings........................ 110
Cautions for Use ...................................111
Message Display ..................................114
Troubleshooting ....................................115
Number of recordable pictures .............120
Specifications........................................122
Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 125
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)........................126
Request for Service Notice
(For USA Only)..................................127
Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........128
Customer Services Directory
(For USA Only)..................................130
Index .....................................................131
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía rápida en español.....................133
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1
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4
10
13
16
2
8
5
11
14
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9
6
12
15
VGQ8990
VFC4206
VYF3089VYC0949
K2GJ2DZ00028DE-972A
VFC4189
VFC4185
K1HA05CD0004
VKF4091
K2CA2EA00002
CGR-S603A
K2KJ2CB00001
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1Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in
these operating instructions.)
2Interchangeable Lens
“LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14– 50 mm/
F2.8–3.5”
(This is referred to as lens in these
operating instructions.)
3Battery Pack
(This is referred to as battery in these
operating instructions.)
4Battery Charger/AC Adaptor
(This is referred to as AC adaptor in
these operating instructions.)
5AC Cable
6DC Cable
7Video Cable
8USB Connection Cable
9CD-ROM
10 Strap
11 Eyepiece Cap
(This is attached to the strap at the time
of purchase.)
12 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at
the time of purchase.)
13 Lens Hood
14 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable
lens at the time of purchase.)
15 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable
lens at the time of purchase.)
16 Lens Storage Bag
• The card is optional.
Names of the
Components
∫Camera body
1 IR sensor (P69)
2 Lens fitting mark (P16)
3 Flash (P58)
4 AF assist lamp (P82)
Self-timer indicator (P67)
5Mirror
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P17)
8 Mount
9 Eye cup (P25)
10 Viewfinder (P13, 31)
11 [LIVE VIEW] button (P50)
12 Flash open button (P58, 62)
1
4
5
8
7
6
3
2
AFS
AFC
AFL
AEL
MF
13
14
12
21 20
19
18
17
16
1511109
27
26
25
24 2223
29
28
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13 Focus mode lever (P32, 35, 42, 54, 55)
14 [AFL/AEL] button (P63)
15 Status indicator (P25)
16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25)
17 Command dial (P33, 37, 38, 40, 47 to
49, 56, 58, 61, 68, 71, 73)
18 2/4/1/3Cursor buttons (P27)
19 [MENU/SET] button (P27)
20 Delete button (P45)
21 Aperture stopping down button (P57)
22 [DISPLAY] button (P31, 45, 51, 53)
23 Playback button (P44, 45, 47 to 49,
104)
24 LCD monitor (P14, 31, 45, 50, 51, 53)
25 Flash output adjustment button (P61)
26 Flash button (P58, 105)
27 [ISO] button (P71)
28 [WB] button (P68)
29 Diopter adjustment dial (P31)
30 Shutter speed dial (P32, 36, 38)
31 Shutter button (P32)
32 Metering mode lever (P72)
33 [FUNC.1] button (P73)
34 [FUNC.2] button (P40, 73)
35 Drive mode lever
Single (P32):
Burst (P64):
Auto bracket (P66):
Self-timer (P67):
36 Focus distance reference line (P42)
37 Hot shoe (P105)
38 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure it is
stable when the camera is attached to
it.
39 Open/Close lever (P20)
40 Battery door (P20)
41 Strap eyelet (P24)
42 Card door (P21)
43 DC cable cover (P21)
44 [USB] socket (P98, 100)
45 [V OUT/REMOTE] socket (P104, 107)
46 Terminal door
ON
OFF
35
30 31
34
33
32
37
36
O
P
E
N
C
L
O
S
E
38
40
39
41
43
42
45
44
46
V OUT /
REMOTE
USB
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∫Lens
“LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14–50 mm/
F2.8–3.5”
47 Focus distance indicator (P42, 55)
48 Aperture ring (P32, 36, 38)
49 Lens fitting mark (P16)
50 Contact point
51 Aperture ring button (P32, 36, 38)
52 [O.I.S.] switch (P17)
53 Focus ring (P42, 55)
54 Zoom ring (P43, 80, 81)
55 Lens surface
∫Battery charger/AC adaptor (P18)
56 Battery holder
57 [POWER] indicator
58 [CHARGE] indicator
59 Power output socket [DC OUT]
60 Power input socket [AC IN]
• Do not use any other AC adaptors
except the supplied one.
Screen Display
∫Viewfinder Display
1 AF frame (P31, 32)
2 AF-LED (P86)
3 AE lock (P63)
4 Exposure compensation value (P40)/
Manual exposure assistance (P39)/
Auto bracket compensation range (P66)
5 Exposure compensation (P40)
6 Auto bracket (P66)
7 Flash setting (P58)
8 Number of recordable pictures
You can display up to 99 pictures only
on the Viewfinder.
9 Card access (P22)
10 Focus (P32)
11 Shutter speed (P32, 37, 38)
12 Aperture value (P32, 36, 38)
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51
54 53
48
49
55
50
47
59
56
60
58
57
AEL
1
AUTO
SLOW
AEL
AUTO
SLOW
2
4
6
7
5
3
8
9
10
11
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∫Information Display on the LCD
Monitor
(When taking pictures with the
Viewfinder)
1 Recording mode (P32, 36, 38)
2 Aperture value (P36, 38)
3 Shutter speed (P36, 38)
4 AF frame setting (P85)
5 Metering mode (P72)
6 Exposure compensation (P40)
7 Flash output adjustment (P61)
8 Custom set (P87)
9 Number of recordable pictures
10 Card access (P22)
11 Quality (P78)
12 Picture size (P78)
13 Battery indication (P19)
14 Flash setting (P58)
15 ISO sensitivity (P71)
16 White balance (P68)
17 Film mode (P76)
18 Program shift (P33)
19 AF lock (P63)
20 AE lock (P63)
21 Current date and time
This is displayed for about 5 seconds
when the camera is turned on, after
setting the clock and after switching
from playback mode to recording mode.
22 Manual exposure assistance (P39)
23 Optical image stabilizer (P17, 82)
24 Recording a RAW file simultaneously
ON/OFF (P79)
25 Single (P32): SINGLE
Burst (P64):
Auto bracket (P66):
Self-timer (P67):
26 2nd curtain synchro (P83): 2ND
27 White balance fine adjustment (P70)
∫Live View Display on the LCD Monitor
(P50)
1 Recording mode (P32, 36, 38)
2 Aperture value (P54)
3 Shutter speed (P54)
4 White balance (P68)
5 ISO sensitivity (P71)
6 Flash setting (P58)
7 Flash output adjustment (P61)
8 Card access (P22)
Lights red.
9 Recording state
Flashes red.
10 Focus (P54)
Lights green.
11 Manual exposure assistance (P39)
12 Number of recordable pictures
13 Film mode (P76)
14 Optical image stabilizer (P17, 82)
15 Quality (P78)
P
P
2000
2000
F2.8
2.8
STANDARD
STANDARD
ISO
ISO
100
100
WB
WB
19
19
NORMAL
NORMAL
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
- 1+1
+1
0 - 2+2
+2
13 12 11 910
8
6
7
12 3
16
17
15
A
14
45
AUTO
AUTO
SINGLE
SINGLE
26
24
25
19 20
A
2nd
2nd
23
AUTO
AUTO
27
AFL
AFL
AEL
AEL
- 1+1
+1
0 - 2+2
+2
21
22
P
18
3BKT 1/3
3BKT 1/3
12 5 6
7
8
16 121415
11
13
20
19
18
9, 10
17
34
STD
STD
19
19
ISO
ISO
100
100
F2.8
F2.8
P
A
2000
2000
1/3
- 1+1
+1
0 - 2+2
+2
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16 Picture size (P78)
17 Battery indication (P19)
18 High angle mode (P53)
19 AF frame (P54)
20 Focus position (P54)
21 Program shift (P33)
22 Burst (P64):
Auto bracket (P66):
Self-timer (P67):
23 White balance fine adjustment (P68)
24 2nd curtain synchro (P83): 2ND
25 Histogram (P52)
26 Self-timer (P67)
This is displayed during countdown.
27 Recording a RAW file simultaneously
ON/OFF (P79)
28 Extended optical zoom (P80)
29 Digital zoom (P81)
30 AF frame setting (P85)
31 AE lock (P63)
32 AF lock (P63)
33 Exposure compensation (P40)
∫Playback Display on the LCD Monitor
1 Playback mode (P44)
2 Recording information
3 Favorites (P90)
4 Protected picture (P94)
5 Color space (P86)
6 Cable disconnection warning icon
(P103)
This is displayed when printing using a
printer supporting PictBridge.
(Depending on the printer, the icon may
not be displayed.)
7 Histogram (P52)
8 Picture number/Total pictures
9 Folder/File number (P99)
10 Recording a RAW file simultaneously
ON/OFF (P79)
11 Quality (P78)
12 Picture size (P78)
13 Battery indication (P19)
14 Favorites settings (P90)
15 Number of DPOF prints (P92)
16 Recorded date and time
32
31
30
21
25
26
28 2729
22 23
33
24
A
2nd
2nd
P
AFL
AFL
AEL
AEL
2X
2X
1/3
10:00
10:00
DEC
DEC
. 1.2006
1.2006
7
3
8
1011
9
1312
12
14
4
5
6
16
15
1
10
10
0_0001
0001
1/19
1/19
ISO
ISO
100
100
F2.8
F2.8
2000
2000
P
A
2nd
2nd
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About the Lens
You can use the supplied lens or a lens that
is compatible with the lens mount standard
for the “Four Thirds System (Four Thirds
Mount)” with this unit.
If you use a lens other than a dedicated
interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be
activated and accurate metering is not
possible. Also, some functions will not
work.
∫“Four Thirds Mount”
This is the lens mount standard for the
“Four Thirds System”.
These are interchangeable lenses newly
developed specifically for the optical design
requirements of digital cameras.
∫Using a lens from another
manufacturer
• Some lenses from other manufacturers do
not have an aperture ring. When you use
a lens with no aperture ring, [FUNC.1] is
fixed for aperture.
Refer to P73 for more information about
how to use [FUNC.1].
• Depending on the type of lens, you may
not be able to use some functions.
• The available flash range etc. differs
depending on the aperture value of the
lens you are using.
• Take some test pictures with the lens you
are using.
Attaching/Detaching
the Lens
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
∫Attaching a lens to the camera body
1Turn the lens rear cap Aand the
body cap Bin the direction of the
arrow to detach them.
• Do not put your hands inside the mirror.
(P11)
2Align the lens fitting marks C
(red marks) on the camera body
and the lens and then rotate the
lens in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release button
when you attach a lens.
• Do not try to attach the lens when
holding it at an angle to the camera
body as the lens mount may get
scratched.
• Check that the lens is attached
correctly.
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3Detach the lens cap.
∫Optical image stabilizer
The supplied lens has an optical image
stabilizer function.
The optical image stabilizer function is set
for activation when the lens is attached to
the camera body.
Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].
• You can change the optical image
stabilizer mode to [MODE1] or [MODE2]
using [OIS MODE] in the [REC] mode
menu (P82). It is set to [MODE1] at the
time of purchase.
• We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch
to [OFF] when using a tripod. If the [O.I.S.]
switch is set to [OFF], [ ] is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
∫Detaching a lens from the camera
body
• Check that the camera is turned off.
1Attach the lens cap.
2Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF].
3Press the lens release button D
while turning the lens as far as
possible in the direction of the
arrow to detach it.
• Always attach the body cap to the
camera body so that dirt or dust does
not get inside.
• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens
contact point does not get scratched.
• Change lenses where there is not a lot of
dirt or dust.
• When you turn the camera off or carry the
camera, 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, the
lens rear cap and the body cap.
OFF ON
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Charging the Battery
with the Charger
• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
1Connect the AC cable.
• When you connect the AC cable, the
[POWER] indicator Alights red.
• The battery cannot be charged when
the DC cable is connected to the AC
adaptor.
2Align the battery with the marks
on the AC adaptor and then place
it straight into the AC adaptor.
Check that it is firmly attached.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator Blights green.
3Detach the battery after charging
is completed.
• Charging is completed when the
[CHARGE] indicator Bturns off (after
about 130 minutes).
• After charging is completed, be sure to
disconnect the AC cable from the
electrical outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after using it
and during and after charging. The
camera also becomes warm during use.
This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a
long period of time after being charged.
Recharge the battery when it is
exhausted.
• Use the dedicated AC adaptor and
battery.
• Use the AC adaptor indoors.
• Do not disassemble or modify the AC
adaptor.
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About the Battery
(charging/number of recordable
pictures)
∫Battery indication
The remaining battery power appears on
the screen.
• The battery indication turns red and blinks.
(The status indicator blinks when the LCD
monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or
replace it with fully charged battery.
(This does not appear when using the AC
adaptor.)
∫The battery life
The number of recordable pictures
when using the Viewfinder
(By CIPA standard in program AE mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/
Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
• Using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card¢
(128 MB; optional).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Using the supplied lens.
• 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.
• Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.
• CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera &
Imaging Products Association”.
¢The card is optional.
The number of recordable pictures
when using the LCD monitor (Live View)
(The conditions are the same as the
CIPA standard.)
Playback time
The number of recordable pictures and the
playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions of the unit and the
storing conditions of the battery.
∫Charging
The charging time and the number of
recordable pictures with the optional
battery pack (CGR-S603A) are the same as
above.
• The [CHARGE] indicator lights when
charging starts.
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
• The battery is over discharged
(discharged excessively). In a while, the
[CHARGE] indicator will light up and
normal charging will start.
• When the battery temperature is
excessively high or low, the charging time
will be longer than normal.
• When the operating time of the camera
becomes extremely short even after properly
charging the battery, the life of the battery
may have expired. Buy a new battery.
∫Charging conditions
• Charge the battery in a temperature
between 10 oC to 35 oC. (50 oF to 95 oF).
(The battery temperature should also be
the same.)
• The performance of the battery may
temporarily deteriorate and the operating
time may become shorter in low
temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/
snowboarding).
Number of
recordable pictures
Approx. 450 pictures
(Approx. 225 min)
The number of recordable pictures
varies depending on the recording
interval time. If the recording interval
time becomes longer, the number of
recordable pictures decreases.
[e.g. When recording once every
2 minutes, the number of recordable
pictures decreases to about 110.]
Number of
recordable pictures
Approx. 300 pictures
(Approx. 150 min)
Playback time Approx. 420 min
Charging time Approx. 130 min
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Inserting/Removing
the Battery
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
1Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow (OPEN
side) and then open the battery
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic
batteries (CGR-S603A).
2Insert:
Insert the charged battery fully
until it clicks.
Remove:
Push the lever Ain the direction
of the arrow to remove.
• Be careful of the direction indicated by
the mark [ ] on the battery when
inserting the battery.
31Close the battery door.
2Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow (CLOSE
side) and then close it firmly.
• Remove the battery after use.
• When a fully charged battery has been
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock
setting is stored (in the camera) for at
least 3 months even if the battery is
removed. (If you insert a battery that is not
sufficiently charged, the length of time that
the clock setting is stored may be shorter.)
The clock setting is canceled after this
length of time. In this case, set the clock
again. (P28)
• Do not remove the card or the battery
while the card is being accessed. The
data may be damaged. (P22)
• Turn the camera off and then remove
the battery after the LCD monitor and
the status indicator (green) turn off. If
you remove the battery while the
camera is on, the settings on the
camera may not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only
for the camera. Do not use it with any
other equipment.
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