Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 User manual

Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX500
until
2008/3/10
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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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.
•SDHC Logo is a trademark.
•Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
•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, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI
mark Ìon the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.
∫IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ÓOR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–
KEEP DRY.
∫Before use
Remove the connector cover.
∫How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance
with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/
EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.
Cd
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∫About the battery charger
•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD
monitor may be damaged.
•We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this
unit to malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using
it on a rainy day or on a beach.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful
not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space
around the lens, buttons etc.
•If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body
carefully.
∫About Condensation (When the lens and LCD monitor are fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•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.
∫Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P111)
CAUTION!
•DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON
THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
Quick Guide.............................................. 9
Accessories ............................................ 10
Names of the Components ..................... 11
How to Use the Touch Panel .................. 13
• What can be done by touch
operation .......................................... 14
Preparation
Charging the Battery............................... 15
About the Battery (charging/number of
recordable pictures) ................................ 16
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 17
About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 18
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 20
• Changing the clock setting
(In programme AE mode)................. 21
Setting the Menu..................................... 22
• Setting menu items........................... 23
• Using the quick menu ....................... 24
About the Setup Menu ............................ 25
Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 30
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 31
• Scene detection................................ 32
• The Backlight Compensation............ 32
• About the flash.................................. 33
• Settings in Intelligent auto mode ...... 33
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (³: Programme AE mode) ...... 34
• Focusing ........................................... 35
• When the subject is not in focus
(such as when it is not in the centre
of the composition of the picture you
want to take)..................................... 35
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 35
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 36
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom ..................... 36
Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]).................................. 37
• Using the Touch Zoom ..................... 38
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 39
Deleting Pictures..................................... 40
• To delete a single picture.................. 40
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures.............. 40
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor ........................... 42
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ..... 44
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting............................................... 44
Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 47
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 48
Taking Pictures with Focus and
Exposure Set on Subject
(Touch AF/AE) ........................................ 49
Taking Pictures with Set Aperture
(±: Aperture-priority AE) ....................... 50
Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed
(´: Shutter-priority AE).......................... 51
Taking Pictures with Exposure Set
Manually (²: Manual exposure)............ 52
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed......... 54
Compensating the Exposure .................. 55
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 56
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (¿: Scene mode) .......... 57
• * [PORTRAIT]................................ 57
• + [SOFT SKIN]............................... 58
• 0 [SELF PORTRAIT]...................... 58
• , [SCENERY] ................................ 58
• - [SPORTS] ................................... 58
• . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ................... 59
• / [NIGHT SCENERY] .................... 59
• 1 [FOOD] ...................................... 59
• 2 [PARTY]...................................... 59
• 3 [CANDLE LIGHT]........................ 60
• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2].................. 60
• í [PET]........................................... 61
• ï [SUNSET] ................................... 61
• 9 [HIGH SENS.] ............................. 61
• ô[HI-SPEED BURST].................... 62
• 5 [STARRY SKY] ........................... 62
• 4 [FIREWORKS] ............................ 63
• 6 [BEACH] ..................................... 63
• 8 [SNOW]....................................... 63
• 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] ....................... 63
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Motion Picture Mode...............................64
Useful Functions at Travel
Destinations ............................................ 66
• Recording which Day of the Vacation
You Take the Picture........................ 66
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations (World Time)..... 67
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 69
• @[PICTURE SIZE]........................... 69
• A[QUALITY]................................... 70
• ?[ASPECT RATIO] ....................... 70
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] ................... 70
• >[SENSITIVITY]............................ 71
• =[WHITE BALANCE] .................... 71
• C[METERING MODE].................... 73
• [AF MODE]................................. 74
• [QUICK AF] ................................ 75
• ˜[BURST]...................................... 76
• [I.EXPOSURE] ............................ 76
• )[DIGITAL ZOOM] ........................ 77
• H[COLOR EFFECT] ....................... 77
• I[PICT.ADJ.]................................. 77
• [STABILIZER] ............................ 78
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .................. 78
• B[AUDIO REC.] ............................... 79
• F[AF ASSIST LAMP]................... 79
• U[CLOCK SET]............................... 79
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
(Slide Show)............................................ 80
Displaying Multiple Pictures
([MULTI PLAYBACK])............................. 82
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date
([CALENDAR])........................................ 83
Playing Back Pictures on the Dual
Display ([DUAL PLAY]) ........................... 84
Selecting Pictures and Playing them
Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY]).................................. 85
• [CATEGORY PLAY] ......................... 85
• [FAVORITE PLAY]............................ 86
Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.])........ 86
• Ü[FAVORITE] ................................. 87
• [EDIT] .......................................... 87
• ‚ [DELETE]...................................... 90
Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures
with Audio ............................................... 91
• Motion pictures ................................. 91
• Pictures with audio............................ 91
Creating still pictures from a motion
picture ..................................................... 92
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu....... 93
• [TEXT STAMP]........................... 93
• Q[MULTI RESIZE]
Reducing the picture size
(number of pixels)............................. 94
• ?[ASPECT CONV.] ....................... 95
• N[ROTATE]/
M[ROTATE DISP.]......................... 96
• O[DPOF PRINT]............................. 97
• P[PROTECT]................................. 98
• B[AUDIO DUB.] ............................... 99
• S[COPY] ....................................100
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC............................... 101
Printing the Pictures..............................103
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it ......................................... 104
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them................................... 104
• Print Settings ..................................105
Playing Back Pictures on a TV
Screen .................................................. 107
• Playing back pictures using the AV
cable (supplied) ..............................107
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot ................107
• Playing back on the TV with
component socket .......................... 108
Others
Screen Display......................................109
Cautions for Use ................................... 111
Message Display ..................................114
Functions that cannot be set or will not
work under some conditions .................116
Troubleshooting ....................................119
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time .....................126
Specifications........................................129
AF
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Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
• For customers within the UK:
0844 844 3852
• For customers within the Republic of
Ireland: 01 289 8333
• Visit our website for product information
• E-mail: [e-mail]
Technical Support for AV Software
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
• For customers within the Republic of Ireland:
01 289 8333
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for
your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m.– 5.30 p.m.,
Friday 9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
(Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at
www.panasonic.co.uk.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic
UK Ltd.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct
shopping for a wide range of finished
products, take a browse on our website for
further details.
Interested in purchasing an extended
guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.
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Before Use
Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P15)
•The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
Insert the battery and the card.
(P17)
•When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory. (P18) Refer to P18
when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [¦/!].
2Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P31)
Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [(].
2Select the picture you want to view.
(P37)
1
2
3
2
1
ONOFF
4
1
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Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1BatteryPack
(Indicated as battery in the text)
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as charger in the text)
3 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5AVCable
6 CD-ROM
•Software
7Strap
8 Battery Carrying Case
9 Stylus pen
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the
text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on
the built-in memory when you are not
using a card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service
Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories separately.)
∫Optional Accessories
•Battery Pack
DMW-BCE10E
•Semi Hard Case
DMW-CHTZ3
•AC Adaptor
DMW-AC5EB
•Component Cable
DMW-HDC2
•SDHC Memory Card
16 GB: RP-SDV16GE1K
8 GB: RP-SDV08GE1K
4 GB: RP-SDM04GE1K/RP-SDV04GE1K
•SD Memory Card
2 GB: RP-SDM02GE1A/RP-SDV02GE1A
1 GB: RP-SDR01GE1A/RP-SDV01GE1A
•CardBus PC Card Adapter
BN-SDPC3E
Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.
3
12
4
56
78
DMW-BCE10E
K1HA08CD0008
VFC4304
DE-A40A
K1HA08CD0007
VYQ3914
K2CT3CA00004
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Names of the Components
1 Flash (P44)
2 Lens (P5, 112)
3 Self-timer indicator (P48)/
AF assist lamp (P79)
4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P13, 42, 109)
5 Status indicator (P17, 26, 31)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P20)
7 [DISPLAY] button (P42)
8 [Q.MENU] (P24)/Delete (P40) button
9 [MODE] button (P30)
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
(P22)
11 Joystick
A:3/Exposure compensation (P55)/
Auto bracket (P56)/White balance
fine adjustment (P72)/The Backlight
Compensation (P32)
B:4/Macro mode (P47)
C:2/Self-timer (P48)
D:1/Flash setting (P44)
The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left
and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select. In these
operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with
3/4/2/1.
Example: When the joystick is moved toward 2(left)
Place your finger on the joystick, and move the joystick
toward the left.
or Move 2
Example: When the [MENU/SET] button is pressed
Push the joystick straight in.
or Press [MENU/SET]
123
1049
5
7
8
11
6
D
A
B
C
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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P20)
13 Zoom lever (P36)
14 Speaker (P91)
15 Microphone (P64, 79, 99)
16 Shutter button (P31, 64)
17 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
18 Lens barrel
19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P108)
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P101, 103,
107)
21 [DC IN] socket (P101, 103)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).
•This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional)
is connected to it.
22 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
23 Card/Battery door (P17)
24 Release lever (P17)
12
14
13
15 16
2
1
1
8
2
0
21
1
9
1
7
22 23
24
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How to Use the Touch Panel
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it
is hard to operate with your fingers.
Note
•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.
•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
•Only use the supplied stylus pen.
•Do not place it where small children can reach.
•The stylus pen can be attached to a strap (supplied) as shown.
•Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing. LCD monitor may break when
the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.
∫Touch
To touch and release the touch panel.
It is used to select icon or picture.
∫Drag
A movement without releasing the touch panel.
It is used to change the range of displayed picture, or
switch the screen with the scroll bar.
•If you select wrong icon, you can drag to different icon, and it
will select that icon by releasing the finger.
About the Stylus pen
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Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation.
Note
•Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the joystick.
What can be done by touch operation
When recording
Select [REC] mode
(P30)
[REC] mode can be
selected by touching.
Touch AF/AE (P49)
It is possible to set the
focus and exposure to
the subject specified
on the touch panel.
Aperture Value Set
(P50, 52)
Shutter Speed Set
(P51, 52)
Exposure
Compensation (P50,
51)
Setting for aperture
value or shutter
speed, or exposure
compensation can be
set by touching the set
bars displayed on the
screen.
When playing back
Select [PLAYBACK]
mode (P39)
[PLAYBACK] mode
can be selected by
touching.
Picture Playback
Touch Zoom (P38)
A picture can be
forwarded/rewound or
enlarged in playback
by touching the
screen.
[EASY ORG.] (P86)
Following operations
can be done by using
the touch panel.
•Favourite Settings
•Touch Zoom
•Edit
–[RESIZE]
–[TRIMMING]
–[TITLE EDIT]
•Delete
[SLIDE SHOW] (P80)
Setting for slide show
can be done by using
the touch panel.
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Preparation
Preparation
Charging the Battery
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should
also be the same.)
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
•The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
•The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note
•
After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device 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.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended
that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (The battery
has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up.)
•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.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
Attach the battery with attention to
the direction of the battery.
Connect the AC mains lead.
•The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into
the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as
shown below.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator
Alights green.
•Charging is complete when the [CHARGE]
indicator Aturns off (after approx. 120 min
maximum).
Detach the battery after charging is
completed.
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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional)
connected.]
•The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully
charged battery.
∫The battery life
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB).
•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer
function is set to [MODE2].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
¢The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode
and High angle mode (P25).
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 70.]
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack
(DMW-BCE10E) are the same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note
•The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the
battery before it is exhausted.
•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. 280 pictures (Approx. 140 min)
(By CIPA standard in programme AE mode)
Playback time Approx. 300 min
Charging time Approx. 120 min maximum
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCE10E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert it fully being careful about
the direction you insert it. Pull the lever
Ain the direction of the arrow to remove
the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
•The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
•If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
Note
•Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case
(supplied).
•Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as 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.
•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 50 MB
•Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only
•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used
becomes full.
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P100)
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being
used.)
•You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
•When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in
the built-in memory and played back.
•When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
card and played back.
•When using the built-in memory
k>ð(access indication¢)
•When using the card
†(access indication¢)
¢The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or
the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of card Characteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16
format in compliance with the SD
standard)
•Fast recording and writing speed.
•Write-Protect switch Aprovided. (When
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or
formatting is possible. The ability to
write, delete and format data is restored
when the switch is returned to its
original position.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB,
16 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard •Still pictures only.
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Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5E; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or
deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P28)]. Furthermore, do not
subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be
damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation. (P28)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
We recommend selecting [LANGUAGE] (P29) from the [SETUP] menu (P25) before
setting date/time.
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press [MENU/SET].
Move 2/1to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute or display sequence), and
move 3/4to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P67)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off.
Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display
reflects the settings that were performed.
•When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting (In
programme AE mode)” procedure below.
Turn the camera on.
•The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.
(This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK]
mode.)
AJoystick
1
ONOFF
A
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