Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ28 User manual

Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ28
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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∫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.
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.
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.
Cd
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∫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.
•Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures.
•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 or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens 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”. (P128)
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
Quick Guide .............................................. 9
Accessories ............................................ 10
Names of the Components ..................... 11
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap................. 14
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 15
Preparation
Charging the Battery............................... 17
About the Battery (charging/number of
recordable pictures) ................................ 18
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 19
About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 20
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 21
• Changing the clock setting ............... 22
Setting the Menu..................................... 23
• Setting menu items........................... 23
• Using the quick menu ....................... 25
About the Setup Menu ............................ 26
Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 32
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............. 34
• Scene detection................................ 35
• AF Tracking Function ....................... 35
• About the flash.................................. 36
• Settings in Intelligent auto mode ...... 36
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (Programme AE mode) ............. 37
• Focusing ........................................... 38
• 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) .............................. 38
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 39
• Direction detection function .............. 39
• Enlarge the focus point (display
focus point)....................................... 39
• Programme shift ............................... 39
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 40
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the
Digital Zoom ..................................... 40
Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]).................................. 42
• Confirm the picture in [REC] mode
(Review) ........................................... 42
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback)................................ 43
• Using the Playback Zoom................. 43
• Switching the
[PLAYBACK] mode .......................... 44
Deleting Pictures..................................... 44
• To delete a single picture.................. 44
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures.............. 45
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ......... 46
Taking Pictures using the
Built-in Flash ........................................... 48
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting............................................... 48
Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 53
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 54
Compensating the Exposure .................. 55
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/
Colour Bracket ........................................ 56
• Auto Bracket ..................................... 56
• Colour Bracket .................................. 56
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 57
Taking pictures by specifying the
aperture / shutter speed.......................... 59
• Aperture-priority AE .......................... 59
• Shutter-priority AE ............................ 59
Taking picture by setting the exposure
manually ................................................. 60
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed......... 61
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........ 62
• MF ASSIST....................................... 62
Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings) ................. 64
Taking pictures in Custom mode ............ 65
Taking expressive portraits and
landscape pictures
(Advanced scene mode)......................... 66
• [PORTRAIT]..................................... 66
• [SCENERY] ..................................... 67
• [SPORTS]........................................ 67
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ........................ 68
• [CLOSE-UP] .................................... 68
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene mode) ................ 69
• 2[PARTY]...................................... 70
• 3[CANDLE LIGHT]........................ 70
• :[BABY1]/;[BABY2].................. 70
• í[PET]........................................... 71
• ï [SUNSET] ................................... 71
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• 9[HIGH SENS.] ............................. 72
• ô[HI-SPEED BURST].................... 72
• [FLASH BURST] ......................... 73
• [PANNING].................................. 73
• 5[STARRY SKY] ........................... 74
• 4[FIREWORKS] ............................ 75
• 6[BEACH] ..................................... 75
• 8[SNOW]....................................... 75
• 7[AERIAL PHOTO] ....................... 75
• [PIN HOLE] ................................. 76
• [FILM GRAIN] ............................. 76
Motion Picture Mode...............................77
Useful Functions at Travel
Destinations ............................................ 79
• Recording which Day of the
Vacation and the Location of the
Vacation ........................................... 79
• Recording Dates/Times at
Overseas Travel Destinations
(World Time)..................................... 80
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 82
• @[PICTURE SIZE]........................... 82
• A[QUALITY]................................... 83
• ?[ASPECT RATIO] ....................... 83
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] ................... 84
• >[SENSITIVITY]............................ 84
• [ISO LIMIT SET] ......................... 84
• =[WHITE BALANCE] .................... 85
• C[METERING MODE].................... 87
• [AF MODE]................................. 87
• [PRE AF] .................................... 90
• [AF/AE LOCK] ............................ 90
• [I.EXPOSURE] ........................... 91
• )[DIGITAL ZOOM] ........................ 91
• H[COLOR EFFECT] ....................... 91
• I[PICT.ADJ.]................................. 92
• [STABILIZER] ............................ 92
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .................. 93
• B[AUDIO REC.] ............................... 93
• F[AF ASSIST LAMP]................... 93
• [FLASH SYNCHRO]................... 94
• [FLIP ANIM.] .............................. 94
• [CONVERSION] ......................... 95
• U[CLOCK SET]............................... 96
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
(Slide Show) ........................................... 97
Selecting Pictures and Playing them
Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY]) ................................ 99
• [CATEGORY PLAY] .........................99
• [FAVORITE PLAY]............................ 99
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio ............................... 100
• Motion pictures ............................... 100
• Pictures with audio.......................... 100
Creating still pictures from a motion
picture ...................................................101
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu..... 102
• [CALENDAR]............................ 102
• [TITLE EDIT] ............................ 103
• [TEXT STAMP]......................... 104
• Q [RESIZE]................................... 106
• [TRIMMING] ............................. 107
• [LEVELING]..............................108
• ?[ASPECT CONV.] .....................108
• N[ROTATE]/
M[ROTATE DISP.]....................... 109
• Ü [FAVORITE] ............................... 110
• O [DPOF PRINT]........................... 111
• P[PROTECT]............................... 112
• B[AUDIO DUB.] ............................. 113
• S[COPY] ....................................113
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC............................... 115
Printing the Pictures..............................117
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it......................................... 118
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them................................... 118
• Print Settings ..................................119
Playing Back Pictures on a
TV Screen ............................................. 121
• Playing back pictures using the
AV cable (supplied) ........................ 121
• Playing back pictures on a TV
with an SD Memory Card slot........121
• Playing back on the TV with
component socket .......................... 122
Using the Conversion Lens
(optional) ............................................... 123
Using the Protector/Filter ...................... 125
Others
Screen Display...................................... 126
Cautions for Use ................................... 128
Message Display ..................................131
Functions that cannot be set or will
not work under some conditions ...........133
Troubleshooting ....................................137
AF
CAL
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Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time..................... 145
Specifications........................................ 149
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
• For customers: 0844 844 3856
• 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. (P17)
•The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
Insert the battery and the card.
(P19)
•When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory. (P20) Refer to P20
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. (P34)
Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [(].
2Select the picture you want to view.
(P42)

OFF ON



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Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1BatteryPack
(Indicated as battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as charger in the text)
3 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5AVCable
6 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9 Lens Hood
A:Silver
B:Black
10 Hood Adaptor
•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
•Lithium Ion Battery
CGR-S006E
•AC Adaptor
DMW-AC7EB
•Soft Case¢1/Soft Bag
DMW-CZS7/DMW-CZ18
•PL Filter/MC Protector/ND Filter
DMW-LPL46/DMW-LMC46/DMW-LND46
•Tele Conversion Lens¢2
DMW-LT55
•Close-up Lens¢2
DMW-LC55
•Lens Adapter
DMW-LA3
•Component Cable
DMW-HDC2
•SDHC Memory Card
32 GB: RP-SDV32GE1K
K2CT3CA00004
3
12
45
67
8
910
VFC4269
DE-A44A
K1HA08CD0019 K1HA08CD0020
VYK2U93
CGR-S006E
: VYQ4123
: VYQ4122
VYQ4124
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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
¢1 Cameras cannot be stored with the lens hood attached.
¢2 The lens adaptor (DMW-LA3; optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or
close-up lens.
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Names of the Components
1Lens(P129)
2 Flash (P48)
3 Self-timer indicator (P54)
AF assist lamp (P93)
4 Microphone (P77, 93, 113)
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5 Flash open button (P48)
6 Diopter adjustment dial (P47)
7 Viewfinder (P46, 126)
8 Speaker (P100)
9 [EVF/LCD] button (P46)
10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P35, 88, 90)
11 Joystick (P25, 39, 59, 60, 62)
12 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P23)
13 LCD monitor (P46, 126)
14 [DISPLAY] button (P44)
15 Delete button (P44)/
Single or burst mode button (P57)
16 [MENU/SET] button (P21)
17 Cursor buttons
2/Self-timer button (P54)
4/Function button (P26)
Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu
that is used often.
[REVIEW]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/
[I.EXPOSURE]
1/Flash setting button (P48)
3/Exposure compensation (P55)/
Auto bracket (P56)/Colour bracket (P56)/Flash output adjustment (P51)/
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 right side of the
joystick, and move the joystick toward
the left.
or Move 2
Push the joystick straight in.
or Press
8
13
11
14 15
10956 7
16
12
17
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18 Zoom lever (P40)
19 Shutter button (P34, 77)
20 [AF#/FOCUS] button (P35, 53, 63, 88)
21 Mode dial (P32)
22 Camera ON/OFF switch (P21)
23 Power lamp (P34)
24 [AF/MF] button (P62)
25 Strap eyelet (P14)
•Be sure to attach the strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
26 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P115, 117,
121)
27 [DC IN] socket (P115, 117)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC7E; optional).
•This camera cannot charge the battery
even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7E;
optional) is connected to it.
28 Terminal door
29 Lens barrel (P125)
30 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P122)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button
or Press 4
20
21 23
18 19
22 24
25
26
27
28
29
30
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31 Card/Battery door (P19)
32 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap
∫Lens Cap
•When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap
to protect the surface of the lens.
Pass the string through the hole on the lens
cap.
Pass the same string through the hole on
the camera.
Attach the lens cap.
•Detach the lens cap before turning on the
camera in the recording mode.
•Do not hang or swing around this unit with
the lens cap string attached.
•Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
∫Strap
•We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
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Pass the strap through the hole at the strap
eyelet.
Pass the strap through the
stopper and fasten the strap.
APull the strap 2 cm or more.
•Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being
careful not to twist it.
•Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera.
•Attach the strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on the outside.
Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Close the flash.
Securely attach the hood adaptor
so that it is all the way into the
lens barrel.
•Do not tighten the hood adaptor too much.
•When attaching the hood adaptor, take
extra care not to cross-thread.
When removing it, do not squeeze it as it
will not unscrew freely.
Place the camera upside down, align
the mark on the lens hood with the
mark Aon the camera and then insert
the lens hood.
•Check if the screw is loose and then attach the
lens hood.
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Tighten the screw.
•Do not tighten the screw too much.
∫Removing the hood adaptor
•Grasp the base of the hood adaptor to remove it.
Note
•You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
•When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.
•For details on how to attach the MC protector, ND filter and PL filter, refer to P125.
•You cannot attach the conversion lens when the hood adaptor is attached. (P123)
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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 (50 oF to 95 oF). (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.)
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 on the right.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator Alights green.
Detach the battery after
charging is completed.
•Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator Aturns off (after
approx. 120 min maximum).
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•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.
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7E; optional)
connected.]
•The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The power
lamp also blinks) 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 (73.4 F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer
function is set to [AUTO].)
•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 (P27).
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 115.]
∫When using the viewfinder
∫Playback time when using the LCD monitor
Number of
recordable
pictures
Approx.
460 pictures (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode)
Recording time Approx.
230 min
Number of
recordable
pictures
Approx.
480 pictures
(Approx.
240 min)
(By CIPA standard in programme AE mode)
Playback time Approx. 480 min
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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
(CGR-S006E) 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).
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•Close the flash.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the card/battery door to open it.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(CGR-S006E).
•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.
Charging time Approx. 120 min maximum
B
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1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the card/battery door to the end
and then close it firmly.
•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.
•Do not remove the battery while the power is on 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 power lamp 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.)
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. (P113)
•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 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
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