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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-FX70

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Please also refer to the Operating

Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM

(supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

EB

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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. 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.

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.

Information for Your Safety

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.

∫ Product identification marking

Product

Digital camera

Battery charger

Bottom

Bottom

Location

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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

 or the BSI mark

 on 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.

 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

 OR

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.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

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.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

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∫ About the battery pack

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.

• 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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

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∫ About the battery charger

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.

• 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.

∫ Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).

Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment

(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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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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Contents

Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2

Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8

Names of the Components ......................................................................... 10

How to Use the Touch Panel ...................................................................... 12

Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 14

About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................ 16

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 17

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 18

• Changing the Clock Setting .................................................................. 18

Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 19

Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 20

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(

ñ

: Intelligent Auto Mode)......................................................................... 21

• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 22

• AF Tracking Function............................................................................ 22

Recording Motion Pictures .......................................................................... 23

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) .................................................. 24

Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 25

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 26

Specifications.............................................................................................. 28

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Product numbers correct as of June 2010. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or

battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)

3 AC Mains Lead

4 USB Connection Cable

5 AV Cable

6 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your

PC.

• Operating Instructions

7 Hand Strap

8 Battery Case

9 Stylus Pen

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card 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.)

1

3

DMW-BCF10E

5

K2CT39A00002

7

K1HA08CD0028

9

VFC4297

2

4

6

K1HA08AD0002

8

DE-A60A

VFF0651

VGQ0D56

VGQ0C14

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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 www.panasonic.co.uk.

• E-mail: [email protected]

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.pas-europe.com.

• 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.

∫ Optional Accessories

• Battery Pack

DMW-BCF10E

• HDMI mini cable:

RP-CDHM15/RP-CDHM30

• AC Adaptor

¢

DMW-AC5EB

• DC Coupler

¢

DMW-DCC4E

• SDXC Memory Card

64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K

48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K

• SDHC Memory Card

32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDP32GE1K

24 GB: RP-SDP24GE1K

16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K

8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/RP-SDR08GE1A

4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/RP-SDR04GE1A

• SD Memory Card

2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A

¢ The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic

DC coupler (optional).

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

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Names of the Components

1 Flash

2 Lens

3 Self-timer indicator

AF assist lamp

4 Hand strap eyelet

• Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

 

5 Touch panel/LCD monitor

6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

7 [MODE] button

8 [MENU] button

4

5

1 2 3

6

7 8

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9 Camera ON/OFF switch

10 Zoom lever

11 Motion picture button

12 Speaker

13 Microphone

14 Shutter button

15 Lens barrel

16 [HDMI] socket

17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

18 Tripod receptacle

• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

19 Card/Battery door

20 Release lever

21 DC coupler cover

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).

• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

• We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the

AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

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9 10 11

12 13 14

15

16

17

19

21 20

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How to Use the Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed on the LCD monitor (touch panel) or by moving while touching the touch panel (dragging) using your fingers or the supplied stylus pen.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel.

You can make settings by touching the items displayed on the screen.

You can exit without saving the settings by touching [CANCEL].

• It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously, so try to touch the centre of the icon.

This is used when performing tasks such as moving to the next image by dragging horizontally, or changing the range of the displayed image.

This can also be used to perform tasks such as switching the screen by operating the slide bar.

• If you select wrong icon, you can drag to different icon, and it will select that icon by releasing the finger.

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Note

• The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is turned off.

• If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well.

• Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit is pressing on the touch panel.

• Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the supplied stylus pen.

• 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.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

• Do not place it where small children can reach.

• 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.

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.

Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.

There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine

Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10E) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by

Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).

Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

∫ Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to

30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.

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Connect the AC mains lead.

• Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE]

indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start.

The [CHARGE]

indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem.

• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 130 min

∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

Playback time

Approx. 360 pictures

Approx. 180 min

Approx. 350 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• Normal Picture Mode

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH 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.

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Built-in Memory

• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB

• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full.

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

Card

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.

(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card which can be used with this unit

SD Memory Card

(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card

(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card

(48 GB, 64 GB)

Remarks

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC

Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC

Memory Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/

SDXC.html

• Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 48 GB, 64 GB cards

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

¢

with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with

“Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

Note

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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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-BCF10E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by

the lever A being careful about

the direction you insert it. Pull the

lever A in 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.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

Touch [CLOCK SET].

Touch the items you wish to set

(Year/Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and

set using [3]/[4].

• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time.

Touch [SET] to set.

Touch [SET].

• Touch [CANCEL] to return to the settings screen.

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu.

• It can be changed in steps

3

and

4

to set the clock.

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Setting the Menu

This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK]

Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well.

Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [

Ø

] to [

š

] in the Normal Picture Mode

Press [MENU] to display the menu.

Touch [AF MODE].

Touch [š].

• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.

Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu

Touch the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]

• Select a menu item next and set it.

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Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

Turn the camera on.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

B [MODE] button

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

Touch the mode.

∫ List of [REC] Modes

¦

[INTELLIGENT AUTO]

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

!

[NORMAL PICTURE]

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

[COSMETIC MODE]

Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.

Û

[SCENE MODE]

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

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[REC] Mode:

ñ

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(

ñ

: Intelligent Auto Mode)

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [!], and then press

[MODE].

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

B [MODE] button

C Shutter button

Touch [INTELLIGENT AUTO].

Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face Detection function.

In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m

(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

1

2

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

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Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

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[i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-SUNSET]

[i-BABY]

• Only when [

] is selected

• [

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] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

• When [

], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.

1

Touch the subject.

• AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow, and it will determine the most appropriate scene for the locked subject.

• AF Tracking is cancelled when [CANCEL] is touched.

2

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

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[REC] Mode:

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Recording Motion Pictures

This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.

Audio will be recorded in monaural.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [!], and then press

[MODE].

A Motion picture button

B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

C [MODE] button

Touch the mode.

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

D Available recording time

E Elapsed recording time

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• The recording state indicator (red) F will flash while recording motion pictures.

D

E F

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically.

Note

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB.

(Example: [8m 20s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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[PLAYBACK] Mode:

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Playing Back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]

selector switch A to [(].

Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally.

• After selecting the motion picture, touch

[ ] to start playback.

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[PLAYBACK] Mode:

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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

• Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted.

Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ ].

Touch [DELETE SINGLE].

Touch [YES].

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Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format)

• You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations.

• You want to check the Troubleshooting.

In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied).

∫ For Windows

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the

Operating Instructions (supplied).

Click the [Operating

Instructions].

Select the desired language and then click [Operating

Instructions] to install.

A To return to the install menu.

Double click the “Operating

Instructions” shortcut icon on the desktop.

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∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click B and then follow the messages on the screen to install.

(Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista

SP1 or SP2/Windows 7)

• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site.

http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions

∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.

• When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the

[Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

∫ For Macintosh

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the

Operating Instructions (supplied).

Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder.

Double click the PDF file to open it.

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Specifications

Digital Camera:

Information for your safety

Power Source:

Power

Consumption:

DC 5.1 V

1.2 W (When recording)

0.6 W (When playing back)

Camera effective pixels:

Image sensor:

14,100,000 pixels

1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels,

Primary colour filter

Lens:

Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.2 to F5.9

Digital zoom:

Max. 4k

Extra optical zoom:

Max. 10.5k

Focus range:

Normal: 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to

Shutter system:

¶

Macro/Intelligent Auto:

3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶

Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above settings.

Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter

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Burst recording

Burst speed:

Number of recordable pictures:

Hi-speed burst

Burst speed:

Approx. 1.8 pictures/second

Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine).

Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)

Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)

[3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.]

Number of recordable pictures:

Shutter speed:

Exposure (AE):

Metering mode:

LCD monitor:

Approx. 15 to 100

8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second

[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds,

60 seconds

Programme AE

Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV)

Multiple

3.0q TFT LCD

(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

Touch panel

Flash:

Flash range: [ISO AUTO]

Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 7.4 m (24.2 feet) (Wide)

Microphone:

Monaural

Speaker:

Monaural

Recording media:

Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC

Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

Recording file format

Still Picture:

JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding

Pictures with audio:

JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.3” standard)r“QuickTime”

Motion pictures with audio:

AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG

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Interface

Digital:

“USB 2.0” (High Speed)

¢ Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable.

Analog video/ audio:

NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)

Audio line output (monaural)

Terminal

[AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin)

[HDMI]:

MiniHDMI TypeC

Dimensions:

Approx. 102.5 mm (W)k55.0 mm (H)k22.8 mm (D)

[4.04q (W)k2.17q(H)k0.9q (D)]

(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass:

Approx. 165 g/0.36 lb (with card and battery)

Approx. 144 g/0.32 lb (excluding card and battery)

Operating temperature:

0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH

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Battery Charger

(Panasonic

DE-A60A):

Input:

Output:

Battery Pack

(lithium-ion)

(Panasonic

DMW-BCF10E):

Voltage/capacity:

Information for your safety

110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

Information for your safety

3.6 V/940 mAh

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•

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

•

The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

•

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

•

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United

States and other countries.

•

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

•

QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

•

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.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

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