Panasonic DMC-FZ2A operating instructions Contents

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Contents
Safety
Information for Your Safety	2
Preparation
Standard Accessories	5
Names of the Components	6
LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder
Display	8
Quick Guide	10
Charging the Battery	11
Inserting the Battery	12
Using the AC Adaptor	14
Inserting the Card	15
Turning Power on/off	17
Adjusting the Viewfinder
(Diopter Adjustment)	18
Attaching the Lens Hood	19
Attaching the Strap	21
Attaching the Lens Cap	22
Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder	23
The Shutter Button
(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) ...	24
The Mode Dial	25
Operating the Menu	27
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)	28
Recording images (basic)
Taking Pictures	29
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode	31
Checking the Captured Picture
(Review)	32
Recording Motion Images	33
Using the Optical Zoom	34
Using the Digital Zoom	35
Taking Pictures with the Built-in
Flash	36
Using the Optical Image Stabilizer	38
Using the AF Trigger	39
Using the Continuous AF	40
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ....	41

Recording images (advanced)

Taking Pictures with Audio	42
Changing the Picture Size	43
Changing the Quality
(Data Compression Ratio)	44
Taking Pictures with
Aperture-priority AE	45
Taking Pictures with
Shutter-priority AE	46
Taking Pictures with Macro Mode	47
Taking Pictures with the Portrait
Mode	48
Taking Pictures with the Sports
Mode	49
Taking Pictures with the Panning
Mode	50
Taking Pictures with the Night
Portrait Mode	51
Taking Pictures with the Spot
Mode	52
Compensating the Exposure	53
Taking Pictures with Auto (AE)
Bracket	54
Using the AF/AE Lock	55
Using the Color Effect	56
Adjusting the Color Tone or the
Contrast (Picture Adjustment)	57
Setting the White Balance	58
Finely Adjusting the White
Balance	60
Setting ISO Sensitivity	61
Taking Pictures with Burst Mode	62
Using the MC Protector/ND Filter	63
Playback
Playing Back Still Pictures	64
Playing Back Still Pictures with
Audio	65
9 Images Multi Playback	66
Using the Playback Zoom	67
Playing Back Motion Images	68

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyContents Others Standard Accessories Back View Names of the ComponentsFront View Up ViewBottom View Battery Charger/AC AdaptorLeft View Right ViewRecording LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder DisplayInternet Recording in Simple mode PlaybackCharge the battery # 2 P11 Quick GuidePreparation Remove the battery from the AC adaptor Charging the BatteryAttach the battery to the AC adaptor # When the Charge indicator B turns off, charging is finishedRemoving the battery Inserting the BatteryBattery indicator Charging environment and charging errorCharging time and available recording time Using the AC Adaptor Open the Memory Card/battery door Inserting the CardRemoving the card MultiMediaCard Access to the cardSD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optional SD Memory CardSet the power switch to OFF Turning Power on/offPower indicator Lighting Set the power switch to onAdjustment dial Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Hood Remove the lens ring Attach the lens hood adaptor SuppliedAttach the lens hood 2 supplied Temporarily storing the lens hood Remove the lens hood Reverse the lens hood and attach itAttach the lens cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Menu display In multi/zoom playback Using the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderShutter Button Pressing halfway/Pressing fully Mode Dial Preparation Press the Menu button Operating the MenuPress the Menu button Press 1 to make the setup menu appear Setting the Date/Time Clock SetTaking Pictures Viewfinder, press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully to take the picture About the shutter jiggle Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Checking the Captured Picture Review Erasing the captured picture during the reviewAfter taking a picture, press the 4/REVIEW/SET button Recording Motion Images By pressing the shutter button fully Recording startsBy pressing the shutter button fully again, recording stops Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Press Open button to open the Flash Taking Pictures with the Built-in FlashPress to the direction of the arrow until it clicks To close the flashPress 2/1 to select ON/OFF Using the Optical Image StabilizerUsing the Focus button to prefocus the camera Using the AF TriggerUsing the Continuous AF Taking Pictures with the Self-timer PressPress the shutter button fully Press the shutter button fully and take a picture Taking Pictures with AudioChanging the Picture Size Changing the Quality Data Compression Ratio 6,7,8 Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AETaking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE Set the mode dial to Macro mode Take a picture Taking Pictures with Macro ModeSet the mode dial to Portrait mode Taking Pictures with the Portrait ModeTaking Pictures with the Sports Mode Set the mode dial to Panning mode Taking Pictures with the Panning ModeWhen taking picture of only a Landscape at night Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait ModeCenter the subject in the spot AF area Take a picture Taking Pictures with the Spot ModeCompensating the Exposure Taking Pictures with Auto AE Bracket Set the AF/AE lock again and again Using the AF/AE LockCannot adjust the white balance Using the Color Effect2,3 Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast Picture AdjustmentSetting the White Balance To set manually White set Finely Adjusting the White Balance Setting ISO Sensitivity OFF Using the MC Protector/ND Filter Set the mode dial to playback Playing Back Still PicturesFast forwarding/Fast rewinding 2,3 To adjust the sound volume aImages Multi Playback During playback, rotate the zoom lever towardsPress 3/4/2/1 to select images To delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomTo pause Playing Back Motion ImagesPress 2 to select YES Deleting ImagesDelete single image DeletedDelete all images Delete multi imagesWriting the Print Information in the Card Dpof Setting Single copy settingTo cancel Multi copy setting Index setting/to cancel To cancel all settingsSingle setting/to cancel Multi setting/To cancel all settingsProtecting Images on the Card Select Start and then press Press 3/4/2/1 for setting belowPlaying Back with Slide Show Automatic Playback Press 3/4 to select ALL/DPOF and then pressTechnical use Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button to stop audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures Audio Dubbing4,5,6,7 Resizing Recorded Pictures5,7,8 Trimming Recorded PicturesFormatting the Card Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness Using the Auto Review Monitor Setting up the Power Save Mode Resetting the File Number Initializing the settings Viewing images in other countries Playing Back Images with a TV MonitorConnecting to a PC USB DIRECT-PRINT Press 2 to select YES Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button USB DIRECT-PRINT Single PicturePress 1 to select Dpof Picture USB DIRECT-PRINT Dpof PictureAfter Use Turn the power switch to OFF. P17Menu Items REC mode menuPlayback mode menu Simple mode menuOthers Optimal Use of the Battery Be sure to detach the battery after useDispose of an unusable battery Always keep the terminals of the battery cleanAC adaptor BatteryDigital camera CardSD Slide Show LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Ring LCD monitorViewfinder Lens ringThis Memory Card is Protected Troubleshooting Image is not displayed on Television When connecting to PC, images Cannot be transferredClock setting is reset This camera chatters when it is ShakenDigital Camera SpecificationsBattery Pack lithium-ion Panasonic CGA-S002E Battery Charger/AC Adaptor Panasonic DE-928BVQT0E74