Contents

Volume 1 (This Book)

Read this first!.................................................

2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........

4

Recommendation for Use of Genuine

 

Panasonic Battery

 

(Rechargeable Battery)...........................

5

Outline of operations......................................

8

Please read before use...................................

9

Lenses compatible with this camera..................

9

Lens attachment and detachment....................

10

SD Memory Cards compatible with this product...

12

(SD speed class 4).........................

13

(SD speed class 6).........................

13

Operating precautions..................................

14

Before use

 

Precaution for use.........................................

16

Accessories...................................................

19

Optional accessories....................................

19

Shooting

 

Basic shooting operations...........................

35

Preparing for recording....................................

35

Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)............

35

SD Memory Card access lamp........................

36

Selecting a slot................................................

36

Formatting SD Memory Cards.........................

36

SD Memory Card recording times....................

37

Removing SD Memory Card............................

38

Protecting SD Memory Cards..........................

38

Repairing SD Memory Cards...........................

38

Basic operations of the camera...................

39

Manual focusing ..............................................

39

Using focus assist............................................

40

Iris adjustments................................................

40

Adjusting the gain............................................

41

Light intensity adjustments...............................

41

Adjusting the white balance.............................

41

Description of parts

 

Description of parts......................................

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Left side...........................................................

20

Right side and rear side...................................

21

Left side and front side.....................................

22

Remote control.................................................

23

Menu

 

Using the setup menus.................................

44

Using the menus..............................................

44

Initializing the menu settings............................

45

Setup menu structure...................................

46

Menu ...............................................................

46

Preparation

 

Recharging the battery.................................

23

Recharging.......................................................

23

Power sources...............................................

25

Using the battery..............................................

25

Using the AC adaptor.......................................

25

Adjusting the hand strap..............................

26

Attaching/detaching the handle...................

26

Attaching/detaching the grip.......................

26

The remote control........................................

27

Insert the battery..............................................

27

Remote control usable range...........................

27

Turn on/off the camera.................................

27

Tally lamp.......................................................

28

Viewfinder......................................................

29

Using the viewfinder.........................................

29

Using the LCD..................................................

30

Emphasizing outlines.......................................

30

Adjusting the screen display............................

31

Changing backlight brightness.........................

32

Setting the calendar......................................

33

Reference

Specifications................................................

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