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Preparation

•This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system. It is also compatible with SDHC Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT32 system.

•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. If you also order a photo studio to print pictures, ask

the photo studio before printing.)

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only.)

•Refer to P104 for information about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each Card.

•We recommend using High Speed SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards when recording motion pictures. (P51)

•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. (P84)

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

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

∫Initial setting

The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on.

OFF ON

PLEASE SET THE CLOCK

CLOCK SET MENU

A: [MENU/SET] button

B: Cursor buttons

C: Mode dial

1 Press [MENU/SET].

2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time.

:

:

CLOCK SET

00 : 00 JAN .11 . 2007

M/D/Y

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

EXIT MENU

A: Time at the home area

B: Time at the travel destination (P55)

•2/1: Select the desired item.

•3/4: Set the display order for the date and time.

• : Cancel without setting the clock.

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Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear Customer Following Applies only in the U.S.A FCC Note Following Applies only in Canada About the battery packDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera About the battery chargerBattery charger Places with a lot of sand or dust Contents Setting the picture to print Focusing in low light conditionsSetting a color effect and picture Digital Camera Accessory Order Form DE-A39B Standard AccessoriesNames Components Card is optional Preparation Quick Guide Charge the battery. P10Insert the battery and the card. P12 Turn the camera on to take pictures Battery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged About the BatteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging/number of recordable Pictures Playback time Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryWhen the Charge indicator flashes Charging We recommend using a Panasonic card About the Built-in Memory/the Card optional Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Initial settingMENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dial Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Press MENU/SET to set About the Mode DialChanging the clock setting Setting the Menu Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Press 3/4 to select the settingPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon Press About the Setup Menu Monitor VolumeNO.RESET Guide Line Scene Menu ResetVideo OUT Dial Display LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD 3 4 5 6 Taking Pictures Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera verticallyUsing the flash Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶ Exposure P39 Focusing P23Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P58 Lock Enlarge Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE Mail Other Settings in Simple mode Auto Review OFF Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Further extending the zoom Menu operation Press 2/1 to select the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards T While the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Playing back picturesTo delete a single picture To delete Multi Delete Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set ALL Delete Playback mode Simple modeRecording mode About the LCD Monitor Examples of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Power LCD/High angle mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPress 3/4 to select a mode Switching to the appropriate flash Setting Press Press 3/4 to select a modeCanceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Photo flash AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Available flash settings by recording modeAuto Forced on Auto ISO Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye Reduction Taking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to select Under exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket When auto bracket is activated, Audio REC. cannot be used Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET SettingsPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press Focus range Taking Close-up PicturesYou cannot use the following functions Zoom Refer to P37 for information about the shutter speed Press 4 at a to switch to the next menu screenAbout the information Technique for Portrait mode Portrait Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery mode Red-eye reduction or Forced on White balance cannot be set Technique for Party mode Use the flashTechnique for Candle light mode Age display setting Birthday setting Take pictures Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Aerial photo mode Adjusting the white balance WB Adjust Press 2 again to cancel AF lock If you selected on the screen shown in step Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording If you selected On the screen Shown in step Press MENU/SET to close the menu Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Setting the departure/return dateNumber of days that have passed since the departure date Canceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Setting the home area Home Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the home area HOME. P55 Finishing setting the home areaSetting the travel destination area World Time setting also affects simple mode Using the quick setting Using the REC Mode MenuPress and hold Func when recording You can also close the menu by pressing Func AWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance White balance icon on the screen turns red or blue Finely adjusting the white balanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment About the white balance Sensitivity Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect Ratio PICT.SIZE/QUALITY Audio REC AF ModeSetting the focus method Recording still pictures with audio Detecting jitter and compensating for it StabilizerAbout or MODE1 Burst Taking Pictures using BurstFocus is fixed when the first picture is taken If the AF assist lamp is set to ON, an AF area Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp Recording bright pictures in dark places Slow ShutterCOL.MODE Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultipleDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Using the Playback ZoomPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture To pause Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Audio DUB. Motion pictures only Press 3 to pause motion picture playbackPictures with audio Press the shutter button When a motion picture with Or was selectedTo stop using the 9 screens playback screen Picture size Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration ALL Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETPress 4 to finish Effect Rotate DISP./ROTATE Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Deleting all favorites Date Stamp Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Rotate Picture is rotated manually Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SETThen press Shooting Date Time Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Multi settingPrint with Date setting for Dpof print Dpof Print To print the date To cancel all settingsNumber of prints icon B appears Date print icon Date C appears Following functions cannot be used with protected pictures ProtectPreventing accidental erasure of pictures Press 4 to stop recording Audio DUBResize Press 2/1 to select the size and then press Message Delete Original PICTURE? appears Aspect ratio setting Picture sizeTrimming Enlarging a picture and trimming it Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press Aspect ConvPress 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Only when selectingCopy Copying the picture data Format Initializing the built-in memory or a card Windows Connecting to a PCSet the camera to a mode other than mode Macintosh Folder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures About motion picture playback on aFolder Composition Conditions under which a different Folder number is used Connected, change the mode to a mode Printing the Pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET Paper Size Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints Postcard Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Set the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on SD Memory Card slot Screen Display Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings Recording Recording in simple mode Playback Audio playback P69 About the Lens Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery Charger No Valid Picture to Play Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Locked This Picture is Protected Memory Card Parameter Error BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Please RE-CONNECT the Printer TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable LCD monitor 100Motion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment Flash Flash is not activated 101Noise appears on the LCD monitor Flash is activated 2 times 102 103 Number of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time104 Approx MB 105 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 106 Specifications 107 108 109 AV OUT/DIGITAL Local dealer Digital Camera Accessory System110 For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form111 Request for Service Notice For USA Only 112 113 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service 114 Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 115 Pour le Canada Précautions à prendre116 Avertissement Propos du chargeur de batterie 117Propos du bloc-batterie Index 118 119 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3