Main
Operating Instructions
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
Model No. Serial No.
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Contents
Before Use
Preparation
Basic
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Advanced (Playback)
Connecting to other equipment
Others
Quick Guide
Standard Accessories
DMW-BCF10PP
VFC4297
K1HA08AD0003 K1HA08CD0020
DE-A59B
Names of the Components
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5786
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Charging the Battery
Detach the battery after charging is completed.
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
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Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Changing the clock setting
Setting the Menu
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About the Setup Menu
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(: Intelligent Auto Mode)
Set the mode dial to [].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.
Scene detection
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About the flash
Face Recognition
AF Tracking Function
Settings in Inte lligent auto mo de
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(: Normal picture mode)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to [].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
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Focusing
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Direction detection function
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele(T ).
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide(W).
Playing back Pictures
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(].
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
Rotate the zoom lever towards [
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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z
] (T).
Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode
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Deleting Pictures
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About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
In Recording mode
In Playback mode
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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Press 1 [].
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
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Taking Close-up Pictures
Press 4 [#].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press 2 [].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
Compensating the Exposure
Press 3 [] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Press 3 [] until [AUTOBRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded
Set the mode dial to []. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene mode.
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Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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[TRANSFORM]
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[PANORAMA ASSIST]
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[PIN HOLE]
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[FILM GRAIN]
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Motion Picture Mode
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Taking a picture with Face Recognition function
Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1.
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1 In Step 3
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the image of the person to delete
3 Press 3
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations
Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/
Enter the location.
Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture.
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Using the [REC] Mode Menu
@ [PICTURE SIZE]
A [QUALITY]
? [ASPECT RATIO]
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
> [SENSITIVITY]
= [WHITE BALANCE]
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1Press 3 [] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears
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[I.EXPOSURE]
[FACE RECOG.]
[AF MODE]
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[QUICK AF]
[BURST]
) [DIGITAL ZOOM]
H [COLOR MODE]
[STABILIZER]
[MIN. SHTR SPEED]
B [AUDIO REC.]
F [AF ASSIST LAMP]
U [CLOCK SET]
Taking and viewing clipboard pictures
(: Clipboard mode)
Set the mode dial to []. Take the pictures.
Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1.
Taking clipboard pictures
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Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/
Press 4 to finish the slide show.
[PLAYBACK] mode:
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back
([ C ATE GORY PL AY ]/ [FAVO RIT E PL AY])
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Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 80. Press 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
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Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio
Motion pictures
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu
[CALENDAR] Select [CALENDAR] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)
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Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back.
Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selecte d d a t e .
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1 In step 4 2
[TEXT STAMP]
Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/
Press [] to return to the menu s c reen.
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Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)
1Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2
[FAVORITE]
Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4.
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Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20)
Press [] to return to the menu s c reen.
1Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2
P [PROTECT] Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then
Select the picture, and then press
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Connecting to a PC
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Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable
Double-click [DCIM] folder.
Printing the Pictures
Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied).
Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then
Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press
Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press
Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press
Print Settings
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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot
Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
Playing back on the TV with component socket
Screen Display
R8
1X
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Cautions for Use
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Message Display
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Troubleshooting
Battery and power source
Recording
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Lens
LCD monitor
Flash
Playback
TV, PC and printer
Others
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Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time
Number of recordable pictures
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Available recording time (when recording mo t ion pictu res )
Specifications
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Digital Camera Accessory System
Accessory# Description
NOTE: Accessories an d/or model numbe rs may vary betw een countries. Consult your local dealer.
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)
Request for Service Notice
Request for Service Notice:
(USA and Puerto Rico Only)
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warra nt y
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory
(United States and Puerto Rico)
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Printed in Japan
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