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Panasonic DMC-FZ18 operating instructions

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Panasonic DMC-FZ18 operating instructions

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Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note Following Applies only in CanadaFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A Declaration of Conformity About the battery packHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the battery chargerBattery charger Contents Connecting to other equipment Names Components Standard Accessories26 27 910 12 13 14 1520 21 22 Strap supplied Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapLens Cap supplied Removing the hood adaptor Attaching the Lens HoodTighten the screw Quick Guide Charge the battery. P13 Insert the battery and the card P15Turn the camera on to take pictures Play back the picturesAbout the Battery Charging the Battery with the ChargerDetach the battery after charging is completed Connect the charger to the electrical outletCharging conditions When the Charge indicator flashesCharging Approx min Time Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card optional Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetPress MENU/SET Press /// to select the date and time Press MENU/SET to setAbout the Mode Dial Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuPress / to select the menu item PressPress / to select the setting Press MENU/SET to set About the Setup MenuPress on a menu screen Press to select the Setup menu icon Auto ReviewCUST. SET MEM Power SaveMONITOR/VIEWFINDER Guide LineShutter ResetZoom Resume Language TV AspectDial Display Preparation Exposure P45 Taking PicturesF2.8 1/30 Example of program shift Preventing jitter camera shakeProgram shift Face detection P78 Intelligent ISO sensitivity P74Scene detection Determined sceneFocus range in intelligent auto mode Other settings in intelligent auto ModeRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Extended optical zoom mechanism Press / to select D.ZOOM and then pressPicture size and maximum zoom Magnification Further extending the zoomPress to select on and then press MENU/SET Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress MENU/SET to close the menu Press REVPress / to select the picture Playing back/Deleting PicturesRotate the zoom lever towards Press ///to move the positionFast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold / during playbackTo delete a single picture To delete Multi DeletePress Press to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press / to select the picture and then press to setAbout the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Recording modeOut-of-frame display Playback modeDiopter adjustment Examples of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Canceling setting Press LCD Mode for 1 second Press / to select a modeAuto HighPress Press / to select a mode Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting AutoForced on Wide Available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityISO100 Wide ISO200 WideAdjusting flash output Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting SecPress MENU/SET to finish 30 to 1/2000Press Press / to select a mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerProperly exposed Overexposed Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Press until Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with Taking Pictures using Auto BracketOperation with the joystick Operation with the cursor buttonsTake a picture Taking Pictures using Burst ModeTaking Close-up Pictures Number of pictures recorded in burst modeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Tele-macro function Press the AF macro/focus switch buttonFocus range Tilt the joystick towards / to set the aperture value Aperture-priority AEShutter-priority AE Press the shutter button halfway Manual exposureTake the picture Manual Exposure AssistancePress and hold AF/MF Aperture Value and Shutter SpeedTaking Pictures with Manual Focus MF Assist Tilt the joystick towards / to focus on the subjectPress MENU/SET and then press One shot AF Technique for Manual focusPrefocus Changing the zoom areaClock SET Travel Date When changing the menu settings Taking pictures in Custom modePress MENU/SET to enter the settings Technique for Portrait mode Press / to select the advanced scene modePortrait You can also press the center of the joystick to setNight Portrait ScenerySports Press /// to select the scene mode Press MENU/SET to set Technique for Candle light mode Technique for Party mode Open the flashFood PartySunset Birthday/Name settingBABY1/BABY2 High SensPET Technique for Panning modePanning Display the age/nameStarry SKY Setting the shutter speedFireworks Technique for Starry sky modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Aerial photo mode Motion Picture ModeBeach SnowPress MENU/SET to close the menu Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingRecording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Setting the departure/return datePress MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel datePress /// to set the departure date and then press MENU/SET Press / to select World Time and then press Finishing setting the home areaDisplaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the travel destination area Menu Screen Using the REC Mode MenuUsing the quick setting AWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance Press /// to finely adjust the white balance WB AdjustFinely adjusting the white balance You can also press the center of the joystick to finishOFF Intelligent ISOSetting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Audio REC Quality settings cannot be set in intelligent auto modeQuality Recording still pictures with audioAF Mode Metering ModeSetting the focus method Deciding the method to measure brightnessArea-focusing Area-focusing High speedSpot-focusing About face detectionAbout AF area selection When selectingAbout the jitter/movement detection Demonstration screen StabilizerDetecting jitter and compensating for it Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier Continuously focusing on a subjectCONT.AF AF Assist LampAF/AE Lock Setting color effects for the recorded picturesCOL.EFFECT Fixing the focus and exposureConnecting images to create a motion picture file Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded picturesPICT.ADJ Flip Anim10fps 5fpsConversion Using an optional lensAttach the tele conversion lens or close-up lens Deleting all still images used to create flip animationWhen attaching the close-up lens Zoom magnification when a lens is attachedRotate the zoom lever towards To display multiple screens Displaying MultiplePress ///to select a picture Example of 25 screens To return to normal playbackPress /// to select Date to be played back Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress /// to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET To return to the 1 screen playback ScreenTo delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Motion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioTo pause Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewindingCreating still pictures from a motion picture When a motion picture with Or was selectedTo stop using the 9 screens playback screen Using the Play mode menuPress the shutter button Picture sizePress / to select ALL, or Then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress to select Start and then press MENU/SET Items that can be set Menu ScreenCategory Press to finishPress to search the categories Searching by recording informationRecording a slide show Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuPlaying back a slide show Press to return to the category playback screen Press to select Slideshow Setup and then press MENU/ SETRotate DISP./ROTATE Press / to select the picture and then pressFavorite Setting your favorite picturesPress / to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/ SET Title EditPress / to select a picture and then press Adding text comments to picturesSET Multi setting100 Text Stamp 101Press / to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET 102Dpof Print Setting the picture to print and the number of prints103 104 To cancel all settingsProtect To print the date105 Multi setting/To cancel all settingsAudio DUB Press to stop recordingResize 106Making the picture size smaller Aspect ratio set Picture size TingEnlarging a picture and trimming it 107Trimming Aspect Conv 108Press / to select or Then press MENU/SET Press /to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETCopy 109Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataInitializing the built-in memory or a card 110Format 111 Connecting to a PCWindows MacintoshFolder Composition 112Conditions under which a different folder number is used About the PTP connection113 Printing the PicturesPress / to select the picture and then press MENU/SET 114Press to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingPrint with Date OFF 115NUM. of Prints Paper SizeCard Size 116Letter LayoutPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied117 Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onScreen Display Using the MC Protector/ND Filter118 Attach the MC protector or ND filter with the lens extended119 Recording after settingsPlayback 120About the Lens 121Dispose of unusable battery Bring charged spare batteries when going outWhen not using the camera for a long period of time 122Message Display BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?123 No Additional Delete Selections can be Made124 125 Troubleshooting126 127 128 129 Number of recordable pictures Still picture Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time130 131 132 Available recording time when recording motion pictures133 134 Specifications135 DIGITAL/AV OUT 136137 Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form138 139 Request for Service Notice For USA Only140 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage 141 Carry-In or Mail-In Service142 Customer Services Directory For USA Only143 Précautions à prendrePour le Canada AvertissementPropos du bloc-batterie 144Propos du chargeur de batterie Chargeur de batterie145 IndexLCD Monitor 23, 36 146147 Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPage Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page