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Panasonic DMC-FZ20PP Contents, Before Use, Recording pictures advanced, Recording pictures basic

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Contents

Before Use

Recording pictures (advanced)

Information for Your Safety	2
About These Operating Instructions	5
Preparation
Standard Accessories	8
Names of the Components	10
Quick Guide	12
Charging the Battery with the Charger ...	13
About the Battery	14
Inserting/Removing the Battery	15
Inserting/Removing the Card	16
About the Card	17
Approximate number of recordable
pictures and the size	18
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap	19
Attaching the Lens Hood	20
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)	22
Setup Menu	24
About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder	28
Recording pictures (basic)
Taking Pictures	31
Checking the Recorded Picture
(Review)	37
Using the Optical Zoom	38
Taking Pictures using the Built-in
Flash	39
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer	42
Compensating the Exposure	43
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket	44
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode	45
Playback (basic)
Playing Back Pictures	46
9 Pictures Multi Playback	47
Using the Playback Zoom	48
Deleting Pictures	49

Using the Mode Dial	51
• Aperture-priority AE	51
• Shutter-priority AE	52
• Manual exposure	53
• Macro mode	56
• Motion image mode	56
• Scene mode	58
– Portrait mode	59
– Sports Mode	59
– Scenery mode	60
– Night scenery mode	60
– Night portrait mode	61
– Panning mode	61
– Fireworks mode	62
– Party mode	63
– Snow mode	64
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus	65
Using the [REC] mode menu	67
• White Balance [W.BALANCE]	68
• ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY]	70
• Picture Size [PICT.SIZE]	70
• Quality [QUALITY]	71
• Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.]	71
• Metering Mode
[METERING MODE]	72
• AF Mode [AF MODE]	72
• Continuous AF [CONT.AF]	73
• AF Assist Lamp
[AF ASSIST LAMP]	74
• Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]	74
• Color Effect [COL.EFFECT]	75
• Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]	75
• Optical Image Stabilizer
[STABILIZER]	76
• Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.]	76
• Conversion Lens [CONVERSION]....	79
• External Flash [EXT.FLASH]	81
• External Flash Burst Mode
[EX.FLASH BURST]	82

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Panasonic DMC-FZ20PP Contents, Before Use, Recording pictures advanced, Recording pictures basic, Playback basic

Contents

Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ20PPOperating Instructions Before use, please read these instructions completelyInformation for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only ∫ About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time∫ Care for the camera ∫ About the LensAbout illustrations in these operating instructions About These Operating InstructionsCompensating the Exposure ∫ About illustrations of the cursor buttonRecording pictures advanced ContentsBefore Use Recording pictures basicConnecting to a PC or Printer Playback advancedOthers Battery Charger DE-993B Standard Accessories∫ Battery Pack CGA-S002A ∫ SD Memory Card 16 MB RP-SD016B∫ Lens Cap VYK0W96 ∫ Strap VFC4078 ∫ Lens Hood VYQ3234 ∫ Lens Hood Adaptor VYQ3213 Black VYQ3226 SilverPreparation Names of the Components 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 1620 21 22 18 MF Ring P65 19 Zoom Lever P38 20 Hot Shoe P81 21 Mode Dial P31Quick Guide 1 Charge the battery. P132 Insert the battery and the card. P15 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures3 Detach the battery Charging the Battery with the Charger1 Attach the battery to the charger 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet∫ The lifetime of the battery About the BatteryBattery indication Playback time when using the LCD monitor2 Insert Insert the charged battery until it clicks Remove Inserting/Removing the Battery1 Slide the card/battery door to open it Slide the lock 1 to remove the batteryRemove Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright Inserting/Removing the Card2 Insert 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it∫ About handling a card About the Card∫ Access to the card ∫ SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the Strap Eyelet Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap1 Attach the lens cap 2 Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap2 Attach the lens hood 1 Place the camera upside down Attaching the Lens Hood1 1 Detach the lens ring 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor 2 Catch the hook on the lens hood adaptor 3 Push the lens hood1 Place the camera upside down 2 Catch the hook on the lens 2 Attach the lens cap1 Remove the lens hood, reverse it and then attach it again hood adaptor 3 Push the lens hood 4 Align the marks as illustrated1 Select CLOCK SET from the Setting Date/Time Clock SetSETUP menu. P24 2 Set date and timeYou can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used 1 Turn the camera on Setup Menu3 Select the SETUP Menu 2 Press the MENU buttonWhen using pictures with audio, the auto review function works Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor when pictures appearon the LCD monitor or Viewfinder when pictures appear on the When Viewfinder is selected in the recording mode while settingMenu Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture fromWhen you insert a formatted card or a new card and select this FunctionsENGLISH English MenuFunctions DEUTSCH GermanAbout the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder In recording mode P32In playback mode P46 ∫ Out-of-frame display ∫ Diopter adjustmentAdjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial ∫ Recording guide line∫ Histogram Example of histogramProgram AE mode P32 Taking Pictures∫ The Mode Dial Aperture-priority AE P513 Take a picture 3 Slide the focus switch to AF1 1 Turn the camera on 2 Set the mode dial to program AE mode ∫ Program AE∫ AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Correct posture for taking good picturesPosition of feet ∫ Focusing ∫ Jitter camera shake∫ Exposure ∫ Program shift ∫ Example of Program shift Checking the Recorded Picture Review 1 Press2 Enlarge and shift the picture Using the Optical Zoom ∫ To make subjects appear closer use Tele∫ To make subjects appear further away use Wide ∫ To open the flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting ∫ To close the flashISO sensitivity ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode∫ The available flash range to take pictures Available flash control range∫ Adjusting flash output 1 Press 3 several times untilFLASH appears and then set the flash output Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other itemsTaking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Switch the self-timer setting2 Focus on the subject to take the picture 1 Press 3 several times until Compensating the ExposureEXPOSURE appears and then compensate the exposure Under exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket 1 Press 3 several times untilTaking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Switch the burst mode setting to record pictures∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Playing Back Pictures 1 Select the picture1000001 1 2 4 5 7 8 1 Switch to multi screen9 Pictures Multi Playback 2 Select the pictures2 Shift the picture Using the Playback Zoom1 Enlarge the picture ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom2 Delete the picture Deleting Pictures1 Select the picture to be deleted 1 Select MULTI DELETE2 Delete all of the pictures 3 Delete the pictures1 Select ALL DELETE ∫ To delete all picturesUsing the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AE1 Set the aperture value and take the picture Shutter-priority AE 1 Set the shutter speed and take the picture1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed Manual exposure3 Take the picture 2 Press the shutter button halfwayYou cannot set the following items in manual exposure Shutter-priority AE Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEShutter Speed Sec Available Shutter Speed Sec1 Select MOTION RATE Macro modeMotion image mode ∫ Focus range3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording 2 Press the shutter button halfway∫ Available recording time seconds SCN1 SCN2 Scene mode ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Portrait modeSports Mode ∫ Technique for Sports modeScenery mode Night scenery mode∫ Technique for Night scenery mode ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode Night portrait modePanning mode ∫ Technique for Panning modeFireworks mode Party mode ∫ Technique for Party modeRecording pictures advanced Snow modeThe ISO sensitivity is fixed to AUTO 2560Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 3 The MF assistance appears on the center of the screen∫ Prefocus One shot AFUsing the REC mode menu White Balance W.BALANCE ∫ Auto White BalanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment ∫ Setting the White Balance manually White set∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance White Balance Fine Adjustment About the white balanceISO Sensitivity SENSITIVITY Picture Size PICT.SIZEISO sensitivity Audio Recording AUDIO REC Quality QUALITYMetering Mode AF Mode AF MODEMETERING MODE Continuous AF CONT.AF AF Assist Lamp Digital Zoom D.ZOOMAF ASSIST LAMP SHARPNESS Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJColor Effect COL.EFFECT SATURATIONOptical Image Stabilizer Flip Animation FLIP ANIMSTABILIZER 3 Capture images for flip animation 1 Select FLIP ANIM2 Select IMAGE CAPTURE 4 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE5 Select FRAME RATE and set the number of frames 6 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE and create a flip animationDeleting all still images used to create flip animation 2 Attach the tele conversion lens 1 or wide conversion lens Conversion Lens CONVERSION1 Remove the lens cap and the lens ring 3 Turn the camera on and selectRecordable range when using the conversion lens When using the conversion lensWhen using the tele conversion lens We recommend using a tripod 1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe 1 and turn the camera on 2 Select PRESET or MANUAL and turn the external flash onExternal Flash EXT.FLASH ∫ Switch the external flash settingExternal Flash Burst Mode EX.FLASH BURST ∫ Settings on the external flash∫ Burst speed Select the picture with audio icon and play back the audio Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images∫ Pictures with audio 10000012 Select the picture to be rotated and set it Using the PLAY mode menuRotating the Picture ROTATE 1 Select ROTATESetting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of 1 Select DPOF PRINT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCELPrints DPOF PRINT ∫ To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of printsMulti setting Select the pictures and set the number of prints ∫ To print the date∫ Single setting Select the picture and set/cancel the protection 1 Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCELPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture PROTECT 10000012 Set the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide Show1 Select SLIDE SHOW, then select ALL or DPOF SLIDE SHOW3 Select START 4 By pressing the MENU button, the Slide Show stops∫ SD Slide Show 1 Select AUDIO DUB Adding Audio to Recorded3 Stop audio recording 2 Select the picture and start audio recording2 Select the picture and set it Resizing the Pictures RESIZE1 Select RESIZE 3 Select the size and set it1 Select TRIMMING 4 Select YES or NO and set itTrimming the Pictures TRIMMINGshutter button to set 2 Select the picture to trim and set4 Shift the picture and press the 3 Enlarge or decrease the picture2 Select YES to format Initializing the Card FORMAT1 Select FORMAT Playback advanced4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen3 Turn the TV on and select external input ∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable supplied1 Select USB MODE Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB MODE 2 Select PC or PictBridge PTPSoftware needed for the USB device “DMC-FZ20” is not ∫ When using Windows 98/98 SEMessage PictBridgeConnecting to a PC 1 Turn the camera on and set the USB MODE according to the OS you use2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A supplied Macintosh ∫ About PictBridge PTP setting∫ PC Windows ∫ PictBridge PTP WindowsConnecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer 1 Turn the camera on and then set the USB mode to PictBridge PTP. P962 Turn on the printer ∫ Single picture 2 Set the print settings1 Select a picture to be printed 10000012 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture 3 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture1 Select DPOF PICTURE ∫ PAGE LAYOUTWhen printing with PictBridge ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper cable when the cable disconnection warning icon is indicated2 Attach the lens hood adaptor P20 Using the MC Protector/ND Filter3 Attach the MC protector A or the ND filter B 1 Remove the lens cap and the lens ringUsing the Remote Shutter 2 Focus on the subject and take a picture1/25 Screen DisplayF2.8 ∫ In recording1000 DEC F2.8 1/251000001 1/19∫ Optimal Use of the Camera Cautions for UseDo not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera Do not extend the cords and the cablesDispose of an unusable battery BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries ∫ Condensation When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up∫ Folder Composition ∫ CardDo not bend or drop the card ∫ Printing pictures recorded with HDTV modeMEMORY CARD ERROR Message DisplayMEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? READ ERRORCauses TroubleshootingConditions on, it turns offreset When connecting to aThe clock setting is movement when it ispicture size to HDTV ConditionsCauses 1920k1080 pixels arePower Consumption SpecificationsPower Source Digital CameraOperating Temperature DimensionsWeight Battery ChargerDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Description Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Request for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchaseLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty RECHARGEABLE BATTERYCarry-In or Mail-In Service MAIL TO Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter Service in Puerto RicoIndex Numerics 3 Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español1 Cargue la batería 2 Inserte la batería y la tarjetaMEMO MEMO Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company VQT0M38F0704Mn0 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America