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Panasonic DMC-FZ20PP operating instructions ∫ Technique for Party mode

Models: DMC-FZ20PP

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Recording pictures (advanced)

•When the auto focus is activated, the available recording range is 16.4 feet (5 m) – ¶. (We recommend following steps 1 to 5 on the previous page to take pictures with prefocus.)

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

•The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled.

•The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

Party mode

This mode allows you to take a picture in a dim room (e.g. a wedding reception, a party, a banquet in a bar, etc.) clearly.

The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the room.

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∫Technique for Party mode

•The shutter speed is slowed down. Hold the camera firmly to take a picture.

•The flash mode of the built-in flash can be set to Forced ON/Red-eye reduction

[ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

[ ].

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

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Panasonic DMC-FZ20PP operating instructions ∫ Technique for Party mode

Contents

Before use, please read these instructions completely Model No.DMC-FZ20PPOperating Instructions Digital CameraDear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note U.S. only ∫ About the Lens ∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time∫ Care for the camera ∫ About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder∫ About illustrations of the cursor button About These Operating InstructionsCompensating the Exposure About illustrations in these operating instructionsRecording pictures basic ContentsBefore Use Recording pictures advancedConnecting to a PC or Printer Playback advancedOthers ∫ SD Memory Card 16 MB RP-SD016B Standard Accessories∫ Battery Pack CGA-S002A Battery Charger DE-993B∫ Lens Cap VYK0W96 ∫ Strap VFC4078 ∫ Lens Hood VYQ3234 ∫ Lens Hood Adaptor VYQ3213 Black VYQ3226 SilverPreparation 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 Names of the Components18 MF Ring P65 19 Zoom Lever P38 20 Hot Shoe P81 21 Mode Dial P31 20 21 223 Turn the camera on to take pictures 1 Charge the battery. P132 Insert the battery and the card. P15 Quick Guide2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the Battery with the Charger1 Attach the battery to the charger 3 Detach the batteryPlayback time when using the LCD monitor About the BatteryBattery indication ∫ The lifetime of the batterySlide the lock 1 to remove the battery Inserting/Removing the Battery1 Slide the card/battery door to open it 2 Insert Insert the charged battery until it clicks Remove1 Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the Card2 Insert Remove Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright∫ SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optional About the Card∫ Access to the card ∫ About handling a cardApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size 2 Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap1 Attach the lens cap 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the Strap Eyelet2 Catch the hook on the lens hood adaptor 3 Push the lens hood Attaching the Lens Hood1 1 Detach the lens ring 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor 2 Attach the lens hood 1 Place the camera upside downhood adaptor 3 Push the lens hood 4 Align the marks as illustrated 2 Attach the lens cap1 Remove the lens hood, reverse it and then attach it again 1 Place the camera upside down 2 Catch the hook on the lens2 Set date and time Setting Date/Time Clock SetSETUP menu. P24 1 Select CLOCK SET from theYou can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used 2 Press the MENU button Setup Menu3 Select the SETUP Menu 1 Turn the camera onWhen Viewfinder is selected in the recording mode while setting Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor when pictures appearon the LCD monitor or Viewfinder when pictures appear on the When using pictures with audio, the auto review function worksFunctions 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 MenuDEUTSCH German MenuFunctions ENGLISH EnglishAbout the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder In recording mode P32In playback mode P46 ∫ Recording guide line ∫ Diopter adjustmentAdjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial ∫ Out-of-frame displayExample of histogram ∫ HistogramAperture-priority AE P51 Taking Pictures∫ The Mode Dial Program AE mode P32∫ Program AE 3 Slide the focus switch to AF1 1 Turn the camera on 2 Set the mode dial to program AE mode 3 Take a picture∫ 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 close the flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting ∫ To open the flashAvailable flash control range ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityDo not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items 1 Press 3 several times untilFLASH appears and then set the flash output ∫ Adjusting flash outputTaking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Switch the self-timer setting2 Focus on the subject to take the picture Under exposed Compensating the ExposureEXPOSURE appears and then compensate the exposure 1 Press 3 several times until1 Press 3 several times until Taking Pictures using Auto BracketTaking 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 2 Select the pictures 1 Switch to multi screen9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 2 4 5 7 8∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback Zoom1 Enlarge the picture 2 Shift the picture1 Select MULTI DELETE Deleting Pictures1 Select the picture to be deleted 2 Delete the picture∫ To delete all pictures 3 Delete the pictures1 Select ALL DELETE 2 Delete all of the picturesUsing the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AE1 Set the aperture value and take the picture 1 Set the shutter speed and take the picture Shutter-priority AE2 Press the shutter button halfway Manual exposure3 Take the picture 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speedYou cannot set the following items in manual exposure Available Shutter Speed Sec Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEShutter Speed Sec Shutter-priority AE∫ Focus range Macro modeMotion image mode 1 Select MOTION RATE3 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 Sports mode Portrait modeSports Mode ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effectiveScenery mode Night scenery mode∫ Technique for Night scenery mode ∫ Technique for Panning mode Night portrait modePanning mode ∫ Technique for Night portrait modeFireworks mode ∫ Technique for Party mode Party mode2560 Snow modeThe ISO sensitivity is fixed to AUTO Recording pictures advanced3 The MF assistance appears on the center of the screen Taking Pictures with Manual FocusOne shot AF ∫ PrefocusUsing the REC mode menu ∫ Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCEAbout the white balance ∫ Setting the White Balance manually White set∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance White Balance Fine Adjustment About the white balance fine adjustmentISO Sensitivity SENSITIVITY Picture Size PICT.SIZEISO sensitivity Quality QUALITY Audio Recording AUDIO RECMetering Mode AF Mode AF MODEMETERING MODE Continuous AF CONT.AF AF Assist Lamp Digital Zoom D.ZOOMAF ASSIST LAMP SATURATION Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJColor Effect COL.EFFECT SHARPNESSOptical Image Stabilizer Flip Animation FLIP ANIMSTABILIZER 4 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE 1 Select FLIP ANIM2 Select IMAGE CAPTURE 3 Capture images for flip animation5 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 3 Turn the camera on and select Conversion Lens CONVERSION1 Remove the lens cap and the lens ring 2 Attach the tele conversion lens 1 or wide conversion lensRecordable range when using the conversion lens When using the conversion lensWhen using the tele conversion lens We recommend using a tripod ∫ Switch the external flash setting 2 Select PRESET or MANUAL and turn the external flash onExternal Flash EXT.FLASH 1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe 1 and turn the camera onExternal Flash Burst Mode EX.FLASH BURST ∫ Settings on the external flash∫ Burst speed 1000001 Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images∫ Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon and play back the audio1 Select ROTATE Using the PLAY mode menuRotating the Picture ROTATE 2 Select the picture to be rotated and set itSetting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of 1 Select DPOF PRINT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCELPrints DPOF PRINT ∫ To print the date ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of printsMulti setting Select the pictures and set the number of prints ∫ To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings1000001 1 Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCELPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture PROTECT ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set/cancel the protectionSLIDE SHOW Playing Back with Slide Show1 Select SLIDE SHOW, then select ALL or DPOF 2 Set the items of the Slide Show3 Select START 4 By pressing the MENU button, the Slide Show stops∫ SD Slide Show 2 Select the picture and start audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded3 Stop audio recording 1 Select AUDIO DUB3 Select the size and set it Resizing the Pictures RESIZE1 Select RESIZE 2 Select the picture and set itTRIMMING 4 Select YES or NO and set itTrimming the Pictures 1 Select TRIMMING3 Enlarge or decrease the picture 2 Select the picture to trim and set4 Shift the picture and press the shutter button to setPlayback advanced Initializing the Card FORMAT1 Select FORMAT 2 Select YES to format∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen3 Turn the TV on and select external input 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode2 Select PC or PictBridge PTP Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB MODE 1 Select USB MODEPictBridge ∫ When using Windows 98/98 SEMessage Software needed for the USB device “DMC-FZ20” is notConnecting 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 ∫ PictBridge PTP Windows ∫ About PictBridge PTP setting∫ PC Windows MacintoshConnecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer 1 Turn the camera on and then set the USB mode to PictBridge PTP. P962 Turn on the printer 1000001 2 Set the print settings1 Select a picture to be printed ∫ Single picture∫ PAGE LAYOUT 3 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture1 Select DPOF PICTURE 2 Select PRINT START and then print out the picturecable when the cable disconnection warning icon is indicated ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper When printing with PictBridge1 Remove the lens cap and the lens ring Using the MC Protector/ND Filter3 Attach the MC protector A or the ND filter B 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor P202 Focus on the subject and take a picture Using the Remote Shutter∫ In recording Screen DisplayF2.8 1/251/19 F2.8 1/251000001 1000 DECDo not extend the cords and the cables Cautions for UseDo not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera∫ Condensation When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Dispose of an unusable battery∫ Printing pictures recorded with HDTV mode ∫ CardDo not bend or drop the card ∫ Folder CompositionREAD ERROR Message DisplayMEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? MEMORY CARD ERRORon, it turns off TroubleshootingConditions Causesmovement when it is When connecting to aThe clock setting is reset1920k1080 pixels are ConditionsCauses picture size to HDTVDigital Camera SpecificationsPower Source Power ConsumptionBattery Charger DimensionsWeight Operating TemperatureDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Description For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchase Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyRECHARGEABLE BATTERY Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Service in Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter MAIL TOIndex Numerics 2 Inserte la batería y la tarjeta Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español1 Cargue la batería 3 Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenesMEMO MEMO Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America VQT0M38F0704Mn0 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company