Preparation

Operating the Menu

1,5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,3,4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC 1/4

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W.BALANCE

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

AE AE MODE

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PICT.SIZE

 

 

1600

 

 

 

 

QUALITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

SET

EXIT

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO REVIEW

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

BEEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER SAVE

 

 

2MIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

SET

EXIT

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO REVIEW

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

BEEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER SAVE

 

 

 

 

 

2MIN.

 

 

SELECT

SET

EXIT MENU

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP 1/2

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO REVIEW

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

BEEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER SAVE

 

 

 

 

 

2MIN.

 

 

SELECT

SET

EXIT MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By operating the menu, you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the operational sound and various other settings. Follow these instructions.

[Preparation]

Set the mode dial to the recording mode (except for []) or the playback mode.

1Press the [MENU] button.

If you set the mode dial to the recording mode, the REC menu is displayed; if you set it to the playback mode, the playback menu is displayed.

2Press 1.

3Press 3/4 to choose the item.

4Press 2/1 to set the item.

5Press the [MENU] button.

The menu will disappear.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ2A operating instructions Operating the Menu, Press the Menu button

DMC-FZ2A specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FZ2A is a versatile digital camera that gained popularity for its compact design, impressive zoom capabilities, and user-friendly interface. Launched as part of Panasonic's Lumix series, the FZ2A combines advanced photographic features with innovative technology, making it an excellent choice for both amateur and experienced photographers.

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