Panasonic DMC-FZ2PP guide

Preparation

The Shutter Button

(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)

The shutter button is activated in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.

Pressing halfway 1

• Focus and exposure are locked.

Pressing fully 2

• The picture is captured. In motion image mode, the recording starts.

•You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu. (P83)

•If you press the shutter button fully in a single stroke, the captured picture may appear shaken or unfocused. (The camera may be moved during capturing)

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Panasonic DMC-FZ2PP operating instructions The Shutter Button Pressing halfway/Pressing fully

Contents

Operating Instructions Digital CameraBefore use, please read these instructions completely VQT0E58 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC Note U.S. only Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Trade Name Contents SafetyPreparation Recording images basic Standard Accessories Others Names of the Components 8 9 12131415 1617 19 20 21 22 2324 25Front View Top View 33 34 Left ViewRight View Bottom View LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display F2.81/25 Recording in Simple mode In playbackF2.8 1000 NOV Quick Guide 9 121 Charge the battery. 1 # 2 P11 3 Insert the battery into the camera. P12 Charging the Battery 2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor. 1 #3 When the CHARGE indicator B turns off, charging is finished 4 Remove the battery from the AC adaptor Inserting the Battery 2 Insert the charged battery all the way in, until it is locked3 Close the Memory Card/battery door 1 Open the Memory Card/battery door ª Battery indicator ª Charging environment and charging errorª Charging time and available recording time Using the AC Adaptor 1 Connect the AC cable 2 Open the DC IN terminal door3 Connect the DC cable supplied to the camera Inserting the Card 1 Open the Memory Card/battery door 2 Press the card to release3 Pull the card out 4 Close the Memory Card/battery door 2 Insert the card with the label facing the front of the camera ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optionalSD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Turning Power on/off 1 Set the power switch to ON2 Set the power switch to OFF Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment adjustment dial Attaching the Lens Hood 1 Remove the lens ring 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor supplied3 Attach the lens hood 2 supplied ª Temporarily storing the lens hood 1 Remove the lens hood 2 Reverse the lens hood and attach it3 Attach the lens cap Attaching the Strap 3 Pass the metal fitting through the eyelet of the camera5 Move the cover in the direction of the arrow, and attach it firmly 6 Attach the strap to the other side of the camera in the same way Attaching the Lens Cap 1 Pass the top of the string through the lens cap3 Pull in the direction of the arrow 5 Attach the lens cap Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder The Shutter Button Pressing halfway/Pressing fully The Mode Dial Sports mode P49 Operating the Menu 2,3,41 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3 Press 3/4 to choose the item 4 Press 2/1 to set the item Setting the Date/Time Clock Set 1,6 2,3,4,51 Press the MENU button 2 Press 1 to make the setup menu appear 3 Press 3/4 to select CLOCK SET, and then press Taking Pictures 6,7 2,5 3,4F2.8 1/25 1 Set the mode dial to P/A/S. P25 2 Press the MENU button About jitter Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Set the mode dial to Simple modePress the MENU button Press 3/4 to select PICT.MODE Checking the Captured Picture Review 2 1,3,41 After taking a picture, press the 4/ REVIEW/SET button 2 Press the button Recording Motion Images 2,3,41 Set the mode dial to motion image mode Using the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear closer Tele Rotate towards TTo make subjects appear further away Wide angle Rotate towards W 2 Take a picture Using the Digital Zoom 1,4 2,31 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select D.ZOOM 3 Press 1 to set to ON 4 Press the MENU button Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash P A S1 Press OPEN button to open the Flash 2 Press To close the flash 3 Press in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Using the Optical Image Stabilizer Press 2/1 to select ON/OFFThe menu will disappear Using the AF Trigger 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select AF TRIGGER3 Press 2/1 to select SHUTTER or 4 Press the MENU button Using the Continuous AF 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select CONT.AF3 Press 1 to select ON 4 Press the MENU button Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press2 Press the shutter button fully Taking Pictures with Audio 1,4 2,31 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select AUDIO REC 5 Press the shutter button fully and take a picture Changing the Picture Size 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select PICT.SIZE3 Press 2/1 to select the picture size PICT.SIZE Changing the Quality Data Compression Ratio 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select QUALITY3 Press 2/1 to select the quality. Data Compression Ratio Standard Standard compression It gives priority to the number of Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE 2,5 3,4,6,7,8 3,43 Press 3/4 to select AE MODE 4 Press 2/1 to set to A 6 Press 7 Press 2/1 to set the aperture value Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE 3 Press 3/4 to select AE MODE 4 Press 1 to set to S6 Press 7 Press 2/1 to set the shutter speed 1/30 Taking Pictures using Macro Mode 5 cm WideMacro mode Normal Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode 1 Set the mode dial to Portrait mode Taking Pictures using Sports Mode Set the mode dial to Sports mode Taking Pictures using Panning Mode Using a slower shutter speed when tracking areduce the time for focusing while shooting a 1 Set the mode dial to Panning mode Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode ª When taking picture of only a landscape at night1 Press OPEN button to open the flash 2 Set the mode dial to Night portrait mode 3 Take a picture Taking Pictures using Spot Mode 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select SPOT MODE5 Center the subject in the spot AF area 6 Take a picture Compensating the Exposure 1,2,31 Press 3 until EXPOSURE is selected 2 Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure AE Bracket 1 Press 3 until AUTO BRACKET is selected2 Press 1, then press 2/1 to set the exposure compensation range Using the AF/AE Lock Using the Color Effect 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select COL.EFFECT3 Press 2/1 to select OFF, COOL, WARM or B/W Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast Picture Adjustment 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select PICT.ADJ3 Press 2/1 to select NATURAL, STANDARD or VIVID Setting the White Balance 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select W.BALANCE3 Press 2/1 to select the mode 1,6 2,3,4 2,3 3 Press 1 to set to white set4 Press 6 Press the MENU button Finely Adjusting the White Balance 1 Press 3 until WB ADJUST. is selected2 Adjust the white balance with 2/1 Setting ISO Sensitivity 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select SENSITIVITY3 Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity SENSITIVITY Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Press Using the MC Protector/ND Filter 3 Install the MC protector 2 or the ND filter1 Remove the lens ring 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor MCu“Multi-coated” and NDu“Neutral Density” Playing Back Still Pictures ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding1 Set the mode dial to playback 2 Press 2 to play back the previous picture 2,6 2,3 3,4,5 3 Press 1 to select the setup menu 4 Press 3/4 to select VOLUMESETUP 1 POWER SAVE 9 Images Multi Playback 1 2 4 5 7 81 During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select images Using the Playback Zoom ª To delete a picture during the playback zoom Playing Back Motion Images 1 Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon2 Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button to play back the motion image normal motion image playback Deleting Images 1,3,4deleted Press 2 to select YES 2,3,4 2,3,4,6,7Delete all images 5 Press 6 When this message is displayed Writing the Print Information to the Card DPOF Setting 2 Press 3/4 to select DPOF PRINT and then press3 Select SINGLE and then press 4 Press 2/1 to select 1 image 5 Press 3/4 to select the number of sheets 3 Press 3/4 to select MULTI and then press 4 Press 2/1 to select the image5 Press 3/4 to select the number of sheets to be printed 2,3,4,5 3 Press 3/4 to select CANCEL and then press4 When this message is displayed 2,3,4,5 Protecting Images on the Card 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select PROTECT and then press Playing Back with Slide Show Automatic Playback 2,3,4,54 Press 3/4/2/1 for setting below 2 Press 3/4 to select SLIDE SHOW and then press In motion image playback, Slide Show is not available Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures Audio Dubbing 1,6 2,3,4,52 Press 3/4 to select AUDIO DUB. and then press 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture Resizing Recorded Pictures 1,8 2,3,4,5,6,76 When this message is displayed 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select RESIZE and then press Trimming Recorded Pictures 1,9 2,3,5,7,84,5,6 7 When this message is displayed Formatting the Card 1 2,3,43 When this message is displayed 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press 3/4 to select FORMAT and then press Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness 1,5 2,3,41 Press the MENU button 2 Press 1 to open the setup menu 4 Press 2/1 to adjust the brightness 5 Press the MENU button Using the Auto Review 1,5 2,3,4 3,43 Press 3/4 to select AUTO REVIEW 4 Press 2/1 to select 1SEC. or 3SEC SETUP 1/2 AUTO REVIEW2MIN Setting up the Power Save Mode 3 Press 3/4 to select POWER SAVE4 Press 2/1 to choose the setting time Resetting the File Number 3 Press 3/4 to select NO.RESET and then press“RESET FILE NO. IN THE CAMERA?”, press 2 to select YES 5 Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button 6 Press the MENU button Initializing the settings 3 Press 3/4 to select RESET and then press“RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?”, press 2 to select YES 7 Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor ª Viewing images in other countries1 Connect the A/V cable 1 to the A/V OUT socket of the camera 3 Turn the television on and select external input Connecting to a PC 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the supplied USB connection cable USB DIRECT-PRINT 2 Turn on a printer USB DIRECT-PRINT Single Picture 4 Press 2 to select YES 5 Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button USB DIRECT-PRINT DPOF Picture 1 Press 1 to select DPOF PICTURE2 Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button 3 Press 2 to select YES 4 Press the 4/REVIEW/SET button After Use 1 Turn the power switch to OFF. P172 Eject the card. P15 3 Remove the battery. P12 4 Remove the lens hood 5 Remove the lens hood adaptor The Menu Items REC mode menu NO.RESET Simple mode menuPlayback mode menu Cautions for Use When condensation has taken place ª Optimal Use of the BatteryAlways keep the terminals of the battery clean Be sure to detach the battery after use Battery ª Cautions for StorageDigital camera Card Viewfinder ª SD Slide ShowLens ring ª Folder Composition Warning Indications Troubleshooting 1 The power does not turn on. 1-1 Are the battery and the AC11 When connecting to a PC images cannot be transferred 12 The clock setting is reset Specifications Digital Camera Battery Charger/AC Adaptor Battery Pack lithium-ionPanasonic DE-928A Panasonic CGA-S002A Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Description Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only Request for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchase Limited Warranty For USA Only Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Carry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory ServicenterMAIL TO Service in Puerto Rico Index Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido 1 Cargue la batería. 1 #3 Introduzca la batería en la cámara 4 Introduzca la tarjeta en la cámara Memo VQT0E58 F1003Sm0 1500 A Panasonic Consumer Electronics CompanyDivision of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company PSC