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Operating Instructions
Information for Your Safety
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About The Mode Dial
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Contents
Before Use
Preparation
Basic
Advanced
Connecting to other equipment
Others
Standard Accessories
Names of the Components
VFC4160
RP-SD016B CGR-S006A
DE-993B
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Quick Guide
1Charge the battery. (P12)
2Insert the battery and the card. (P13, 14)
3Turn the camera on to take pictures.
4Play back the pictures.
Charging the Battery with the Charger
1Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger.
2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
3Detach the battery after charging is complete.
About the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Battery
1Slide the release lever in the direction of arrow and open the card/battery door.
Inserting/Removing the Card
31Close the card/battery door. 2Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
About the Card
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap
3Attach the lens cap.
Attaching the Lens Hood
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
2Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date and time.
3Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu.
About the Setup Menu
3Press 3 4 to select the menu
4Press 1, press 3 4 to select the
5Press [MENU/SET] to close the
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Taking Pictures
11Turn the camera on. 2Select program AE mode [ ].
2Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway.
3Take a picture.
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Taking Pictures in Simple Mode
2Press 3 4 to select the desired menu item and then press 1.
3Press 3 4 to select the desired
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the
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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
Using the Optical Zoom
Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Using the Digital Zoom
Further extending the zoom
2Press 3 4 to select [D.ZOOM]
3Press 4 to select [ON] and then
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the
[OFF]: [ON]:
Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)
1Press 4 [REV].
2Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture.
3Press 3 4 2 1 to move the position.
Playing Back Pictures
Press 2 1 to select the picture.
Deleting Pictures
1Select the picture with 2 1.
4Press [ ].
1Press [ ] twice.
2Press [ ]. 3Press 3 to select [YES] and then
5Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
Changing the information displayed
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1Press [LCD MODE] A for one second.
2Press 3/4 to select a mode.
3Press [MENU/SET].
Brightening the LCD Monitor
(Power LCD/High angle mode)
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Press 1 [ ] to switch the flash setting.
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1Press 3 ( ) several times until [FLASH] appears and then press 2/1 to set the flash output.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
1Press 2 [ ] to select the self-timer mode.
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
Compensating the Exposure
1Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1.
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Optical Image Stabilizer
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
1Press the burst mode button to switch the burst mode setting.
Taking Close-up Pictures
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Aperture-priority AE
1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the aperture value.
Shutter-priority AE
1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the shutter speed.
Manual exposure
1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/ 1 to set the aperture value and the shutter speed.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
3Take the picture.
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
1Switch the AF/MF button A to [MF].
2Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to focus on the subject.
3Take the picture.
1Press [MENU/SET] and then
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
3Press 3/4 to select [MFASSIST]
4Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or [MF2] and then press [MENU/
Scene Mode
1Press 3/4 to select the scene mode.
2Press [MENU/SET].
Portrait mode
Soft skin mode
Scenery mode
Sports mode
Night portrait mode
Night scenery mode
Panning mode
Food mode
Party mode
Candle light mode
Fireworks mode
Starry sky mode
Baby mode 1 Baby mode 2
Snow mode
High Sensitivity mode
Advanced
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Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture
SELECT
2006
SELECT
EXIT
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Motion Picture Mode
1Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
2Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
2Press 3 4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1.
3Press 3 4 to select the item and
6Press [MENU/SET] to close the
Displaying Multiple Screens
1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens.
2Press 3 4 2 1 to select a picture.
Displaying pictures by recording date
(Calendar playback)
1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the calendar screen.
2Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date to be played back.
3Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date.
Using the Playback Zoom
1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture.
2Press 3 4 2 1 to move the position.
Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio
Press 2 1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back.
Menu Settings
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Using the [REC] Mode Menu
2Press 3 4 to select the menu
Press 4 at A to switch to the next menu screen.
3Press 1, press 3 4 to select the
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the
1Keep pressing the joystick when recording.
[W.BALANCE]
Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture
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[SENSITIVITY]
Setting the light sensitivity
[ASPECT RATIO]
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures
[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]
Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures
[AUDIO REC.]
Recording still pictures with audio
[METERING MODE]
Deciding the method to measure brightness
[AF MODE]
Setting the focus method
[CONT.AF]
Continuously focusing on a subject
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier
[COL.EFFECT]
Setting color effects for the recorded pictures
[PICT.ADJ.]
1Press 3 4 to select [FLIP ANIM.]
[FLIPANIM.]
Connecting images to create a motion picture file
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1Remove the lens cap, lens hood and hood adaptor.
2Attach the lens adaptor (DMW-LA2; optional).
3Attach the conversion lens or close-up lens.
[CONVERSION]
Using an optional lens
4Turn the camera on, press 3 4 to select [CONVERSION] and then press 1.
5Press 3 4 to set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
Using the [PLAY] mode menu
2Press 3 4 to select the menu
3Press 1.
1Press 3 4 to select [ALL] or [ ]
2Press 3 to select [START] and
3Press 4 to finish.
[SLIDE SHOW]
Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration
1Press 4 to select [ON] and then
2Press [MENU/SET] to close the
To display the picture rotated
3Press 2 1 to select the picture then press 3.
[FAVORITE]
1Press 4 to select [ON] and then
2Press [MENU/SET] to close the
1Press 2 1 to select the picture
2Press 3 4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then
3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close
Press 3 4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then
1Press 2 1 to select the picture to print and then press 3 4 to set the number of prints.
2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close
1Press 2 1 to select the picture to print then press 3 4 to set the number of prints.
[DPOF PRINT]
2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close
1Press 3 to select [YES] and then
2Press [MENU/SET] to close the
Press 3 4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then
[PROTECT]
1Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set/cancel.
2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close
1Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press 4 to start audio recording.
2Press 4 to stop recording.
[AUDIO DUB.]
3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close
1Press 2 1 to select the picture
2Press 2 1 to select the size and then press 4.
3Press 3 4 to select [YES] or
4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close
1Press 2 1 to select the picture
2Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever.
3Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed.
4Press shutter button.
5Press 3 4 to select [YES] or
1Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/
2Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 4.
3Press 2 1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set.
4Press 3/4 to select [YES] or
5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close
Press 3 to select [YES] and then
[FORMAT]
Initializing the card
Connecting to a PC
3Press 3 to select [PC] and then
PRIVATE1
100_PANA 101_PANA 999_PANA
MISC
DCIM
P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG
Printing the Pictures
3Press 4 to select [PictBridge (PTP)] and then press [MENU/
1Press 3 to select [SINGLE PICTURE] and then
2Press 2 1 to select the picture
3Press 3 to select [PRINT START]
4Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
1Press 4 to select [DPOF PICTURE] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3 to select [PRINT START]
3Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
1Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AVOUT] socket on the camera.
2Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets on the TV.
3Turn the TV on and select external input. 4Turn the camera on.
Using the MC Protector/ND Filter
1Attach the hood adaptor.
2Attach the MC protector 1 or the ND filter 2.
Screen Display
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Cautions for Use
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Message Display
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Troubleshooting
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Number of recordable pictures and available recording time
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Specifications
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Digital Camera Accessory System
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Limited Warrant y
Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty
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