Main
Operating Instructions
Information for Your Safety
CAUTION
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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
VFC4177
VYQ3680
CGA-S007A DE-A25B
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Quick Guide
1Charge the battery. (P12)
2Insert the battery and the card. (P14, 15)
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
(charging/number of recordable pictures)
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Card
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap
1Pass the strap through the strap eyelet.
3Attach the lens cap.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
1Press [MENU/SET] while the above screen is displayed. 2Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date and time.
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3Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu.
About the Setup Menu
1Press [MENU/SET] and then
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
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 normal picture 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)
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2Press 3 4 to select [D.ZOOM] and then press 1. 3Press 4 to select [ON] and then
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the
Using the Digital Zoom
Further extending the zoom
[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.
2Press [ ]. 3Press 3 to select [YES] and then
1Press [ ] twice. 2Press 3 4 to select [MULTIDELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press
3Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set.
4Press [ ]. 5Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
Changing the information displayed
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1Press [LCD MODE] 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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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
1Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears.
2Press 3 4 to select the stabilizer function mode and then
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
1Press the burst mode button to switch the burst mode setting.
2Take a picture.
Taking Close-up Pictures
T W T W
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
Self portrait mode
Food mode
Party mode
Candle light mode
Fireworks mode
Starry sky mode
Beach mode
Aerial photo mode
Snow mode
High Sensitivity mode
Baby mode 1/ Baby mode 2
Underwater mode
Advanced
Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture
SELECT
2006
SELECT
EXIT
7Take a picture.
Displaying the time at the travel destination (World Time)
1Press [MENU/SET] and then
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
3Press 3/4 to select [WORLD TIME] and then press 1.
1 , 2, 3
Location candidates for World Time settings
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
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
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[W.BALANCE]
Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture
[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
[AFA SSIST LAMP]
Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier
[SLOW SHUTTER]
Recording bright pictures in dark places
[COL.EFFECT]
Setting color effects for the recorded pictures
[PICT.ADJ.]
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures
[FLIPANIM.]
1Press 3 4 to select [FLIP ANIM.] and then press 1.
2Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and then press 1.
The picture size is QVGA (320k240 pixels).
3Press the shutter button and capture the images one frame at a time.
4Press [MENU/SET], press 3 4 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press 1.
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
3Press 2 1 to select the picture then press 3.
[FAVORITE]
Setting your favorite pictures
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.
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
[RESIZE]
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
1Press 3 4 to select the copy destination and then press
2Press 2 1 to select the picture
3Press 3 to select [YES] and then
4Press [MENU/SET] several tim es to close the menu.
[COPY]
Press 3 to select [YES] and then
[FORMAT]
Initializing the card
Connecting to a PC
3Press 3 to select [PC] and then
100_PANA 101_PANA 999_PANA
DCIM
PRIVATE1
MISC
P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG
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Printing the Pictures
1Turn on the camera and the printer.
2Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied).
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
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.
Screen Display
AIn recording
R1
A
1X
B
BRecording in simple mode
CIn playback
1X
C
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
Available recording time
Specifications
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Digital Camera Accessory System
Accessory# Description
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
Request for Service Noti ce
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty
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Customer Services Directory
Product Repairs
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As of October 2005
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
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