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Before Use

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-If you see this symbol-

∫About the battery pack

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic

Model No.: DMC-FZ18

Responsible party: Panasonic

Corporation of

North America

One Panasonic Way,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic

Consumer

Electronics Company

1-800-272-7033

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European

Union

This symbol is only valid in the European

Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please

contact your local authorities or dealer

and ask for the correct method of

disposal.

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

•Use the specified unit to recharge the

battery pack.

•Do not use the ba ttery pack with

equipment other than the specified

unit.

•Do not get dir t, sand, liquids, or other

foreign matter on the terminals.

•Do not touch the plug terminals

(i and j) with metal objects.

•Do not disassem ble, remodel, heat or

throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into

contact with your hands or clothes,

wash it off thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into

contact with your eyes, never rub the

eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water,

and then consult a doctor.

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Contents

Main Operating Instructions Information fo r Your Safety Model No. Serial No. WARNING: Page Page OK Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Playback) Connecting to other equipment Others Standard Accessories K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 Names of the Components VFC4269 VYK2E94 A: VYQ4123 B: VYQ4122 VYQ4124 Page Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Attaching the Lens Hood Quick Guide 1Charge the battery. (P13) 2Insert the battery and the card. (P15) 3Turn the camera on to take pictures. 4Play back th e 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 completed. About the Battery Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional) Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. Changing the clock setting 3 About the Mode Dial Setting the Menu 1Press 3/4 to select the menu item. 2Press 1. 3Press 3/4 to select the setting. 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. About the Setup Menu Page Page LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Display 12 4567 9 3 8 Page Taking Pictures 2Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. 3Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 4Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture. Page Page Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Press 3. Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele . Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Using the Optical Zoom 2Press 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM] and then press 1. Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Using the Digital Zoom 3Press 4 to select [ON] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] to close the Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1Press 4 [REV]. [OFF]: [ON]: 2Press 2/1 to select the picture. 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T]. Playing back/Deleting Pictures Press and hold 2/1 during playback. 1Press [ ] while the picture is being played back. 2Press 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/Viewfinder Changing the information displayed Page Page 1Press [LCD MODE] for 1 second. Brightening the LCD Monitor Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 1Press 1 []. Page Page 1Press 3 [ ] several times until [FLASH] appears and then press 2/1 to set the flash output. 2Press [MENU/SET] to finish. Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1Press 2 []. 4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Compensating the Exposure Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1Press and hold the single or burst mode button until [BURST SHOOTING] appears. 4Take a picture. Taking Close-up Pictures Press the AF macro/focus switch button. Aperture-priority AE 1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the aperture value. 2Take a picture. 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 1Press and hold [AF/MF]. Page 5Press [MENU/SET] to close the Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) 6Press [MENU/SET] to close the Taking pictures in Custom mode 1Press 3/4 to select [ SET1], [SET2] or [SET3]. 2Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings. Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene mode) 1Press 3/4 to select the advanced scene mode. 2Press [MENU/SET] to set. [PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] [SPORTS] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) 1Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode. 2Press [MENU/SET] to set. [FOOD] [PARTY] [CANDLE LIGHT] [SUNSET] [BABY1]/[BABY2] [HIGH SENS.] [PET] [PANNING] [STARRYSKY] [FIREWORKS] Motion Picture Mode 1Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. [AERIAL PHOTO] [BEACH] [SNOW] Page Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 5Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date and then press 6Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date and then press [MENU/SET]. 7Press [MENU/SET] to close the 8Take a picture. Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) 1 , 2, 3 Using the [REC] Mode Menu 1Keep pressing the joystick when recording. [W.BALANCE] 1Press 3/4/2/1 to finely adjust the white balance. 2Press [MENU/SET] to finish. [WB ADJUST.] [INTELLIGENT ISO] [SENSITIVITY] [ASPECT RATIO] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] [AUDIO REC.] [METERING MODE] [AF MODE] Page Page [STABILIZER] [CONT.AF] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [AF/AE LOCK] [COL.EFFECT] [PICT.ADJ.] [FLIPANIM.] Page 1Remove the lens cap, lens hood and hood adaptor. 2Attach the lens adaptor (DMW-LA3; optional). 3Attach the tele conversion lens or close-up lens. [CONVERSION] 4Turn the camera on, press 3/4 to select [CONVERSION] and then press 1. 5Press 3/4 to set to [ ] or [ ] 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 several times 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. Creating still pictures from a motion picture 2Press 3 to pause motion picture playback. 3Press the shutter button. 4Press 3 to select [YES] and then Using the [PLAY] mode menu 2Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. 1Press 3/4 to select [ALL], [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SLIDE SHOW] 3Press 4 to finish. Press 1 to search the categories. [CATEGORY] Page Page 2Press 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 4 to select [ON] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the 3Press 2/1 to select the picture then press 3. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ 1Press 2/1 to select a picture and 2Press 3/4/2/1 to input the text (comments) and then press [MENU/SET] to register the text. [TITLE EDIT] 1Press 2/1 to select the picture 2Press [MENU/SET]. 2 and 3 when [SINGLE] (P99) is Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ 1Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press4. [TEXT STAMP] 4Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2/1 to select the picture 2Press [MENU/SET]. Page 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 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 and then press 4. 2Press 2/1 to select the size and 3Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close [RESIZE] Page 1Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Press 2/1 to select a picture and 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 and then press 4. 3Press 3 to select [YES] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. [COPY] Press 3 to select [YES] and then [FORMAT] Connecting to a PC PRIVATE1 100_PANA 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC DCIM P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG Printing the Pictures 1Press 2/1 to select the picture 2Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 3Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. 1Press 3. 2Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 4Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Page 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 Attach the MC protector 1 or ND filter 2 with the lens extended. Screen Display R8m30s 1X BACKLIGHT Cautions for Use 12 34 6 75 8 9 12 13 21 20 10 Page Page Message Display Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time Page Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Page Specifications Page Page Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Description Figure 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 Page Customer Services Directory 1-800-272-7033 Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Service Center Prcautions prendre (pour le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT : Avertissement Page Index A B C D I J L M N T U V W Z P VQT1F83