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Operating Instructions
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DMC-FZ28
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Contents
Before Use
Preparation
Basic
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Advanced (Playback)
Connecting to other equipment
Others
Quick Guide
Charge the battery. (P15)
Insert the battery and the card. (P17)
Turn the camera on to take pictures.
Play back the pictures.
Standard Accessories
CGR-S006A DE-A43B
K1HA08CD0019 K1HA08CD0020
VFC4269
VYK2U93 VYQ4124
Names of the Components
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18 19 22 24
25 26 27 28 29
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap
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Attach the lens cap.
Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet.
Attaching the Lens Hood
Securely attach the hood adapt or so that it is all the way into the lens barrel.
Tighten the screw.
Charging the Battery
Detach the battery after charging is completed.
About the Battery
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
Slide the card/battery door to open it.
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Changing the clock setting
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Setting the Menu
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About the Setup Menu
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[ON] [OFF]
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
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Taking pictures using the automatic function
(: Intelligent Auto Mode)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.
Scene detection
AF Tracking Function
Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject
About the flash
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(: Program AE mode)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture.
Focusing
Press [AF#/FOCUS] during image playback.
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
Direction detection function
Enlarge the focus point (display focus point)
Program shift
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
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Playing back Pictures
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(].
Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review)
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).
Deleting Pictures
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About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Press [EVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen.
Selecting the screen to be used
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Press 1 []. Press 3/4 to select a mode.
Available flash settings by recording mode
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Taking Close-up Pictures
Press [AF#/FOCUS].
Take the pictures.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press 2 []. Press 3/4 to select a mode.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
Compensating the Exposure
Tilt the joystick toward 2 to select [], and then move 3/4 to compensate the exposure.
Press 3 [] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Color Bracket
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Take a picture.
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture / shutter speed
[ ] Aperture-priority AE
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ ].
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually
Press the shutter button halfway.
Take the picture.
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Press and hold [AF/MF] until the focus range is displayed
Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to focus on the subject.
Take the picture.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
MF ASSIST
Registering Personal Menu Settings
custom settings)
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to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Taking pictures in Custom mode
Set the Mode Dial to [ ] or [ ].
Press 3/4 to select the custom settings you want to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings.
Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures
Set the mode dial. Press 3/4 to select the advanced scene mode.
[PORTRAIT]
[SCENERY]
[SPORTS]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded
Set the mode dial to [].
[CLOSE-UP]
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.
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: [BABY1]/ ;
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[FLASH BURST]
[PANNING]
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[PIN HOLE]
[FILM GRAIN]
Motion Picture Mode
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Useful Functions at Travel Destinations
Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/
Enter the location.
Press [MENU/SET] twice to cl ose the menu. Take a picture.
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Using the [REC] Mode Menu
@ [PICTURE SIZE]
A [QUALITY]
? [ASPECT RATIO]
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
> [SENSITIVITY]
[ISO LIMIT SET]
= [WHITE BALANCE]
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C [METERING MODE]
[AF MODE]
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[PRE AF]
[AF/AE LOCK]
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment)
) [DIGITALZOOM]
H [COLOR EFFECT]
I [PICT.ADJ.]
[STABILIZER]
[MIN. SHTR SPEED]
B [AUDIO REC.]
F [AF ASSIST LAMP]
[FLASH SYNCHRO]
[CONVERSION]
U [CLOCK SET]
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/
Press 4 to finish the slide show.
[PLAYBACK] mode:
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back
([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])
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Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio
Creating still pictures from a motion picture
Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.
Press [MENU/SET] to display the 9 screens playback screen.
Press the shutter button.
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu
[CALENDAR] Select [CALENDAR] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P22)
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back.
CAL
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Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.
[TEXT STAMP]
Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P22)
Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/
Select the picture, and then
Press [] to return to the menu screen.
Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P22)
Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels)
Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then
Select the picture and siz e.
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Select [ROTATEDISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P22)
Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P22)
Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
[FAVORITE]
Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
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Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P22)
Press [] to return to the menu screen.
P [PROTECT] Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then
Select the picture, and then press
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Press [] to return to the menu screen.
Connecting to a PC
Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied).
Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/
Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].
Printing the Pictures
Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied).
Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then
Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press
Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press
Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press
Print Settings
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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot
Playing back on the TV with component socket
Using the Conversion Lens (optional)
Attach the lens adaptor.
Attach the tele conversion lens.
Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. (P22)
Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Using the Protector/Filter
Attach the filter with the lens extended.
Screen Display
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R8
Cautions for Use
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Message Display
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Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions
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Troubleshooting
Battery and power source
Recording
Lens
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Flash
Playback
TV, PC and printer
Others
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Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time
Number of recordable pictures
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Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
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Specifications
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Digital Camera Accessory System
Accessory# Description
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.
Refer to P16 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures.
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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 Notice
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
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Prcautions prendre
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