Selecting the REC Mode, ³ Program AE mode P35

Preparation

Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Turn the camera on.	OFF ON

A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

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Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

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C1 C2

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Align a desired mode with part B.

•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o)

The screen C is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when the mode dial is turned.

∫Basic

¦Intelligent auto mode (P32)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

³Program AE mode (P35)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

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Panasonic DMCFZ28K, DMC FZ 28 Selecting the REC Mode, Align a desired mode with part B, Basic Intelligent auto mode P32

Contents

Operating Instructions Dear Customer Carefully observe copyright laws Following Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack This symbol is only valid in the European UnionAbout the battery pack Declaration of Conformity Care of the camera About the battery chargerBattery charger Read together with the Cautions for Use. P125 Contents Digital Camera Accessory Order Playing back pictures usingUsing the Conversion Lens Request for Service Notice Quick Guide CGR-S006A DE-A43B K1HA08CD0019 K1HA08CD0020 VFC4269 Standard AccessoriesSoftware Use it to install the software to your PC VYQ4124 Push the joystick straight Names of the ComponentsOr Move Or Press Press DIGITAL/AV OUT socket P112, 114 DC in socket P112 Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap Strap Attaching the Lens HoodAttach the lens cap Be careful not to lose the lens cap Check if the screw is loose and then attach the lens hood Tighten the screwRemoving the hood adaptor Do not tighten the screw too much When the Charge indicator flashes Charging the BatteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging starts when the Charge indicator a lights green Battery indication Battery lifeRecording conditions by Cipa standard When using the viewfinder Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the BatterySlide the card/battery door to open it Playback time when using the LCD monitor Do not touch the connection terminals of the card Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted Sdhc Memory Card 4 GB, 8 GB Built-in MemoryCard 16 GB, 32 GB ¢ Select Clock SET in the REC or Setup menu, and press 1. P22 Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting Turn the camera on REC/PLAYBACK selector switch Setting the MenuMode playback mode menu P40, 94 to96 Playback mode menu P99 to REC mode menu P79 to Set the mode dial to Press MENU/SET to display the menu Setting menu itemsSlide the REC/PLAYBACK selector switch to Press Press 4 to select the Setup menu icon Items to be set and the settings are displayed Press 3/4 to select AF ModeUsing the quick menu Press OFF/SET About the Setup MenuDestination Shutter VOL High Angle OFF „ Auto Power LCD… Power LCD REC. Info Pattern OFF Auto LCD OFF Record the zoom position when the camera is turned off Reset the file number of the next recording to1SEC 2SEC Select on Connection USB ModeThis will work when the AV cable is connected PictBridgePTP ENGLISH/DEUTSCH/FRANÇAIS/ESPAÑOL/ITALIANO Built-in memory or card is formattedSet the language displayed on the screen 繁體中文¢/¢ Basic Intelligent auto mode P32 Selecting the REC ModeAlign a desired mode with part B ³ Program AE mode P35 Manual exposure mode P57 Advanced Aperture-priority AE mode P56Shutter-priority AE mode P57 Custom mode P62 Press the shutter button halfway to focus Taking pictures using the automatic functionREC mode ñ AF assist lamp Face detection Scene detectionAF Tracking Function Backlight Compensation Settings in Intelligent auto mode About the flash Taking pictures with your favorite settings Set the mode dial toAim the AF area at the point you want to focus on Focusing Focus indication B AF area normalAperture value¢ F Shutter speed¢ G ISO sensitivity Enlarge the focus point display focus point Preventing jitter camera shakeDirection detection function Press AF#/FOCUS during image playback Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Storing the zoom position Zoom resume Feature Optical zoom Extended optical zoom Digital zoomChanging the zoom speed Types of zooms Slide the REC/PLAYBACK selector switch a to Playing back Pictures Normal PlayPress 2/1 to select the picture Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Confirm the picture in REC mode ReviewUsing the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards L W To delete a single picture Switching the Playback modeDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deleted, and then press ‚ To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures Delete ALL step Press EVF/LCD to switch the monitor screen About the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderPress Display to change Recording guide line Diopter adjustmentOut-of-frame display About the Histogram Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingExamples of histogram Press 1 ‰ Press 3/4 to select a mode Press MENU/SETAbout the digital red-eye correction Available flash settings by recording mode ±¢ - - ± ¥ ± - ± Available flash range to take pictures Adjust the flash outputShutter speed for each flash setting Press MENU/SET to close the menu Mode Shutter speed Sec Take the pictures Taking Close-up PicturesPress AF#/FOCUS Tele-macro function Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 ë Press 3/4 to select a modeYou can also press 2 ë to select Under exposed Properly Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Exposed Auto Bracket Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Color BracketPress 2/1 to select the mode Color Bracket Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Take a picture˜/‚button Aperture-priority AE REC mode ±´Taking pictures by specifying the aperture / shutter speed Number Focus can be set manually when is displaying. P59 Taking picture by setting the exposure manuallyREC mode ² Shutter-priority AE Take the picture Aperture Value and Shutter SpeedPress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure Assistance Shutter-priority AE Taking Pictures with Manual FocusPress and hold AF/MF until the focus range is displayed Aperture Value Focus range MF assistance Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to focus on the subjectMF Assist Changing the zoom area Prefocus Registering Personal Menu Settings RegisteringTechnique for Manual focus One shot AF BABY1/BABY2 or PET birthday and name settings in scene mode Taking pictures in Custom modePress MENU/SET to enter the settings Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Portrait When changing the menu settingsTaking expressive portraits and landscape About the information Scenery Focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priorityBest setting for photographing natural scenery Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth Night Portrait Technique for Night portrait modeSports You can set to REC mode ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene beingCLOSE-UP Technique for Candle light mode Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene modeTechnique for Party mode Party Press MENU/SET to finish To cancel AGE and Name BABY1/ BABY2PET HI-SPEED Burst SunsetHigh Sens Take pictures Panning Technique for Panning modeFlash Burst Number of recordable Technique for Starry sky mode Set the shutter speed using 3/4 on the joystickSetting the shutter speed Starry SKY Beach Technique for Fireworks modeFireworks Snow Film Grain Technique for Aerial photo modePIN Hole Be careful about the reflection from the window Motion Picture Mode REC mode nPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Aspect ratio 169 For details on the Setup menu settings, refer to P22 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Canceling the travel date Enter the locationPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Select World Time from the Setup menu, and then press Press 3 to select Destination and then press MENU/SET to set Using the REC Mode Menu @ Picture Size Quality ? Aspect RatioApplicable modes Applicable modes ³± OFF/ON Intelligent ISOSensitivity Applicable modes ³±´² AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 ISO Limit SET = White Balance You can set from the quick menu. P23 Select White Balance and then pressAuto white balance Press 1 again if 1 , 2 or is selected Setting the color temperature Metering ModeAF AF Mode You can set a color temperature from 2500K to 10000K About ƒ ScreenAbout š Yellow High speed Take the picture Setting up AF Tracking Bring the subject to the AF trackingFrame, and press AF/AE Lock to lock Subject About AF area selection PRE AF About AF/AE Exposure Intelligent exposure adjustmentAF/AE Lock Applicable modes ³±´² OFF/LOW/STANDARD/HIGH PICT.ADJ Digital ZoomColor Effect Sharpness Stabilizer MIN. Shtr SpeedNoise Reduction Audio REC AF Assist Lamp Picture Capture Flash SynchroFlip Anim Create Motion Picture 10fps ConversionClock SET Press 3 to select Create Motion Picture and then press Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Slide Show When ALL or Favorite has been selected in stepWhen Category Selection has been selected in step Press 3 to select Start and then press Menu Operations performed during slide show Changing the slide show settingsSetup Effect Favorite Play Selecting Pictures and Playing them BackCategory Play Recording information Pictures with audio Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures Audio icon Press MENU/SET to display the 9 screens playback screen Creating still pictures from a motion picturePress 3 to pause motion picture playback Press the shutter button CAL Calendar Using the Playback mode menuSelect Calendar on the Playback mode menu. P22 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Title Edit Multi settingPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Select Text Stamp on the Playback mode menu. P22 Text Stamp AGE P68 Press 3 to select YES and then press MenuShooting Date Travel Date Press 3/4 to select the size, and then press MENU/SET Resize Reducing the picture size number of pixelsSingle Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press Display Trimming Press MENU/SET Press 3 to select YES and then press MenuPress ‚ to return to the menu screen Leveling Minute tilting of the image can be adjustedUp to 2 o can be adjusted ? Aspect Conv Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Select Rotate on the Playback mode menu. P22ROTATE/M Rotate Disp Rotate The picture is rotated manually Favorite Dpof Print Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET When Multi has been selected ProtectTo print the date Copy Audio DUBPress MENU/SET to stop recording You can add the audio after taking a picture SET Connecting to a PC Press 3/4 to select PC, and then press MenuUSB connection cable supplied Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Double-click on Removable Disk in My Computer Data can now be read only from the card into the PC Printing the PicturesPress 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Align the marks, and insert AC adaptor DMW-AC7PP optional Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Selecting a single picture and printing itPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press Menu Print with Date Print SettingsSelect and set the items both on the screen NUM. of Prints 297 mmk420 mm When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit 216 mmk279.4 mm Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenAlign the marks, and insert. B AV cable supplied Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back on the TV with component socketPlay back the pictures Attach the tele conversion lens Using the Conversion Lens optionalAttach the lens adaptor Rotate the lens adaptor slowly and carefully Select Conversion on the REC menu. P22 Press 3/ 4 to select Then press MENU/SET to set Using the Protector/Filter Attach the filter with the lens extendedMCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Recording Recording in program AE mode Initial setting Screen Display Recording after settings Name¢1 P68 Playback Age P68 About the Lens BatteryAbout the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Do not press the lens with excessive force When not using the camera for a long period of time Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery Charger Message Display Memory Card Parameter Error BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Printer BUSY/PLEASE Check the Printer Auto Power LCDPower Save P26 Histogram P45 Picture Size P79 Selftimer P52Exposure P53 Aspect Ratio P80 Color Effect P89 Trimming P104 Title Edit P100Text Stamp P101 Leveling P105 Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Zoom does not operate properly LensMotion picture recording stops in the middle Is the Conversion P93 set to or C ? LCD monitor/Viewfinder Flash Recorded pictures are not displayed PlaybackPicture is not played back Thumbnail is Displayed appears on the screen TV, PC and printer Others Lens barrel is retracted Check the clock P20 and birthday settings P68AGE is not displayed correctly Ring at the end of the lens barrel turns 32 MB 64 MB Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording TimeNumber of recordable pictures 16 GB 32 MB 3648k2432 3072k2048 2560k1712 2048k1360 Available recording time when recording motion pictures Specifications Number of recordable 20 to 60 Speed Priority Metering modeHi-speed burst ISO sensitivity Component OUT DIGITAL/AV OUT  DMW-CZS7  DMW-CZ18  Soft Bag CGR-S006A Soft Case  DMW-LMC46 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey Carry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Précautions à prendre pour le Canada Avertissement Propos du chargeur de batterie Propos du bloc-batterieBatterie batterie au lithium-ion Chargeur de batterie Color Temperature Setting Brightness of the LCD Monitor 117 112 VQT1S36