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4 Specifications
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5 Location of Controls and Components
Names of the Components
1
Flash
2
Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
AF assist lamp
3
Lens
4
LCD monitor
5
[MODE] button
6
[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
7
Speaker
8
[MENU/SET] button
9
Keypad light
10 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
11
11
[DISPLAY] button
12 Cursor buttons
: /Exposure compensation/Auto
Bracket/White balance fine
adjustment
adjustment
: /Flash setting button
: /Self-timer button
: /Macro Mode
: /Self-timer button
: /Macro Mode
AF Tracking
1
3
2
8
7
4
6
10
11
9
12
5
13 Camera ON/OFF switch
14 Zoom lever
15 Intelligent auto button
16 Microphone
17 Shutter button
14 Zoom lever
15 Intelligent auto button
16 Microphone
17 Shutter button
18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket
19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
20 [DC IN] socket
19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
20 [DC IN] socket
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
This camera cannot charge the battery
even when the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to it.
even when the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to it.
We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when
recording motion pictures.
recording motion pictures.
If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to
a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded
will not be recorded.
a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded
will not be recorded.
21 Hand strap eyelet
Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
22 Tripod receptacle
When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
23 Card/Battery door
24 Release lever
24 Release lever
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20
18
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21
22
24
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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.
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.
To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list
List of [REC] Modes
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Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Turn the camera on.
[MENU/SET] button
[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
[MODE] button
[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [].
Press [MODE].
Press [MODE].
Press / to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene Mode
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
±
Scene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Motion Picture Mode
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
ON
OFF
Preparation
About the Battery
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this
unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies
and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be
used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of
batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine
Panasonic products.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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6 Service Mode
6.1.
Error Code Memory Function
1. General description
This unit is equipped with history of error code memory function, and can be memorized 16 error codes in sequence from the
latest. When the error is occurred more than 16, the oldest error is overwritten in sequence.
The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly (i.e.,when the unit is powered on by the battery,
the battery is pulled out) The error code is memorized to FLASH ROM when the unit has just before powered off.
latest. When the error is occurred more than 16, the oldest error is overwritten in sequence.
The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly (i.e.,when the unit is powered on by the battery,
the battery is pulled out) The error code is memorized to FLASH ROM when the unit has just before powered off.
2. How to display
The error code can be displayed by ordering the following procedure:
• Preparation:
1. Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit.
NOTE:
*Since this unit has built-in memory, it can be performed without inserting SD memory card.
*It is not a matter of the setting condition of Recording mode (such as normal picture/ sports / scene mode) to display the
error code.
NOTE:
*Since this unit has built-in memory, it can be performed without inserting SD memory card.
*It is not a matter of the setting condition of Recording mode (such as normal picture/ sports / scene mode) to display the
error code.
• Step 1. The temporary cancellation of “INITIAL SETTINGS”:
Set the [ REC ]/[ PLAYBACK ] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Camera mark)”.
While keep pressing “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ iA ] button simultaneously, turn the Power on.
While keep pressing “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ iA ] button simultaneously, turn the Power on.
• Step 2. Execute the error code display mode:
Press the “[ LEFT ] of Cursor button”, [ MENU/SET ] button and [ iA ] button simultaneously.
The display is changed as shown below when the above buttons are pressed simultaneously.
Normal display
The display is changed as shown below when the above buttons are pressed simultaneously.
Normal display
→ Error code display → Operation history display → Normal display → .....
Example of Error Code Display
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