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Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and 
playback pictures with the camera. For 
each step, be sure to refer to the pages 
indicated in brackets.
1Insert the batteries. (P15)
 When you do not use the card 
(optional), you can record or play 
back pictures on the built-in memory 
(P16). Refer to P16 when you use a 
card.
2 Turn the camera on to take 
pictures.
 Set the clock. (P18)
 Select the type of battery in use on 
[BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] 
menu. (P20)
1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
2 Press the shutter button to take 
pictures. (P23)
3Play back the pictures.
1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
2 Select the picture you want to view. 
(P32)
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About the Batteries
∫Usable batteries
 One of the following messages  appears when you insert batteries for 
the first time, change the batteries 
when they become exhausted etc.
[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: 
OXYRIDE]/[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE 
SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH]
If the batteries inserted are different 
from the type displayed in the 
message, set [BATTERY TYPE] in the 
[SETUP] menu. (P20)
 The battery type that is set can be  distinguished by the color of the 
battery indication (blue or white).
– The battery indication does not appear  when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; 
optional).
A :When oxyride batteries are selected
The battery indication turns blue.
B :When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are 
selected
The battery indication turns white.
¢ An oxyride battery is a new type of 
non-rechargeable battery developed by 
Panasonic.
It has more power than a regular alkaline 
battery and is suitable for high-drain 
equipment such as digital cameras.
 We recommend using Panasonic 
batteries.  Battery performance may vary greatly 
depending on the brand used and the 
storage life and conditions of the batteries.
 Battery performance temporarily 
deteriorates in low temperature conditions 
[10 °C (50 °F) or less]. However, it 
recovers when the temperature returns to 
normal.
 Depending on the temperature and the  conditions of use, the camera may not 
operate properly and the batteries may 
become exhausted without warning 
because the battery indication is not 
displayed correctly. This is not a 
malfunction.
 We recommend turning the camera off 
frequently while recording to conserve 
battery power for longer battery life. If you 
will be using the camera for long periods 
of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH 
batteries is recommended.
 Exhausted batteries may recover some 
performance if left for a period of time. 
However, they cannot be used for a long 
time. Be sure to replace them with new 
batteries.
∫ Unusable batteries
 Operation is not guaranteed when using  the batteries listed above. The batteries 
can leak and the following malfunctions 
can occur:
– The remaining battery power is not  displayed accurately.
– The camera does not turn on.
– Data written to the built-in memory or  the card is damaged resulting in loss of 
the photographs.
∫ Battery shapes that cannot be used
 Batteries with unusual shapes cause 
leakage, heat generation or explosion if 
inserted in the camera.
AA Oxyride batteries (supplied)
¢
AA Alkaline batteries (optional)
AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal 
hydride) batteries (optional)
3Manganese 
batteries
Lithium batteries
Nickel batteries Ni-Cd batteries
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 Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off. Never use these batteries. 
(Refer to the illustration below.)
∫ Battery indication
The remaining battery power appears on 
the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when 
using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; 
optional)].
 The battery indication turns red and  blinks. (The status indicator blinks when 
the LCD monitor is turned off.)
 Replace with new batteries or fully  charged Ni-MH batteries.
∫ Proper Care and Handling of Batteries
Mishandling batteries may cause leakage, 
heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe 
the following.
 Do not splash batteries with water/sea 
water or wet battery terminals.
 Do not peel off or scratch the covering on  batteries.
 Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to  other strong impacts.
 Do not use batteries that show signs of 
leakage, deformation, discoloration etc.
 Do not store batteries in high humidity  areas or high temperatures.
 Keep batteries away from children.
 Always use 2 new batteries of the same  type when replacing batteries.
 Remove the batteries if you do not intend  to use the unit for a long time.
 Batteries may heat up soon after you start 
using the unit. Turn the camera off and  wait until the battery temperature 
decreases before removing them.
 Battery performance deteriorates and  recording/playback time decreases when 
the ambient temperature is low [10 °C 
(50 °F) or less]. This is particularly true 
when using oxyride or alkaline batteries 
so warm them in your pocket etc. before 
using them. Make sure that no metal 
objects such as a lighter are placed 
together with the batteries when warming 
them in your pocket.
 If there is grease or dirt on the battery 
poles, the recording/playback time may 
become extremely short. Before inserting 
the batteries, clean the battery terminals 
with a soft, dry cloth.
∫ Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)
You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging 
them with a nickel metal hydride battery 
charger. However, improper handling of the 
batteries may cause leakage, heat 
generation, fire or explosion. Observe the 
following.
 If there is dirt on the battery poles, you  may not be able to charge normally. Clean 
the battery poles and the battery 
recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
 When charging batteries for the first time,  or after having not used them for a long 
period of time, they may not charge fully. 
This is a feature of Ni-MH batteries and is 
not a malfunction. Battery performance 
 All or part of the 
covering on the 
battery is peeled 
off.   The 
- pole is flat. 
If battery leakage occurs, remove the 
batteries and thoroughly wipe the leakage 
in the battery compartment. Insert new 
batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
If battery electrolyte spills on your hands 
or clothes, thoroughly wash them with 
water. Battery electrolyte can cause loss 
of sight if it comes into contact with your 
eyes. Do not rub your eyes. Wash them      
immediately with clean water and consult 
a doctor.
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will become normal after a few charges 
and discharges.
 We recommend charging the batteries  after they are fully discharged. If you 
charge the batteries before they are fully 
discharged, it can reduce battery 
performance. This is called “memory 
effect”.
 If “memory effect” occurs, continue using  the batteries until the camera stops 
working and then charge them fully. 
Battery performance will be restored after 
a few charges and discharges. 
 Over time Ni-MH batteries naturally  discharge and their capacity lowers even 
when they are not used.
 Once the batteries have reached full  charge, do not continue to charge them.
 Do not peel off or scratch the covering on 
Ni-MH batteries.
 Read the operating instructions for the  battery charger.
Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery 
capacity gradually decreases over time. If 
the length of time you can use the camera 
is extremely short even after fully charging 
the batteries, they may have exceeded their 
life span. Purchase new batteries.
 Battery life differs depending on the  conditions of storage and usage and the 
environment.
When not using the batteries for a long 
period of time
 If the batteries are left in the camera they  will discharge. This is because a small 
electrical current continues to flow even 
when the camera is turned off. If the 
batteries continue to be left in the camera, 
they will discharge excessively and may 
become unusable even if charged.
 When storing the batteries for a long  period of time, we recommend charging 
them once a year. Remove the batteries 
from the camera and store them again 
after they have completely discharged. ∫
Battery life
The number of recordable pictures
(By CIPA standard in normal picture 
mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
 Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is 
on.
 Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card  (16 MB) ¢
 Starting recording 30 seconds after the 
camera is turned on. (When the optical 
image stabilizer function is set to 
[MODE1])
 Recording once every 30 seconds, with 
full flash every second recording.
 Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide  or vice versa in every recording.
 Turning the camera off every 
10 recordings./Leaving the camera until 
the batteries cool down.
¢ The card is not supplied.
 CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera &  Imaging Products Association].
Batteries UsedNumber of recordable 
pictures
Panasonic Oxyride 
batteries (supplied 
or optional) Approx. 250 pictures
(Approx. 125 min)
Panasonic Alkaline 
batteries (optional) Approx. 155 pictures
(Approx. 77 min)
Fully charged 
Panasonic Ni-MH 
batteries (optional) Approx. 400 pictures
(Approx. 200 min)
The number of recordable pictures 
varies depending on the recording 
interval time. If the recording interval 
time becomes longer, the number of 
recordable pictures decreases.
(e.g. When recording once every 
2 minutes: about 1/4 the number when 
recording once every 30 seconds)
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The number of recordable pictures in 
low temperatures
(In normal picture mode when the 
temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other 
recording conditions comply with CIPA 
standard.)
 Please note that the performance of oxyride batteries and alkaline batteries 
significantly decreases in low temperature 
conditions.
Playback time
 The number of recordable pictures and  playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and how the battery 
is stored.
 The number of recordable pictures and  the playback time will also vary depending 
on the brand and type of batteries used.
 We recommend using power save mode  (P20) or economy mode (P46) or turning 
off the camera frequently while recording 
to maintain battery power.
Inserting/Removing 
the Batteries
 Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
 Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline  batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries 
(optional).
1 Slide the battery door to open it.
2Insert the batteries with the + and 
- poles aligned correctly.
31 Close the battery door.
2 Slide the battery door to the 
end and then close it firmly.
 Select the battery type being used in 
[BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. 
(P20)
 Remove the batteries after use.
 When batteries have been inserted for  more than 3 hours, the clock setting is 
stored in the camera for approximately 
3 months even if the batteries are removed.
Batteries UsedNumber of recordable 
pictures
Panasonic Oxyride 
batteries (supplied 
or optional)  Approx. 45 pictures
(Approx. 22 min)
Panasonic Alkaline 
batteries (optional) Approx. 35 pictures
(Approx. 17 min)
Fully charged 
Panasonic Ni-MH 
batteries (optional) Approx. 360 pictures
(Approx. 180 min)
Batteries UsedContinuous playback 
time
Panasonic Oxyride 
batteries (supplied 
or optional)  Approx. 420 min
Panasonic Alkaline 
batteries (optional) Approx. 410 min
Fully charged 
Panasonic Ni-MH 
batteries (optional) Approx. 510 min
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 Do not remove the card or the batteries while the camera accesses the built-in 
memory or a card. The data may be 
damaged. (P16)
 Remove the batteries after the LCD  monitor and the status indicator 
(green) turn off. Otherwise, the settings 
on the camera may not be stored 
properly.
Inserting /Removing 
the Card (Optional)
 Check that the camera is turned off and 
that the lens is retracted.
 You can record or play back pictures 
on the built-in memory when you are 
not using a card. (P16)
1 Slide the card door to open it.
2Insert:
Insert the card fully until it clicks 
and it is locked.
Remove:
Push the card until it clicks, then 
pull the card out upright.
 Check the direction of the card.
 Do not touch the connection terminals 
on the back side of the card.
 The card may be damaged if it is not  fully inserted.
3 1 Close the card door.
2 Slide the card door to the end 
and then close it firmly.
 If the card door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card and insert it 
again.
 The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the 
camera is on.
 We recommend using Panasonic’s SD  Memory Card.
About the Built-in 
Memory/the Card
∫ Built-in Memory [ ]
You can record or play back pictures on 
the built-in memory when you are not 
using a card.
 The built-in memory capacity is about  14 MB.
∫ Card [ ]
You can record or play back pictures on 
a card.
(The built-in memory cannot be used 
when a card is inserted.)
∫ Access to the built-in memory or the 
card
 The access indication lights red when  pictures are being recorded on the built-in 
memory (or the card).
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 Do not do the following when the access indication lights, pictures are being read or 
deleted or the built-in memory (or the 
card) is being formatted (P74).
– Turn the camera off.
– Remove the batteries or the card (if  used).
– Shake or impact the camera.
– Disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6;  optional). (when using the AC adaptor)
The card or the data may be damaged and 
the camera may not operate normally.
Icons displayed on the screen:
A : When using the built-in memory
B : When accessing the built-in memory
C : When using the card
D : When accessing the card
 Picture data recorded on the built-in  memory or a card can be copied from 
the built-in memory to the card or vice 
versa. (P72)
 The built-in memory (about 14 MB) can be used as a temporary storage device 
when the card being used becomes 
full.
 The data on the built-in memory or the 
card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or 
breakdown of the camera or the card. We 
recommend storing important data on a 
PC etc.
 The access time for the built-in memory 
may be longer than the access time for a 
card. (Max. about 7 sec.)
 If the card was formatted on a PC or other 
equipment, format it again on the camera. 
(P74) ∫
SD Memory Card (optional) and 
MultiMediaCard (optional)
 The SD Memory Card and　 MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 
removable external cards.
 The reading/writing speed of an SD  Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory 
Card is equipped with a Write-Protect 
switch  E that can inhibit writing and 
formatting a card. (When the switch is slid 
to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to 
write or delete data on the card and 
format it. When the switch is unlocked, 
these functions become available.)
SD Memory Card 
 On this unit, you can use SD Memory  Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB 
to 2 GB).
Please confirm the latest information on the 
following website.
http://panasonic.
co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
 Refer to P91 for information about the  number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time for each SD 
Memory Card.
 This unit supports SD Memory Cards 
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 
system based on SD Memory Card 
Specifications.
 This unit does not support recording  motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
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 The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD 
Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is 
used, the performance of certain features 
may be slightly slower than advertised.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
Setting Date/Time 
(Clock Set)
∫ Initial setting
The clock is not set so the following screen 
appears when you turn the camera on.
A : [MENU/SET] button
B : Cursor buttons
 The screen disappears after about  5 seconds. Turn the camera off and on 
again.
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3421 to select the 
date and time.
 2/ 1: Select the desired item.
3/ 4: Set the display order for the date 
and time.
3 Press [MENU/SET] several times 
to close the menu.
 Turn the camera off after finishing 
setting the clock. Then turn it on and 
check that the clock setting is correct.
∫ Changing the clock setting
1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu 
and then press  2.
2 Press  4 to select the [SETUP] menu 
icon [ ] and then press 1 .
3 Press  34  to select [CLOCK SET] and 
then press  1. Set as shown previously.
 When batteries have been inserted for 
more than 3 hours, the clock setting is 
stored in the camera for approximately 
3 months even if the batteries are 
removed.
 You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.  The 24-hour system is used.
 If the date is not set in the camera it will  not be printed when you use a photo 
printing service, even if the store provides 
a date printing option for your 
photographs. (P70)
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CLOCK SETMENU
M/D/Y
JAN112006..0000:
CLOCK SET
SELECTSETEXITMENU
SETUP1/3BATTERY TYPE
EXIT
MENUSELECT
MONITORAUTO REVIEW0
n1 SEC.
2 MIN.
CLOCK SET
POWER SAVE
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About the Setup Menu
 Set items as required. (Refer to P20  to 22 for each menu item.)
 Menu items differ depending on the mode 
selected with the mode dial (P5).
The following example shows how to set 
[BEEP] when normal picture mode [ ] is 
selected.
 Select [RESET] to return the settings to  the initial settings at the time of purchase. 
(P21)
1 Press [MENU/SET] and then 
press  2.
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ] and then press  1.
3Press  34 to select the menu 
item.
 Press  4 at  A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
4 Press  1, press 3 4 to select the 
setting and then press
[MENU/SET].
5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to close the menu.
EXITMENUSELECT
AUTOSENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZEQUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
AUTOW.BALANCEREC1/2MENU
SET
SETUP1/3BATTERY TYPE
EXIT
MENUSELECT
MONITORAUTO REVIEW0
nCLOCK SET
POWER SAVE
1 SEC.
2 MIN.
SETUP1/3BATTERY TYPE
EXIT
MENUSELECT
MONITORAUTO REVIEW0
nCLOCK SET
POWER SAVE
SETUP2/3
EXITMENUSELECTNTSC
NO.RESETRESET
BEEP
VIDEO OUTUSB MODE
1 SEC.
2 MIN.
MENU
SET
SETUP2/3
SELECTNTSC
NO.RESETRESET
VIDEO OUTUSB MODE
BEEP
SETMENU
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∫About the menu screen items
 There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3).
 You can switch menu screens from any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
[BATTERY TYPE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
Select the type of battery being used from 
the following 2 types.
[ ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH]:
Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries
[ OXYRIDE (ZR6)]: Oxyride batteries
 If the type of battery being used and the  type of battery selected are not the same, 
the battery indication will not be displayed 
correctly.
 The [BATTERY TYPE] setting also affects  simple mode [ ].
[CLOCK SET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
Change date and time. (P18)
[MONITOR]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 
7 steps.
 The [MONITOR] setting also affects  simple mode [ ].
[AUTO REVIEW]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
[1SEC.]: The recorded picture 
automatically appears on the 
screen for about 1 second.
[3SEC.]: The recorded picture 
automatically appears on the 
screen for about 3 seconds.
[ZOOM]: The recorded picture 
automatically appears on the 
screen for about 1 second. It is 
then enlarged 4 times and 
appears for about 1 second. This 
mode is useful for confirming 
focus. Pictures recorded using 
auto bracket or burst mode are 
not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is 
selected.
[OFF]: The recorded picture does not 
automatically appear.
 The auto review function is not activated  in motion picture mode [ ].
 When pictures are recorded in simple  mode [ ], auto bracket (P43) or burst 
mode (P45), the auto review function is 
activated regardless of the setting on the 
auto review function. (The picture is not 
enlarged.)
 The auto review setting is disabled when  using auto bracket or burst mode and in 
motion picture mode [ ].
[POWER SAVE]
(Except for   mode)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P19)
[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: Power save mode is activated (the 
camera is automatically turned off to 
save the battery life) if the camera 
has not been used for the time 
selected on the setting.
[OFF]: Power save mode is not activated.
SETUP1/3BATTERY TYPE
EXIT
MENUSELECT
MONITORAUTO REVIEW0
n
OFF1 SEC.
CLOCK SET
POWER SAVESETUP2/3
EXITMENUSELECTNTSC PC
NO.RESETRESET
BEEP
VIDEO OUTUSB MODE
SETUP3/3
EXITMENUSELECT
LANGUAGEAUTO
ENGSCENE MENU
MENUSET
MENUSET
MENUSET
MENUSET
MENUSET
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