Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs1 Operating Instructions

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For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  (Set mode dial to any except )
 To  edit   select ‘SINGLE’ in step  → select picture with ◄►, and press 
‘MENU/SET’ → correct text and select ‘EXIT’ → press  to return to 
the menu.
 Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode. Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices, protected pictures,\
 or motion pictures. To print text, use ‘TEXT STAMP’ (below) or the supplied CD-ROM 
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO).
 TEXT STAMP
Stamp recording date or text registered in the ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, ‘TRAVEL 
DATE’, or ‘TITLE EDIT’ into your pictures. Ideal for regular size printing.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘TEXT STAMP’ 
Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ and set
Select picture
 SINGLE MULTI (up to 50 pictures)
   TEXT 
STAMP 
setting
•   To cancel → Press display button again.
•   To execute → Press ‘MENU/SET’.
Select items and make settings for each
Select ‘ON’ to 
stamp
•  Set the ‘TITLE’ setting to ‘ON’ to stamp 
entered text such as names in ‘FACE 
RECOG.’ 
, names in ‘BABY’ and 
‘PET’ scene modes, destinations in 
‘TRAVEL DATE’, or titles in ‘TITLE 
EDIT’.
Select ‘YES’(Screen varies according to picture size, etc.)•  Stamped text cannot be deleted.
•   After confirmation, press  to return to 
the menu screen in ‘SINGLE’ setting.
   To check stamped text  ‘playback zoom’ (P.40)
 Picture size will be reduced if greater than 3M. Picture 
will become slightly grainier.
 Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices, pictures taken without setting clock, motion pictures, 
or pictures with audio.
 After TEXT STAMP is applied, pictures cannot be resized or trimmed, and ‘ASPECT CONV.’ , ‘TEXT STAMP’ and DPOF date printing 
settings cannot be changed on pictures.
 Characters may be cut off on certain printers. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode.  Do not make date printing settings in shop or on printer for pictures wi\
th date 
stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)
 RESIZE
Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in h\
omepages, etc.
(Picture of minimum picture size for each aspect setting cannot be resi\
zed.)
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘RESIZE’
  SINGLE
ASPECT RATIO After 
TEXT STAMP
4 : 3 3 M
3 : 2 2.5 M
16 : 9 2 M
Select ‘SINGLE’
Select picture
Select size
Current 
size
Size after 
change
 Select ‘YES’
•  After confirmation, press  to return 
to the menu screen. 
						

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For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  (Set mode dial to any except )
 Picture quality is reduced after resizing. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode. Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures wi\
th text stamp.
  May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
Select picture (up to 50 pictures)
Number of pixels before/after resizing
Resize 
setting
•  To cancel → Press display button again.•   To execute → Press ‘MENU/SET’.
Select ‘YES’ and set
 TRIMMING
Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘TRIMMING’ 
Select picture with  ◄► and set
Select area to trim
Change 
positionTrim
Expand
Select ‘YES’ and set
•  
After confirmation, press  to return to the menu screen.
 Picture quality is reduced after trimming. Cannot be set in ‘MODE PLAY’ , ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ 
Playback Mode.
 Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures wi\
th text stamp.
  May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
 Original face recognition information will not be copied when pictures a\
re trimmed.
Select ‘MULTI’ in step  on 
the previous page
Select  sizeTo see 
description 
of resize: 
Press display 
button
Select number of 
pixels after resizing
 MULTI
Select picture
Adjust the slant
 LEVELING
Slight slanting in the picture can be corrected.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘LEVELING’ 
Select ‘YES’
•   After confirmation, press  to return to the menu 
screen.
 Picture quality is reduced when leveling is performed. The resulting picture may have fewer recording pixels than the original \
picture when  leveling is performed.
 Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures wi\
th text stamp.
  May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
 Original face recognition information will not be copied when pictures a\
re leveled.
 FACE RECOG. 
Delete all face recognition information from selected pictures. This function is useful for 
deleting information registered accidentally with FACE RECOG. in recording mode.
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’→‘ PLAYBACK menu’→Select ‘FACE RECOG.’
Select picture with  ◄► and set
Select ‘YES’
•  After confirmation, press  to return 
to the menu screen.
   Face recognition information cannot be recovered once it is deleted.  Pictures whose information has been deleted will not be included in ‘\
CATEGORY PLAY’ 
selections for recognized faces.
  Information cannot be deleted for protected pictures. 
						

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For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  (Set mode dial to any except )
 Picture quality is reduced after resizing. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode. Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures wi\
th text stamp.
  May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
Select picture (up to 50 pictures)
Number of pixels before/after resizing
Resize 
setting
•  To cancel → Press display button again.•   To execute → Press ‘MENU/SET’.
Select ‘YES’ and set
 TRIMMING
Enlarge your pictures and trim unwanted areas.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘TRIMMING’ 
Select picture with  ◄► and set
Select area to trim
Change 
positionTrim
Expand
Select ‘YES’ and set
•  
After confirmation, press  to return to the menu screen.
 Picture quality is reduced after trimming. Cannot be set in ‘MODE PLAY’ , ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ 
Playback Mode.
 Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures wi\
th text stamp.
  May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
 Original face recognition information will not be copied when pictures a\
re trimmed.
Select ‘MULTI’ in step  on 
the previous page
Select  sizeTo see 
description 
of resize: 
Press display 
button
Select number of 
pixels after resizing
 MULTI
Select picture
Adjust the slant
 LEVELING
Slight slanting in the picture can be corrected.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘LEVELING’ 
Select ‘YES’
•   After confirmation, press  to return to the menu 
screen.
 Picture quality is reduced when leveling is performed. The resulting picture may have fewer recording pixels than the original \
picture when  leveling is performed.
 Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures wi\
th text stamp.
  May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
 Original face recognition information will not be copied when pictures a\
re leveled.
 FACE RECOG. 
Delete all face recognition information from selected pictures. This function is useful for 
deleting information registered accidentally with FACE RECOG. in recording mode.
Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’→‘ PLAYBACK menu’→Select ‘FACE RECOG.’
Select picture with  ◄► and set
Select ‘YES’
•  After confirmation, press  to return 
to the menu screen.
   Face recognition information cannot be recovered once it is deleted.  Pictures whose information has been deleted will not be included in ‘\
CATEGORY PLAY’ 
selections for recognized faces.
  Information cannot be deleted for protected pictures. 
						

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For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  (Set mode dial to any except )
 Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed. Cannot be set in ‘MODE PLAY’, ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode.
 Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, pictures with \
text stamp, or non-DCF files (P.40). May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
 Original face recognition information will not be copied when aspect rat\
ios are converted.
Select  or 
Select picture taken in  
 ASPECT CONV. 
Convert pictures taken in  to  or  for printing. 
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’ 
Select horizontal position 
and convert
(Move portrait  pictures 
using ▲▼ )
Changes to outlined size
Select ‘YES’ and set
•  After confirmation, press  to return 
to the menu screen.
 FAVORITE
Mark your favorite pictures and enable the following functions. Favorites-only slide show (P.86) Delete all except favorites (useful for when printing in shop, etc.)
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘FAVORITE’ 
Select ‘ON’
Close menu
Select picture (repeat)
Displayed when 
set (not displayed 
when ‘OFF’).•  Up to 999 pictures can be selected.
•   To release → Press ▼  again.
 To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step  and select ‘YES’.
 Cannot be set in ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode. It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices \
as favorites. Setting/release can also be made with supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO). Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be set. 
Select ‘ON’
ON OFF
  ‘ROTATE DISP.’ cannot be used with motion pictures. Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automati\
cally.
  It may not be possible to rotate pictures taken with certain other devic\
es.
 Pictures cannot be rotated during multi playback and calendar playback. Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (P.40) environment (OS,  software).
 ROTATE DISP.
Automatically rotate portrait pictures.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ROTATE DISP.’ 
						

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For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  (Set mode dial to any except )
 Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed. Cannot be set in ‘MODE PLAY’, ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode.
 Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, pictures with \
text stamp, or non-DCF files (P.40). May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
 Original face recognition information will not be copied when aspect rat\
ios are converted.
Select  or 
Select picture taken in  
 ASPECT CONV. 
Convert pictures taken in  to  or  for printing. 
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’ 
Select horizontal position 
and convert
(Move portrait  pictures 
using ▲▼ )
Changes to outlined size
Select ‘YES’ and set
•  After confirmation, press  to return 
to the menu screen.
 FAVORITE
Mark your favorite pictures and enable the following functions. Favorites-only slide show (P.86) Delete all except favorites (useful for when printing in shop, etc.)
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘FAVORITE’ 
Select ‘ON’
Close menu
Select picture (repeat)
Displayed when 
set (not displayed 
when ‘OFF’).•  Up to 999 pictures can be selected.
•   To release → Press ▼  again.
 To release all Select ‘CANCEL’ in step  and select ‘YES’.
 Cannot be set in ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode. It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices \
as favorites. Setting/release can also be made with supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO). Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be set. 
Select ‘ON’
ON OFF
  ‘ROTATE DISP.’ cannot be used with motion pictures. Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automati\
cally.
  It may not be possible to rotate pictures taken with certain other devic\
es.
 Pictures cannot be rotated during multi playback and calendar playback. Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (P.40) environment (OS,  software).
 ROTATE DISP.
Automatically rotate portrait pictures.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ROTATE DISP.’ 
						

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For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  (Set mode dial to any except )
 PRINT SET
Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing\
 with DPOF print-
compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility)
For more information visit:
http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PRINT SET’
Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’
Select picture  SINGLE  MULTI
Set number of pictures (repeat steps  and  when using ‘MULTI’ (up to 999 pictures))  SINGLE  MULTINo. to print
Date print 
setNo. to print
Date print set
•  Date print setting/release  → Press display button.
•   After confirmation, press 
 to return to the menu screen.
 To release all  Select ‘CANCEL’ in step  and select ‘YES’.
 When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on actual prin\
ter as these 
may take priority over camera settings.
 To print from built-in memory at a shop, first copy pictures to card (P.98) before making settings.
 DPOF print settings may not be made to non-DCF (P.40) files. Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used. In such cas\
es, delete all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera.
 Date printing settings cannot be made for pictures with a ‘TEXT STAMP’ applied. These settings will also be canceled if a ‘TEXT STAMP’ is applied later.
 Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be set. 
 PROTECT
Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of importa\
nt pictures.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PROTECT’
Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’
Select picture and make setting  SINGLE  MULTI
Picture protectedPicture protected
•   To cancel → Press 
‘MENU/SET’ again.
•   After confirmation, 
press 
 to return to 
the menu screen.
 To release all  Select ‘CANCEL’ in step  and select ‘YES’.
 To cancel while releasing all  Press ‘MENU/SET’.
 May not be effective when using other devices. Formatting will cause even protected files to be deleted.
 AUDIO DUB.
Add audio to previously taken pictures.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘AUDIO DUB.’ 
Select image and start recordingDo not block 
microphone with 
fingers.
For files already containing audio, 
select whether or not to overwrite 
existing audio with  ▲▼, and press 
‘MENU/SET’.
•   To cancel → Press 
Stop recording (Recording will automatically end after 10 seconds.)
•  After confirmation, press  to return to the menu 
screen.
 Cannot be used with motion pictures or protected pictures.
  May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices. 
						

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For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  (Set mode dial to any except )
 PRINT SET
Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing\
 with DPOF print-
compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility)
For more information visit:
http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PRINT SET’
Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’
Select picture  SINGLE  MULTI
Set number of pictures (repeat steps  and  when using ‘MULTI’ (up to 999 pictures))  SINGLE  MULTINo. to print
Date print 
setNo. to print
Date print set
•  Date print setting/release  → Press display button.
•   After confirmation, press 
 to return to the menu screen.
 To release all  Select ‘CANCEL’ in step  and select ‘YES’.
 When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on actual prin\
ter as these 
may take priority over camera settings.
 To print from built-in memory at a shop, first copy pictures to card (P.98) before making settings.
 DPOF print settings may not be made to non-DCF (P.40) files. Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used. In such cas\
es, delete all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera.
 Date printing settings cannot be made for pictures with a ‘TEXT STAMP’ applied. These settings will also be canceled if a ‘TEXT STAMP’ is applied later.
 Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be set. 
 PROTECT
Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of importa\
nt pictures.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PROTECT’
Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’
Select picture and make setting  SINGLE  MULTI
Picture protectedPicture protected
•   To cancel → Press 
‘MENU/SET’ again.
•   After confirmation, 
press 
 to return to 
the menu screen.
 To release all  Select ‘CANCEL’ in step  and select ‘YES’.
 To cancel while releasing all  Press ‘MENU/SET’.
 May not be effective when using other devices. Formatting will cause even protected files to be deleted.
 AUDIO DUB.
Add audio to previously taken pictures.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘AUDIO DUB.’ 
Select image and start recordingDo not block 
microphone with 
fingers.
For files already containing audio, 
select whether or not to overwrite 
existing audio with  ▲▼, and press 
‘MENU/SET’.
•   To cancel → Press 
Stop recording (Recording will automatically end after 10 seconds.)
•  After confirmation, press  to return to the menu 
screen.
 Cannot be used with motion pictures or protected pictures.
  May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices. 
						

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Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  (Set mode dial to any except )
For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Copying recorded pictures
 COPY
Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to cli\
pboard folder.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘COPY’
Select copy method (direction):  Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card  (go to step )
(Clipboard pictures cannot be copied. Use 
‘COPY’ in the clipboard menu (P.82).)
:  Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in  memory.
:  Copy 1 picture at a time from card to clipboard folder (in built-in memory) (not motion pictures).
Select picture with  ◄► and set (for  and )
Select ‘YES’•  To cancel → Press ‘MENU/SET’
•   After confirmation, press  to return to the menu 
screen.
 (Screen shown is example)
 If there is not enough space on the built-in memory for copying to be pe\
rformed, turn  off the power, remove the card, and delete pictures from the built-in memory (to del\
ete 
clipboard pictures, set the mode dial to Clipboard Mode).
 Copying of image data from the built-in memory to memory cards will be t\
erminated midway if there is insufficient space on the card. Using memory cards with higher 
capacities than the built-in memory (approx. 40 MB) is recommended.
 Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other operations during copying.
 If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy desti\
nation, a new folder for copying will be created when copying from built-in memory to \
card (). 
Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory \
(). DPOF settings will not be copied. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures\
  → P.41). This setting can only be made when the Playback Mode is ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.40). Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be set. 
The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this cam\
era to other 
devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG). Follow the 
correct method for your device.    only
Dubbing playback images via AV cables
Available file types:   Motion    AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Motion pictures recorded with this camera can be dubbed onto DVD or vide\
o cassette 
with a DVD or video recorder. This method is useful as it allows dubbing to be performed 
even with devices that are not compatible with high definition (AVCHD) images. Picture 
quality will be reduced from high definition to standard definition.
To recorder’s input socket
AV cable
(always use cable 
supplied)
Connect camera to recorder
Start playback on camera
Start recording on recorder
•  
To stop recording (dubbing), stop the recording 
on your recorder first before stopping the 
playback on the camera.
  Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. When using a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, always change the camera’s ‘TV ASPECT’ 
setting (P.25) to ‘4:3’ before dubbing. Motion pictures copied in the ’16:9’ setting will 
appear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4:3 TV screen.
 Pressing the camera’s ‘DISPLAY’ button and turning the LCD display off is recommended during dubbing operations. (P.42)
 For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorder’s operating instructions.
Copying to computers (P.100)
Available file types:   Still    JPEG/   Motion    AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
The ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to copy still 
pictures and motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ or Motion JPEG format to your 
computer, or to create DVD videos from motion pictures recorded in AVCHD Lite format.
 Files and folders containing copied ‘AVCHD Lite’ motion pictures cannot be played back  or edited if they have been deleted, modified, or moved using Windows Ex\
plorer or 
similar methods. Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when handling ‘AVCHD Lite’ motion 
pictures.
The ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to copy still 
pictures and motion pictures to your computer and to play them back. 
						

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Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  (Set mode dial to any except )
For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Copying recorded pictures
 COPY
Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to cli\
pboard folder.
Set-up:  Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘COPY’
Select copy method (direction):  Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card  (go to step )
(Clipboard pictures cannot be copied. Use 
‘COPY’ in the clipboard menu (P.82).)
:  Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in  memory.
:  Copy 1 picture at a time from card to clipboard folder (in built-in memory) (not motion pictures).
Select picture with  ◄► and set (for  and )
Select ‘YES’•  To cancel → Press ‘MENU/SET’
•   After confirmation, press  to return to the menu 
screen.
 (Screen shown is example)
 If there is not enough space on the built-in memory for copying to be pe\
rformed, turn  off the power, remove the card, and delete pictures from the built-in memory (to del\
ete 
clipboard pictures, set the mode dial to Clipboard Mode).
 Copying of image data from the built-in memory to memory cards will be t\
erminated midway if there is insufficient space on the card. Using memory cards with higher 
capacities than the built-in memory (approx. 40 MB) is recommended.
 Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other operations during copying.
 If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy desti\
nation, a new folder for copying will be created when copying from built-in memory to \
card (). 
Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory \
(). DPOF settings will not be copied. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures\
  → P.41). This setting can only be made when the Playback Mode is ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.40). Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be set. 
The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this cam\
era to other 
devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG). Follow the 
correct method for your device.    only
Dubbing playback images via AV cables
Available file types:   Motion    AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Motion pictures recorded with this camera can be dubbed onto DVD or vide\
o cassette 
with a DVD or video recorder. This method is useful as it allows dubbing to be performed 
even with devices that are not compatible with high definition (AVCHD) images. Picture 
quality will be reduced from high definition to standard definition.
To recorder’s input socket
AV cable
(always use cable 
supplied)
Connect camera to recorder
Start playback on camera
Start recording on recorder
•  
To stop recording (dubbing), stop the recording 
on your recorder first before stopping the 
playback on the camera.
  Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. When using a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, always change the camera’s ‘TV ASPECT’ 
setting (P.25) to ‘4:3’ before dubbing. Motion pictures copied in the ’16:9’ setting will 
appear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4:3 TV screen.
 Pressing the camera’s ‘DISPLAY’ button and turning the LCD display off is recommended during dubbing operations. (P.42)
 For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorder’s operating instructions.
Copying to computers (P.100)
Available file types:   Still    JPEG/   Motion    AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
The ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to copy still 
pictures and motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ or Motion JPEG format to your 
computer, or to create DVD videos from motion pictures recorded in AVCHD Lite format.
 Files and folders containing copied ‘AVCHD Lite’ motion pictures cannot be played back  or edited if they have been deleted, modified, or moved using Windows Ex\
plorer or 
similar methods. Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when handling ‘AVCHD Lite’ motion 
pictures.
The ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to copy still 
pictures and motion pictures to your computer and to play them back. 
						

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Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by \
connecting the 
two together.
•  Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘\
PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
 Computer  specifications
Windows Macintosh
98/98SE Me 2000/XP/Vista OS 9/OS X
Can I use 
PHOT

OfunSTUDIO? No
Yes
1No
Can I copy AVCHD Lite 
motion pictures to my 
computer? 
No Yes2No
Can I copy still pictures 
and Motion JPEG motion 
pictures from my camera 
to my computer via USB 
cable? Ye s
Ye s
OS 9.2.2
OS X (10.1 - 10.5)
Do I need to install USB 
drivers? Ye s
N o –
•  USB connection cables cannot be used with Windows 95, Mac OS 8.x, or old\
er  versions of either, but still/motion pictures may still be copied with compatible SD 
memory card reader/writers.
1 Internet Explorer 6.0 or above must be installed.
   Correct playback and operation depends on your computer’s environment and 
cannot always be guaranteed.
2 Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when copying AVCHD Lite motion pictures. 
Using with your PC
Copying still pictures and motion pictures 
Set-up:
•  Use a fully charged battery, or connect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately) 
and Multi Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, sold separately). (P.103)
•  Card              :  Insert card and set mode dial to any except 
  Built-in memory:  Remove card
 To cancel connection   Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’  in the Windows 
System Tray  → disconnect USB connection cable 
→ turn off camera power → disconnect AC adaptor
Turn on power of both 
camera and computer
Connect camera to 
computer
Please make sure you use the 
supplied USB connection cable.
Use of cables other than the supplied 
USB connection cable may cause 
malfunction.
Select ‘PC’ on the camera
A message may be displayed on screen 
if ‘USB MODE’ (P.24) is set to ‘PictBridge 
(PTP)’. Select ‘CANCEL’ to close the 
screen, and set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’.
Operate with your 
computer
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)
ACCESS (sending data)
•   Do not disconnect the USB connection 
cable while ‘ACCESS’ is displayed. USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your computer.