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Connecting to other equipment
You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the 
camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional).
Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i.Note
• Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures.
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Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional).• Audio will be output as monaural.
• When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
• Image may not  be displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.
• When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.
• The following functions cannot be used when the component cable is connected.
– [LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[CALIBRATION]/[AUTO DEMO]/[EDIT]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[FACE RECOG.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [PRINT SET]/[DELETE MULTI]/[EASY ORG.]/
[DUAL PLAY]
Playing back on the TV with component  socket
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
1 Component Plugs: Connect the plugs to the component video input sockets on the TV 
with same color. (Indication on the TV might be different.)
2 Audio Pin Plugs:  to the audio input socket
3 TV with component socket
A  Align the marks, and insert.
B  Component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional)
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out  of shape which will cause trouble.)
Connect the component cable B (DMW-HDC2; optional) to the 
component input and the audio input sockets on the TV.
Connect the component cable to the [COMPONENT OUT] socket on 
the camera.
Turn on the TV and switch to component input.
Turn the camera on.
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∫In recording
Recording in program AE Mode [ »] (Initial setting)
1 Recording Mode
2 Flash mode (P43)
3 AF area (P33)
4 Focus (P33)
5 Picture size (P73)
6 Quality (P74)
7 Battery indication (P15)
8 Number of recordable pictures (P127)
9 Built-in memory (P18) : Card (P18) 
(displayed only during recording)
10 Recording state
11 ISO sensitivity (P75)
12 : Touch AF/AE (P48)
13 Shutter speed (P33)
14 Aperture value (P33)
15 Metering mode (P79)
16 Optical image stabilizer (P82)/ : Jitter alert (P34)
∫ In recording (after settings)
17 Touch AF/AE (P48) : AF Macro Mode (P46)
: Macro Zoom Mode (P46) : Flash output adjustment (P45)
18 White balance (P76)
19 ISO sensitivity (P75) Maximum ISO sensitivity level (P75)
20 Color effect (P81)
21 Recording quality (P66)
22 Available recording time (P66):
23 Spot AF area (P78)
24 Name
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25 Histogram (P24, 42)
26 Travel date (P70)
27 Elapsed recording time (P66)
: Intelligent ISO (P75)
28 Current date and time/ “: Travel destination setting (P72)¢2
: Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P34)/Digital zoom (P34, 81)
29 Minimum shutter speed (P82)
30 Age
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Location¢ 2 (P70)
31 Exposure compensation (P53)
32 Power LCD (P23)/ „: Auto Power LCD (P23)
33 Intelligent Exposure (P80)
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34 Burst (P80)/ : Auto bracket (P54)/ :Color bracket (P55)/B: Audio recording (P83)
35 Quick AF (P79)/: AF assist lamp (P83)
36 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P70)
37 Self-timer mode (P47)
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1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or  [PET] in Scene Mode.
¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock 
and after switching from playback mode to Recording Mode.
∫ In playback
1 Playback mode (P37)
2 Protected picture (P97)
3 Favorites (P91)
4 Stamped with text indication (P96)
5 Picture size (P73) Motion picture icon (P98)
6 Quality (P74)
7 Battery indication (P15)
8 Folder/File number (P105) Built-in memory (P18)
Elapsed playback time (P98):
9 Picture number/Total pictures 
10 Motion picture recording time (P98):
11 Histogram (P24, 42)
12 Exposure compensation (P53)
13 Recording information (P41)
14 Playback (Motion picture, Still picture with audio) (P98)
15 Recorded date and time/Travel destination setting (P72)/Name (P60, 69)/Location  (P70)/Title (P94)
16 Age (P60)
17 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P70)
18 Power LCD (P23)
19 Number of prints (P100)
20 Still picture with audio (P98) : Motion picture (P98)
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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.• Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in, as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
• Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being  stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
• Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip, causing the camera to fall and be damaged.
• We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to 
protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely  affecting the pictures and sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields  created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the 
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning  properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may 
be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in cont act with the camera for a long period of time.
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with 
a dry soft cloth.
• When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD  monitor and it may malfunction.
Optimal use of the camera
Cleaning
About the LCD monitor
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• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker 
than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
• Do not press against the lens with excessive force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may cause it  to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
• Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the 
body of the battery and the terminals are damaged.
•Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in 
low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.
• When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.• The battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.
• The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
• This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery.
• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. 
• Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios.
• The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.
• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very  small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
• Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Extremely high precision technology is em ployed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 
However there may be some dark or bright  spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. 
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be 
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
About the Lens
Battery
Charger
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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. 
Do not bend or drop the card. 
• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card• “Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available 
computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before 
transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.
If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BABY2]/face recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and included in the recorded image.
Disclaimer
• Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing• Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P26)
• If there are pictures stored in the built-in memory, copy them into the memory card (P103) before formatting the built-in memory (P27) as needed.
• Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.
• Built-in memory and settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.
• Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center  if  above operations are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to “Notice 
for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card” on  P116.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended  temperature:15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in  the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
•
We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (sil ica gel) when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet.
• Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
Card
About the personal information
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
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• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
• You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod.
• Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it. 
Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is 
attached too tightly to the tripod.
• Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully.
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) are connected.
Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
About tripods
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
> The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are 
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P18)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P97)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]
• Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
>If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P27)
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
• The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for [DELETE MULTI] (P40), [FAVORITE] (P91), [TITLE EDIT] (P94), [TEXT STAMP] (P96) or 
[RESIZE] (P92) has been exceeded.> Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.
• More than 999 favorites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
• [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the  DCF standard.
[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE 
CARD]
• There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.
– When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are  copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
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[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]
• The following pictures cannot be copied.
– When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy  destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)
– Files not based on the DCF standard.
• Moreover, pictures recorded or edit ed by other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
• This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC.
> Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P27) The data on the built-in memory 
will be deleted.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
• This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P27)
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR]
• This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.
> Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest 
Service Center.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
>Use a card compatible with this unit. (P18)
• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card  if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
• An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
• It has failed to read or write data. 
> Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on, 
and try to read or write the data again. 
• The card may be broken. > Insert a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
• When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a 
high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
• In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed has  deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P27).
• Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture recording 
may stop in the middle.
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P119–126).
• The battery is not inserted correctly. (P16)
• The battery is exhausted.
• Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P25) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
• The battery is exhausted.
• The battery is exhausted.
• If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P25)
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
•A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. (P105)>Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P27) If you execute [NO.RESET] in the 
[SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P26)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]
• The AV cable is connected to the camera.
> Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
> Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P26)
• This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P104, 106)
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]
• The printer cannot print. > Check the printer.
[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]
• The remaining battery power is low.
> Charge the battery.
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]
• The battery cannot be recognized by the camera.
> Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine 
Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
• The battery cannot be recognized as its terminal is dirty. > Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal.
If the problem is not resolved,  it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P26) on the 
[SETUP] menu when taking pictures .
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
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• Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete.
• Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty? > Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.
• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦ /! ] setting? (P20)
• Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P40, 98)
• The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens 
surface with a soft dry cloth.
• Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom was near [W] (1 k)?
> Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. (P34)
• Is this a picture taken in [PIN HOLE] in Scene Mode?
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P53)
• Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker. > Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed. 
> Set auto bracket (P54)/color bracket (P55), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P62), [FLASH BURST] 
(P62) in Scene Mode or [BURST] (P80) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF].
• The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode. > Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
• The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P33)
• There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P34)
> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the 
camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P29)
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer. (P47)
• Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less?
The [CHARGE] lamp flashes.
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded.
The recorded picture is whitish.
The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred. 
The optical image stabilizer is not effective.
Taking pictures using auto bracket/color bracket is not possible.
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