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Set the display method for the screen information display.
Please refer to page 18.
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region 
and the travel destination.
1 Select the menu.
≥If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. ( l18)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and 
proceed to Step 3.
2 (Only when setting your home region)
To u c h  [ H O M E ] .
≥Touch [ENTER].
3 (Only when setting your home region)
Touch  /  to select your home 
region and touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] to set daylight 
saving time.   appears and the summer 
time setting is turned on; the time difference 
from GMT is set forward by one hour. Touch 
[DAYLIGHT SAVING] again to return to the 
normal time setting.
4 (Only when setting the region of your 
travel destination)
Touch [DESTINATION].
≥Touch [ENTER].
Basic
Using the Setup Menu
[DISPLAY]
: [SETUP]  # [DISPLAY] # desired setting
[5 SECONDS]:Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the 
Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, starting 
to playback, or touching the screen.
[ON]:Constantly displayed.
[CLOCK SET]
[SET WORLD TIME]
: [SETUP]  # [SET WORLD TIME]
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A The current time
B The time difference from GMT 
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≥When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination 
appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set 
once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.
5 (Only when setting the region of your travel 
destination)
Touch  /  to select your travel 
destination and touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] to set daylight 
saving time.   appears and the summer 
time setting is turned on. The travel destination 
time and time difference from the home region 
time are set forward by one hour. Touch 
[DAYLIGHT SAVING] again to return to the 
normal time setting.
≥ Close the setting by touching [EXIT].   
appears and the time of the travel destination is 
indicated.
To return the display to the home settingSet the home region using Steps 1 to 3, and close the setting by touching [EXIT].
≥If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using the time 
difference from your home region.
It is possible to change the date and time display mode.
It is possible to change the date format.
[DATE/TIME]
: [SETUP]  # [DATE/TIME]  # desired display
[DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF]
[DATE FORMAT]
: [SETUP]  # [DATE FORMAT] # desired setting
[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]
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C The local time at the selected 
travel destination
D The time difference between the 
travel destination and the home 
region
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You can set the display method of the zoom button icons ( / ) and recording button icon ( ).
Please refer to page 55.
Please refer to page 101.
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save 
battery life.
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following 
cases:
jUsing the AC adaptor*
j Using the USB cable for PC etc.
j PRE-REC is used
j During slide show playback
j Wi-Fi function
* When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, this unit automatically turns off.
When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting AC adaptor with this 
unit, this unit automatically turns off.
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (AC)] is set to [ON] in following cases:
jUsing the USB cable for PC etc.
j PRE-REC is used
j During slide show playback
j Wi-Fi function
[ZOOM/REC DISPLAY]
: [SETUP]  # [ZOOM/REC DISPLAY]  # desired setting
[ON]:Constantly displayed.
[OFF]:Icons will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation.
[O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]
[EXT. DISPLAY]
[ECONOMY (BATT)]
: [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)]  # [ON]
[ECONOMY (AC)]
: [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (AC)]  # [ON]
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The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set 
to  or .
≥Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second.
≥ In the Quick Power On Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1 k.
This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.
≥ When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 80% of the power used in recording pause mode 
is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.
≥ /
Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.
≥ Quick Start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no 
SD card inserted.
1 Select the menu.
2 Close the LCD monitor.
The status indicator  A flashes green and the unit goes into 
Quick Start Standby Mode.
≥ The lens cover does not close.
3 Open the LCD monitor.The status indicator A  lights red and the unit is put into 
recording pause.
≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if
jabout 5 minutes elapsed
j mode is set to 
≥ Depending on the recording conditions and menu settings, time for Quick Start may be longer 
than 0.6 seconds.
≥ It may take some time for Automatic White Balance to adjust.
≥ In the Quick Start Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1 k.
≥ When it has gone into Quick Start Standby Mode automatically with the [ECONOMY (BATT)] 
(l 33)/[ECONOMY (AC)] ( l33), close the LCD monitor once and open it again.
≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.
[QUICK POWER ON]
: [SETUP]  # [QUICK POWER ON]  # [ON]
[QUICK START]
: [SETUP] # [QUICK START]  # [ON]
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Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this 
sound.
When [OFF] is selected, the sound is not output at the start/end of recording, etc.
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs, follow the instructions displayed on the screen. (l173 )
You can change the operation icons ( l56) to display in the Touch Menu.
Register 3 favorite operation icons.
≥ The default settings are,   (Fade),   (PRE-REC) and   (Video Light) for Motion Picture 
Recording Mode, and   (Built-in flash),   (Sel f-timer) and   (Backlight Compensation) for 
Still Picture Recording Mode.
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting.
3 Touch the operation icon to be set.
≥Name of the function is displayed by touching and holding on the operation icon.
≥ To cancel, touch the operation icon again.
4 Touch [ENTER].
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
* It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode.
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to   automatically.
≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter.
≥ When the video light is set to   ([ON]) or   ([AUTO]) and it is lit, it cannot be set.
[ALERT SOUND]
: [SETUP]  # [ALERT SOUND]  # desired setting
(Volume low)/ (Volume high)/[OFF]
[SELECT OPERATION ICONS]
: [SETUP]  # [SELECT OPERATION ICONS]
[POWER LCD]
: [SETUP]  # [POWER LCD]  # desired setting
(Makes even brighter)/ (Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright)/
*(Automatic adjustment)
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It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Please refer to page 102.
Please refer to page 103.
Please refer to page 101.
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]
*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.
* For users who have  / , this menu is not displayed.
Set to [YES] to change the Wi-Fi settings back to the default condition.
≥ The “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and Wi-Fi password are also deleted.
[LCD SET]
: [SETUP]  # [LCD SET]  # desired setting
[BRIGHTNESS]:Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:Color level of the LCD monitor
[HDMI RESOLUTION]
[VIERA Link]
[TV ASPECT]
[INITIAL SET]
: [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET]
/
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
: [SETUP]  # [Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
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The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second after character input, and the cursor is 
moved to the right.
It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on the same key are to be 
entered again.
≥Character input screen is displayed in following conditions:
jWhen registering [FACE RECOG.] ( l64)
j When setting [TITLE SETUP] for the Highlight Playback ( l87)
j When you configure the Wi-Fi function ( l131 , 132 , 152 , 153 , 155 )
Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.
≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. ( l167 )
≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card and built-in memory, and then perform [NUMBER 
RESET].
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be 
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. ( l157 )
*1  only.
*2 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. ( l109)
≥ /
Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred. 
(l 185 )
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/ transferred. 
(l 183 )
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
[Auto Cursor Position]
: [SETUP]  # [Auto Cursor Position]  # [ON]
[NUMBER RESET]
: [SETUP]  # [NUMBER RESET]
[FORMAT MEDIA]
: [SETUP]  # [FORMAT MEDIA]  # desired media
[Built-inMemory]*1/[SD CARD]/[HDD]*2
Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be 
used on this unit.
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The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be checked.
≥Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the 
display for the built-in memory.
≥ When the mode switch is set to  , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode 
is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
≥The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage system 
files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable SD card/built-
in memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this 
unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024 k1,024 k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. 
Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
The firmware version of this unit is displayed.
You can update the firmware version of this unit.
[MEDIA STATUS]
: [SETUP]  # [MEDIA STATUS]
[Firmware Version Info]
: [SETUP]  # [Firmware Version Info]
[Firmware Upgrade]
: [SETUP]  # [Firmware Upgrade]
For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of December 
2012)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/
(This Site is English only)
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This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
≥If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and 
while this unit is connected to the AC adapt or, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take place 
for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, 
set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
≥ Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.
This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted.
Please refer to page 11 8 .
This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted.
Please refer to page 11 9 .
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
[DEMO MODE]
: [SETUP]  # [DEMO MODE]  # [ON]
[O.I.S. DEMO]
: [SETUP]  # [O.I.S. DEMO]
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER]
[Eye-Fi DIRECT]
[LANGUAGE]
: [SETUP]  # [LANGUAGE] # desired language
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AZoom bar
≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ( l62)
∫ About the zoom bar
The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
∫About the zoom speed
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icons will be performed at a constant speed 
respectively.
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode
The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 50 k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture 
Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)
≥ Extra Optical Zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT 
RATIO]. ( l74, 75 )
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.5 m 
(4.9 feet) or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm (1.2 q) away 
from the lens.
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom
Zoom lever/Zoom button iconsT side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
6WT6WTTW
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W
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TWB Optical Zoom
C Motion Picture Recording Mode:  i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)
Still Picture Recording Mode:  Extra Optical Zoom (Blue)