Panasonic Lumix DMC F4 User Manual
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
BCursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format),
and press 3/4 to set.
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Press [‚ ] to return to the settings screen.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
•It can be changed in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38318/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F4-15.png "Page 16
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
BCursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format),
and press 3/4 to set.
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Press [‚ ] to return to the settings screen.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
•It can be changed in...")
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Setting the Menu
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the
same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then
press 1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [š] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
Press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38318/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F4-16.png "Page 17
17(ENG) VQT2R92
Setting the Menu
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the
same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then
press 1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [š] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
Press...")
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫List of [REC] Modes
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!].
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4 to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
Auto Scene Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the
camera.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38318/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F4-17.png "Page 18
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫List of [REC] Modes
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!].
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4 to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
Auto Scene Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the
camera.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being...")
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[REC] Mode:
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
( : Auto Scene Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!], and then
press [MODE].
Press 3/4 to select [AUTO SCENE
MODE], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38318/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F4-18.png "Page 19
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[REC] Mode:
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
( : Auto Scene Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!], and then
press [MODE].
Press 3/4 to select [AUTO SCENE
MODE], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep...")
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned
is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
•[ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are
set.
•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face,
and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
Scene detection
>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
•Only when [ ] is selected...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38318/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F4-19.png "Page 20
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned
is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
•[ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are
set.
•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face,
and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
Scene detection
>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
•Only when [ ] is selected...")
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[REC] Mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Note
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also,
continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: [8m 20s] with
[])
Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and
then press [MODE].
Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus and then press it fully to start
recording....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38318/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F4-20.png "Page 21
21(ENG) VQT2R92
[REC] Mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Note
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also,
continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: [8m 20s] with
[])
Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and
then press [MODE].
Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus and then press it fully to start
recording....")
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be
deleted.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch A to [(].
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
•After selecting the Motion picture, press 3
to start playback.
Select the picture to be deleted, and
then press [‚].
A[‚] button
Press 2 to select [YES] and then
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be
deleted.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch A to [(].
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
•After selecting the Motion picture, press 3
to start playback.
Select the picture to be deleted, and
then press [‚].
A[‚] button
Press 2 to select [YES] and then
press...")
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Shutter speed:8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds,
60 seconds
Exposure (AE):Programme AE
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV)
Metering mode:Multiple
LCD monitor:2.7q TFT LCD
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Flash:Flash range: [ ]
Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.1 m (23.2 feet) (Wide)Microphone:Monaural
Speaker:Monaural
Recording media:Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC
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Shutter speed:8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds,
60 seconds
Exposure (AE):Programme AE
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV)
Metering mode:Multiple
LCD monitor:2.7q TFT LCD
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Flash:Flash range: [ ]
Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.1 m (23.2 feet) (Wide)Microphone:Monaural
Speaker:Monaural
Recording media:Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC
Memory Card/SDXC Memory...")
21(ENG) VQT2R92 [REC] Mode: n Motion Picture Mode Note •Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: [8m 20s] with []) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. AAudio recording•The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen. •After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away. •When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.•The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts (the first frame). •The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. •If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. C BA DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT2R92 (ENG)22 [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. •After selecting the Motion picture, press 3 to start playback. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A[‚] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
23(ENG) VQT2R92 OthersReading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) •You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. •You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ∫For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Click the [Operating Instructions]. Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install. ATo return to the install menu. Double click the “Operating Instructions” shortcut icon on the desktop. DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT2R92 (ENG)24 ∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not openYou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click B and then follow the messages on the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista SP1 or SP2/Windows 7) •You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.•When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them. ∫For Macintosh Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder. Double click the PDF file to open it. DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
25(ENG) VQT2R92 Specifications Digital Camera:Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording)0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels:12,100,000 pixelsImage sensor:1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens:Optical 4 kzoom, f l5 mm to 20 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm)/F2.8 to F6.2 Digital zoom:Max. 4 kExtra optical zoom:Max. 7.8kFocus range:Normal:50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Macro/Auto Scene: 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above settings. Shutter system: Electronic shutteriMechanical shutterBurst recording Burst speed:Approx. 1 picture/secondNumber of recordable pictures: Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/ card. Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.] Number of recordable pictures:Max. 20 pictures DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１０年１月１８日 月曜日 午前１０時５４分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT2R92 (ENG)26 Shutter speed:8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE):Programme AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV) Metering mode:Multiple LCD monitor:2.7q TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash:Flash range: [ ] Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.1 m (23.2 feet) (Wide)Microphone:Monaural Speaker:Monaural Recording media:Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture:JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding Motion pictures:“QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio) Interface Digital:“USB 2.0” (High Speed) ¢Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. Analogue video/ audio:NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) Te r m i n a l [AV OUT/DIGITAL]:Dedicated jack (8 pin) Dimensions: Approx. 95.9 mm (W)k53.9 mm (H)k22.0 mm (D) [3.8q (W)k2.1q(H)k0.9q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass:Approx. 132g/0.29 lb (with card and battery) Approx. 110g/0.24 lb (excluding card and battery) Operating temperature:0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)Operating humidity:10% to 80% DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
27(ENG) VQT2R92 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A):Information for your safety Input:110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output:4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S/106C):Information for your safety Voltage/capacity:3.6 V/740 mAh DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. VQT2R92 B F0110RY0 1AG6P1P5786--(S) EU Panasonic CorporationWeb Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation 2010 DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals