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    Preparation
    ∫Battery indication
    The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
    •
    The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the 
    battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
    Recording conditions by CIPA standard
    •CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Normal Picture Mode•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image 
    Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
    •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 and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
    decreases.
    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. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
    number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
    of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
    Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
    Supplied batteryOptional battery
    Capacity of the battery 660 mAh680 mAh
    Number of recordable 
    pictures Approx. 250 pictures Approx. 255 pictures
    Recording time
    Approx. 125 min Approx. 127 min
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    Note
    •The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
    environment and the operating conditions.
    For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
    pictures is reduced.
    –In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When using [LCD Mode].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging 
    the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
    Supplied batteryOptional battery
    Playback time Approx. 200 min Approx. 205 min
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    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
    Battery
    •Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
    Slide the card/battery door to open it.
    •Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
    guarantee the quality of this product.
    Battery: Being careful about the battery 
    orientation, insert all the way until you 
    hear a locking sound and then check 
    that it is locked by lever A. Pull the 
    lever A in the direction of the arrow to 
    remove the battery.
    Card: Push it securely all the way until 
    you hear a “click” while being careful 
    about the direction in which you insert 
    it. To remove the card, push the card 
    until it clicks, then pull the card out 
    upright.
    B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
    1:Close the card/battery door.
    2:Firmly slide the card/battery door to 
    the end until you hear a locking 
    sound.
    Note
    •Remove the battery after use.•The battery will be exhaus ted if left for a long period of time after being charged.•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before 
    removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card 
    itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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    The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with 
    the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). 
    The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by 
    itself.
    1Open the card/battery door.
    2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the 
    direction.
    3 Open the DC coupler cover  A.
    •
    Push open the coupler cover from the interior.4 Close the card/battery door.
    •Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.5Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
    6 Connect the AC adaptor  B to the [DC IN] socket 
    C of the DC coupler.
    D  Align the marks and insert.•Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this 
    camera are used. Using any other equipment may 
    cause damage.
    Note
    •Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.•Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.•If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital 
    camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
    •Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
    Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
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    About the Built-in Memory/the Card
    •You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P100)•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
    The following operations can be performed using this unit.
    •When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on 
    the built-in memory and played back.
    •When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the 
    card and played back.
    •When using the built-in memory
    k>ð (access indication¢)•When using the card
    †  (access indication¢)
    ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded 
    on the built-in memory (or the card).
    Built-in Memory
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    The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
    (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
    ¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
    the card, etc.
    •Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
    Note
    •Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
    (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or 
    deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not 
    subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
    The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
    normally.
    If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
    again.
    •Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
    no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
    and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
    •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.
    •Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera 
    only to ensure proper operation. (P39)
    •Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
    Card
    Type of card which can be  used with this unitRemarks
    SD Memory Card 
    (8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or 
    higher when recording motion pictures.
    •SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card 
    or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
    •SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory 
    Card compatible equipment.
    •Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
    using the SDXC Memory Cards.
    http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
    •Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
    SDHC Memory Card 
    (4 GB to 32 GB)
    SDXC Memory Card 
    (48 GB, 64 GB)
    e.g.:
    2
    A
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    ∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
    time
    ∫ Number of recordable pictures
    •
    [ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
    ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
    •
    The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. 
    (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
    •The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
    subjects.
    •Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when 
    [Upload Set] is performed.
    •Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
    The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
    Approximate number of recordable pictures and  available recording time
    ANumber of recordable pictures
    B Available recording time when taking still 
    pictures when recording 
    motion pictures
    Picture sizeBuilt-in Memory
    (Approx. 70 MB)2GB4GB16 GB
    16M (4:3) 11300 6002450
    5M (4:3) 266501300 5300
    0.3M (4:3) 410 10050 19940 81340
    Recording 
    quality settingBuilt-in Memory
    (Approx. 70 MB)2GB4GB16 GB
    HD j10 min 10 s 20 min 30 s 1 h 23 min
    VGA j21 min 40 s 43 min 10 s 2 h 56 min
    QVGA 2min 30s 1h 2min 2h 4min 8h 28min
    AB
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    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
    •The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
    Turn the camera on.
    •If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed 
    to step4.
    Touch [Language Set].
    Select the language, and then touch [Set].
    Touch [Clock Set].
    Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
    Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using 
    [3]/[4].
    A: Time at the home area
    B : Time at the travel destination
    •
    You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
    touching [ 3]/[4].
    •Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings 
    without setting a date and time.
    To set the display order and the time display 
    format.
    •
    Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting 
    display order/time display format.
    Touch [Set]  to set.
    Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
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    Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P34)
    •It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
    without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
    built-in battery.)
    Note
    •If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print 
    the picture, or when you stamp the date on t he pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp].
    •If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
    of the camera.
    Changing the Clock Setting
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    BasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode
    ∫List of [Rec] Modes
    Note
    •
    When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set 
    [Rec] Mode will be set.
    To u c h  [ ] .
    •When operating from the [Playback] Mode, touch 
    [ ] to switch to [Rec] Mode. Once it is switched to 
    [Rec] Mode, [ ] is displayed next to the icon, so touch 
    it again.
    Touch the mode icon.
    ¦Intelligent Auto Mode  (P21)
    The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
    !Normal Picture Mode (P24)
    The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
    My Scene Mode (P50)
    Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
    ÛScene Mode  (P49)
    This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
    $Motion Picture Mode (P30)
    This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
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