Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1 User Manual
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Formatting the Card
Usually, it is not necessary to format the card
(initializing). Format the card when this
message is displayed “MEMORY CARD
ERROR”.
If the card has been formatted by a PC or
other equipment, format the card on the
camera again.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [FORMAT] and
then press 1.
3When this message is displayed
“DELETE ALL DATA ON THE
MEMORY CARD?”, press 2/1 to
select [YES]....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38335/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ1-75.png "Page 76
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Formatting the Card
Usually, it is not necessary to format the card
(initializing). Format the card when this
message is displayed “MEMORY CARD
ERROR”.
If the card has been formatted by a PC or
other equipment, format the card on the
camera again.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [FORMAT] and
then press 1.
3When this message is displayed
“DELETE ALL DATA ON THE
MEMORY CARD?”, press 2/1 to
select [YES]....")
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
monitor or Viewfinder.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25)
Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the
display of LCD monitor 1 or Viewfinder 2.
(P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select [MONITOR]/
[FINDER]
.
4Press 2/1 to adjust the brightness.
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
monitor or Viewfinder.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25)
Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the
display of LCD monitor 1 or Viewfinder 2.
(P23)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select [MONITOR]/
[FINDER]
.
4Press 2/1 to adjust the brightness.
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
Adjusting the LCD...")
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Using the Auto Review
Recording with the auto review set to
[1 SEC.]/[3 SEC.], the recorded picture is
automatically displayed on the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder for 1 or 3 seconds.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ].
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select [AUTO REVIEW].
4Press 2/1 to select [1SEC.] or
[3 SEC.].
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
Even when setting the auto review to [1 SEC.]/[3 SEC.], it...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38335/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ1-77.png "Page 78
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Using the Auto Review
Recording with the auto review set to
[1 SEC.]/[3 SEC.], the recorded picture is
automatically displayed on the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder for 1 or 3 seconds.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ].
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select [AUTO REVIEW].
4Press 2/1 to select [1SEC.] or
[3 SEC.].
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
Even when setting the auto review to [1 SEC.]/[3 SEC.], it...")
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Setting up the Operational Sound
It is possible to set the sound volume when
the menu operations are done.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
In simple mode, skip this step.
3Press 3/4 to select [BEEP].
4Press 2/1 to adjust the operational
sound volume.
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
In simple mode [ ], the setting becomes
[ON] or [OFF].
1,52,3,4
SETUP 1/2
SELECT SETEXITMENU
REC
MONITORAUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE
BEEP
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Setting up the Operational Sound
It is possible to set the sound volume when
the menu operations are done.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
In simple mode, skip this step.
3Press 3/4 to select [BEEP].
4Press 2/1 to adjust the operational
sound volume.
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
In simple mode [ ], the setting becomes
[ON] or [OFF].
1,52,3,4
SETUP 1/2
SELECT SETEXITMENU
REC
MONITORAUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE
BEEP
3,4")
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Setting up the Power Save Mode
The Power Save Mode can automatically turn
the camera off if it has not been used for a
predetermined amount of time.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select [POWER SAVE].
4Press 2/1 to choose the setting
time.
[2 MIN.]
[5 MIN.]
[10MIN.]
[OFF]: The power is not turned off
automatically.
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
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Setting up the Power Save Mode
The Power Save Mode can automatically turn
the camera off if it has not been used for a
predetermined amount of time.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select [POWER SAVE].
4Press 2/1 to choose the setting
time.
[2 MIN.]
[5 MIN.]
[10MIN.]
[OFF]: The power is not turned off
automatically.
5Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
If you want to cancel the power save mode, turn the power switch to...")
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Resetting the File Number
As the file numbers are recorded sequentially
by the camera, when you use two or more
cards, it may happen that the file numbers on
your cards do not start from 0001.
Use this function when you insert a new card
or perform a new recording on the recorded
card and you want to start recording from the
file number 0001.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ].
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38335/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ1-80.png "Page 81
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Resetting the File Number
As the file numbers are recorded sequentially
by the camera, when you use two or more
cards, it may happen that the file numbers on
your cards do not start from 0001.
Use this function when you insert a new card
or perform a new recording on the recorded
card and you want to start recording from the
file number 0001.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ].
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select...")
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Initializing the settings
This feature allows you to easily reset the
camera to the factory default settings.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ].
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select [RESET] and
then press 1.
4When this message is displayed
“RESET REC SETTINGS?”, press
2/1 to select [YES].
5Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
The message “REC SETTING RESET
COMPLETED“ is displayed for about
2 seconds.
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Initializing the settings
This feature allows you to easily reset the
camera to the factory default settings.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ].
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 1 to open the setup menu.
3Press 3/4 to select [RESET] and
then press 1.
4When this message is displayed
“RESET REC SETTINGS?”, press
2/1 to select [YES].
5Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
The message “REC SETTING RESET
COMPLETED“ is displayed for about
2 seconds.
6When this...")
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Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor
By connecting the camera to a television via
the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to
view and play back the recorded images.
[Preparation]
Turn the camera and the television off.
1Connect the A/V cable to the A/V OUT
socket of the camera.
2Connect the A/V cable to the video in
and the audio in sockets of the TV
.
Yellow: to the video in socket
White: to the audio in socket
3Turn the television on and select
external input
.
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Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor
By connecting the camera to a television via
the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to
view and play back the recorded images.
[Preparation]
Turn the camera and the television off.
1Connect the A/V cable to the A/V OUT
socket of the camera.
2Connect the A/V cable to the video in
and the audio in sockets of the TV
.
Yellow: to the video in socket
White: to the audio in socket
3Turn the television on and select
external input
.
4Turn the...")
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Connecting to a PC
[Preparation]
If your PC uses Microsoft Windows® 98 or
98SE, a USB driver must be installed from
the CD that is included. If you are using a
newer Microsoft operating system such as
Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows
XP (Home Edition/Professional), no USB
driver needs to be installed. Your PC should
recognize the camera automatically.
1Insert the Memory Card into the
camera, and turn the power switch to
[ON].
2Connect the camera to a PC via the
supplied...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38335/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ1-83.png "Page 84
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Connecting to a PC
[Preparation]
If your PC uses Microsoft Windows® 98 or
98SE, a USB driver must be installed from
the CD that is included. If you are using a
newer Microsoft operating system such as
Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows
XP (Home Edition/Professional), no USB
driver needs to be installed. Your PC should
recognize the camera automatically.
1Insert the Memory Card into the
camera, and turn the power switch to
[ON].
2Connect the camera to a PC via the
supplied...")
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USB DIRECT-PRINT
By connecting the camera to a printer
corresponding to USB DIRECT-PRINT via the
supplied USB connection cable, it is possible
to print directly.
1Insert the Memory Card into the
camera, and turn the power switch to
[ON].
2Turn on a printer.
3Connect the camera to a printer via the
supplied USB
connection cable 1.
When connecting to a printer, we
recommend using the AC adaptor as the
power source. (P14)
Read the printer operating instructions too.
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USB DIRECT-PRINT
By connecting the camera to a printer
corresponding to USB DIRECT-PRINT via the
supplied USB connection cable, it is possible
to print directly.
1Insert the Memory Card into the
camera, and turn the power switch to
[ON].
2Turn on a printer.
3Connect the camera to a printer via the
supplied USB
connection cable 1.
When connecting to a printer, we
recommend using the AC adaptor as the
power source. (P14)
Read the printer operating instructions too.
...")
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USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture)
[Preparation]
Connect the camera to a printer. (P85)
1Only when DPOF is already set,
press 2/1 to select [SINGLE
PICTURE], and then press the 4/
[REVIEW/SET] button.
When DPOF is not set, this screen is
skipped.
2Press 2/1 to select the picture to be
printed, and then press the 4/
[REVIEW/SET] button.
The message “PLEASE SELECT THE
PICTURE TO PRINT” is displayed for
2 seconds.
3Press 3, and press 2/1 to set the
number of sheets, and then...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38335/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ1-85.png "Page 86
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USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture)
[Preparation]
Connect the camera to a printer. (P85)
1Only when DPOF is already set,
press 2/1 to select [SINGLE
PICTURE], and then press the 4/
[REVIEW/SET] button.
When DPOF is not set, this screen is
skipped.
2Press 2/1 to select the picture to be
printed, and then press the 4/
[REVIEW/SET] button.
The message “PLEASE SELECT THE
PICTURE TO PRINT” is displayed for
2 seconds.
3Press 3, and press 2/1 to set the
number of sheets, and then...")
Technical use 81 Resetting the File Number As the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use two or more cards, it may happen that the file numbers on your cards do not start from 0001. Use this function when you insert a new card or perform a new recording on the recorded card and you want to start recording from the file number 0001. [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P25) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 1 to open the setup menu. 3Press 3/4 to select [NO.RESET] and then press 1 . 4When this message is displayed “RESET FILE NO. IN THE CAMERA?”, press 2/1 to select [YES]. 5Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. 6Press the [MENU] button. The menu will disappear. 1,6 2,3,4,5 SETUP 2/2REC RESET SELECT SETEXITMENU CLOCK SET NO.RESET LANGUAGEENG 3 RESET FILE NO. IN THE CAMERA? NO.RESET SELECTSET YESNO 4
Technical use 82 Initializing the settings This feature allows you to easily reset the camera to the factory default settings. [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P25) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 1 to open the setup menu. 3Press 3/4 to select [RESET] and then press 1. 4When this message is displayed “RESET REC SETTINGS?”, press 2/1 to select [YES]. 5Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. The message “REC SETTING RESET COMPLETED“ is displayed for about 2 seconds. 6When this message is displayed “RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?”, press 2/1 to select [YES]. 7Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. The clock setting is not reset. 8Press the [MENU] button. The menu will disappear. In simple mode [ ], this function is unavailable. 1,8 2,3,4,5,6,7 SETUP 2/2REC NO.RESET ENG SELECT SETEXITMENU CLOCK SETLANGUAGE RESET 3 RESET RESET REC SETTINGS? SELECTSET YESNO 4 RESET RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? SELECTSET YESNO 6
Technical use 83 Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor By connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view and play back the recorded images. [Preparation] Turn the camera and the television off. 1Connect the A/V cable to the A/V OUT socket of the camera. 2Connect the A/V cable to the video in and the audio in sockets of the TV . Yellow: to the video in socket White: to the audio in socket 3Turn the television on and select external input . 4Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback [ ] . The image is displayed on the television. ª Viewing images in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can view images on a TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system. Even if you set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the output signal is still NTSC. When connecting to a TV, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source. (P14) Do not use any other cables except the supplied one. The A/V cable cannot be connected to the “antenna” connection of your television. Your TV must provide separate audio and video connections for this feature to operate correctly. Read the TV operating instructions too. USB A/V OUT
Technical use 84 Connecting to a PC [Preparation] If your PC uses Microsoft Windows® 98 or 98SE, a USB driver must be installed from the CD that is included. If you are using a newer Microsoft operating system such as Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional), no USB driver needs to be installed. Your PC should recognize the camera automatically. 1Insert the Memory Card into the camera, and turn the power switch to [ON]. 2Connect the camera to a PC via the supplied USB connection cable 1. [Windows] The drive is shown on the [My computer] folder. If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then it is shown on the [My computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is shown on the screen. When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source. (P14) When connecting to a PC, pictures and sounds are not output from the A/V out socket. For further information, read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection. USB A/V OUT ACCESS
Technical use 85 USB DIRECT-PRINT By connecting the camera to a printer corresponding to USB DIRECT-PRINT via the supplied USB connection cable, it is possible to print directly. 1Insert the Memory Card into the camera, and turn the power switch to [ON]. 2Turn on a printer. 3Connect the camera to a printer via the supplied USB connection cable 1. When connecting to a printer, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source. (P14) Read the printer operating instructions too. Disconnect the USB connection cable and DC cable after printing. USB A/V OUT
Technical use 86 USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture) [Preparation] Connect the camera to a printer. (P85) 1Only when DPOF is already set, press 2/1 to select [SINGLE PICTURE], and then press the 4/ [REVIEW/SET] button. When DPOF is not set, this screen is skipped. 2Press 2/1 to select the picture to be printed, and then press the 4/ [REVIEW/SET] button. The message “PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT” is displayed for 2 seconds. 3Press 3, and press 2/1 to set the number of sheets, and then press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. 4Press 2/1 to select [YES]. The message “PLS CHECK THE PRINTER. START PRINTING ?” is displayed. 5Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. Printing starts. Press the [MENU] button, and you can stop printing. 1 2 3,4 5 SINGLE PICTURE DIRECT PRINT DIRECT PRINT SELECT SELECTSET PRINT DIRECT PRINT PLEASE SELECTTHE PICTURE TO PRINT PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING ? COUNT1 YES NO SELECT SET PRINT SET DIRECT PRINT NOW PRINTING REMAIN 8 CANCEL
Technical use 87 USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF) [Preparation] Connect the camera to a printer. (P85) Write the print information to the card (DPOF setting). (P67) 1Press 2/1 to select [DPOF]. Press the [MENU] button, and you can change the DPOF setting. (P67) 2Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. The message “PLS CHECK THE PRINTER. START PRINTING ?” is displayed. 3Press 2/1 to select [YES], and then press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. Printing starts. Press the [MENU] button, and you can stop printing. When the number of total images is more than 255, the number of remaining images will be displayed as “----”. 2 1 3 DIRECT PRINT DIRECT PRINT SINGLE PICTURE SELECTSET SELECTSET PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING ? YES NO DIRECT PRINT NOW PRINTING REMAIN 8 CANCEL
Technical use 88 After Use After using the camera it is recommended that the camera be stored in a protective case (not supplied) to protect it. 1Turn the power switch to [OFF]. (P17) Close the flash. (P36) 2Eject the card. (P15) 3Remove the battery. (P12) 4Remove the lens hood. 5Remove the lens hood adaptor. 6Attach the lens ring. 7Attach the lens cap. If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. (When you insert the battery again, set the date/time.) 22 3 45 6 7 OFF≥≥ON1
Others 89 Others The Menu Items REC mode menu 1 W.BALANCE (P55) 2 PICT.SIZE (P42) 3 QUALITY (P43) 4 SPOT MODE (P49) 5 SENSITIVITY (P57) 6 AUDIO REC. (P41) 7 CONT.AF (P39) 8 AF TRIGGER (P38) 9 D.ZOOM (P34) 10 COL.EFFECT (P53) 11 PICT.ADJ. (P54) 12 STABILIZER (P37) 13 MONITOR/FINDER (P77) 14 AUTO REVIEW (P78) 15 BEEP (P79) 16 POWER SAVE (P80) 17 NO.RESET (P81) 18 RESET (P82) 19 CLOCK SET (P27) 20 LANGUAGE 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 SELECT SETEXITMENUSELECT SETEXITMENU 1600PICT.SIZEQUALITYSPOT MODE REC1/3 W.BALANCE SETUP 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 SELECT SETEXITMENU SETUP 2/2REC RESETCLOCK SET NO.RESET LANGUAGEENG 9 10 11 12 REC2/3 AF TRIGGERÁÆ AUDIO REC.CONT.AF SENSITIVITY50 100 SETUP SELECT SETEXITMENU SELECT SETEXITMENU REC SETUP 1/2 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEPPOWER SAVE SELECT SETEXITMENU REC3/3SETUP COL.EFFECTNATURALPICT.ADJ.STABILIZER D.ZOOM
Others 90 Simple mode menu For items without number, refer to those with the same name in REC mode menu. 21 PICT.MODE (P30) Playback mode menu For items without number, refer to those with the same name in REC mode menu. 22 PROTECT (P70) 23 DPOF PRINT (P67) 24 SLIDE SHOW (P71) 25 AUDIO DUB. (P73) 26 RESIZE (P74) 27 TRIMMING (P75) 28 FORMAT (P76) 29 VOLUME (P61) 30 VIDEO OUT (P83) 21 OFFBEEP ONAUTO REVIEW PICT.MODE CLOCK SET ENLARGE4k6/10k15cm SELECT SET EXITMENU 2223242526 2728 29 30 SETUPPLAY2/2 FORMAT TRIMMING SELECT SETEXIT NTSC PLAYSETUP 2/2 VIDEO OUTCLOCK SETLANGUAGEENG SELECT SETEXIT PLAY1/2 PROTECT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SETUP RESIZESELECT SETEXIT PLAY SETUP 1/2 VOLUMEBEEPPOWER SAVE MONITOR SELECT SETEXIT DPOF PRINT MENU MENU MENU MENU