Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 User Manual

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∫When using the viewfinder
∫ Playback time when using the LCD monitor
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating 
conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫ Charging
Charging time and  number of recordable pictures  with the optional battery pack are the 
same as above.
The charging time  will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the 
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
Check that this unit is turned off.Close the flash.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: Insert it fully being careful 
about the direction you insert it. Pull 
the lever A in the direction of the 
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks 
being...

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1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly.
If the card/battery door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its direction and 
then insert it again.
Note
Remove the battery after use.Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be 
stored properly.
The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.Before removing the card or battery,...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Memory size: Approx. 50 MBRecordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) onlyThe built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used 
becomes full.
You can copy the recorded pictures to a card.  (P162)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 in 
the...

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The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipme nt that is compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible 
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the...

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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
B Cursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in 
[PLAYBACK] mode.)
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.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time...

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Press [MENU/SET] to set.
After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, 
switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were 
performed.
When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having 
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” 
procedure below.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press  1. (P29)
It can be changed in steps 5...

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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
[MODE] playback mode menu (P56 , 139 to 143)
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
This menu...

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∫Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or 
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to  P190.
This section describes how to select the programme AE 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 programme...

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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press 2.
2 Press  4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ].
3 Press  1.

Select a menu item next and set it.
Press  3/4 to select [AF MODE].
Select the item at the very bottom, and press  4 to 
move to the second screen.
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].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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