Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 User Manual
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By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].
[WHITE BALANCE] (P121)/[AF MODE] (P125)/[STABILIZER] (P133)
Using the quick menu
Press and hold down the joystick in
recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is
displayed.
Press 3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item and
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to
close the menu.
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Preparation
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].
[WHITE BALANCE] (P121)/[AF MODE] (P125)/[STABILIZER] (P133)
Using the quick menu
Press and hold down the joystick in
recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is
displayed.
Press 3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item and
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to
close the menu.
A The items to be set and the...")
- 31 - Preparation By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY]. [WHITE BALANCE] (P121)/[AF MODE] (P125)/[STABILIZER] (P133) Using the quick menu Press and hold down the joystick in recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is displayed. Press 3 /4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The items to be set and the...
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P29.
Refer to P26 for details.
Refer to P114 for details.
Refer to P 111 for details.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
[WORLD TIME]
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P29.
Refer to P26 for details.
Refer to P114 for details.
Refer to P 111 for details.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
[WORLD TIME]
Set the time...")
Preparation - 32 - Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P29. Refer to P26 for details. Refer to P114 for details. Refer to P 111 for details. U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time. [WORLD TIME] Set the time...
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When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
Refer to P89 for details.\
Refer to P57 for details about the review.Refer to P116 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu.
High angle mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38337/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ28-32.png "Page 33
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When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
Refer to P89 for details.\
Refer to P57 for details about the review.Refer to P116 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu.
High angle mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the...")
- 33 - Preparation When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Refer to P89 for details.\ Refer to P57 for details about the review.Refer to P116 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu. High angle mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the...
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The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend
compensating the exposure towards negative (P76)
referring to the histogram (P64) and then taking the
picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.
There may be white saturated areas if the distance
between the camera and the subject is too close when
taking pictures with the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area
directly...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38337/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ28-33.png "Page 34
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The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend
compensating the exposure towards negative (P76)
referring to the histogram (P64) and then taking the
picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.
There may be white saturated areas if the distance
between the camera and the subject is too close when
taking pictures with the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area
directly...")
Preparation - 34 - The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode. If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P76) referring to the histogram (P64) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture. There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly...
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Refer to P86 for details.
Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.AV and HD output is turned off while LCD monitor is turned off.
Refer to P64 for details.
[MF ASSIST]
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Refer to P86 for details.
Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.AV and HD output is turned off while LCD monitor is turned off.
Refer to P64 for details.
[MF ASSIST]
In manual...")
- 35 - Preparation Refer to P86 for details. Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.AV and HD output is turned off while LCD monitor is turned off. Refer to P64 for details. [MF ASSIST] In manual...
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The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P77)/
colour bracket (P78), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P100) and [FLASH BURST] (P101) in scene mode,
burst mode (P79) and when recording still pictures with audio (P134). (The pictures cannot be
enlarged.)
In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].If [HIGHLIGHT] (P34) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white
when the auto review function...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38337/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ28-35.png "Page 36
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The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P77)/
colour bracket (P78), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P100) and [FLASH BURST] (P101) in scene mode,
burst mode (P79) and when recording still pictures with audio (P134). (The pictures cannot be
enlarged.)
In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].If [HIGHLIGHT] (P34) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white
when the auto review function...")
Preparation - 36 - The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P77)/ colour bracket (P78), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P100) and [FLASH BURST] (P101) in scene mode, burst mode (P79) and when recording still pictures with audio (P134). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.) In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].If [HIGHLIGHT] (P34) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white when the auto review function...
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When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[FAVORITE] (P157) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] (P156) is
set to [ON].
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When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[FAVORITE] (P157) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] (P156) is
set to [ON].
–[ZOOM RESUME]–The birthday and name settings for...")
- 37 - Preparation When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, [FAVORITE] (P157) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] (P156) is set to [ON]. –[ZOOM RESUME]–The birthday and name settings for...
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Preparation - 38 - This will work when the AV cable is connected. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.If the built-in memory or the card cannot be...
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If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
A Jitter detection demonstration
B Movement detection demonstration
In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be
displayed.
Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.You can also display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] by using the quick menu....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38337/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ28-38.png "Page 39
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If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
A Jitter detection demonstration
B Movement detection demonstration
In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be
displayed.
Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.You can also display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] by using the quick menu....")
- 39 - Preparation If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed. Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.You can also display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] by using the quick menu....
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [ !].
Switching the mode by rotating
the mode dial....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38337/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ28-39.png "Page 40
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [ !].
Switching the mode by rotating
the mode dial....")
Preparation - 40 - Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Turn the camera on. A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial....