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∫In recording (after settings)
17 AF Macro  (P72)
: Tele Macro  (P72)
: AF tracking (P127)
: MF  (P86)
: Flash output adjustment  (P69)
18 White balance  (P121)
White balance fine adjustment  (P122)
19 ISO sensitivity (P120) maximum ISO sensitivity level  (P119)
20 Colour effect  (P132)
21 Picture quality setting  (P132)
Flip animation  (P137)
22 Custom settings  (P89)
23 Available recording time  (P108):
24 Focus range  (P86)
25 Spot AF area  (P125)
: Spot metering target (P124)
26 Name
¢1  (P98)
27 Histogram  (P64)
28 Travel date  ( P 111 )
29 Elapsed recording time  (P108)
AF tracking operation  (P46, 127)
: Intelligent ISO (P119)
30 Current date and time/ “: Travel 
destination setting
¢ 2 (P114)
: Zoom/Extra optical zoom (P53) /Digital zoom (P53, 131)
31 Minimum shutter speed  (P134)
32 Self-timer mode  (P74)
33 Age
¢1  (P98)
Location¢2  ( P 111 )
34 Programme shift  (P52)
35 Exposure compensation  (P76)
36 High angle mode (P33) /
„ : Auto Power LCD  (P33)
… : Power LCD (P33) /
37 Intelligent Exposure  (P131)
38 Burst  (P79)/ : Auto bracket  (P77)/ : Color bracket  (P78)/B: Audio recording 
(P134)
39 Quick AF  (P129)/: 
Continuous AF (P129)/: AF assist lamp  (P135)
40 AF/AE LOCK (P130)
41 Number of days that have passed since the travel date  ( P 111 )
¢
1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or 
[PET] in scene mode.
¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.
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∫In playback
1 Playback mode  (P56)
2 Protected picture  (P160)
3 Favourites  (P157)
4 Stamped with text indication (P150)
5 Picture size  (P116)
Picture quality setting  (P109)
6 Quality  (P118)
7 Battery indication  (P20)
8 Folder/File number  (P165)
Built-in memory  (P24)
Elapsed playback time  (P144):
9 Picture number/Total pictures
10 Motion picture recording time  (P144):
11 Histogram  (P64)
12 Exposure compensation  (P76)
13 Recording information  (P62)
14 Favourites settings  (P157)
15 Recorded date and time/Travel destination setting (P114) /Name (P98)/Title (P148)
Location  ( P 111 )
16 Age  (P98)
17 Number of days that have passed since the travel date  ( P 111 )
18 Power LCD  (P33)
19 Number of DPOF prints  (P158)
20 Audio playback (P144) : Motion picture playback  (P144)
: Flip animation (P137)
Cable disconnection warning icon  (P166)
8m30s
8m30s
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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may 
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to 
protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and sound.
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the 
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the ba ttery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then 
reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may 
be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables.  If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.

If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Optimal use of the camera
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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from 
the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth.
When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet 
cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
 Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean 
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
 When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.

Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will be 
slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the 
internal temperature of the camera increases.
Do not press the lens with excessive force.Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
Cleaning
About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is  employed to produce the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malf unction. The LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen 
has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or 
always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
About the Lens
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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.

Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are travelling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
The battery has a limited life.Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).

This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio.The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. 
Do not bend or drop the card. 

The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch 
the terminals with your fingers.
Battery
Charger
Card
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Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature:15oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant  (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod.Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the 
camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it. 
Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is 
attached too tightly to the tripod.
Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully.
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
About tripods
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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
>The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memo ry Card and the SDHC Memory Card are 
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it.  (P25)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting.  (P160)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]

Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc.  (P38)
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]

The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for 
[DELETE MULTI]  (P61), [FAVORITE]  (P157), [TITLE EDIT]  (P148), [TEXT STAMP]  (P150) or 
[RESIZE]  (P152) has been exceeded.
> Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.
More than 999 favourites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]

[TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [DPOF PRINT] cannot be set for pictures not based on the 
DCF standard.
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[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE 
CARD]

There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.–When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are 
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[C OPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] 

The following pictures cannot be copied.–When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy 
destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)
–Files not based on the DCF standard.Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]

This message will be displayed when you  formatted the built-in memory on a PC.
> Format the built-in memory on the camera again.  (P38) The data on the built-in memory 
will be deleted.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]

This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P38)
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]

This message will be displayed when the lens does not operate properly because force was 
applied by hand, or if the lens hood is not attached securely. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest 
Service Centre.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
>Use a card compatible with this unit.  (P25)You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if  using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
Or try with a different card.
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[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

An error has occurred reading or writing the data.> Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. 
Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid 
damage.
Or try with a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]

When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed 
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture recording 
may stop in the middle.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]

A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. 
(P165)
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P38) If you execute 
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. 
(P36)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]

The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
> Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect.  (P38)
This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer.  (P163, 
166)
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]

The printer cannot print. > Check the printer.
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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.
The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.

For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P47) .
Functions that cannot be set 
or will not workMain conditions in which the functions cannot be set or will not  work
[AUTO POWER LCD]/
High angle mode (P33)(
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[HISTOGRAM]  (P64)$
 mode[CALENDAR]
[POWER SAVE]  (P35)When using the AC adaptorWhen connecting to a PC or a printerWhen recording or playing back motion picturesDuring a slide show[AUTO DEMO]
[AUTO LCD OFF] 
(P35)When using the AC adaptorWhile the menu screen is displayedWhile the self-timer is setWhile recording motion picturesWhen connecting to a PC or a printer
[AUTO REVIEW] 
(P36)$
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Extra Optical Zoom  (P53)9
, ô , ,  and  in [SCENE MODE]$ modeWhen [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
[DIGITAL ZOOM]  (P53) in   mode-
,  and  in  mode:, ; , í , 9 , ô , ,  and  in [SCENE MODE]When Intelligent ISO is setWhen [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
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