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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 successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is 
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the 
battery before it is exhausted.
The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may 
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
Number of 
recordable  pictures Approx. 
480 pictures
(Approx. 240 min) (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode)
Playback time
Approx. 480 min
Charging timeApprox. 120 min maximum
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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 careful about the direction 
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.

The card may be damaged if it is not fully 
inserted.
B
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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, turn the camera off, and wait until the power lamp has 
gone off completely.
(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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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 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 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 equipment being 
used.)
You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicati ng compliance with the SD standard) if using 
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (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 read or deleted or 
the built-in memory or the card is being formatted  (P38)]. Furthermore, do not subject 
the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and 
this unit may no longer operate normally.
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.  (P38)
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Type of cardCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 
format in compliance with the SD 
standard)Fast recording and writing speedWrite-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.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 
16 GB, 32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in 
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCardStill pictures only.
2
A
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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 at the travel destination  (P114)
‚ : Cancel without setting the clock.

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format. 
AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and 
elsewhere.
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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 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
The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP]  (P150) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
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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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 lets you 
select the setting of 
the playback methods 
such as playback or 
slide show of only the 
pictures set as 
[FAVORITE] .
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu  (P147 to 162 )! [REC] mode menu  (P116 to 138)
This menu lets you 
make the rotation, 
protection, trimming 
or DPOF settings, etc. 
of recorded pictures.This menu lets you 
set the colouring, 
sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, number of pixels 
and other aspects of 
the pictures you are 
recording.
 [SETUP] menu (P32  to 39)
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating 
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you 
to operate the camera.
The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or 
[PLAYBACK MODE].
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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 AE mode
3/ 4/2 /1 in the steps can be operated with the joystick too.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu 
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 
to [ (], and proceed to step
4.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Setting menu items
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
You can switch menu screens from any menu item by 
rotating the zoom lever.
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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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