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Using the MC Protector/ND Filter
The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) 
is a transparent filter which affects neither 
the colors nor the amount of light, so it can 
always be used to protect the camera’s 
lens.
The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) 
reduces the amount of light to 
approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the 
aperture value 3 increments) without 
affecting the color balance.
1Remove the lens cap.
2Attach the lens hood adaptor. 
(P20) 
3Attach the MC protector 1 or the 
ND filter 
2.
 The lens cap supplied with the camera 
cannot be attached to the MC protector or 
the ND filter.
 You cannot attach the MC protector and 
the ND filter at the same time.
 When taking pictures with the flash using 
the MC protector or ND filter, vignetting 
effect may occur.
 If the MC protector/ND filter are dropped, 
they may be destroyed. Be careful not to 
drop them when attaching them to the 
camera.
MCu“Multi-coated”
NDu“Neutral Density”
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Screen Display
∫In recording
1 Recording mode
2 Flash (P41)
3 Burst (P47)
: Audio recording (P59, 71)
4 Continuous AF (P73)
5 White balance (P68)
6 ISO sensitivity (P70)
7 Focus indication (P32)
8 Picture size (P70)
9 Quality (P71)
: Jitter alert indication (P34)
10 Battery indication (P14)
11 Color effect (P76)
12 Picture/Time remain
In Motion image mode: e.g. 11S
13 Card access indication (P17)
14 Recording indication
15 Histogram (P30)
16 AF trigger (P74)
17 Shutter speed indication (P32)
18 Aperture value indication (P32)19 Exposure compensation (P45)
20 Auto bracket (P46)
21 Metering mode (P72)
22 Spot metering target (P72)
23 AF area (P32)
24 Spot AF area (P72)
25 AF assist lamp (P75)
26 Self-timer (P44)
27 Flash output adjustment (P43)
28 Zoom/Digital zoom (P40, 76)
29 Optical image stabilizer (P77)
 Current date and time is displayed on the 
bottom of the screen for about 5 seconds 
when turning the camera on, setting the 
clock and after switching from the 
playback mode to the recording mode.
1/25F2.8
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AFFOCUS
ISO100
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20 22 24
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ISO100
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∫Recording in simple mode
1 Flash (P41)
2 Focus indication (P32)
3 Picture mode (P36)
: Jitter alert indication (P34)
4 Battery indication (P14)
5 Picture remain
6 Recording indication
7 Card access indication (P17)
8 AF area (P32)
9 Backlight compensation indication 
(P38)
10 Current date and time (
P22)
 This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when turning the camera on, setting 
the clock and after switching from the 
playback mode to the simple mode.
11 Compensating backlight ON indication 
(P38)
12 Self-timer (P44)
13 AF assist lamp (P75)
14 Zoom (P40)
15 Burst (P47)
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BACKLIGHT
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10 11 13 14 15
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∫In playback
1 Playback mode
2 DPOF (P82, 86)
 (White):
DPOF setting for printing
 (Green):
DPOF setting for Slide Show
 (Green with number of prints): 
DPOF setting for printing and 
Slide Show
3 Protected picture (P84)
4 Picture with audio (P80)
5 Picture size (P70)
: In Motion image mode
6 Quality (P71)
/ : In Motion image mode
Simple mode:
:ENLARGE
:4qk6q/10k15cm
: E-MAIL
7 Battery indication (P14) 
8 Folder/File number
9 Page number/Total pictures
10 Histogram (P30)
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.11 Recording information
(Recording mode/Aperture value/
Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash/
White balance)
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.
12 Recorded date and time
13 Audio playback (P80)
: In Motion image mode
14 Flip animation (P77)
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PLAY AUDIO
12 3 4 6 75
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PF2.8 1/25ISO100AUTO
PLAY MOTIONIMAGE
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Cautions for Use
∫Optimal Use of the Camera
When carrying this camera, take care 
not to drop or hit it.
 The outer case may be destroyed by the 
strong shock, and it may cause 
malfunction of this camera.
Keep the camera away from magnetized 
equipment (such as a microwave oven, 
TV, video game equipment, etc.).
 If you use the camera on or near a TV, 
pictures and sounds may be disrupted 
due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
 Do not use the camera near a cell phone 
because doing so may cause noise to 
adversely affect the pictures and sounds.
 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 a microprocessor may adversely affect 
the camera, causing the disturbance of 
pictures and sounds.
 If the camera is affected by magnetically 
charged equipment and does not function 
properly, turn the camera off and remove 
the battery or disconnect AC adaptor 
(DMW-CAC1; optional) and then insert 
the battery or connect AC adaptor again. 
Thereafter, 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, recorded pictures or 
sounds may be adversely affected.Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the camera.
 If the camera is sprayed with such 
chemicals, the camera body 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.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the camera.
 Before cleaning the camera, remove the 
battery or disconnect the charger from the 
electrical outlet.
 The camera body may be deformed and 
the surface finish may peel off.
 Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. To 
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth 
that is soaked in a detergent diluted with 
water and afterward finish wiping with a 
dry cloth.
 When you use chemical cloth, follow the 
instructions that come with the cloth.
 In case rain or other sources of water 
splash onto the camera, wet a soft cloth 
with tap water, wring it well, and use it to 
wipe the camera body carefully. Then 
wipe it again with a dry cloth.
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∫Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery. Its ability to generate power is 
based upon the chemical reaction that 
takes place inside it. This reaction is 
susceptible to the surrounding temperature 
and humidity, and, if the temperature is too 
high or too low, the operating time of the 
battery will be shorter.
When you go out, bring charged spare 
batteries.
 Prepare batteries with the charger equal 
to 3 to 4 times of the power for the desired 
operating time. The operating time of the 
battery may become shorter under low 
temperature such as skiing grounds.
 When you travel, be sure to prepare the 
supplied charger to charge the battery on 
the spot.
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the battery body and 
terminals are damaged.
 Inserting damaged battery in the camera 
may damage the camera.
After use, be sure to remove the card 
and the battery or disconnect the plug 
from the electrical outlet.
 Extremely high or low temperatures will 
shorten the life of the battery.
 If the battery is kept in smoky or dusty 
places, the terminals may rust and cause 
malfunctions.
Dispose of an unusable battery.
 The battery has a limited life.
 Do not throw the battery into fire because 
it may cause an explosion.
 An unusable battery should be discarded 
in accordance with battery recycling laws.
For information you can call the RBRC 
hotline at 1-800-822-8837.Do not allow the battery terminals to 
come in contact with metal objects 
(such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
 This can result in a short circuit or heat 
generation and, if you touch the battery in 
this condition, you may be badly burned.
∫Charger
 If you use the charger near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the 
charger 3.28 feet (1 m) or more away from 
radio.
 When the charger is in use, it may 
generate whirring sounds. However, this is 
not a malfunction.
 After use, be sure to disconnect the 
charger from the electrical outlet. (If it is 
left connected, a minute amount of current 
is consumed.)
 Keep the terminal of the charger and 
battery clean.
∫Condensation (When the lens or the 
Viewfinder is fogged up)
When condensation has taken place:
 Turn the camera off and leave the camera 
in this condition for about 2 hours. When 
the camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature, the condensation 
disappears naturally.
 When you move the camera from a cold 
place to a hot place, put the camera into 
plastic bag and then take it out after the 
temperature of the camera becomes close 
to the ambient temperature to avoid 
condensation.
If condensation has taken place, it causes 
a malfunction. 
Be careful to avoid condensation and take 
proper measures when condensation 
occurs.
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∫Card
While the card access indication 
appears (the card is accessed), do not 
open the Card/Battery Door to remove 
the card, do not turn the camera off or 
do not shake or cause impact to the 
camera.
Do not leave the card in places where 
there is high temperature or direct 
sunlight, or where electromagnetic 
waves or static electricity are easily 
generated.
Do not bend or drop the card. 
 The card may be damaged or the 
recorded content may be damaged or 
erased.
After use, be sure to remove the card 
from the camera and then store it.
 For storing or transporting the camera, 
place it in a bag.
 Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the 
terminals on the back of the card and do 
not touch it with your fingers.
∫Folder Composition
When a Memory Card with data recorded 
on it is inserted into a PC, the folders 
shown below will appear.
 In the [100_PANA] folder it is possible to 
record up to 999 pictures.
 In the [MISC] folder it is possible to record 
the files that have been set with DPOF 
settings.
 The files recorded in flip animation 
function are stored in [PRIVATE1] folder.
 The motion images created by flip 
animation function are stored in 
[100_PANA] or another folder.∫Printing pictures recorded with HDTV 
mode
When you print pictures recorded after 
setting the picture size to [HDTV] 
(1920k1080 pixels), both ends of the 
pictures may be cut out.
To print pictures with ends:
When you order photo studios to print 
pictures:
 Ask the photo studio if the pictures can be 
printed with both ends.
When you print pictures with your printer:
 When using the printer with a trimming 
feature or a feature which cuts out both 
edges of the pictures, cancel the feature 
for printing.
 The feature depends on the printer used. 
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
printer for details.
100_PANA
MISC
PRIVATE1EXPORT DCIM
SD Memory  
Card
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Message Display
[NO MEMORY CARD]
Insert the card.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]
Cancel the card lock.
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]
Play back after recording or after inserting 
a card with a recorded picture.
[MEMORY CARD FULL /
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD]
Insert a new card or delete the 
unnecessary data.
[PLEASE CLOSE THE FLASH]
Be sure to close the flash after use.
[MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER 
POSITION]
This message appears when you turn the 
camera on with the mode dial in the wrong 
position.
Rotate the mode dial to the proper position.
[PLEASE SET THE CLOCK]
This message appears when you use the 
camera for the first time or you do not use 
the camera for a long time. Set the clock.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
After canceling the protect setting, you can 
delete or overwrite the picture.
[THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE DELETED /
SOME PICTURES CAN’T BE DELETED]
The pictures not based on the DCF 
standard cannot be deleted.[CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE /
CAN’T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]
If the pictures are not based on the DCF 
standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.
[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS 
CAN BE MADE]
You have exceeded the number of pictures 
that can be set at once with multi-delete 
setting.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS 
CARD?]
The format of the card cannot be 
recognized by this camera. Format the card 
again with this camera.
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND 
THEN ON AGAIN]
This message appears when the camera 
does not operate properly. Turn the camera 
off and on. If the message persists, contact 
the dealer or your nearest servicenter.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]
Failed access to the card.
Insert the card again.
[READ ERROR]
Data reading error.
Play it back again.
[WRITE ERROR]
Data writing error.
Turn the camera off and remove the card. 
Then insert the card and turn the camera 
on again. Be sure that the camera is turned 
off before removing or inserting the card to 
avoid damage.
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Troubleshooting
If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be 
improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P24)
ConditionsCauses
The camera will not turn 
on.Is the battery inserted correctly?
Is the battery sufficiently charged?
Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
As the camera is turned 
on, it turns off 
immediately.Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera?
Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
The brightness of the 
screen becomes dark or 
bright for a moment.This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter button 
halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the 
recorded pictures.
The picture cannot be 
recorded.Is the card inserted?
Is the mode dial correctly set?
Is there any memory capacity left on the card?
Before recording, delete some pictures.
The picture is not 
displayed on the LCD 
monitor.Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder?
Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display.
The screen is too bright 
or dark.Adjust the brightness of the screen.
Flash is not activated.Is the flash closed?
Press the [ OPEN] button to open the flash.
Unreadable language 
was selected by mistake.Select [ ] icon on the [SETUP] menu to set the desired 
language.
The subject is not 
focused properly.The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. 
Rotate the mode dial to set to the proper mode for the 
distance to the subject.
Is the subject out of the focus range? (P34)
When you cannot focus on the subject even if you tried many 
times, turn the camera off once and turn it on again.
The picture is not played 
back.Is the card inserted?
Is there a picture in the card?
Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]?
The picture does not 
appear on the television.Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?
Check it.
Set the TV to video input mode.
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ConditionsCauses
When connecting to a 
PC, pictures cannot be 
transferred.Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?
Check it.
Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
Is the USB mode set correctly?
The clock setting is 
reset.If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting 
may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE 
CLOCK] appears, set the clock again.
When you take a picture before setting the clock, 
[0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded.
A certain part of the 
picture blinks.This appears due to the highlight display function which 
shows white saturated areas. (P29)
When the shutter button 
is pressed halfway, a red 
lamp turns on 
sometimes.In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P75) lights red to make it 
easier to focus on a subject.
The camera will make 
sounds caused by 
internal mechanical 
movement when it is 
shaken.The sound arises when the lens moves.
This is not a malfunction.
The lens clicks.When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the 
movement of the camera or other, the lens may click and the 
picture on the screen may be drastically changed, however, 
the pictures are not affected.
The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the 
aperture. It is not a malfunction.
Some pixels are inactive 
or always lit on the LCD 
monitor.This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
Noise appears on the 
LCD monitor.In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness 
of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are 
recording.
A vertical red spectrum 
appears on the LCD 
monitor.This is called smear. It is specific to CCD, not a malfunction. 
It appears when the subject has a bright part. It is recorded 
on motion images, but not recorded on still pictures.
The pictures cannot be 
printed with printers 
supporting PictBridge.Set the USB mode to [PictBridge (PTP)].
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