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ConditionsCauses
Both ends of the picture 
recorded by setting the 
picture size to [HDTV] 
(1920k1080 pixels) are 
cut out.When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo 
studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends.
 When using the printer with a trimming feature or other 
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.
Colors that were actually 
not around the subject 
appear on the picture.This camera compensates the color shift caused by the 
characteristic of the lens. However, the color shift may 
appear when you rotate the zoom lever to Tele, etc.
This is not a malfunction.
The flash is activated 
2 times.The first flash is activated for red-eye prevention on the 
subject (red-eye phenomenon). 1 second after, the flash is 
activated again for recording.
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Specifications
Digital CameraInformation for your safety 
Camera Effective pixels:3,100,000 pixels
Image sensor:1/3.2q CCD, total pixel number 3,340,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Lens:Optical 12k zoom, fl4.6 – 55.2 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 35 – 420 mm)/F2.8
Digital zoom:Max. 4k
Focus:Normal/Macro/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/
1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing/AF trigger switching
Focus range:0.98 feet (30 cm) (Wide)/3.94 feet (120 cm) (Tele) –¶,
Macro/Simple/Aperture-priority AE/Shutter-priority AE/
Manual exposure: 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide)/
3.94 feet (120 cm) (Tele) –¶ 
Shutter system:Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed:4 frames/second (high speed), 2 frames/second (low speed), 
2 frames/second (no limit)
Number of recordable
pictures:Max. 13 frames (standard), max. 7 frames (fine), Depends on 
the capacity of the card. (no limit)
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card. 
MultiMediaCard performance will be less.)
Motion image recording:320k240 pixels
(30 or 10 frames/second with audio. The maximum recording 
time depends on the capacity of the card.)
ISO sensitivity:AUTO (without flash: from ISO80 to ISO200/
with flash: from ISO100 to ISO400)/80/100/200/400
Shutter speed:8 – 1/2,000th
Motion image mode: 1/30th – 1/2,000th
White balance:AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Flash/White set
Exposure (AE):Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/
Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2–i2 EV)
Metering mode:Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor:1.5q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD 
(114,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Viewfinder:Color electrical Viewfinder (114,000 pixels)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
(with dioptor adjustment j4–i4 dioptor) Power Source:DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption:2.2 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
2.1 W (When recording with Viewfinder)
1.2 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
1.1 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)
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Flash:Built-in pop up flash
Flash range: (ISO AUTO)
Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 15.1 feet (4.6 m)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction,
Forced OFF
Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Picture size: 2016k1512 pixels, 1600 k1200 pixels, 1280 k960 pixels, 
640 k480 pixels, 1920 k1080 pixels (Still picture)
320 k240 pixels (Motion image)
Quality: Fine/Standard/TIFF
Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 
standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding
Picture with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 
standard)i640 k480 pixels
QuickTime (picture with audio)
Motion images: QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion images with audio)
Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output 
(monaural)
Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
DC IN: type 3 jack
Dimensions: 4
1/4q (W) k211/16q (H) k311/32q (D) (108 mm (W) k68.4 mm 
(H) k84.8 mm (D)) (excluding the projection part)
Weight: Approx. 10.2 oz/290g
(excluding Memory Card and battery)
Approx. 11.5 oz/326 g (with Memory Card and battery)
Operating Temperature: 32oF – 104 oF (0 oC–40 oC)
Operating Humidity: 10% – 80%
Battery Charger
(Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety
Equipment mobility: Movable
Battery Pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic CGA-S002A): Information for your safety
Input:
110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A
Voltage/capacity:7.2 V, 680 mAh
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Digital Camera Accessory System
* Please refer to page 14, for details on the battery charging time and available 
recording time.
* NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please 
consult your local dealer.
Accessory# Description
Figure
BN-SDCAPU/1B
BN-SDABPU/1B    1 GB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
  64 MB SD Memory Card 
  32 MB SD Memory Card
SD USB Reader/Writer 
(compatible with  
MultiMediaCard)   
SD PC Card Adaptor  
(compatible with  
MultiMediaCard)   
DMW-LND55
DMW-LMC55 DMW-CAC1
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDH512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD064BPPA
RP-SD032BPPAND Filter
MC Protector Battery Charger/AC Adaptor CGA-S002A Lithium Ion Battery
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on 
Accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)         Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA                          
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)     2. Items Ordered  
Quantity Accessory #  Price EachDescription Total Price 
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed  1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road  
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847  
Attn: Digital Camera Repair             
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER 
ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA 
ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF 
AMERICA, One Panasonic Way 
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA 
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San 
Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, 
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales 
Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the 
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new 
or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The 
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the 
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries 
are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as 
is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for 
warranty service.PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA 
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 
BELOW)1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PA C K (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call
1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or 
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic 
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in 
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the 
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, 
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line 
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, 
office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by 
anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or 
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE 
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel 
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory 
content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL 
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY 
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, 
so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during 
or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the 
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s 
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)
Product Repairs
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by
visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/supportYou can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.
As of November 2003
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Accessory Purchases:
MAIL TO :
Centralized Factory ServicenterPanasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847 
Attention: Digital Camera Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory
Servicenter.
Customers in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Phone (787) 750-4300  Fax (787) 768-2910
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Index
A
Adjusting Flash Output ...................... 43
AF Assist Lamp .................................. 75
AF Mode .............................................. 72
AF Trigger ............................................ 74
AF/AE Lock ......................................... 33
Aperture-priority AE ..................... 53, 57
Audio Dubbing .................................... 87
Audio Recording ................................. 71
Auto Bracket ........................................ 46
Auto Review ........................................ 25
Auto White Balance ........................... 68
B
Backlight Compensation ................... 38
Brightness of the LCD Monitor/
Viewfinder
 ........................................ 25
Built-in Flash ....................................... 41
Burst Mode .......................................... 47
C
Card ...................................................... 17
Card Access Indication ..................... 17
Center weighted ................................. 72
Charger .............................................. 106
Clock Set ....................................... 22, 26
Color Effect .......................................... 76
Condensation .................................... 106
Continuous AF .................................... 73
D
Date Printing ............................... 83, 100
Deleting Pictures .......................... 51, 52
Digital Zoom ........................................ 76
Diopter Adjustment ............................ 29
DPOF Print Setting ............................ 82
E
Exposure .............................................. 34
Exposure Compensation .................. 45
F
Fine ....................................................... 71
Fireworks Mode .................................. 64
Flip Animation ..................................... 77
Focus .................................................... 34
Formatting ........................................... 91
H
HDTV .............................................. 70, 92
Highlight Display ........................... 26, 29
Histogram ............................................ 30
I
ISO Sensitivity .................................... 70
J
Jitter ...................................................... 34
L
Language setting ................................ 27
LCD Monitor ................................ 28, 102
Lens Cap ............................................. 19
Lens Hood ........................................... 20
Lens Hood Adaptor ............................ 20
M
Macro Mode ........................................ 58
Manual Exposure ......................... 55, 57
Manual Exposure Assistance ........... 55
MC Protector ..................................... 101
Metering Mode .................................... 72
Monitor Priority .............................. 25, 29
Motion Image Mode ........................... 58
Motion Rate ......................................... 58
Multi Playback ..................................... 49
Multiple ................................................. 72
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