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    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ20PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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    you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
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    B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 instructions and Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ20 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part
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    , as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness. ∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended temperature: 59oF - 77oF (15oC - 25oC), Recommended humidity: 40% - 60
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    to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed. Convenient or helpful information for use of this camera is described. ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those
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    Instructions ......... 5 Preparation Standard Accessories 8 Names of the Components 10 Quick Guide 12 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 13 About the Battery 14 Inserting/Removing the Battery Picture (Review 37 Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP 74 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 74 • Color Effect
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    Filter .........104 Using the Remote Shutter 105 Screen Display 106 Cautions for Use 108 Message Display 111 Troubleshooting 112 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 117 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 118 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only
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    Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") ∫ AV Cable K1HA08CD0002 ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S002A (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") ∫ USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0001 ∫ Battery Charger DE
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    ∫ Lens Cap VYK0W96 ∫ Strap VFC4078 ∫ Lens Hood VYQ3234 Preparation ∫ Lens Hood Adaptor VYQ3213 (Black) VYQ3226 (Silver) 9
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    P28) 10 [EXPOSURE] Button (P35, 51, 52, 53) 11 Power Indicator (P32) 12 Camera Switch (P12) 13 LCD Monitor (P28, 106) 14 [MENU] Button (P24) 15 Delete Button (P49) 16 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P42) 4/[REVIEW] Button (P37) 1/Flash Mode Button (P39) 3/Flash Output Adjustment
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    ) 24 25 Strap Eyelet (P19) 26 [REMOTE] Socket (P105) 25 27 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P95, 98, 100) 28 [DC IN] Socket (P98, 100) 26 • Please be sure to use genuine 27 28 Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). 29 Terminal Door 29 30 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 31 Tripod Receptacle 30
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    Guide Preparation This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P13) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. S 3 Turn the camera
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    use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • When the
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    disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and make sure that both room and battery temperature camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is properly charged, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. ∫ Charging conditions • Charge the battery
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    be sure to use genuine Panasonic's batteries (CGA-S002A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it clicks. Remove: Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery. • If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. • When fully charged battery has been inserted for more than
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    it is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD
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    turn the camera off. • remove the battery or the card. • shake or impact the camera. The card and the data may be damaged and the camera may or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity, breakdown of this camera or a defective card. SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard • The reading/writing
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    16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2560k1920 2048k1536 1600k1200 0 5 11 1 12 24 3 25 49 8 51 100 15 102 200 32 205 403 61 395 775 1280k960 1 9 17 2 14 28 3 19 37 4 31 59 6 39 75 10 63 121 12 79 153 20 128 244
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    careful not to twist it. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that you can see "LUMIX" logo. • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. • Detach the lens cap
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    off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the lens ring. 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor. 2 Attach the lens hood. 1 Place the camera upside down. 2 Catch the hook on the lens hood adaptor. 3 Push the lens hood
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    cap. 1 Remove the lens hood, reverse it and then attach it again. 1 Place the camera upside down. 2 Catch the hook on the lens hood adaptor. 3 Push the lens hood • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or 1 800 561-5505 (For
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    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. 2 Set date and time. CLOCK SET 10 : 00 finishing the setting. • Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on. 22
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    , the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 printed when you go to a photo studio for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to P86. 23
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    Setup Menu Preparation 1 Turn the camera on. A P M S SCN2 SCN1 OFF ON 2 Press the [MENU] button. MENU REC 1/3 W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC. SELECT SETUP AUTO AUTO 2560 OFF EXIT MENU 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. REC SETUP 1/4 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE
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    ON LCD] to [ON], the picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor in review or playback. (P29) The battery life is saved by turning the camera off automatically while the camera is not in use. [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been used for
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    mode only) Functions In manual focus, assistance screen adjusted in 7 steps. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the speakers of you insert a formatted card or a new card and select this item, the printer. (P96) When the auto review or review function is activated, a white saturated
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    Preparation Menu SCENE MENU LANGUAGE Functions [OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [ SCN1 ] or [ SCN2 ] and the camera is operated in the scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, Press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu and then
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    zoom (P48), the indications on the screen can be turned on and off. C Display D Display with histogram E Out-of-frame display F Non-display (Recording guide line) G Non-display ¢Histogram In playback mode (P46) 2560 100_0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 2560 100_0001 1/19 F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 10:00
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    therefore, you can horizontal and vertical guide lines or the take pictures without interruption the auto review or review function is activated, any white saturated area (extremely bright or glistening part) on the mode. • When reviewing pictures. (P37) • When turning the camera on in playback mode.
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    not correct or when the exposure is not adequately adjusted in dark places 2 Manual exposure: When the shutter speed is slower than 1/13th 3 In modes The histogram in this camera does not F2.8 1/200 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 match the one displayed in image editing software used with a PC,
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    : Program AE mode (P32) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera. : Aperture-priority AE (P51) The shutter speed is automatically determined by you set. : Manual exposure (P53) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. : Macro
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    button halfway. speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • Insert the charged battery. (P15) • Insert the card. (P16) • Remove the lens cap. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to program AE mode [ ]. 3 Slide the focus switch to [AF]. A P M S SCN2 SCN1
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    • You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock before pressing the shutter button. F2.8 1/25 When recording with Viewfinder F2.8 1/25 Position of feet • Hold the camera firmly with your right hand. • Do not cover the microphone or the AF assist lamp with your finger or other objects. • Do not touch the
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    Jitter (camera shake) • The focus range is 0.98 feet (30 cm) - ¶ • Be careful of jittering when pressing the (Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) jitter occurs. - When recording a very bright subject. We recommend taking pictures using manual focus (P65), prefocus (P66) or AF/AE lock (P33). In dark places,
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    picture will not be affected. • We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. (P22) • When the time for power save is set (P24), the camera is automatically turned off if you do not operate within the set time. When operating the
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    is canceled and returned to the Program AE mode. However, the setting on the Program shift is memorized. • Program shift is canceled when turning the camera off. • The Program shift may not be activated depending on the brightness of the subject. 36
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    1 Press 4. REVIEW1X EXIT 4X DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review. • You can check the previous or following picture with 2/1. • When the recorded pictures are too bright or dim, compensate the exposure. (P43
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    Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom SCN1 SCN2 You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) 2560 19 W T 12X W T ∫ To make subjects appear further away use
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    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash SCN1 SCN2 When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. ∫ To open the flash Press the [ OPEN] button. OPEN : AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the
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    1/60 - 1/2000 1/60 - 1/2000 1 - 1/2000 1/4 - 1/2000 8 - 1/2000 (In [NIGHT SCENERY] in scene mode) • Refer to P55 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode. 40
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    • When the flash is being charged, the flash • The determined flash output is icon blinks red, and you cannot take a memorized even if the camera is turned picture even when you press the shutter off. button fully. • In motion image mode [ ], • When taking a picture with the flash, [SCENERY
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    brightly to work as the AF assist lamp (P74) for focusing on the subject. • When you set the self-timer in the burst mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The number of pictures taken at a time is fixed to 3. • We recommend using
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    the brightness of the subject. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. 43
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    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket SCN1 SCN2 In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. 1 Press 3 several
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    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode SCN1 SCN2 1 Switch the burst mode setting to record pictures. 2560 19 ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢ Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3 max. 4 max. 7 2 max. 4 max. 7 Depends on
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    press them again, the files will be forwarded/rewound one by one. • In review playback in the recording mode or multi playback, the picture can only be forwarded played back. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is JPEG. (There are also pictures that on some occasions cannot be
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    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 Switch to multi screen. 2560 100_0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 W T 1 4 7 SELECT 2 3 5 6 8 9 CANCEL 2 Select the pictures. 1 4 7 SELECT 2 3 5 6 8 9 CANCEL 10 11 12 SELECT CANCEL ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom
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    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom 1 Enlarge the picture. 2X ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 4 to select [YES], and press 1. (P49) 4X CANCEL W DELETE T • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • : 16k>8k>4k>2k>1k • When you
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    Deleting Pictures Playback (basic) ∫ To delete multiple pictures ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted. 2560 100_0001 1/19 1 Select [MULTI DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next
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    Please double-check before deleting pictures. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • Pictures that are protected (P87) or that do not (P46) will not be deleted. • When you delete pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or use with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). •
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    speed. • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) - ¶ (Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) - ¶ (Tele). • If the subject is too bright, set to a larger aperture value the screen may differ from that of the actual pictures. Check it using review function or setting to the playback mode. • The ISO sensitivity cannot
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    and the shutter speed. • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) - ¶ (Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) - ¶ (Tele). • The brightness of the screen may differ from that of the actual pictures. Check it using review function or setting to the playback mode. • You cannot set the following items in Shutter
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    exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend taking pictures and then checking them using the review function. F4.0 1/125 • Indication for the condition of exposure 1 (manual exposure assistance) appears for about 10 seconds. • When the exposure is not adequate, set the aperture value
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    • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) - ¶ (Wide), 6.56 feet (200 cm) - ¶ (Tele). • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and ] in ISO sensitivity (P70) (When the recording mode is switched to Manual exposure, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] even though it
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    10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1300 1/1600 1/2000 Aperture Value F2.8 - F8.0 F4.0 - F8.0 F5.6 - F8.0 F8.0 Manual exposure Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 - F3.7 F4.0 - F5.2 F5.6 - F7.3 F8
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    CONT.AF OFF SELECT MENU SET EXIT MENU ∫ Focus range • Normal 6.56 feet (200 cm) T 0.98 feet (30 cm) W • Macro mode [ ] T 0.16 feet (5 cm) W 6.56 feet (200 cm) • We recommend using a tripod. • When the camera lens is at a distance beyond the available range from the subject, the subject may
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    support [30fps] of motion rate. • The review function cannot be used. • You cannot set [MODE2] on the Optical Image Stabilizer function. • Keep the camera away from magnetized equipment or equipment which generates electromagnetic waves (e.g. a microwave oven, TV, cell phone or video game equipment
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    to [ SCN1 ] or [ SCN2 ] to display the scene menu automatically. Menu items SCENE MODE 1/3 PORTRAIT SPORTS SCENERY SELECT MENU SET MENUMENU • When the camera is shipped, [ SCN1 ] is set to portrait mode and [ SCN2 ] is set to sports mode. • When rotating the zoom lever toward T, the page
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    more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible. 2 Be close to the subject. 3 Select a background which is far from the camera. • This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime. • White balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may
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    Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially. 2560 19 Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly
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    mode, pick a horizontal plane - and then pan as you fire shots. 1 Move the camera smoothly while tracking a subject in motion. 2 Press the shutter button while moving the camera. 3 Keep moving the camera continuously. • Be careful of the following: - Use the Viewfinder. (P28) - Select a subject with
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    pictures. 1 Set the focus mode to MF mode. (P65) 2 Aim the camera at an object (such as illumination on a building), which is roughly the same to [4]. (P66) 4 When the focus indication (P32) lights, aim the camera at the direction where the fireworks will be exploding. 5 Press the shutter button
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    exposure is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the room. 2560 19 ∫ Technique for Party mode • The shutter speed is slowed down. Hold the camera firmly to take a picture. • The flash mode of the built-in flash can be set to Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red
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    Recording pictures (advanced) Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white color of the snow stand out. 2560 19 • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. 64
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    the recording mode) (P24) and set it to [ON]. SETUP 1/4 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE MF ASSIST SELECT SET MENU n0 OFF OFF 2 MIN ] button after finishing the setting. FOCUS AF MF • AF: Auto focus • MF: Manual focus • 4: One shot AF 3 The MF assistance appears on the center of the
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    Technique for Manual focus ∫ Prefocus This is a technique to focus on the point to take pictures in advance when it is difficult to focus on the subject with auto focus due to its quick motion. [e.g. [PANNING] in scene mode (P61)] This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and
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    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the [REC] mode menu SCN1 SCN2 Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. Menu items REC 1/3 W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC.
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    balance to a color may appear reddish or bluish. mode except [AUTO] manually. AUTO for auto setting (auto white balance) (Daylight) for recording outdoors that is controlled by the auto white balance adjustment mode of this camera 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight
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    ]: Press when the hue is Use this mode when you want to set the reddish. white balance manually. • 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then bluish. press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame on the center of
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    set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in [AUTO] in Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE and Manual exposure mode. • To avoid picture noises, we recommend reducing pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV (HDTV has a 16:9 aspect), refer
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    This type is suitable when editing and processing pictures with retouch software. Fine (Low compression): This type gives priority to picture the shutter button. • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone of the camera. • If you press the [MENU] button during the audio recording, the audio
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    the screen and measure the whole screen evenly. Spot: This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target A. 9-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. You can record a picture in free composition without limiting the position of the subject. 3-area-focusing: The
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    this is not a malfunction. • When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures in dark places, is set to the position the camera automatically determines at the time of appears. • When setting the manual focus, you cannot use the continuous AF. • The battery may be consumed faster than usual
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    does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera. shutter button halfway in dark places or other Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] situations, the AF assist lamp with your fingers. - The battery may be consumed faster than usual. 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom • You cannot use the AF assist lamp
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    Recording pictures (advanced) Color Effect [COL.EFFECT] Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.] You can use 4 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture. COOL WARM B/W SEPIA The picture becomes bluish. The picture becomes reddish. The picture becomes black and white. The picture
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    . Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if sufficiently in the following cases. - When too much jitter occurs - In digital zoom range - When taking pictures while following subjects in motion. - When
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    Recording pictures (advanced) 1 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. 3 Capture images for flip animation. REC 3/3 COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER FLIP ANIM. CONVERSION SELECT MENU OFF MODE1 OFF EXIT MENU 320 8 REMAIN 92 EXIT MENU • A motion image file is created by putting images recorded in [IMAGE CAPTURE]
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    cannot use pictures with audio, burst mode and auto bracket. SELECT SET EXIT MENU • The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P37) • If you execute [CREATE MOTION IMAGE], flip animation is made from all pictures recorded for flip animation. 5fps 5 frames/sec. 10fps 10 frames
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    3/3 COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER FLIP ANIM. CONVERSION SELECT MENU OFF MODE1 OFF EXIT MENU 4 Set to [ ] or [ ]. CONVERSION Ėčč • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 2 Attach the tele conversion lens 1 or wide conversion lens 2. SELECT SET • [OFF]: When you do
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    the 35 mm film camera equivalent 29 mm 58 mm wide conversion lens is attached, we recommend setting to the manual mode on the external , the available zoom range is limited between 1k and 2k. Digital zoom is not available. operating instructions of the external flash for details. • If you set [
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    the external flash (DMW-FL28; optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera's built in flash. 2 Select [PRESET] or [MANUAL] and turn the external flash on. REC 4/4 EXT.FLASH PRESET EX.FLASH BURST MANUAL 1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe 1 and turn the
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    Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using other external flash units, please make sure the flash is designed for use with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is based on ISO 10330
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    is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not be played back with this camera. • When playing back motion images that have been recorded with other equipment, the quality of images may be deteriorated or it may not be possible
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    Playback (advanced) Using the [PLAY] mode menu Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( ) Original picture 2 Select the picture to be rotated and set it.
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    , you cannot play rotated pictures without an OS or software compatible with Exif. • Exif is the file format of Prints [DPOF PRINT] DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that commercial photo printing services now use DPOF. For more information please visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/
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    SELECT EXIT MENU • The date print icon [ DATE ] appears. • When you go to a photo studio for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required. • The date may not be printed the photo studio for details or refer to the operating instructions of the printer. 86
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    when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P100) • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows cannot be set. DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology
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    Playback (advanced) ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] Prints [DPOF PRINT]]. (P85- 86) • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first.
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    in the supplied CD-ROM, audio of the pictures and then turn the camera on in playback with audio can be mode, the confirmation screen appears. played be played back as a Slide Show. Please set DPOF Slide Show with this camera again. CANCEL ALL (Only when setting to [DPOF]) You can cancel the
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    Playback (advanced) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] You can record the audio after taking a picture. 3 Stop audio recording. AUDIO DUB. 2560 100_0001 1/19 1 Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY 1/2 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT MENU EXIT MENU STOP MENU 2 times •
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    Playback (advanced) Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] -Pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF] -Motion images -Flip animation This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. -
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    [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING] DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? NO YES Use this function when you trim necessary parts of the recorded picture. SELECT SET CANCEL MENU MENU 2 times • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When the original picture is
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    Playback (advanced) 2 Select the picture to trim and set 4 Shift the picture and press the it. shutter button to set. TRIMMING 2560 100_0001 1/19 TRIMMING 2560 100_0001 1/19 SELECT SET EXIT MENU ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT MENU • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. -Pictures smaller
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    function. • During formatting, do not turn the camera off. • When you format the card, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or AC adapter (DMW-CAC1; -7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected] SELECT SET For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us
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    using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality will be better. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the TV operating instructions too. 95
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    Mac OS 9.x Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Mac OS X Printers supporting PictBridge Setting on the USB mode [PC] [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] [PictBridge (PTP)] • When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected in USB Mass Storage communication system. • When [PictBridge (PTP)] is
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    98 SE Mac OS 9.x Message [Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard] [New Hardware Found]> [Add New Hardware Wizard] (When you connect to the PC more than 2 times, only [Add New Hardware Wizard] appears.) [Software needed for the USB device "DMC-FZ20" is not available. Would you like to look for the
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    9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver. 1 Turn the camera on and set the [USB MODE] according to the OS you use. Windows XP or Mac OS X is used, it is connected as PTP. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable
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    to the separate camera to a PC, the required driver is operating instructions about PC installed automatically so that the camera connection. can be In this case, stop the communication. Then turn the camera off and charge or replace the battery. • Refer to P97 when connecting to the OS except
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    the communication at once. Then turn the camera off and replace the battery with a charged one or charge the battery. Or, use the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1 the printer operating instructions, too.) • It may take time to print some pictures. Therefore, we recommend using a battery with sufficient power
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    print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P100) Settings on the printer are ON PAGE LAYOUT SELECT SET CANCEL MENU • The items which are not supported by the printer are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. • When
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    PAGE LAYOUT] ∫ DPOF picture (Possible layouts on the camera) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in Settings on the printer are prioritized. advance. PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT SELECT CANCEL MENU • When printing under the new settings, disconnect the USB connection cable and connect it to the
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    start printing. • The setting on the printer may have priority over the setting on the camera in the date print. Also check the date print setting on the printer. • If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture. Layout printing • When printing a picture
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    the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera's lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND72; optional) reduces the amount of (P20) • Cap C (supplied with MC protector) • The lens cap supplied with the camera cannot be attached to the MC protector or the ND filter. • You cannot attach the MC
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    You can avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod. 1 Connect the remote shutter to the [REMOTE] socket on the camera firmly. • You cannot operate the camera with the remote shutter in the following cases. - When the power save mode is canceled - When you determine the part to be trimmed (P93
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    (P70) 10 Quality (P71) : Jitter alert indication (P34) 11 Battery indication (P14) 12 Color effect (P75) 13 Picture/Time remain In timer (P42) 29 Flash output adjustment (P41) : External flash (P81) 30 Zoom/Digital zoom (P38, 74) W T 30X 31 Optical image stabilizer (P76) 32 MF indication
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    Show 3 Protected picture (P87) 4 Picture with audio (P83) 5 Picture size (P70) : In Motion image mode 6 Quality (P71) / : In Motion image mode 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
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    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 charger from the electrical outlet. • The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish
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    . • Keep the terminal of the charger and battery clean. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the battery body and ∫ Condensation (When the lens or the terminals are damaged. Viewfinder is fogged up) • Inserting damaged battery in the camera When condensation has taken place
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    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 printing. • The feature depends on the printer used. Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details. terminals on the back of the card and do
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    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 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
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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) Conditions Causes The camera will not turn Is the battery inserted correctly? on. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use a battery
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    you do not use the camera for a long time, 0] is recorded. A certain part of the picture blinks. This subject. lamp turns on sometimes. The camera will make sounds caused by internal mechanical or the movement of the camera or other, the lens may has a bright part. It is recorded monitor.
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    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 This camera compensates the color shift caused by the not around the subject characteristic of the lens. However, the
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    - 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 - 432 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: TTL Normal/Macro/Manual/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing : 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 -
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    audio: Motion images: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Terminal REMOTE: AV OUT/DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Weight part) Approx. 18.3 oz/520 g (excluding Memory Card and battery) Approx. 19.6 oz/556 g (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic
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    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S002A Figure Description Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-FL28 External Flash DMW-LTZ10 Tele Conversion Lens DMW-LWZ10 DMW-LND72 DMW-LMC72 Wide Conversion Lens ND Filter MC Protector DMW-RS1 Remote Shutter
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    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
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    what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. 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 119
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    ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC 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
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    Others 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
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    Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/support You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books
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    90 Audio Recording 71 Auto Bracket 44 Auto Review 25 Auto White Balance 68 B Brightness of the 86, 103 Deleting Pictures 49, 50 Digital Zoom 74 Diopter Adjustment 29 DPOF Print M Macro Mode 56 Manual Exposure 53, 55 Manual Exposure Assistance ...........53 Manual Focus 65 MC Protector
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    Others N Resizing 91 Review 37 ND Filter 104 Rotate 84 Night Portrait Mode 61 Balance 68 PTP 96 White Balance Fine Adjustment ...... 69 Q Numerics Quality 71 R Recording Guide Line 29 Remote Shutter 105 Reset of setting 26 1-area-focusing 72 3-area-focusing 72 9-area-focusing
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    SCN1 SCN2 SCN1 Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar las imágenes con esta cámara. Por lo
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    MEMO 126
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    Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FZ20PP
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
VQT0M38
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected]
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca