Panasonic Dmc Fz28 Operating Instructions Manual
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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] (P101) 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.
Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-20.png "Page 21
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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] (P101) 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.
Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the...")
21VQT1S36 Preparation 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] (P101) 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. Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the...
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This section describes how to select the program 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 program 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-21.png "Page 22
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This section describes how to select the program 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 program 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...")
VQT1S3622 Preparation This section describes how to select the program 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 program 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...
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].
[WHITE BALANCE] (P82)/[AF MODE] (P84)/[STABILIZER] (P90)
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-22.png "Page 23
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].
[WHITE BALANCE] (P82)/[AF MODE] (P84)/[STABILIZER] (P90)
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...")
23VQT1S36 Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY]. [WHITE BALANCE] (P82)/[AF MODE] (P84)/[STABILIZER] (P90) 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...
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22.
Refer to P20 for details.
Refer to P78 for details.
Refer to P76 for details.
When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-23.png "Page 24
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22.
Refer to P20 for details.
Refer to P78 for details.
Refer to P76 for details.
When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV...")
VQT1S3624 Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22. Refer to P20 for details. Refer to P78 for details. Refer to P76 for details. When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV...
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Refer to P41 for details about the review.Refer to P79 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu.
High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-24.png "Page 25
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Refer to P41 for details about the review.Refer to P79 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu.
High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in...")
25VQT1S36 Preparation \ Refer to P41 for details about the review.Refer to P79 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu. High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in...
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If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend
compensating the exposure towards negative (P53)
referring to the histogram (P45) and then taking the
picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.
There may be white saturated areas if the distance
between the camera and the subject is too close when
taking pictures with the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area
directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-25.png "Page 26
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If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend
compensating the exposure towards negative (P53)
referring to the histogram (P45) and then taking the
picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.
There may be white saturated areas if the distance
between the camera and the subject is too close when
taking pictures with the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area
directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and...")
VQT1S3626 Preparation If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P53) referring to the histogram (P45) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture. There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and...
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•Refer to P45 for details.
The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P54)/
color bracket (P54) , [HI-SPEED BURST] (P69) and [FLASH BURST] (P70) in scene mode,
burst mode (P55) and when recording still pictures with audio (P91). (The pictures cannot be
enlarged.)
In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].If [HIGHLIGHT] (P26) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-26.png "Page 27
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•Refer to P45 for details.
The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P54)/
color bracket (P54) , [HI-SPEED BURST] (P69) and [FLASH BURST] (P70) in scene mode,
burst mode (P55) and when recording still pictures with audio (P91). (The pictures cannot be
enlarged.)
In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].If [HIGHLIGHT] (P26) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white...")
27VQT1S36 Preparation •Refer to P45 for details. The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P54)/ color bracket (P54) , [HI-SPEED BURST] (P69) and [FLASH BURST] (P70) in scene mode, burst mode (P55) and when recording still pictures with audio (P91). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.) In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].If [HIGHLIGHT] (P26) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white...
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–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P68) and [PET] (P68) in scene mode.–The [TRAVEL DATE] (P76) setting. (Departure date, return date, destination)–The [WORLD TIME] (P78) setting.The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
This will...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-27.png "Page 28
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–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P68) and [PET] (P68) in scene mode.–The [TRAVEL DATE] (P76) setting. (Departure date, return date, destination)–The [WORLD TIME] (P78) setting.The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
This will...")
VQT1S3628 Preparation –The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P68) and [PET] (P68) in scene mode.–The [TRAVEL DATE] (P76) setting. (Departure date, return date, destination)–The [WORLD TIME] (P78) setting.The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system. When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)” communication system. This will...
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29VQT1S36 Preparation Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest...
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [ !].
Switching the mode by rotating
the mode...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-29.png "Page 30
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [ !].
Switching the mode by rotating
the mode...")
VQT1S3630 Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode...