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Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. (P27)
•Refer to P144 for [CONVERSION].
Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
•Set in same way to select [ ] too.•Always set to [OFF] when the conversion lens is taken off.
Note
•Lens adapter (DMW-LA5; optional) is needed to use the conversion lens.•MC protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) or ND f ilters (DMW-LND52; optional) cannot be used 
together with the conversion lens. Remove them before attaching the conversion lens.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
•When using the tele conversion lens:–We recommend using a tripod.–The Stabilizer Function ma y not work sufficiently.–The focus indication may light due to the jitter even if the subject is not focused.–The time required for focusing may become longer than usual.
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Using the Protector/Filter (optional)
The MC protector (DMW-LMC52; 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-LND52; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th 
(equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance.
PL filter (DMW-LPL52; optional) will suppress the reflected light from a metal or non 
spherical surfaces (flat non-metallic surfaces, water vapour or invisible particles in the air), 
making it possible to take a picture with enhanced contrast.
Turn the camera on.
Rotate the zoom lever towards 
[ L ] (W), and set the lens barrel to Wide 
(1 k).
•Set [CONVERSION] to [OFF].  (P144)•Close the flash.
Attach the filter.
AMC protector
B ND filter
C PL filter
Note
•Do not attach multiple filters at the same time.•If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much.•You cannot attach the filter when the lens hood is attached.•If the filter is dropped, it may be destroyed. Be careful not to drop it when attaching it to the 
camera.
•Be careful not to get a fingerprint, dirt, etc., on the filter when it is attached, otherwise the focus 
may be adjusted to the lens, resulting in the subject being out of focus.
•Refer to the instructions for each filter for details.
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Screen Display
∫In recording
Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting)
1 Recording Mode
2 Flash Mode  (P66)
3 AF area  (P50)
4 Picture Size (P125)
5 Quality  (P126)
6 Battery Indication  (P17)
7 Number of Recordable Pictures
¢1 
(P214)
Focus  (P50)
8 Built-in Memory  (P22)
: Card (P22)  (displayed only during 
recording)
9 Recording State
10 Rear dial  (P52, 57 , 58,  73, 76,  80, 81 , 109)11 Shutter Speed  (P50)
12 Aperture Value (P50)
13 Exposure Compensation  (P76)
14 Quick AF  (P134)
15 Metering Mode  (P136)
16 Optical Image Stabilizer  (P141)/
: Jitter Alert (P51)
17 REC MODE (when recording motion  pictures)  (P106)/Recording Quality 
(P106)
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∫In recording (after settings)
18 Zoom Microphone  (P146)
: Wind cut (P146)
19 AF Macro Recording  (P71)
: Macro Zoom Mode (P72) : AF Tracking  (P132)
: MF (P73)
20 White Balance  (P128)
White Balance Fine Adjustment  (P129)
21 ISO Sensitivity  (P127)
ISO Limit  Set (P127)
22 Color Effect  (P47)
23 AF Tracking  (P132)
24 Flash Output Adjustment  (P69)
25 Available Recording Time  (P103) :
¢2
26 Custom Settings  (P112)
27 Spot Metering Target  (P136)
28 Name
¢ 3 (P94)
Location¢ 4 (P119)
29 Histogram  (P65)
30 Travel Date  (P119)
Elapsed Recording Time (P103)
31 AF Tracking Operation  (P46, 132)
32 Current Date and Time/ “: Travel 
Destination Setting
¢ 4 (P122)
Zoom/Extended Optical Zoom  (P53)/Intelligent Zoom (P53) /Digital Zoom (P53, 139)  
33 Minimum Shutter Speed  (P137)
34 Self-Timer Mode  (P75)
35 Age
¢ 3 (P94)
36 Program Shift  (P52)
37 Exposure Compensation  (P76)
38 LCD Mode  (P31)
39 Intelligent Exposure  (P136)
40 Intelligent Resolution  (P138)
41 Continuous AF  (P134)/ : AF Assist Lamp (P142)
42 AF/AE LOCK (P135)
43 Number of days that have passed since the Travel Date  (P119)
44 Burst  (P138)/ : Auto Bracket  (P77)/: 
White Balance Bracket (P130)
¢1[ i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100000 pictures remaining. However, when it is 
an out of frame display, [ i999] is displayed if there are more than 1000 pictures remaining.
¢ 2 “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
¢3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or 
[PET] in Scene Mode.
¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode  (P56)
2 Protected Picture  (P168)
3 Favorites  (P165)
4 Stamped with Text Indication  (P157)
5 Picture Size (P125)
6 Quality  (P126)
7 Battery Indication  (P17)
8 Folder/File Number (P183) Built-in Memory  (P22)
Elapsed Playback Time 
(P148) :
¢1
9 Picture Number/Total Pictures
10 Motion Picture Recording Time  (P148):¢1
11 Histogram  (P65)
12 Exposure Compensation  (P76)
13 Recording Information  (P62)
14 Favorites Settings  (P165)
15 Recorded Date and Time/Travel Destination Setting  (P122)/Name
¢2 (P94) /
Location¢ 2 (P119) /Title¢2 (P155)
16 Age  (P94)
17 Number of days that have passed since the Travel Date  (P119)
18 Power LCD  (P31)
19 Color Effect  (P47)
20 Number of Prints  (P166)
21 / : Motion Picture Playback  (P148)/ / : Recording Quality  (P106)
Cable Disconnection Warning Icon  (P184)
¢1 “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.¢2 It is displayed in order of [TITLE], [LOCATION], [NAME] ([BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET]), [NAME] 
([FACE RECOG.]).
1ST DAY
1ST DAY 1ST DAY
1ST DAY
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B/W
10:00  DEC.1.2010
10:00  DEC.1.2010
10:00  DEC.1.2010
10:00  DEC.1.2010
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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
•Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may 
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
•Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.•We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to 
protect your camera.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•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 mi croprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-v oltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables.  If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
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If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera 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.
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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft 
cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will be 
slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the 
internal temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
•Retract the lens when carrying the camera.
Cleaning
About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is  employed to produce the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malf unction. The LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen 
has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or 
always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
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Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
•When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
•The battery has a limited life.•Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.•The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
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This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.•Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
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The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
•Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch 
the terminals with your fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card
•“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, 
and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available 
computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before 
transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.
If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BABY2]/Face Recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
Disclaimer
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing
•Reset the settings to protect the personal information.  (P35)•If there are pictures stored in the built-in memory, copy them into the memory card  (P170) 
before formatting the built-in memory  (P38) as needed.
•Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.•Built-in memory and settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.•Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if 
above operations are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card” 
above.
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•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended 
temperature:15oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
•When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
•We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant  (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
•Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.•You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.•Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching 
the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when 
turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the 
camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod.
•Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully.
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
About tripods or unipods