Panasonic Dmc Fz5 Operating Instructions Manual

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[PAGE LAYOUT]
(Possible layouts on the camera)
3Select [PRINT START] and then 
print out the picture.
 Press the [MENU] button to cancel 
printing.
∫DPOF picture
 Set the DPOF print with the camera in 
advance. (P86)
1Select [DPOF PICTURE].
 When printing under the new settings, 
disconnect the USB connection cable 
and connect it to the printer again.
 You can change the DPOF print setting 
by pressing the [MENU] button. (P86)
2Select [PRINT START] and then 
print out the picture.
 Refer to P100 for print setting.
 Press the [MENU] button to cancel 
printing.
Settings on the printer are 
prioritized.
1 page with no frame print
1 page with frame print
2 pages print
4 pages print
CANCELMENU
PAPER SIZE
PAGE LAYOUT NUM. OF PRINTS PRINT START
SELECT
1PRINT WITH DATE
SINGLE PICTURESELECTSET
DPOF PICTURESINGLE PICTURE
PictBridge
CANCELMENU
PAGE LAYOUT PRINT START
SELECT
PAPER SIZE
DPOF
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∫Setting the date printing with the 
DPOF print in advance
When the printer supports the date printing 
by DPOF setting, we recommend setting 
the date printing with the DPOF print in 
advance. (P87) The recording date can be 
printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to 
start printing.
 Do not disconnect the USB connection 
cable when the cable disconnection 
warning icon [ ] is indicated.
 When the [¥] indication lights in orange 
during printing, the camera is receiving an 
error message from the printer. Make sure 
there is no malfunction on the printer after 
finishing printing.
 When the printer does not support TIFF 
print, you cannot print pictures with TIFF 
quality.
 In DPOF print, if the total number of prints 
or the number of printed pictures is high, 
pictures may be printed several times. 
(The indication of the remaining number of 
prints is different from the setting, 
however, this is not a malfunction.)
 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 several times 
on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print a picture 
4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE 
LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the 
number of prints to 4 for the picture on 
[NUM. OF PRINTS].
 When printing different pictures on 
1 sheet of paper (only in DPOF 
printing)
For example, if you want to print 4 different 
pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE 
LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the 
number of prints to 1 on [COUNT] in 
DPOF print setting (P86) for each of the 
4pictures.
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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 mode (P40)
3 Burst (P48)
: Audio recording (DMC-FZ5 only) 
(P61, 75)
4 Continuous AF (P77)
5 White balance (P71)
6 ISO sensitivity (P73)
7 Focus (P31)
8 Picture size (P74)
9 Quality (P74)
: Jitter alert (P33)
10 Battery indication (P14)
11 Color effect (P80)
12 Picture/Time remain
In Motion image mode: e.g. 11S
13 Card access indication (P17)
14 Recording state
15 Histogram (P29)
16 AF trigger (P77)17 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 recording mode.
18 Zoom/Digital zoom (P39, 79)
19 Shutter speed (P31)
20 Aperture value (P31)
21 Exposure compensation (P45)
22 Auto bracket (P46)
23 Metering mode (P75)
24 Tele-macro (P60)
25 Spot metering target (P75)
26 AF area (P31)
27 Spot AF area (P76)
28 AF assist lamp (P78)
29 Self-timer (P44)
30 Flash output adjustment (P42)
31 Optical image stabilizer (P47)
1/25F2.8
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AFFOCUS
ISO100
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ISO100
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∫Recording in simple mode
1 Flash mode (P40)
2 Focus (P31)
3 Picture mode (P35)
: Jitter alert (P33)
4 Battery indication (P14)
5 Pictures remaining
6 Recording state
7 Card Access indication (P17)
8 AF area (P31)
9 Operation for backlight compensation 
(P37)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.
Zoom (P39)
11 Backlight compensation (P37)
12 Self-timer (P44)
13 AF assist lamp (P78)
14 Burst (P48)
8
1234
9 10 115
6
7
8 14
12
BACKLIGHT
13
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∫In playback
1 Playback mode
2 Number of DPOF prints (P86)
3 Protected picture (P88)
4 Picture with audio (DMC-FZ5 only) 
(P83)
5 Picture size (P74)
: In Motion image mode
6 Quality (P74)
/ : In Motion image mode 
(P61)
Simple mode (P35):
:ENLARGE
:4qk6q/10k15cm
: E-MAIL
7 Battery indication (P14)
8 Folder/File number (P98)
9 Page number/Total pictures
10 Histogram (P29)
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.11 Recording information
(Recording mode/Aperture value/
Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash 
mode/White balance)
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.
12 Recorded date and time
13 Audio playback (DMC-FZ5 only) (P83)
: In Motion image mode
14 Flip animation (P80)
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F2.8 1/25ISO100AUTO
10:00  DEC. 1.2005
PLAY AUDIO
PLAY MOTION
IMAGE
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Cautions for Use
∫Optimal Use of the Camera
When carrying the camera, take care not 
to drop or cause impact to it.
 The lens or the outer case may be 
destroyed by the strong shock, and it 
causes a malfunction of the 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.Make sure to 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 and the cables.
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.
 If you use a 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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∫Card
While the card access indication 
appears (the card is being accessed), do 
not open the card 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.
 Store the card in the card case or the 
storage bag after use and when you store 
or carry the card.
 Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the 
terminals on the back of the card and do 
not touch the terminals with your fingers.
∫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.
After use, be sure to remove the battery.
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the battery body and 
terminals are damaged.
 Inserting a damaged battery in the 
camera will damage the camera.
When you go out, bring charged spare 
batteries.
 Be aware that the operating time of the 
battery will become shorter in low 
temperatures such as outdoors at a ski 
resort. When you travel, be sure to prepare the 
supplied charger to charge the battery on 
the spot.
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 1 m (3.28 feet) 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 terminals of the charger and 
battery clean.
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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages 
will be displayed on the screen in some 
cases.
Major messages are described below as 
examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]
Unlock [LOCK] of the Write-Protect switch 
on the SD Memory Card. (P17)
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]
Play back after recording or after inserting 
a card with a recorded picture.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
After canceling the protect setting, delete or 
overwrite the picture.
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE 
DELETED ] / [SOME PICTURES CANNOT 
BE DELETED]
The pictures not based on the DCF 
standard cannot be deleted.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE ] /
[CANNOT 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]. Once delete the selected 
pictures and then repeat deleting multiple 
pictures.[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The format of the card cannot be 
recognized by the camera. Format the card 
again with the 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. (P23)
∫Battery and the power source
1: The camera cannot be operated even 
when it is turned on.
 Is the battery inserted correctly?
 Is the battery sufficiently charged?
– Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
2: The camera is turned off immediately 
even after it is turned on.
 Is the battery charge insufficient to 
operate the camera?
– Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
∫Recording
1: 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.
2: 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? 
(P33)
 When you cannot focus on the subject 
even if you tried many times, turn the 
camera off once and turn it on again.
3: The recorded picture is blurred.
 When taking a picture in shaded areas 
or indoors, the shutter speed becomes 
slow and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly. In this 
case, we recommend holding the 
camera with both hands firmly to take 
pictures. When you take pictures with 
slow shutter speed, we recommend 
using a tripod. (P32)
∫LCD monitor
1: 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.
2: 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.
3: The screen is too bright or dark.
 Adjust the brightness of the screen.
4: Some pixels are inactive or always lit 
on the LCD monitor.
 These pixels do not affect the recorded 
pictures.
This is not a malfunction.
5: 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.
6: A vertical red line 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.
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