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Connecting to other equipment
The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.Note
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Depending on the TV model, pictures may  not be displayed on the full screen.•Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to 
the TV with the AV cable (supplied).
•SDHC Memory Cards cannot be played back unles s it is a TV compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards or SDXC Memory Cards.
•SDXC Memory Cards cannot be played back unle ss it is a TV compatible with SDXC Memory 
Cards.
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot
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OthersScreen Display
∫In recording
Recording in Normal Picture Mode [ !] (Initial setting)
1 Recording Mode
2 Picture Size (P70)
3 Flash Mode  (P66)
4 Optical Image Stabilizer (P83) /: Jitter 
alert  (P24)
5 Focus  (P25)
6 AF area  (P25)
7 Battery indication  (P11)
8 Recording Mode selection (P20)
9 Playback Mode selection  (P28)
10 Zooming with touch operation  (P47)
11 Touch shutter  (P27)
12 Shutter speed  (P24)
13 Aperture value  (P24)
14 ISO sensitivity (P72)
15 Display  (P41)
16 Menu  (P34)
17 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 1 (P17)
18 Built-in memory  (P15)
: Card (P15)  (displayed only during recording)
¢1[ i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
1/30 1/30
1/30
F3.3
F3.3
F3.3100
100
100ISO
ISO
ISO·
11 11
8
9
10
11
12
1314
1234 5
6
15 18
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∫In recording (after settings)
19 Available recording time¢ 2 (P30) :
20 Recording Quality  (P71)
21 White Balance  (P73)
22 Color Mode  (P81)
23 Exposure compensation  (P78)
24 Burst  (P80)
25 Macro Mode  (P77)
26 Auto Focus Mode  (P75)
27 AF assist lamp (P82)
28 Intelligent Exposure  (P79)
29 LCD Mode  (P37)
30 Date Stamp  (P83)
31 Self-timer Mode  (P69)
32 : Zoom/Extended Optical Zoom (P43)/Intelligent Zoom 
(P43) /Digital Zoom  (P43, 79)
33 Current date and time/ “: Travel destination setting
¢3 (P65)
34 Age¢ 4 (P56)
Location¢ 3 (P63)
35 Elapsed recording time  (P30)
36 Shortcut setting area  (P48)
37 Name
¢ 4 (P56)
Number of days that have passed since the departure date  (P63)
38 Recording state
¢
2 “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
¢ 3 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.
¢ 4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] 
in Scene Mode.
B/W B/W
B/WR12 12sR12s
3s3s
23 24
31323334
36
26
27
28
29
30
1920 222125
38
35
37
R8m30s
WT1X
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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode  (P28)
2 Recording Quality  (P71)
3 Color Mode  (P81)
4 Protected picture  (P99)
5 Favorites  (P96)
6 Date/Text stamped display  (P83, 92)
7 Motion picture playback  (P31)
8 Number of prints  (P97)
9 Elapsed playback time
¢ 1 (P31) :
10 Picture Size (P70)
11 Battery indication  (P11)
12 Picture number/Total pictures
13 Power LCD  (P37)
14 Recording Mode selection  (P20)
15 Playback Mode selection  (P85)
16 Delete  (P32)
17 Multi Playback (P29)
18 Recording information
19 Number of days that have passed since the departure date  (P63)
Age  (P56)
20 Display  (P41)
21 Menu  (P34)
22 Shortcut setting
 area  (P48)
23 Recorded date and time/World Time  (P65)
Name
¢ 2 (P56)
Location¢ 2 (P63)
24 Folder/File number  (P103)
25 Motion picture recording time
¢ 1 (P31) :
26 Built-in memory  (P15)
Cable disconnection warning icon  (P105)
¢
1 “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.¢2 It is displayed in order of [Location], [Name].
10 100_0001
0001
100_00011
1
B/W
B/W
B/W1/11 1/11
1/11
9s
9s
9s9s
9s
9s
1ST DAY
1ST DAY
1ST DAY
10:00 DEC.1.2011
10:00 DEC.1.2011
10:00 DEC.1.2011 
2
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18
20 2110
1719
12
1513
11
14
6
23
2625
24
22
8m30s
8m30s
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Cautions for Use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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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.
Optimal use of the camera
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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 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.
Cleaning
About the LCD monitor
Extremely high precision technology is em ployed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 
However there may be some dark or bright  spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. 
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor 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.
About the Lens
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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.
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Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or carry away from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
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.
Battery
Charger
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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] , 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, 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.  (P38)•If there are pictures stored in the built-in memory, copy them onto the memory card  (P100) 
before formatting the built-in memory  (P39) 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” on  
P118.
Card
About the personal information
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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.
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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.•Some tripods or unipods cannot be attached when the DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor 
(optional) are connected.
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
About tripods or unipods
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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[This picture is protected]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  (P99)
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted]
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Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc.  (P39)
[Cannot be set on this picture]
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[Text Stamp] or [Print Set] cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard.
[Not enough space on built-in memory]/[Not enough memory on the card]
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There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.•When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are 
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[Some pictures cannot be copied]/[Copy could not be completed]
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The following pictures cannot be copied.–When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy 
destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)
–Files not based on the DCF standard.•Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
[Built-In Memory Error 
Format built-in memory?]
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This message will be displayed when y ou format the built-in memory on a PC.
> Format the built-in memory on the camera again.  (P39) The data on the built-in memory 
will be deleted.
[Memory card error. 
This card cannot be used in this camera. 
Format this card?]
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It is a format that cannot be used with this unit. > Insert a different card.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P39) 
The data on the card will be deleted.
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