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Message Indications
[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the Memory Card.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS 
PROTECTED]
Cancel the Memory Card lock.
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]Carry out playback after recording or 
after inserting the Memory Card with a 
recorded image.
[MEMORY CARD FULL]/[NOT 
ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD]
Insert a new Memory Card or delete 
unnecessary data.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]Failed access to Memory 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 back [ON]. Be sure camera is 
[OFF] before removing or inserting the 
card to avoid damaging the card.
[SYSTEM ERROR]When the camera does not work 
correctly because of the pressure to the 
lens, this message is displayed. Turn 
the power switch to [ON] again.
[PLEASE SET THE CLOCK]This message is displayed when you 
use the camera for the first time or you 
do not use the camera for a long time.
Set the clock again.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]After cancelling the protect setting, you 
can delete or overwrite the image.
[THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE 
DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES 
CAN’T BE DELETED]
If the image is not based on the DCF 
standard, it is not possible to delete 
selected pictures.
[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE 
SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
You have exceeded the number of 
images that can be set at once with 
multi-deleting setting.
[CAN’T BE SET ON THIS 
PICTURE]/[CAN’T BE SET ON 
SOME PICTURES]
If the image is not based on the DCF 
standard, it is not possible to set the 
DPOF or audio dubbing.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR 
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The format of this card cannot be 
recognized by the camera. Format the 
card again with the camera.
[MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE 
PROPER POSITION]
This message is displayed when you 
turn on the camera with the mode dial in 
the wrong position.
Rotate the mode dial to the proper 
position.
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Troubleshooting
1: The power does not turn on.1-1: Are the batteries inserted? Check 
whether the batteries are inserted.
1-2: Is the battery power sufficient?
2: As the power is turned on, it turns 
off immediately.
2-1: Is the battery power insufficient to 
operate the camera? Replace it with 
new one.
2-2: Are the batteries other than the 
recommended ones?
3: The image cannot be recorded.3-1: Is the Memory Card inside?
3-2: Is the mode dial correctly set? 
Check it.
3-3: There is no memory capacity left on 
the card. Before recording, delete 
some images.
4: The image is not displayed on the 
LCD monitor.
4-1: Is the LCD monitor set to OFF? 
4-2: Does the economy mode work?
5: The LCD monitor is too bright or 
dark.
5: Adjust the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
6: Flash does not light.6: The flash mode is set to forced OFF. 
Change the flash mode.
7: The display or images on the LCD 
monitor are not focused.
7: Set the mode dial to the mode 
corresponding to the distance to the 
subject.
8: The image will not play back.8-1: Is the Memory Card inside?
8-2: There is no image in the Memory 
Card.
8-3: The mode dial is not set to playback 
[].
9: The image is not displayed on the 
television.
9-1: Is the camera correctly connected 
with the TV? Check it.
9-2: Set the TV to video input mode.
10: When connecting to a PC, images 
cannot be transferred.
10-1: Check that the camera is correctly 
connected to the PC.
10-2: Is the camera correctly recognized 
by the PC? 
11: The clock setting is reset.11-1: If you do not use the camera for a 
long time, the clock setting may be 
reset. When the message [PLEASE 
SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the 
clock again.
11-2: When you take a picture before 
setting the clock, [0.0.0 0:00] is 
recorded.
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Specifications
Digital CameraInformation for your safety
Effective number of pixels 3.2 Million Pixels
Image sensor 1/2.5z CCD, total pixel number 3,340,000
Primary color filter
Lens Optical 3a zoom, f=5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 mm film 
camera equivalent: 35 - 105 mm)/F2.8 - 4.9
Digital zoom Max 3a
Focus Auto/Macro
Normal/Spot AF change (Spot mode)
Focus range Auto: 1.64 feet (50 cm)(Wide)/1.64 feet (50 cm) (Tele)
 - ¶ , 
Macro/Simple: 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide)/1.64 feet 
(50 cm) (Tele) - ¶
Shutter system Electronic shutter i Mechanical shutter
Burst recording 4 frames/second, Max 8 frames (standard)/
5 frames (fine) (Performance is only with SD Memory 
Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be less.)
Motion image recording 320a240 pixels (10 frames/second with audio)
ISO sensitivity AUTO/50/100/200/400
Shutter speed 8 - 1/2,000
Motion image mode: 1/30 - 1/2,000
White balance AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set
Exposure (AE) Program AE
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 - i2 EV)
Metering mode Multi/Spot (Spot mode)
LCD monitor 1.5z low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD 
(114,000 pixels) (field of view ratio 100%)
Optical finder Real-image zoom finder
Flash Flash range: (ISO100)
Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 7.87 feet (2.4 m) (Wide) 
/Approx. 1.64 feet (50 cm) - 4.59 feet (140 cm) (Tele)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow 
sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF
Microphone Monaural
Recording media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Recording size 2048a1536 pixels, 1600a1200 pixels, 1280a960 
pixels, 640a480 pixels (Still picture)
320a240 (Motion image)
Quality Fine/StandardPower Consumption: 1.7 W (When recording with LCD monitor to on)
0.7 W (When recording with LCD monitor to off)
1.0 W (When playing back with LCD monitor)
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Recording file format
   Still Picture JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on 
Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
   Still picture with audio JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on 
Exif 2.2 standard) 
i 640a480 QuickTime Motion JPEG (still picture with 
audio)
   Motion image
QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion image with audio)Interface
   Digital USB
   Analog video/audio NTSC/PAL Composite/Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
   USB 5 pin Mini USB
   Analog video/audio Ø 2.5 mm jack
   DC IN EIAJ type 1 jack
Dimensions (W a H a D) 3 4/5qa2 1/2qa11/3q /96a65.5a34 mm (excluding 
the projection part)
Weight Approx. 6 oz/170 g (excluding Memory Card and 
battery)
Approx. 7.58 oz/215 g (with Memory Card and 
battery)
Operating Temperature 32 oF - 104 oF (0oC-40oC)
Operating Humidity 10% - 80%
Power Source AA Alkaline batteries (2 pieces)
AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (2 pieces)
AC adaptor (DMW-AC1) (optional)
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Digital Camera Accessory System
Please refer to page 15, for details on available recording time.
*NOTE:  Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your 
local dealer.
Accessory# Description
Figure
BN-SDABPU/1BSD PC Card Adaptor 
(compatible with 
MultiMediaCard)   
BN-SDCAPU/1BSD USB Reader/Writer
(compatible with 
MultiMediaCard)   
RP-SD064B
RP-SD032B
RP-SD016B512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card 
32 MB SD Memory Card
16 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD128B RP-SDH256 RP-SDH512
DMW-AC1AC Adaptor  
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on 
Accessories.
TO 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 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day       (         )
Night     (         )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)         Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
       
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)      
VISA                              
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES       
(Please do not send cash)     2. Items Ordered  
Quantity Accessory #  Price Each Description
Total Price 
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax     
Shipping & Handling  
Total Enclosed  1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
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             
Request for Service Notice:   
(USA Only)   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.     
In the unlikely event this product needs service.      
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)            
To further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting.           
     
Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number  
here.        
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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER 
ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA 
ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF 
AMERICA, One Panasonic Way 
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC 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
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales 
Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the 
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with 
new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. 
The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the 
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for par ts. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries 
are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold 
“as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is 
required for warranty service.
PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA 
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 
BELOW)1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PA C K (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD (IN 
EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
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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 COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic 
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which 
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not 
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, 
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, 
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper 
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or 
commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), 
rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory 
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to 
acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED 
UNDER 
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS 
NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT 
OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes 
damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or 
images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, 
but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, 
ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so 
the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other 
rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product 
develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer 
or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write 
to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for 
the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)
Product Repairs
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.comYou can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.
As of January 2002
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300  Fax (787) 768-2910
Accessory Purchases:
MAIL TO :
Centralized Factory ServicenterPanasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847 
Attention: Digital Camera Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory
Servicenter.
Customers in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
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