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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ18

VQT1F83

Before connecting, operating or

adjusting this product, please read

the instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or

send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

DMC-FZ18ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年７月１８日　水曜日　午後５時３２分

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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ18 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 2 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 3 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Before Use • Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. • Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 4 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Before Use Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ18 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 5 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 6 ページ２００７年７月１８日 Contents Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories............................... 8 Names of the Components ....................... 8 Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap................. 10 Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 11 Quick Guide ............................................ 12 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 13 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 7 ページ２００７年７月１８日 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture .............................. 67 Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) ........................ 69 Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 71 • [W.BALANCE]................................... 72 • [WB ADJUST.] .................................. 73 • [INTELLIGENT ISO] ......................... 74 • [SENSITIVITY].................................. 75 • [ASPECT RATIO] ...........................
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 8 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 9 2 CGR-S006A 3 DE-A43B 4 K1HA08CD0013 5 6 7 8 K1HA08CD0014 6 Shoulder Strap Lens Cap/Lens Cap String Lens Hood A: Silver B: Black Hood Adaptor • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 9 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation 5 6 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 13 8 9 10 11 In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 10 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation 26 [DC IN] socket (P111, 113) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) is connected to it. 27 Terminal door 28 Lens barrel (P118) 29 30 29 Card/Battery door (P15) 30 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 3 Attach the lens cap.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 11 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation • Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on the outside. • We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. • Make sure the screw is loose and then attach the lens hood. Attaching the Lens Hood 3 Tighten the screw.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 12 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P16) Refer to P16 when you use a card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P17) CUSTOM • You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 13 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 14 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 15 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • Prepare a card. (optional) • You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 16 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional) switch is slid to the other side, these functions become available.) 2 The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P109) ∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play back pictures with the built-in memory. (The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 17 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons C Mode dial 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. : : 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • Turn the camera off after setting the clock.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 18 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation About the Mode Dial If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose. ∫ Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part A. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o) Playback mode (P33) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 19 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation Night portrait mode (P58) Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people with night time scenery. [SETUP] menu (P20) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. Setting the Menu ∫ Displaying the menu screens [CUSTOM] mode menu (P56) Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is displayed.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 20 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting. 3 Press 1. or or • Select a menu item next and set it. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU SET or ∫ Closing the menu screen Press [MENU/SET]. • When the mode dial is set to [ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway or press the center of the joystick to finish.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 21 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation pictures with audio (P77). (The pictures are not enlarged.) • When the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG], the auto review function works until the end of recording onto the card. (The picture is not enlarged.) • The auto review setting is disabled when using auto bracket or burst mode, in motion picture mode [ ], when [AUDIO REC.] is set to [ON] or when the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 22 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation [ZOOM RESUME] Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) The zoom position is stored when this unit is turned off. When this unit is turned on again, the zoom automatically returns to the position it was at when this unit was turned off. (P30) [ON], [OFF] MENU [MF ASSIST] (P52) (Recording mode only) Press [ SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 23 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation – The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P61) and [PET] (P62) in scene mode. – The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P67) – The [WORLD TIME] (P69) setting. – [ZOOM RESUME] (P30) • The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. [AUTO]: The advanced scene mode or [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 24 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Preparation 2 Flash mode (P40) 3 AF area (P25) • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places. 4 Focus (P25) 5 Picture size (P76) 6 Quality (P76) : Jitter alert (P27) 7 Battery indication • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 25 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic Basic Taking Pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. CUSTOM OFF ON • The power lamp 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (1: Shutter button) • The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area 1 turns from white to green. (3: Aperture value, 4: Shutter speed) • The subject is not focused in the following cases. – The focus indication blinks (green).
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 26 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic In this case, compensate the exposure. This allows you to take bright pictures. ∫ Focusing (P26, 48, 54) • The picture is automatically focused on this unit (AF=Auto Focus). However, the picture may not be properly focused in the following cases. The focus range is 30 cm (0.98 feet) to ¶ (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) to ¶ (Tele). – When there are both near and distant subjects in a scene.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 27 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. • If jitter could occur because of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears. F2.8 1/60 F2.8 1/10 • When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful how you hold the camera. The use of the self-timer prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod (P44).
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 28 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic • Program shift is canceled and the camera returns to normal program AE mode if more than 10 seconds pass after program shift is activated. However, the program shift setting is memorized. • Depending on the brightness of the subject, program shift may not be activated.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 29 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic • The settings for [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [MONITOR/ VIEWFINDER], [TRAVEL DATE], [ZOOM RESUME], [BEEP], [AF BEEP], [SHUTTER], [NO.RESET], [DIAL DISPLAY], and [LANGUAGE] in the [SETUP] menu (P20) will also be reflected in the intelligent auto mode [ ]. ∫ Other settings in intelligent auto mode [ ] In intelligent auto mode [ ], other settings are fixed as follows. For more information about each setting, refer to the page indicated.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 30 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic • It is possible to select either AUTO [ ] or Forced OFF [ ] depending upon whether the flash is open or closed. When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO [ ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When AUTO [ ] is selected, [i-NIGHT SCENERY] scene mode is not identified. • When Forced OFF [ ] is selected, [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] scene mode is not identified.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 31 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic • When you rotate the zoom lever, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may shake. This is not a malfunction. • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.99 ft. – ¶) Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) This camera has a 18k optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ / / ], a maximum of 28.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 32 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic 3 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU SET 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. ∫ Entering the digital zoom range The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 33 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. or 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture Refer to P33 to 35 for information about how to delete pictures. • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). Playing back/Deleting Pictures ∫ Enlarging the picture 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 34 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic • Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the screen. This is called moire. This is not a malfunction. ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback. ∫ To delete a single picture A B or 1 Press [ ] while the picture is being played back. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 35 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Basic 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set. (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) • Repeat the above procedure. • [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If 4 is pressed again, the setting is canceled. • The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected picture is protected and cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting and then delete the picture. (P104) 4 Press [ ].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 36 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder In recording mode 6 6 Changing the information displayed 1 2 1 Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press [EVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen. A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa). 2 Selecting the screen to be used Press [DISPLAY] to change the display.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 37 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) In playback mode ∫ Out-of-frame display Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can therefore concentrate on the subject when taking pictures without being obstructed by information displayed on the screen. 1/6 1ST DAY 9 months 10 days 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 4 5 6 1/6 F2.8 1/30 ISO100 AWB 10:00 DEC. 1.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 38 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. Examples of histogram 100_0001 1/6 ISO100 F2.8 1/200 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 AWB 100_0001 1/6 ISO100 F2.8 1/100 10:00 DEC. 1.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 39 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) – Multi playback – Calendar playback – Playback zoom [ ]: [HIGH ANGLE] The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way. (However it becomes more difficult to see when looked at straight on.) [OFF] The LCD monitor returns to the normal brightness.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 40 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor screen are increased in Auto power LCD, Power LCD and High angle modes. Therefore, some subjects may look different 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 Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 41 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¥ ± ± — — ± ¥ ± ± — — ± — — — — — ¥ ± ¥ ± — — ± Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢ ± ¥ ± — — ± ¥ ± ± — — ± • The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P60) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P60) in scene mode.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 42 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) reduction [ ] or Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 43 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) : AUTO : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000 : : Forced ON Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./ 1 to 1/2000 Red-eye 1/8 to 1/2000¢ reduction : Forced OFF 1 to 1/2000 (In program AE mode) 1/30 to 1/2000 ¢ [PARTY] (P60) in scene mode • Refer to P52 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 44 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient. • It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. • When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 45 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P82) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 46 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Operation with the joystick Select [ ] with 2 on the joystick and then compensate the exposure with 3/4. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject. • Exposure compensation is not available in the following case. – [STARRY SKY] in scene mode Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket • You can compensate from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 47 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When setting auto bracket, the auto bracket icon [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 48 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second) 3¢ approx. 2 Number of recordable pictures (pictures) max. 4 max. 7 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card. ¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. • The number of pictures indicated is when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 49 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press the AF macro/focus switch button. • The AF macro icon [ ] appears. ∫ Focus range 1 cm (0.03 feet) 2 m (6.56 feet) 1 m (3.28 feet) • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The zoom magnification values will change when using the extended optical zoom. ∫ Tele-macro function If you zoom to a magnification of 12k to 18k (close to Tele), you can take a picture of an object that is only 1 m (3.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 50 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the subject correctly. Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 51 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Manual exposure Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/ 1 to set the aperture value and the shutter speed. 6 3 Take the picture. F5.6 1/125 ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. F2.8 1/30 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 52 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Manual exposure Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 to F3.6 60 to 1/1000 Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) Shutter Speed (Sec) F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300 F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600 F8.0 8 to 1/2000 F8.0 60 to 1/2000 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300 F3.6 F3.2 F2.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 53 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to focus on the subject. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. ft 2 1 MF A B 3 Press 3/4 to select [MF ASSIST] and then press 1. A MF assistance B Focus range • MF assistance disappears about 2 seconds after you stop operating the joystick. • Focus range disappears about 5 seconds after you stop operating the joystick. 3 Take the picture.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 54 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. • You can also use the joystick to perform steps 2 to 5. ∫ Technique for Manual focus 1 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4. 2 Tilt it a little more. 3 Tilt the joystick in the opposite direction to finely focus on the subject.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 55 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in manual focus is an approximation of the focus position. Remember that the distance is an approximation when taking a picture. • Use the MF assistance screen for a final check of the focus. • After canceling power save mode, focus on the subject again. • The following function cannot be set when manual focus is set. – [CONT.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 56 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) – [RESET] – [NO.RESET] – [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and name settings in scene mode 6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings. MENU SET Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings to suit the picture-taking conditions and other factors from among the registered patterns you have saved as custom settings ahead of time.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 57 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an advanced scene mode in step 1, explanations about each advanced scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the screen shown in step 1.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 58 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] • In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the [INTELLIGENT ISO] operates, and the maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. In other modes, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. • In [NORMAL PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], and [CREATIVE PORTRAIT], you can set the white balance. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 59 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] The aperture value (P50) can be changed in the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Open the flash when [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected. • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 60 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 1, explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 61 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [SUNSET] MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun. phenomenon caused by the light reflecting on dust in the air) to appear. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. 1 2 [BABY1]/[BABY2] MENU • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 62 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON]. ∫ Display the age/name 1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen appears automatically.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 63 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • We recommend that you do not follow the subject with the camera alone, but stand facing the subject with shoulders squared, and follow it using your entire body, while twisting at the waist. • Once the subject is in front of you, press the shutter button. Do not stop moving the camera even after you press the shutter button. 1 Move the camera smoothly while following the subject in the viewfinder.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 64 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick setting (P71). 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 65 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.) – You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure. • Histograms are always displayed in orange. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The setting on the continuous AF and the AF assist lamp are disabled. • The white balance cannot be set. [BEACH] MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 66 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus, zoom and aperture value are fixed to the setting when recording starts (the first frame). • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) • When using the stabilizer function, it is fixed to [MODE1]. 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 67 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. • Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 68 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU SET 2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the year, month and date. 6 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU SET 2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the year, month and date. • The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 69 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] (Perform steps 1, 2 and 3.) 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 70 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the travel destination area (Perform steps 1, 2 and 3.) 1 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. A MENU SET A Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. • If you are setting the travel destination area for the first time, the date and time are displayed as shown in the screen above.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 71 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. ∫ Setting from the menu screen Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu and then select the item to set. (P19) Items that can be set (Recording in program AE mode [ Menu screen 2/4 3/4 [COL.EFFECT] (P83) : [PICT.ADJ.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 72 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish. Select a setting that matches the recording conditions.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 73 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET] or press the center of the joystick. [WB ADJUST.] Finely adjusting the white balance MENU MENU SET 4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway or press the center of the joystick to finish.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 74 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item • You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item. • The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash. • You cannot finely adjust the white balance when [COL.EFFECT] (P83) is set to [B/ W], [SEPIA], [COOL] or [WARM]. • The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 75 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 76 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select to take pictures with the same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm film. This is suitable for landscapes etc. where a wide view is preferable. This is also suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc. • In motion picture mode [ ], you cannot select [ ]. • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 77 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Quality Fine (Low compression): This gives priority to picture quality. Picture quality will be high. Standard (High compression): This gives priority to the number of recordable pictures. Standard quality pictures are recorded. RAW file: Set to process images in high-resolution on a PC. The maximum picture size for each aspect ratio setting is fixed to ([ ]/[ ]/[ ]).
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 78 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. • If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled. The audio is not recorded. • You cannot take pictures with audio in the following cases: – Auto bracket – Burst mode – When the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG] – [STARRY SKY] in scene mode • You cannot use the following functions with pictures with audio.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 79 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 3-area-focusing (High speed): The camera quickly focuses on any of 3 focus areas points – left, right or center. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen. 1-area-focusing (High speed): The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen. 1-area-focusing: The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 80 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases. – In [NIGHT SCENERY], [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode. – In [FOOD], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode. – In motion picture mode [ ]. • The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF mode to any modes other than [ ] and then take a picture.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 81 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) [MODE1] The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can assist during photo composition. [MODE2] The jitter is compensated for ( ) when the shutter button is pressed. There is a greater stabilizing effect. [OFF] ( ) When the stabilizer is not desired.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 82 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONT.AF] Continuously focusing on a subject MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by always focusing on the subject. The time required for focusing when the shutter button is pressed halfway will be reduced when the AF mode is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. • The [ ] indication appears when it is set to [ON].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 83 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] Fixing the focus and exposure MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved. MENU SET ∫ When [AF] is selected (Fixing the focus only) 1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 84 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) Select an effect that matches the recording situation and your image of the recording. [CONTRAST] [r] Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [s] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 85 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 3/4 to select [FLIP ANIM.] and then press 1. 2 Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and then press 1. MENU SET 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and then press 1. • The picture size is 320k240 pixels. 3 Press the shutter button and capture the images one frame at a time. 6 Press 3/4 to select [5fps] or [10fps] and then press [MENU/ SET]. MENU SET • You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image with 2/1.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 86 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The file number appears after creating a flip animation. • Press [MENU/SET] three times to close the menu after creating the flip animation. 1 Remove the lens cap, lens hood and hood adaptor. 2 Attach the lens adaptor (DMW-LA3; optional). ∫ Deleting all still images used to create flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL PICTURES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation screen appears.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 87 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 Turn the camera on, press 3/4 to select [CONVERSION] and then press 1. ∫ Recordable range when using a conversion lens When attaching the tele conversion lens • The recordable range when using the tele conversion lens is from 5.5 m (18.0 feet) to ¶. When attaching the close-up lens 5 Press 3/4 to set to [ ] or [ C ] and then press [MENU/SET]. Wide Tele Normal 20 cm (0.66 feet) to 50 cm (1.64 feet) 40 cm (1.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 88 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) –[ ] (Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]) ∫ Example of 25 screens 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) W T • :1 screen>9 screens> 25 screens>Calendar screen display (P89) • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to return to the previous screen. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 89 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. 1 Rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] (W) to display the calendar screen.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 90 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ ]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. Using the Playback Zoom ∫ Selecting pictures while they are enlarged (during playback zoom) Press 2/1 on the joystick after performing step 1 or 2. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 91 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Press 2/1 while pausing. ∫ Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. ∫ Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ] and then press 4 to play back.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 92 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) – [TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/ [ASPECT CONV.] Creating still pictures from a motion picture ∫ Saving a single still picture with 9 screens from the motion picture • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. W You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 93 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) • You can move forward frame-by-frame by pressing 3/4/2/1. 3/4: Move forward/backward 3 frames at a time. 2/1: Move forward/backward 1 frame at a time. 3 Press the shutter button. • The message [SAVE THESE NINE PICTURES AS ONE SINGLE PICTURE ?] appears. Also, the message [SAVE AS A SINGLE PICTURE ?] appears if you saved the picture in step 2. 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 94 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) Items that can be set Menu screen 1/3 2/3 3/3 Item : [SLIDE SHOW] (P94) : [CATEGORY] (P95) : [ROTATE DISP.] (P97) : [ROTATE] (P97) : [FAVORITE] (P98) : [TITLE EDIT] (P99) : [TEXT STAMP] (P101) : [DPOF PRINT] (P103) : [PROTECT] (P104) : [AUDIO DUB.] (P105) : [RESIZE] (P106) : [TRIMMING] (P107) : [ASPECT CONV.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 95 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 4 to finish. [CATEGORY] Searching by recording information ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] on the screen shown in step 2 and set. Can be set to [1SEC.], [2SEC.], [3SEC.], [5SEC.] or [MANUAL] (manual playback). • You can only select [MANUAL] when [ ] or [DURATION] [ ] has been selected in step 1. • Press 2/1 to display the previous or next picture when [MANUAL] is selected.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 96 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) (Event) [SPORTS] mode, [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [PANNING], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW], [AERIAL PHOTO] 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. ∫ Playing back a slide show 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [DISPLAY]. [BABY1]/[BABY2] [PET] [FOOD] [TRAVEL DATE] [MOTION PICTURE], [FLIP ANIM.] 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 97 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) 1 Press 4 to select [SLIDESHOW SETUP] and then press [MENU/ SET]. MENU SET 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 98 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU SET The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90°. The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90°. [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 99 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Deleting all favorites 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 1 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (P34) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 100 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET] to end text input. 4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. • You can also use the joystick to perform steps 1 to 4. ∫ Multi setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/ CANCEL. A [SET] The [TITLE EDIT] icon A appears. [CANCEL] The [TITLE EDIT] icon A disappears. • Repeat this step. • Titles cannot be changed or deleted in [MULTI].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 101 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] Stamping text, dates and other registered information on recorded pictures MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) Registered text, recorded date, age and travel dates can be stamped onto recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 102 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. (The screen shown appears when you select a picture recorded with a [ ] picture size.) ∫ Multi setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/ CANCEL. A MENU SET • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less. • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 103 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) – [TRIMMING] – [ASPECT CONV.] • When text is stamped onto the [ pictures, it is difficult to read it. ∫ Single setting ] 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints. [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the number of prints A MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 104 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ To cancel all settings 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU SET 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • DPOF print settings on the built-in memory are canceled when a card is not inserted. DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is inserted. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 105 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/ CANCEL. – [AUDIO DUB.] – [TITLE EDIT] [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can add the audio after taking a picture. A [SET] The protect icon [ appears. ]A [CANCEL] The protect icon [ disappears.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 106 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) • Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment. 3 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. [RESIZE] Making the picture size smaller MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 107 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. MENU SET • The following pictures cannot be trimmed.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 108 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture 3 Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set. MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can convert pictures taken with a [ ] aspect ratio to a [ ] or a [ ] aspect ratio. 1 Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 109 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) [COPY] Copying the picture data MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa. 1 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU SET • : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 3.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 110 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Advanced (Playback) [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card • You cannot format an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card’s Write-Protect switch A is set to [LOCK]. MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) Usually, it is not necessary to format the built-in memory and the card. Format them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 111 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Set the camera to a mode other than [ ] mode. 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] (for Windows® ) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 112 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Connecting to other equipment • If you use “Windows 98/98SE/Me”, download “QuickTime 6.5.2 for Windows” from the following site, and install it. http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ quicktime652forwindows.html • This software is installed as standard on a “Macintosh OS”. ∫ Folder Composition Folders are displayed as shown in the following illustration. ≥Built-in memory ≥Card DCIM 100_PANA 1 100_PANA P1000001.JPG 2 3 P1000002.JPG P1000999.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 113 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Connecting to other equipment correctly when the camera is connected to a PC. Import the motion picture files to the PC and then play them back. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the recorded data may be damaged. When you connect the camera to the PC, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional).
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 114 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Connecting to other equipment • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at 1 and insert straight in or take straight out. ∫ Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 115 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Connecting to other equipment Multiple pictures are printed at one time. • After selecting [MULTI SELECT], press 2/1 to select the pictures to print and then press 4. The icon [ ] [MULTI SELECT] appears on the pictures to be printed. (Press 4 again to cancel the setting.) Press [MENU/SET] after finishing the setting. Prints all the stored pictures. [SELECT ALL] [DPOF PICTURE] Prints the pictures set in [DPOF] only.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 116 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Connecting to other equipment 2/2¢ [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm ¢ These items cannot be displayed when the printer does not support the paper sizes. • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Settings on the printer are prioritized.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 117 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) • Set the [TV ASPECT]. • Turn this unit and the TV off. DIGITAL/ AV OUT • Depending on the aspect setting, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Audio playback is monaural. • Read the operating instructions for the TV.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 118 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Others Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC46; 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-LND46; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 121 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 122 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others ∫ Battery 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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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 123 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others ∫ About the picture data • 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. ∫ About tripods • 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.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 124 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The card format cannot be recognized by the camera. Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P110) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] This message appears when the camera did not operate properly because force was applied to the lens by a hand or other object, or the hood adaptor is not securely attached. Turn the camera off and on.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 125 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P22) ∫ Battery and power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • Is the battery inserted correctly? – Check the direction of the battery. (P15) • Is the battery sufficiently charged? – Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 126 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others 7: The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO sensitivity increases.) – Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P75) – Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] or lower the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 127 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others 5: Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. This is not a malfunction. (P121) 6: 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. 7: Distortion in the LCD monitor.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 128 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others 5: White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white orbs may appear in the picture because the flash reflects off particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. This is identifiable from the number of round spots and their locations, which will differ in every picture.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 129 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others 4: A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P82) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. 5: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P82) • Are you taking pictures in dark places? – The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 130 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 131 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Aspect ratio (7M): (3264k2176 pixels) Picture size (4.5M EZ): (2560k1712 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory 1 1 7 16 MB 0 0 3 32 MB 1 1 7 64 MB 3 3 16 33 (Approx.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 132 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Aspect ratio (3.5M EZ): (2560k1440 pixels) Picture size (2M EZ): (1920k1080 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory 14 (Approx.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 133 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others • If you set the quality to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG], the picture size is fixed to the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio. • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 134 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.5 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 0.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.7 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 18k zoom, fl4.6 mm to 82.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 136 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Interface Digital: “USB 2.0” (Full Speed) Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [DIGITAL/AV OUT]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) [DC IN]: Type 3 jack Dimensions: Approx. 117.6 mm (W)k75.3 mm (H)k88.2 mm (D) [4 5/8q (W)k2 15/16q (H)k3 1/2q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (Weight): Approx. 360 g/12.7 oz (excluding card and battery), Approx. 407 g/14.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 138 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 139 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. include your proof of purchase. Request for Service Notice: • Please (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) (USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 140 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 141 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (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.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 142 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) 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. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center by visiting our Web Site.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 143 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Others Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT : POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGES À L’APPAREIL, • N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, À L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU AUX ÉCLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE, COMME PAR EXEMPLE DES VASES. • UTILISEZ EXCLUSIVEMENT LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDÉS.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 144 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others • Le puissant champ magnétique de hautparleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées et distordre les images. • Les ondes électromagnétiques émises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à l’appareil photo numérique et perturber l’image et le son.
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 145 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Others Index A AC Adaptor .................................. 111, 113 Access indication ................................... 24 Adjusting Flash Output .......................... 43 Advanced scene Mode .......................... 57 Aerial Photo Mode ................................. 65 AF Area Selection .................................. 80 AF Assist Lamp ...................................... 82 AF Macro Mode .....................................
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 146 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others I P Intelligent Auto Mode ............................. 28 Intelligent ISO Sensitivity Mode ............. 74 ISO Sensitivity ....................................... 75 PAL ........................................................ 23 Panning Mode ........................................ 62 Paper Size ........................................... 115 Party Mode ............................................ 60 Pet Mode .................................
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 147 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 Others Snow Mode ............................................ 65 Speaker ................................................. 22 Sports Mode .......................................... 58 Spot ....................................................... 78 Spot-focusing ......................................... 79 Standard ................................................ 77 Starry Sky Mode .................................... 63 Strap .............................
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DMC-FZ18ENG.book 148 ページ２００７年７月１８日水曜日午後５時３２分 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.