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DMC-FZ2T

VQT0E75

FZ2-EN_ENG.book 1 ページ２００３年８月２６日　火曜日　午後３時２５分

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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 1 ページ２００３年８月２６日火曜日午後３時２５分 Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-FZ2EN DMC-FZ2T Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 2 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Safety Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 3 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Contents Safety Recording images (advanced) Information for Your Safety ..................2 Taking Pictures with Audio ................ 42 Changing the Picture Size................. 43 Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) ............. 44 Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE.................................................. 45 Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE..................................................
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 4 ページ２００３年８月７日 Editing Deleting Images .................................69 Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)......................71 Protecting Images on the Card ..........74 Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) .....................75 Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) .............................77 Resizing Recorded Pictures...............78 Trimming Recorded Pictures .............79 Formatting the Card ................
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 5 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 8 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 1 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 2 3 4 P 5 6 7 ISO100 1600 C-AF 19 OFF H 20 19 1 F2.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 9 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 3 4 10 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 6X P 10:00 11.OCT.2003 5 6 1600 13 [In recording in Simple mode] F2.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 10 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Quick Guide Prepare following items. • Camera • Battery • Card • AC adaptor • AC cable 1 • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. • Close the flash. (P37) 3 [Preparation] 4 2 1 Charge the battery. (1 # 2) (P11) • Charging is finished in about 90 minutes. 2 Slide the lever to the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card/ Battery door. 3 Insert the battery into the camera.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 11 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Charging the Battery 1 Connect the AC cable. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. 1 • The [POWER] indicator A lights. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 2 2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor. (1 # 2) • The [CHARGE] indicator B lights and charging starts. 3 When the [CHARGE] indicator B turns off, charging is finished.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 12 ページ２００３年８月２５日月曜日午後３時２分 Preparation Inserting the Battery 3 [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. • Close the flash. (P37) 1 Slide the lever to the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door. 2 Insert the charged battery all the way in, until it is locked. 3 Close the Memory Card/battery door. OPEN 2 3 OPEN [Removing the battery] 1 2 Open the Memory Card/battery door.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 13 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation ª Battery indicator The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. (This is not displayed when using AC adaptor) : The battery power is sufficient : The remaining power is a little low : The remaining power is low : Recharge or replace the battery ª Charging time and available recording time (Recording condition) • Temperature: 25°C/Humidity: 60% • Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 14 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Using the AC Adaptor If you use an AC adaptor and connect it to an electrical outlet, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge. 1 2 3 [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. 1 2 3 Connect the AC cable. Open the DC IN terminal door. Connect the DC cable (supplied) to the camera. • The camera becomes warm during use. However, it is not malfunction.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 15 ページ２００３年８月２５日月曜日午後３時３分 Preparation Inserting the Card 3 [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. • Close the flash. (P37) 1 Slide the lever to the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door. 2 Insert the card with the label facing the front of the camera. OPEN • Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will not insert freely, it may be reversed. Do not force the card.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 16 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) When the card is being accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. P The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. The reading/ writing speed of SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protection switch that can inhibit writing and formatting.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 17 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Turning Power on/off 1 Set the power switch to [ON]. • The power indicator 1 lights. 2 Set the power switch to [OFF].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 18 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment) This camera’s Viewfinder offers a diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make adjustments related to each users individual vision characteristics. Please adjust this feature before using the camera. This feature is especially useful for the user who wears corrective lens because the lens is not needed. 1 [Preparation] • Press [DISPLAY] button to make the Viewfinder display.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 19 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood 1 2 When attaching the lens hood during the shining daytime, the sunshine is interrupted directly and you can take the beautiful picture. You can prevent the ghost and the flare by using the lens hood. [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is stored. • Close the flash. (P37) 1 2 Remove the lens ring. Attach the lens hood adaptor 1 (supplied).
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 20 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation ª Temporarily storing the lens hood You can store the lens hood in the camera temporarily. Please do not take a picture with the lens hood stored. 1 [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is stored. • Close the flash. (P37) 1 2 Remove the lens hood. Reverse the lens hood and attach it.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 21 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Attaching the Strap 1 1 Press both sides of the cover to put the metal fitting out of the cover. 2 Rotate the plastic part of the metal fitting to the direction of the arrow. • Please attach the plastic part to the metal fitting again if it detached. 2 3 Let the metal fitting pass through the eyelet of the camera. 4 Rotate the plastic part of the metal fitting to the opposite direction until it is locked.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 22 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap When you turn the camera [OFF] or draw back the lens, attach the supplied lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 2 3 4 1 Let the top of the string pass through the lens cap. 2 Let the opposite side of the string pass through the circular part of the string. 3 4 Pull to the direction of the arrow. 5 Attach the lens cap.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 23 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder changes as shown below. DISPLAY [Menu display] [In multi/zoom playback] A LCD monitor B Viewfinder REC 1/4 W.BALANCE AE AE MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT SET REC 1/4 SETUP AUTO W.BALANCE AE AE MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY P 1600 SELECT EXIT MENU SET [In recording] P P 1600 1600 [In playback] 100-0001 100-0001 P F2.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 24 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”. Pressing halfway 1 • Focus and exposure are locked. Pressing fully 2 • The picture is captured. In motion image mode, the recording starts. • You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 25 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation The Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial. : Playback (P64) Playback recorded images. : Simple mode (P31) You can take pictures easily because the necessary setting menus are minimized. This mode is for beginners. P/A/S : Program AE (P29) The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. In addition, more settings can be adjusted.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 26 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation : Sports mode (P49) When you take pictures of outdoor sports, this mode let you capture the still action photo easily. : Panning mode (P50) Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 27 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Operating the Menu By operating the menu, you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the operational sound and various other settings. Follow these instructions. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to the recording mode (except for [ ]) or the playback mode. 1,5 2,3,4 1 1 REC 1/4 W.BALANCE AE AE MODE PICT.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 28 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the date and time. You can go to the setup menu by pressing the [MENU] button during the message is displayed. You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. 7 1 2 1,6 2,3,4,5 SETUP 2/2 NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT SET ENG 3 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET], and then press 1.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 29 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures 1 6,7 By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken. (Refer to P45 for aperture-priority. Refer to P46 for shutter-priority.) [Preparation] • Insert the card. (P15) • Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17) 1 2 3 4 5 2,5 3,4 3,4 Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 30 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) • If you press the shutter button fully at once, the shutter jiggle may occur or the focus may not be adjusted properly. • Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it will be cancelled if you release the shutter button. Press the button halfway again. • When power saving time is set, if you do not operate the camera for a while, it is automatically turned off at the set time.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 31 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures in Simple Mode • Offering simplified menu for ease of use. • The picture size is easy to select. • The icons on the display are larger. We recommend you to use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture. 1 6 1 Set the mode dial to Simple mode [ ]. 2 3 Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PICT.MODE].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 32 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Checking the Captured Picture (Review) 1 W T After taking a picture, when auto review (P82) is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds, but you can also check the picture by following the methods shown below. 1 After taking a picture, press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. • You can check the previous or following picture with 2/1.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 33 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Recording Motion Images 1 2,3,4 With this camera you can also record motion images. (If using the supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for about 35 seconds) 1 Set the mode dial to motion image mode [ ]. 2 Center the subject on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication 2 [¥] appears.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 34 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Using the Optical Zoom 1 W With this function, you can make people and subjects closer, and landscapes can be captured in wide angle, with the 12 times optical zoom. T 2 [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ 1 ]. (P25) Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the size with the zoom lever. To make subjects closer (Tele): Rotate towards T.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 35 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Using the Digital Zoom W It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times, with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 36 times. (In the burst mode/auto bracket, the digital zoom magnify 2 more times, reaching a maximum of 24 times) T [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) 1,4 2,3 2,3 REC 3/4 SETUP P ]. Press the [MENU] button.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 36 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash The shutter speed is set between 1/30th and 1/2000th. (except in Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] and exposure compensation) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) 1 2 RE VIE W SET ]/[ ]. 1 Press [ Flash. 2 Press [ ]. • Every time you press [ ], the available settings will appear as shown below. (There are settings that cannot be set according to the REC mode.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 37 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) : Forced OFF When you do not open the flash, this mode is set. Even in dark places, the flash does not fire. Set it when you take pictures in places where using flash is not allowed. In this time, the shutter speed is set between 1/8th and 1/2000th. (except in night portrait mode [ ]) 3 To close the flash 3 Press to the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when you do not use it.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 38 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Using the Optical Image Stabilizer When using this function at the scene the shutter jiggle is easy to happen, you can minimize the shutter jiggle. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) 1,4 1 2 3 4 2,3 2,3 REC 4/4 SETUP STABILIZER OFF SELECT SET ON ]/[ ]. Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [STABILIZER]. Press 2/1 to select [ON]/[OFF]. Press the [MENU] button. • The menu will disappear.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 39 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Using the AF Trigger There are 2 ways to set the auto focus; pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the [FOCUS] button. Using the [FOCUS] button is effective to prefocus the camera. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) 1,4 2,3 1 2 3 2,3 REC 3/4 SETUP Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AF TRIGGER]. Press 2/1 to select [ [ ].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 40 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Using the Continuous AF Using this function, AF is continuously working without pressing shutter button halfway. So that the time required for the focusing, after pressing shutter button halfway, may be reduced. 1,4 [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) 2,3 2,3 REC 2/4 SETUP SPOT MODE SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. CONT.AF OFF SELECT SET OFF AUTO OFF 1 2 3 4 ]/[ ]. Press the [MENU] button.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 41 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) 1 ]/[ ]. Press 2. • Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below. 2 10 s 2s OFF : Self-timer set to 10 seconds 1 : Self-timer set to 2 seconds When these indicators are not displayed, self-timer setting is cancelled.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 42 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio 5 You can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1 2 3 4 1,4 2,3 ]/[ ]/ Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AUDIO REC.]. Press 1 to select [ON]. Press the [MENU] button. • The menu will disappear. • This icon [ ] 2 will appear on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 43 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Changing the Picture Size You can choose among 3 picture size settings. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1,4 1 2 3 2,3 ]/[ ]/ Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PICT.SIZE]. Press 2/1 to select the picture size. • [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels • [1280]: 1280k960 pixels • [640]: 640k480 pixels 2,3 REC 1/4 SETUP W.BALANCE AE AE MODE PICT.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 44 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) You can choose among 2 quality levels. (Data Compression Ratio) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1,4 1 2 3 2,3 ]/ Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY]. Press 2/1 to select the quality. (Data Compression Ratio) • : Fine (Low compression) It gives priority to picture quality to record high quality pictures.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 45 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE 1 9 2,5 3,4,6,7,8 3,4 REC 1/4 SETUP W.BALANCE 1 2 3 4 5 A PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT SET S 1600 Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE]. Press 2/1 to set to [A]. Press the [MENU] button. 6 7 8 Press 3. 9 Take a picture. EXIT MENU 7 Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25) • The menu will disappear.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 46 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE 1 9 2,5 3,4,6,7,8 When the shutter speed is set, the aperture value is set automatically according to the subject brightness. e.g.: when you want to record a moving subject, set the shutter speed higher to make the picture stable as if the subject stopped. 1 2 3 4 5 3,4 Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE]. Press 1 to set to [S].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 47 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Macro Mode When you take pictures from a distance closer, set the camera in macro mode [ ]. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 5 cm (Wide). 1 2 • Macro mode [ ] 120 cm 5 cm • Normal 120 cm 1600 30 cm 1 2 • • • • Set the mode dial to Macro mode [ Take a picture. Select the flash setting depending on the situation. (P36) The available flash range is about 30 cm – 2.1 m.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 48 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Portrait Mode 1 2 Portrait mode allows you to achieve the depth of focus effect easily when you take portrait photos. The subject looks sharp and outstanding against an unfocused background. We recommend you to place the subject much closer and allow for proper distance between subject and background. Please note that this mode is suitable for outdoor situations under sunlight.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 49 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Sports Mode 1 2 When you take photos of outdoor sports, this mode allows you to capture a still action photo easily. Please note that this mode is suitable to take photos of the subject from distances of more than 5 m and in daylight situations. 1 2 Set the mode dial to Sports mode [ ]. Take a picture. 1600 • [AUTO] setting in [W.BALANCE] works best when recording outdoors in the daytime.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 50 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Panning Mode 1 2 1600 Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background. In the very bright summer daylight, if the shutter speed can not be set slower enough to blur the background, please use the ND filter (DMW-LND55, optional).
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 51 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode 1 3 2 1600 The Night Portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. This unique feature allows you to photograph close subjects against the natural night background. Since the shutter speed is slow, we highly recommend using a tripod to steady the camera. The subject should be positioned within the available flash range.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 52 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Spot Mode 6 When this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a limited area. This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate light conditions and intend to take a picture of a specific area. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1 2 3 4 1,4 2,3 2,3 REC 2/4 SETUP SPOT MODE OFF SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. C-AF CONT.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 53 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Compensating the Exposure 4 In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the proper exposure correctly. This is a normal situation. This feature allows you to manually compensate the exposure. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1,2,3 1 Press 3 until [ selected. 2 Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 54 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) Bracket 4 Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1,2,3 ]/[ ]/ 1 Press 3 until [ is selected. 2 Press 1, then press 2/1 to set the exposure compensation range.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 55 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Using the AF/AE Lock 1,2 If the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ 1 1 P 1600 ].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 56 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Using the Color Effect This function makes it able to use color effect such as bluish, reddish, and black and white. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1 2 3 1,4 2,3 SETUP AF AF TRIGGER D.ZOOM OFF COL.EFFECT OFF COOL WARM B/W STANDARD PICT.ADJ. SELECT SET EXIT MENU 4 P 1600 ]/ Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [COL.EFFECT]. Press 2/1 to select [OFF], [COOL], [WARM] or [B/W].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 57 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast (Picture Adjustment) This function enables you to adjust the color tone or the contrast. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1 2 3 1,4 2,3 2,3 REC 3/4 SELECT SET OFF OFF ]/ Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PICT.ADJ.]. Press 2/1 to select [NATURAL], [STANDARD] or [VIVID]. • [NATURAL]: The picture becomes soft. • [VIVID]: The picture becomes sharp.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 58 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Setting the White Balance Auto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones. In most situations it works fine. In some situations where several different types of lighting are present, enhanced performance can be achieved by setting the white balance manually. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1,4 2,3 1 2 3 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE AE MODE PICT.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 59 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) ª To set manually (White set) Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 5 1 2 3 ]/[ ]/ Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. Press 1 to set to white set [ ]. Only when setting the white balance again 4 1,6 2,3,4 Press 1. • The message “AIM THE CAMERA AT A WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS THE SHUTTER” is displayed.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 60 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Finely Adjusting the White Balance 4 If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with [W.BALANCE] because of different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) • Set the white balance to [ ]/[ [ ]. 1,2,3 ]/[ ]/ Press 3 until [ selected. 2 Adjust the white balance with 2/1. WB ADJUST.] is 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 61 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Setting ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performs in dark places. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ [ ]. (P25) 1 2 3 1,4 2,3 REC 2/4 SETUP OFF 200 ]/ Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY]. Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 62 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Burst Mode By continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. 2 Burst speed 1 Number of recordable pictures H 4 frames/ second Max 4 frames Max 7 frames L 2 frames/ second Max 4 frames Max 7 frames [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) 1 Press [ ]/[ ]. ]. • Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 63 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Recording images (advanced) Using the MC Protector/ND Filter 1 The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) neither affects the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be left attached to protect the Digital Camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th without affecting the color balance. [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is stored. • Close the flash.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 64 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Playback Playback Playing Back Still Pictures 1 Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. • The last recorded picture is played back. 1 2 Press 2 to play back the previous picture. Press 1 to play back the following picture. • Every time you press 2/1, the previous (or next) picture is played back. • The picture following the last one is the first picture. 2 ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding 1600 During playback, continue pressing 2/1.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 65 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Playback Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio 1,1 1 2 Set the mode dial to playback [ 3 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to play back the audio. ]. Press 2/1 to select the file with audio icon [ ] 2. • You can hear audio from the speaker 1. ª To adjust the sound volume A 2,6 2,3 3,4,5 1 2 3 4 5 Set the mode dial to playback [ 6 Press the [MENU] button. 2 1600 Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to select the setup menu.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 66 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Playback 9 Images Multi Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once. 1 W [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ T 1 ]. (P25) During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]. • Multi playback (9 frames) starts. 2 • To return to the normal indication, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]. The image with the file number colored in yellow is displayed.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 67 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Playback Using the Playback Zoom During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. (2 times/4 times/8 times/16 times) 1 W T [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ 1 ]. (P25) During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]. • The more the zoom lever rotates towards [ ], the more the zoom magnification ratio increases. • The more the zoom lever rotates towards [ ], the more the zoom magnification ratio decreases.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 68 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Playback Playing Back Motion Images [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ 1,2 1 ]. (P25) 1 Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon [ ] 1. 2 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to play back the motion image. • By pressing 4, motion image playback will stop. • The icon 2 is corresponding to the 3/4/2/ 1 button. ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding PLAY MOTION IMAGE 10:00 11.OCT.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 69 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Editing Editing Deleting Images Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) • When an image is protected, it cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P74) 2 [Delete single image] 1,3,4 2,3 DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? YES NO SELECT SET 1 Press 2/1 to select the image to be deleted. 2 3 4 Press [ ]. Press 2 to select [YES].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 70 ページ２００３年８月２５日月曜日午後３時３分 Editing [Delete multi images] It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at once. 1,5 1 2,3,4,6,7 2,3,4 1 2 Press [ 3 Press 2/1 to select the images to be deleted. 4 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SET CANCEL 5 6 Press [ 7 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 71 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Editing Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) It is possible to write print information (DPOF data) on the card with the images that you want to print and the number of sheets. DPOF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. With the DPOF corresponding system, you can add print information to the images on the Memory Card.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 72 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Editing [Multi copy setting] 1,6 2,3,4,5 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI] and then press 1. 4 5 Press 2/1 to select the image. SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SELECT SET Press 3/4 to select the number of sheets to be printed. • The number of sheets can be set from 1 to 999. • Copy setting 1 is displayed (white). 2,3 PLAY 1/2 Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 73 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Editing [To cancel all settings] 1,6 1,6 2,3,4,5 2,3,4,5 2,3 2,3 PLAY 1/2 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and then press 1. 4 When this message is displayed “CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS?”, press 2 to select [YES]. 5 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. 6 Press the [MENU] button. • All DPOF settings are cancelled. SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 74 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Editing Protecting Images on the Card It is possible to protect the important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) [Single setting/to cancel] 1,6 2,3,4,5 2,3 PLAY 1/2 SETUP SINGLE PROTECT DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SELECT SET EXIT MENU 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 4 5 Select [SINGLE] and then press 1. Press 2/1 to select 1 image.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 75 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ 1 2,3,4,5 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [ALL]/[DPOF] and then press 1. SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW ALL AUDIO DUB. DPOF RESIZE SELECT SET EXIT MENU 4 SELECT SET 1SEC.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 76 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use • In motion image playback, Slide Show is not available. • The DPOF setting of Slide Show will not be applied to the DPOF printing. • When setting [AUDIO] to [ON], the still picture with audio is played back for 5 seconds (audio recording)/Max 10 seconds (audio dubbing). • When editing with the supplied software [SD Viewer for DSC] recorded on the CD-ROM, you can play back in SD Slide Show with this camera.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 77 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ 1,6 2,3,4,5 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 4 Press 2/1 to select the picture. PLAY 1/2 SETUP AUDIO DUB. SELECT START 5 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to start audio recording. (1 Microphone) Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to stop audio recording.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 78 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Resizing Recorded Pictures It is possible to reduce the recorded picture size. This function is useful if you want to reduce the volume of the picture for attaching to an e-mail or uploading on web-site. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ 1,8 2,3,4,5,6,7 2 PLAY 1/2 3 RESIZE RESIZE EXIT MENU Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press 4. 4 Press 2/1 to select the size. Press 3/4 to select [RESIZE] and then press 1.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 79 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Trimming Recorded Pictures 4 2 W 6 T 1,9 2,3,5,7,8 PLAY 2/2 SETUP TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT SET EXIT MENU 3 TRIMMING [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press 4. 4 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] to make subjects closer, and towards [ ] to make subjects wider. 5 6 7 Press 3/4/2/1 to shift pictures. 8 9 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 80 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Formatting the Card Usually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when this message is displayed “MEMORY CARD ERROR”. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ 1 2,3,4 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 When this message is displayed “DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD?”, press 2 to select [YES]. 4 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. 2 PLAY 2/2 SETUP TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT SET ].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 81 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or Viewfinder. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) • Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the display of LCD monitor 1 or Viewfinder 2.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 82 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Using the Auto Review Recording with the auto review set to [1SEC.]/ [3SEC.], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to except for [ (P25) 1,5 2,3,4 3,4 REC 1 2 3 4 Press the [MENU] button. 5 Press the [MENU] button. SETUP 1/2 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN. SELECT SET EXIT MENU ]/[ ].
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 83 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Setting up the Operational Sound It is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done. 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the setup menu. • In simple mode, skip this step. 1,5 2,3,4 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE SELECT SET Press 3/4 to select [BEEP]. 5 Press the [MENU] button. Press 2/1 to adjust the operational sound volume. • The menu will disappear.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 84 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Setting up the Power Save Mode In this mode, if the camera is not operated for a certain amount of time, it is automatically turned off. 1,5 1 2 3 4 2,3,4 SETUP 1/2 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW OFF BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN. 5MIN. 10MIN. OFF SELECT SET Press 1 to open the setup menu. Press 3/4 to select [POWER SAVE]. Press 2/1 to choose the setting time. • • • • 3,4 REC Press the [MENU] button. 5 [2MIN.] [5MIN.] [10MIN.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 85 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Resetting the File Number As the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use two or more cards, it may happen that the file numbers on your cards do not start from 0001. Use this function when you insert a new card or perform the new recording on the recorded card and you want to start recording from the file number 0001. 1,6 [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) 2,3,4,5 3 SETUP 2/2 REC NO.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 86 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Initializing the settings The settings are initialized using this function. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) 1,8 2,3,4,5,6,7 3 SELECT Press the [MENU] button. 4 When this message is displayed “RESET REC. SETTINGS?”, press 2 to select [YES]. 5 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. EXIT MENU 4 When this message is displayed “RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?”, press 2 to select [YES]. 7 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 87 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor By connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view and play back the recorded images. A/V OUT USB 2 1 [Preparation] • Turn the camera and the television off. 1 2 Connect the A/V cable 1 to the A/V OUT socket of the camera. Connect the A/V cable to the video in and the audio in sockets of the TV.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 88 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use Connecting to a PC [Preparation] • If your PC uses Microsoft Windows® 98 or Windows® 98 Second Edition, a USB driver must be installed from the CD that is included. If you are using a newer Microsoft operating system such as Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP (Home Edition/Professional), no USB driver needs to be installed. Your PC should recognize the camera automatically.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 89 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT By connecting the camera to a printer corresponding to USB DIRECT-PRINT via the supplied USB connection cable, it is possible to print directly. (Please ask the manufacturer of the printer about the corresponding models) A/V OUT USB 1 Insert the Memory Card into the camera, and turn the power switch to [ON]. 2 3 Turn on a printer. Connect the camera to a printer via the supplied USB connection cable 1.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 90 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture) [Preparation] • Connect the camera to a printer. (P89) 1 1 DIRECT PRINT • The message “PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT” is displayed for 2 seconds. • When DPOF is not set, this screen is skipped. DPOF SINGLE PICTURE PICTURE SELECT SET 2 PRINT DDIRECTPRINT DIRECT 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture to be printed, and then press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 91 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF Picture) [Preparation] • Connect the camera to a printer. (P89) • Write the print information in the card (DPOF setting). (P71) 1 1 DIRECT PRINT DPOF SINGLE PICTURE PICTURE SELECT DIRECT PRINT PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING? YES 2 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. • The message “PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING?” is displayed. 3 4 Press 2 to select [YES]. Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 92 ページ２００３年８月２０日水曜日午後７時３分 Technical use After Use After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps: 1 OFF ≥ ≥ ON 1 Turn the power switch to [OFF]. (P17) • Close the flash. (P37) 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Eject the card. (P15) Remove the battery. (P12) Remove the lens hood. Remove the lens hood adaptor. Attach the lens ring. Attach the lens cap. (P22) • If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 93 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others Others The Menu Items REC mode menu REC 1/4 1 2 3 4 W.BALANCE AE AE MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT SET REC 2/4 5 6 7 8 SPOT MODE OFF SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. C-AF CONT.AF SELECT SET REC 3/4 9 AF TRIGGER 10 11 12 D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 94 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others SETUP 2/2 REC 18 19 20 21 W.BALANC NO.RESET AE AE RESET MODE PICT.SIZE CLOCK SET LANGUAGE QUALITY SELECT SET 18 19 20 21 NO.RESET (P85) RESET (P86) CLOCK SET (P28) LANGUAGE ENG EXIT MENU Simple mode menu 22 PICT.MODE ENLARGE 4"k6"/10k15cm AUTO REVIEW ON ON BEEP CLOCK SET SELECT SET PLAY 1/2 23 24 25 26 27 PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 95 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others Cautions for Use ª Cautions for Use Keep the digital camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.). Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the digital camera. • If the digital camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the digital camera for a long period of time.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 96 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the digital camera. Be sure to detach the battery after use. Be sure to detach the battery from the digital camera. (If it is left attached to the digital camera, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the digital camera power is off) If the battery is left attached to the digital camera for a long time, discharge takes place. The battery may become unusable after it is charged.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 97 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others ª Condensation When condensation has taken place: Set the power switch to [OFF] and leave the digital camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. Card • When the card is being read, do not remove the card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 98 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Ring Lens ring • If you push the zoom lever toward W during recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the digital camera, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, refer to the operating instructions of your accessories. • Be sure to keep the lens ring attached to the digital camera so as to shut out unnecessary light.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 99 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others Warning Indications [NO MEMORY CARD] [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] Insert the Memory Card. After cancelling the protect setting, you can delete or overwrite the image. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] [THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE DELETED]/ [SOME PICTURES CAN’T BE DELETED] Cancel the Memory Card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] If the image is not based on the DCF standard, it is not possible to be deleted.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 100 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others Troubleshooting 1: The power does not turn on. 1-1: Are the battery and the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged. 2: 2: 3: 3: As the power is turned on, it turns off immediately. Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera? Charge the battery or replace it with charged one. The lens and the Viewfinder are fogged.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 101 ページ２００３年８月７日 Others 10: The image is not displayed on the television. 10-1: Is the camera correctly connected with the TV? Check it. 10-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 11: When connecting to PC, images cannot be transferred. 11-1: Check that the camera is correctly connected to the PC. 11-2: Is the camera correctly recognized by the PC? 12: The clock setting is reset. 12-1: If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting may be reset.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 102 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others Specifications Digital Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Motion image recording ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Viewfinder Flash Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording size Quality Information for your safety DC 8.4 V 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 103 ページ２００３年８月７日木曜日午後３時４１分 Others Recording file format Still Picture Still picture with audio Motion image Interface Digital Analog video/audio Terminal USB Analog video/audio DC IN Dimensions (WkHkD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.
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FZ2-EN_ENG.book 104 ページ２００３年８月２１日木曜日午前９時２５分 E VQT0E75 F0903Mr0 ( 1300A) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.