Panasonic DMC-FZ2PP User Manual

Before use, please read theseinstructions completely.VQT0E58For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panaso

Preparation10Quick GuidePrepare the following items.• Camera•Battery•Card• AC adaptor• AC cable• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the l

Others100Troubleshooting1: The power does not turn on.1-1: Are the battery and the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection.1-2: Is the ba

Others101SpecificationsDigital Camera Information for your safetyCamera Effective pixels 2,000,000 pixelsImage sensor 1/3.2q CCD, total pixel number 2

Others102Recording size 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels (Still picture)320k240 pixels (Motion image)Quality Fine/StandardRecording f

Others103OthersDigital Camera Accessory System*Please refer to page 13, for details on the battery charging time and available recording time.*NOTE: A

Others104Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.TO OBTA

Others105Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Com

106OthersLimited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic

Others107Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panaso

Others108Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product Repairs1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue So

Others109OthersIndexAAF/AE Lock ...55Aperture-priority AE ...45Audio Dubbing ...77Auto E

Preparation11Charging the Battery1 Connect the AC cable.• The [POWER] indicator A lights.2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor. (1 # 2)• The [CHARGE]

Others110OthersSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoPrepare las siguientes piezas.• Cámara• Batería•Tarjeta• Adaptador CA•Cable CA•

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Preparation12Inserting the Battery[Preparation]• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is retracted.• Close the flash. (P37)[Insert

Preparation13ª Battery indicatorThe remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. (This is not displayed when using AC adaptor):

Preparation14Using the AC AdaptorIf you use an AC adaptor as indicated in 3, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge.[Preparat

Preparation15Inserting the Card[Preparation]• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is retracted.• Close the flash. (P37)[Inserting

Preparation16ª Access to the cardWhen the card is being accessed, the card access indication 1 lights.When the card access indication 1 is lit, do not

Preparation17Turning Power on/off1 Set the power switch to [ON].• The power indicator 1 lights.2Set the power switch to [OFF].ªPower indicatorLighting

Preparation18Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment)This camera’s Viewfinder offers a diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make adjustments

Preparation19Attaching the Lens HoodWhen using the camera in bright sunlight, the lens hood should be installed. This will minimize lens flare and gho

Safety2SafetyDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operati

Preparation20ª Temporarily storing the lens hoodYou can store the lens hood in the camera temporarily. Please do not take a picture with the lens hood

Preparation21Attaching the Strap1 To remove the cover, gently squeeze both sides of the cover as shown in picture 1.2 Rotate the plastic part of the m

Preparation22Attaching the Lens CapWhen you turn the camera [OFF] or draw back the lens, attach the supplied lens cap to protect the surface of the le

Preparation23Using the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderEvery time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder changes as shown bel

Preparation24The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)The shutter button is activated in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.P

Preparation25The Mode DialYou can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.: Playback (P64)Playback recorded images.: Simple mode (P31)Menu options are

Preparation26: Sports mode (P49)When taking pictures of outdoor sports, this mode lets you capture still action photos easily.: Panning mode (P50)Pann

Preparation27Operating the MenuBy operating the menu, you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the operat

Preparation28Setting 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 pre

Recording images (basic)29Recording images (basic)Taking PicturesBy only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value)

Safety3FCC Note: (U.S. only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of th

Recording images (basic)30• If the shutter button is pressed all the way, at once, the camera may not focus properly. An alternative to first pressing

Recording images (basic)31Taking Pictures in Simple Mode• Offering simplified menu for ease of use.• The picture size is easy to select.• The icons on

Recording images (basic)32Checking the Captured Picture (Review)After taking a picture, when auto review (P82) is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the captured

Recording images (basic)33Recording Motion ImagesWith this camera you can also record motion images. (If using the supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card, it is

Recording images (basic)34Using the Optical ZoomWith this function, you can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and

Recording images (basic)35Using the Digital ZoomIt is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 3 more

Recording images (basic)36Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashThe shutter speed is set between 1/30th and 1/2000th. (except in Slow sync./Red-eye

Recording images (basic)37: Forced OFFWhen you do not open the flash, this mode is set. Even in dark places, the flash does not fire.Set it when you t

Recording images (basic)38Using the Optical Image StabilizerWhen using this function, you can minimize jitter.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial except

Recording images (basic)39Using the AF TriggerThere are 2 ways to set the auto focus; pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the [FOCUS] butt

4ContentsSafetyInformation for Your Safety ... 2PreparationStandard Accessories ... 5Names of the Compon

Recording images (basic)40Using the Continuous AFThis function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing, as AF is continuously working with

Recording images (basic)41Taking Pictures with the Self-timerWhen you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 se

Recording images (advanced)42Recording images (advanced)Taking Pictures with AudioYou can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds.[Preparation]• Set t

Recording images (advanced)43Changing the Picture SizeYou can choose from among 3 picture size settings.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial except for [

Recording images (advanced)44Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio)You can choose among 2 quality levels. (Data Compression Ratio)[Preparation]

Recording images (advanced)45Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AEWhen aperture value is set, the shutter speed is automatically set from 1 second

Recording images (advanced)46Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AEWhen the shutter speed is set, the aperture value is set automatically according

Recording images (advanced)47Taking Pictures using Macro ModeWhen you take pictures from a distance closer, set the camera in macro mode []. This allo

Recording images (advanced)48Taking Pictures using Portrait ModePortrait mode is for taking portrait shots.It makes the subject stand out from the bac

Recording images (advanced)49Taking Pictures using Sports ModeWhen taking pictures of outdoor sports, this mode lets you capture still action photos e

Preparation5PreparationOthersThe Menu Items ... 93Cautions for Use... 95Warning In

Recording images (advanced)50Taking Pictures using Panning ModePanning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion.Using a slower

Recording images (advanced)51Taking Pictures using Night Portrait ModeThe Night Portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode

Recording images (advanced)52Taking Pictures using Spot ModeWhen this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a

Recording images (advanced)53Compensating the ExposureIn some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure

Recording images (advanced)54Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure (AE) BracketPressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pi

Recording images (advanced)55Using the AF/AE LockIf the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adj

Recording images (advanced)56Using the Color EffectThis function enables use of color effect such as bluish, reddish, and black and white.[Preparation

Recording images (advanced)57Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast(Picture Adjustment)This function enables you to adjust the color tone or the con

Recording images (advanced)58Setting the White BalanceAuto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones

Recording images (advanced)59ªTo set manually (White set)Here the white set mode of white balance is explained.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial except

Preparation6PreparationNames of the Components[Front View]1 Flash Sensor (P37)2 Lens3Flash4 Microphone (P33, P42, P77)5 Self-timer Indicator (P41)[Top

Recording images (advanced)60Finely Adjusting the White BalanceIf you cannot acquire the desirable hue with [W.BALANCE] because of different light sou

Recording images (advanced)61Setting ISO SensitivityThe ISO setting adjusts the camera’s sensitivity to light. Generally, the lower the ISO setting, t

Recording images (advanced)62Taking Pictures using Burst ModeBy continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode.[Prep

Recording images (advanced)63Using the MC Protector/ND FilterThe MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) neither affects the colors nor the amount of light

Playback64PlaybackPlaying Back Still Pictures1 Set the mode dial to playback [ ].• The last recorded picture is played back.2 Press 2 to play back the

Playback65Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio1 Set the mode dial to playback [ ].2 Press 2/1 to select the file with audio icon [ ] 2.3 Press the 4

Playback669 Images Multi PlaybackIt is possible to display 9 images at once.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25)1 During playback,

Playback67Using the Playback ZoomDuring playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. (2 times/4 times/8 times/16 times)[Preparation]• Set the mode dia

Playback68Playing Back Motion Images[Preparation]• Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25)1 Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon [

Editing69EditingDeleting ImagesImages recorded on the card can be deleted.Once deleted, images cannot be recovered.[Preparation]• Set the mode dial to

Preparation7[Left View]27 A/V OUT Socket (P87)28 USB Socket (5pin) (P88)29 Terminal Door[Right View]30 Strap Eyelet (P21)31 DC IN Socket (P14)32 DC IN

Editing70[Delete multi images]It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at once.1 Press [] 2 times.2 Select [MULTI DELETE] and then press 1.3 Press

Editing71Writing the Print Information to the Card (DPOF Setting)DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to d

Editing72[Multi copy setting]1 Press the [MENU] button.2 Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1.3 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI] and then pres

Editing73[To cancel all settings]1 Press the [MENU] button.2 Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1.3 Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and then

Editing74Protecting Images on the CardUsing this feature, important photos can be protected from accidentally being deleted. This feature cannot prote

Technical use75Te c hn i ca l u sePlaying Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback)All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one aut

Technical use76• In motion image playback, Slide Show is not available.• The DPOF setting of Slide Show will not be applied to the DPOF printing.• Whe

Technical use77Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture.[Preparation]• Set t

Technical use78Resizing Recorded PicturesIt is possible to reduce the recorded picture size. This function is useful if you want to reduce the volume

Technical use79Trimming Recorded PicturesIt is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remaining parts of

Preparation8LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display[In recording]1 REC mode2 Flash mode (P36)3 White balance (P58)4 ISO sensitivity (P61)5 Picture size

Technical use80Formatting the CardUsually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when this message is displayed “MEMO

Technical use81Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or Viewfinder.[Preparation]• Set the mo

Technical use82Using the Auto ReviewRecording with the auto review set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD

Technical use83Setting up the Operational SoundIt is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done.1 Press the [MENU] button.2 Pr

Technical use84Setting up the Power Save ModeThe Power Save Mode can automatically turn the camera off if it has not been used for a predetermined amo

Technical use85Resetting the File NumberAs the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use two or more cards, it may happen tha

Technical use86Initializing the settingsThis feature allows you to easily reset the camera to the factory default settings.[Preparation]• Set the mode

Technical use87Playing Back Images with a TV MonitorBy connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view and

Technical use88Connecting to a PC[Preparation]• If your PC uses Microsoft Windows® 98 or 98SE, a USB driver must be installed from the CD that is incl

Technical use89USB DIRECT-PRINTBy connecting the camera to a printer corresponding to USB DIRECT-PRINT via the supplied USB connection cable, it is po

Preparation9[Recording in Simple mode]1 Flash mode (P36)2 Burst mode (P62)3 Focus indication (P31)4 Jitter alert (P30)5 Picture mode (P31)6 Battery in

Technical use90USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture)[Preparation]• Connect the camera to a printer. (P89)1 Only when DPOF is already set, press 2 to selec

Technical use91USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF Picture)[Preparation]• Connect the camera to a printer. (P89)• Write the print information to the card (DPOF set

Technical use92After UseAfter using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps:1 Turn the power switch to [OFF]. (P17)• Close

Others93OthersThe Menu ItemsREC mode menu1 W.BALANCE (P58)2 AE MODE (P29, P45, P46)3 PICT.SIZE (P43)4 QUALITY (P44)5 SPOT MODE (P52)6 SENSITIVITY (P61

Others9418 NO.RESET (P85)19 RESET (P86)20 CLOCK SET (P28)21 LANGUAGESimple mode menu• For items without number, refer to those with the same name in R

Others95Cautions for Useª Cautions for UseKeep the digital camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment,

Others96After use, be sure to take the card out, and detach the battery or pull out the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet.• If the battery is left

Others97ª Cautions for StorageBefore storing the digital camera, take the card out and detach the battery.Store all the components in a dry place with

Others98Viewfinder• Do not direct the Viewfinder or lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.Lens ring• If you push the zoom leve

Others99Warning Indications[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the Memory Card.[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]Cancel the Memory Card lock.[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]C