Panasonic DMC-F2 User Manual

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Before Use- 10 -AV OUTDIGITAL171817 Hand strap eyelet• Attach the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (

Connecting to other equipment- 100 -SELECTSETUSB MODEPLEASE SELECTTHE USB MODE2 Press e/r to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. No

Connecting to other equipment- 101 -Selecting multiple pictures and printing them1 Press e.CANCEL MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF)FAVORITE SEL

Connecting to other equipment- 102 -Print SettingsMULTI SELECT 1 OFF PRINT WITH DATE NUM.OF PRINTS PAGE LAYOUT PAPER SIZE PRINT START CANCEL SELECT EX

Connecting to other equipment- 103 -[PAPER SIZE]Item Description of settings Item Description of settings[h]Settings on the printer are prioritized.[A

Connecting to other equipment- 104 -[PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)Item Description of settings[h] Settings on the

Connecting to other equipment- 105 -Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlayback Mode: 9Playing back pictures using the AV cablePreparations:Set the [

Connecting to other equipment- 106 - Note• Depending on the [PICTURE SIZE], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right

Others- 107 -Screen DisplayIn recordingRecording in Normal Picture Mode [1] (Initial setting)610 MF2.8 1/30ISO1002 43 513149106 71512111 81 Recording

Others- 108 -In recording (after settings)5s R1m32S ISO 100 WARM QVGA AF 16 17 27 20 22 23 26 25 18 19 28293024 21 16 White balance (P72)17 ISO sen

Others- 109 -In playback100-0001 10:00 MAY.1. 20101/30 15s 10 M1ST DAY １ 2 months 10days 1 2 4 14 8 9 11 12 10 13 3 5 6 7 15 16 17 18 1 Playback

Preparation- 11 -About batteries that you can use with this unitSupplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this camera.Refer to

Others- 110 -Cautions for UseOptimal use of the cameraTake care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.• Take care not to knock

Others- 111 -MaintenanceBefore cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. The

Others- 112 -BatteryThe battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place

Others- 113 -CardDo not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or expose

Others- 114 -When not using the camera for a long period of time• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Rec

Others- 115 -Message DisplayConrmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are described belo

Others- 116 -[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD]• There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.– When y

Others- 117 -[READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]/ [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]• It has failed to read or write data." Turn the camera off

Others- 118 -TroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P118–126).If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET]

Others- 119 -ShootingThe picture cannot be recorded.• Is the mode correctly set? (P20)• Is there any memory capacity left on the built-in memory or th

Preparation- 12 -3 Detach the battery after charging is completed.When the [CHARGE] indicator ashes• The battery temperature is excessively high or

Others- 120 -The recorded picture looks rough.Noise appears on the picture.• Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (When set to [i.AU

Others- 121 -LCD monitorThe LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.• When the camera is not operated for a while, [POWER SAVE] is acti

Others- 122 -FlashFlash is not activated.• Is the ash setting set to Forced OFF [o]?" Change the ash setting. (P44)• Flash Mode is not availab

Others- 123 -White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.• If you take a picture with the ash in a dark place or indoors, whit

Others- 124 -TV, PC and printerThe picture does not appear on the television.• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?" Set the TV to Video

Others- 125 -OthersAn unreadable language was selected by mistake." Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [e] and then select the [9] i

Others- 126 -File numbers are not created in order.• Certain operations cause pictures to be saved in folders with different numbers. (P98)The le num

Others- 127 -Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an app

Others- 128 -Picture size3:2 [9M](3648 × 2432 pixels)3:2 [2.5M P](2048 × 1360 pixels)Qualityh 8 h8Built-in Memory(Approx. 50 MB)11 22 36 69Card32 MB 6

Others- 129 -Picture size16:9 [7.5M](3648 × 2056 pixels)16:9 [2M P](1920 × 1080 pixels)Qualityh 8 h 8Built-in Memory(Approx. 50 MB)13 26 47 91Card32 M

Preparation- 13 -Battery lifeThe number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode [1])Supplied battery Optional batteryNumber of

Others- 130 -Available recording time (In Motion Picture Mode)Picture quality settingWVGA VGA QVGABuilt-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)— — 1 min 37 sCard32

Preparation- 14 -Inserting/Removing the Battery/Card (Optional)• Check that the camera is turned off.• We recommend using a Panasonic card.1 Slide th

Preparation- 15 -Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the batteryEnsure that the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler

Preparation- 16 -About the Built-in Memory/the CardThe following operations can be performed using this unit.• When a card has not been inserted: Pict

Preparation- 17 -CardThe following types of cards can be used with this unit.(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)Type of card Characterist

Preparation- 18 -Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.ABONOFF1 Turn the camera on.A [MENU/SET] buttonB Cu

Preparation- 19 -Changing the clock setting1 Press [MENU/SET] in Normal Picture Mode.2 Press e/r to select [CLOCK SET].3 Press q and perform steps

Before Use- 2 -Dear Customer,Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market tod

Preparation- 20 -About the Mode and Menu OperationMode switchingMODE1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to 1 (right) or 5 (left).1 : Recording Mo

Preparation- 21 -List of Recording Modes; Auto Scene Mode P28 Taking pictures easily.1 Normal Picture Mode P32 Taking pictures in the desired setting.

Preparation- 22 -How to use the menu1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.• You can switch menu screens by the page from any menu item by rotating t

Preparation- 23 -Switching to the [SETUP] menuWhen the camera shows the menu screen after step 1 on “How to use the menu” (P22):1 Press w to move the

Preparation- 24 -Using the quick menuUsing the quick menu, some of the menu items can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the mo

Preparation- 25 -About the [SETUP] MenuPerform these settings if you need to.[CLOCK SET], [POWER SAVE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check th

Preparation- 26 -P [POWER SAVE]Saves the battery consumption.The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selec

Preparation- 27 -l [TV ASPECT]Set to match the type of TV. (Playback Mode only)[}]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.[+]: When connecting to a 4:3

Basic- 28 -Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode)Recording Mode: ;The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings acco

Basic- 29 -4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.• Refer to “Focusing” (P33) for details.• The focus indication E lights green when the subject

Before Use- 3 -Information for Your SafetyCarefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast m

Basic- 30 -Scene detectionWhen the camera identies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which

Basic- 31 -About the ash• When [q] is selected, [w], [e] or [r] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.• When [e] or [r] is set, the

Basic- 32 -Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)Recording Mode: 1This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more opt

Basic- 33 -To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P51)To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when

Basic- 34 -Subjects and recording conditions which are difcult to focus• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast

Basic- 35 -Taking Pictures with the ZoomRecording Mode: ; 1 5 6Using the optical zoom/ the extended optical zoom (EZ)/ the digital zoomYou can make pe

Basic- 36 -Types of zoomsFeature Optical zoomExtended optical zoom (EZ)Digital zoomMaximum magnication4× 7.1×28.5× [including extended optical zoom

Basic- 37 -Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode)Playback Mode: 9A1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to [5].• Normal playback is set autom

Basic- 38 -Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)ARotate the zoom lever towards [6] (W).1 screen"12 screens"30 screens"Calendar s

Basic- 39 -Using the playback zoomRotate the zoom lever towards [7] (T) to enlarge the picture.A1"2"4"8"16• When you rotate t

Before Use- 4 -Care of the camera• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no

Basic- 40 -Deleting PicturesPlayback Mode: 9 zOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.• Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are bein

Basic- 41 -To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures1 Press [4].2 Press e/r to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press

Advanced-Shooting- 42 -About the LCD MonitorPress [DISPLAY] to switch the screen to be used.DISPLAYA LCD monitor• When the menu screen appears, the [

Advanced-Shooting- 43 -Display in large sizeSelect [LARGE] in the [DISPLAY SIZE] in [SETUP] menu. (P25)• In the Recording Mode, Recording Mode icon is

Advanced-Shooting- 44 -Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashRecording Mode: ; 1 5 A Photo ash• Do not cover the photo ash with your ngers or a

Advanced-Shooting- 45 -Item Description of settingsq: AUTOThe ash is automatically activated according to the recording condition.@: AUTO/Red-eye red

Advanced-Shooting- 46 -Available ash settings by Recording ModeThe available ash settings depend on the Recording Mode.(○ : Available, — : Not avail

Advanced-Shooting- 47 -The available ash range to take pictures• The available ash range is an approximation.ISO sensitivityAvailable ash rangeWid

Advanced-Shooting- 48 -Shutter speed for each ash settingFlash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)q : AUTO 1/30 to 1/2000@ : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to

Advanced-Shooting- 49 -Taking Close-up PicturesRecording Mode: 1 6 This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. when taking pi

Before Use- 5 -ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety ... 3Quick Guide ... 7Sta

Advanced-Shooting- 50 -Taking Pictures with the Self-timerRecording Mode: ; 1 5 1 Press w [s].2 Press e/r to select the time.• You can also press w

Advanced-Shooting- 51 -Compensating the ExposureRecording Mode: 1 5 6 Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the differ

Advanced-Shooting- 52 -Taking Pictures that Match the Scene being Recorded (Scene Mode)Recording Mode: 5 When you select a Scene Mode to match the su

Advanced-Shooting- 53 -q [PORTRAIT]The person stands out with a healthier complexion.Technique for Portrait ModeTo make this mode more effective:1 Ro

Advanced-Shooting- 54 -r [SCENERY]The camera focuses on distant subjects to allow you to take pictures of wide landscapes. Note• Flash is xed to For

Advanced-Shooting- 55 -u [NIGHT SCENERY]The nightscape can be recorded vividly.Technique for Night Scenery Mode• The shutter speed may slow down up t

Advanced-Shooting- 56 -o [PARTY]Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, indoor parties, etc. Both the people and the background can be shot with n

Advanced-Shooting- 57 -a [BABY1] / s [BABY2]This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the ash, the light from it is weake

Advanced-Shooting- 58 -d [PET]Suitable for taking pictures of your pet. This allows you to set the birthday (age) and name of your pet. For details on

Advanced-Shooting- 59 -x [HI-SPEED BURST]This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.Picture size1 Press e/r to select

Before Use- 6 -g [PICTURE SIZE]... 70h [QUALITY] ... 71j [SENSITIVITY] ... 7

Advanced-Shooting- 60 -c [STARRY SKY]Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects.Setting the shutter speedChoose a shutter speed; 15,

Advanced-Shooting- 61 -b [BEACH]Prevents underexposure of the subject under strong sunlight to allow you to take pictures on a beach. Note• The initi

Advanced-Shooting- 62 -Motion Picture ModeRecording Mode: 6 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to [1].2 Press [MODE] to display the mode selecti

Advanced-Shooting- 63 -Changing the settings for the picture qualityWhen you set the picture quality to [WVGA] or [VGA], we recommend using a high-spe

Advanced-Shooting- 64 - Note• Refer to P130 for information about the available recording time.• The remaining recordable time shown on the LCD may

Advanced-Shooting- 65 -Useful Functions at Travel DestinationsRecording Mode: ; 1 5 6Recording which day of the vacation you take the pictureIf you se

Advanced-Shooting- 66 -5 Press e/r/w/q to set the return date (year/month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].• If you do not want to set the return dat

Advanced-Shooting- 67 -Canceling the travel dateThe travel date is cleared if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel part wa

Advanced-Shooting- 68 -Recording date/time at overseas travel destinations (World time)You can display the local time at the travel destinations and r

Advanced-Shooting- 69 -C4 Press e to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET].C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination a

Before Use- 7 -Quick GuideThis is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corre

Advanced-Shooting- 70 -Using the [REC] Menug [PICTURE SIZE]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21.Set the number of pixels and aspect ratio

Advanced-Shooting- 71 -h [QUALITY]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21.Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.App

Advanced-Shooting- 72 -k [WHITE BALANCE]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21.This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to

Advanced-Shooting- 73 -Auto White Balance (AWB)Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or b

Advanced-Shooting- 74 -$ [AF MODE]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21.This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number

Advanced-Shooting- 75 -About [3] (Face detection)The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects faces:Yellow:When the shutter butt

Advanced-Shooting- 76 -& [BURST]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21.When you press and hold the shutter button several pictures are t

Advanced-Shooting- 77 -' [DIGITAL ZOOM]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21.This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom

Advanced-Shooting- 78 -W [AF ASSIST LAMP]For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21.Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the

Advanced-Viewing- 79 -You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a xe

Before Use- 8 -Standard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the batter

Advanced-Viewing- 80 -Operations performed during slide showThe cursor displayed during playback corresponds to e/r/w/q.• The menu screen is restored

Advanced-Viewing- 81 -Changing the slide show settingsYou can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slid

Advanced-Viewing- 82 -Selecting Pictures and Playing Them BackPlayback Mode: zz [FAVORITE PLAY]You can play back the pictures put in the favorites lis

Advanced-Viewing- 83 -Playing Back Motion PicturesPlayback Mode: 9 zC B APress w/q to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [-]), and t

Advanced-Viewing- 84 -Using the [PLAYBACK] MenuPlayback Mode: 9You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for t

Advanced-Viewing- 85 -y [TITLE EDIT]You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT

Advanced-Viewing- 86 -Delete the title[SINGLE] setting1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET].2 Press [4].3 Press [M

Advanced-Viewing- 87 -s [TEXT STAMP]You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for re

Advanced-Viewing- 88 -5 Press [MENU/SET].• If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture larger than 3M, the picture size will become smaller as shown belowE

Advanced-Viewing- 89 -f [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels)This function is useful if you want to reduce the le size of the picture

Before Use- 9 -Names of the Components9847563211 Zoom lever (P35)2 Shutter button (P29)3 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)4 Microphone (P62)5 Speaker (P

Advanced-Viewing- 90 -j [ROTATE]This mode allows you to rotate pictures manually in 90° increments.1 Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P21)2

Advanced-Viewing- 91 -z [FAVORITE]You can do the following if a mark [z] has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites.• Play back th

Advanced-Viewing- 92 -@ [PRINT SET]Writes print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF compliant system. DPOF (Digital Print Orde

Advanced-Viewing- 93 -Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].2 Press e to s

Advanced-Viewing- 94 -c [PROTECT]You can set protection for the pictures you do not want to delete to prevent them from accidental erasure.1 Select [

Advanced-Viewing- 95 -b [COPY]You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa.1 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] m

Connecting to other equipment- 96 -Connecting to a PCYou can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.• You can easily pr

Connecting to other equipment- 97 -SELECTSETUSB MODEPLEASE SELECTTHE USB MODEACCESS2 Press e/r to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].3 Double-cl

Connecting to other equipment- 98 -Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely• Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on

Connecting to other equipment- 99 -Printing the PicturesBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection ca