Panasonic DMC-FZ3PP Manual de usuario

Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No.DMC-FZ3PPBefore use, please read theseinstructions completely.VQT0L94For USA assistance, please call: 1-8

Preparation10Names of the Components1 Lens part2 Flash (P41)3 Microphone (P59, 71)4 Self-timer Indicator (P44) AF Assist Lamp (P75)5 Diopter Adjustmen

Connecting to a PC or Printer100∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen the printer supports the date printing by DPOF setting,

Others101OthersUsing the MC Protector/ND FilterThe MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the

Others102Screen Display∫ In recording1 Recording mode2 Flash (P41)3 Burst (P47): Audio recording (P59, 71)4 Continuous AF (P73)5 White balance (P68)6

Others103∫ Recording in simple mode1 Flash (P41)2 Focus indication (P32)3 Picture mode (P36): Jitter alert indication (P34)4 Battery indication (P14)5

Others104∫ In playback1 Playback mode2 DPOF (P82, 86) (White):DPOF setting for printing (Green):DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with number of prin

Others105Cautions for Use∫ Optimal Use of the CameraWhen carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit it.• The outer case may be destroyed by th

Others106∫ BatteryThe battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes plac

Others107∫ CardWhile the card access indication appears (the card is accessed), do not open the Card/Battery Door to remove the card, do not turn the

Others108Message Display[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the card.[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]Cancel the card lock.[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]Play back after re

Others109TroubleshootingIf you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the

Preparation1118 Zoom Lever (P40, 76) 19 Mode Dial (P31)20 Shutter Button (P32)21 Single/Burst Mode Button (P47)22 Strap Eyelet (P19) 23 [AV OUT/DIGITA

Others110Conditions CausesWhen connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred.Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?Check it.Is the camera r

Others111Conditions CausesBoth ends of the picture recorded by setting the picture size to [HDTV] (1920k1080 pixels) are cut out.When you order photo

Others112SpecificationsDigital Camera Information for your safety Camera Effective pixels: 3,100,000 pixelsImage sensor: 1/3.2q CCD, total pixel numbe

Others113Flash: Built-in pop up flashFlash range: (ISO AUTO)Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 15.1 feet (4.6 m)AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forc

Others114OthersDigital Camera Accessory System* Please refer to page 14, for details on the battery charging time and available recording time.* NOTE:

Others115Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.TO OBTA

Others116Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Com

Others117Limited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic

Others118Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panason

Others119Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product RepairsPurchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products

Preparation12Quick GuideThis is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresp

Others120OthersIndexAAdjusting Flash Output ... 43AF Assist Lamp ...75AF Mode ...

Others121NND Filter ...101Night Portrait Mode ...63Night Scenery Mode ...

Others122OthersSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolÉsta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar las imágenes con e

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Preparation13Charging the Battery with the ChargerWhen the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use.1 Attach the b

Preparation14About the Battery∫ Battery indicationThe remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along

Preparation15Inserting/Removing the Battery• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Close the flash.1 Slide the card/bat

Preparation16Inserting/Removing the Card• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Close the flash.1 Slide the card/batter

Preparation17About the Card∫ Access to the cardWhile the card is being accessed (Recognizing/Recording/Reading/Deleting), the card access indication 1

Preparation18Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size• The numbers are approximations. (If you mix TIFF, Fine and Standard quality, the

Preparation19Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap∫ Lens Cap1 Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. 2 Pass the string through the hole on the camer

Before Use2Before UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these

Preparation20Attaching the Lens HoodIn bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting.The lens hood cuts off excess

Preparation21∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood1 1 Remove the lens hood, reverse it and then adjust D on the lens hood to E on the lens hood adaptor.

Preparation22Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)∫ Initial settingThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following

Preparation23• When fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months

Preparation24Setup Menu1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the [MENU] button. • The menu screen in simple mode [ ] is different from the above screen. (P36)

Preparation25You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu FunctionsMONITOR/FINDER Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures

Preparation26Menu FunctionsBEEP Set to select the volume of operational sound.[]:No operational sound[]:Soft operational sound[]:Loud operational soun

Preparation27Menu FunctionsSCENE MENU [OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is operated in the sce

Preparation28About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder1Switching the LCD monitor/ViewfinderPress the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the screen you would like to

Preparation29∫ Out-of-frame displayThe recording information is displayed out of the recording screen, therefore, you can take pictures without interr

Before Use3FCC 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 o

Preparation30∫ Histogram• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each

Recording pictures (basic)31Recording pictures (basic)Taking Pictures∫ The Mode DialThis camera has a mode dial to suit for recording of many kinds of

Recording pictures (basic)32∫ Program AEThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subj

Recording pictures (basic)33∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/AE: Auto exposure) When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture

Recording pictures (basic)34∫ Focusing• The focus range is 0.98 feet (30 cm)– ¶ (Wide), 3.94 feet (120 cm)– ¶ (Tele).• If you press the shutter button

Recording pictures (basic)35• When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of fo

Recording pictures (basic)36Taking Pictures in Simple ModeThis mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the necessary menus appear to make

Recording pictures (basic)37∫ Other Settings in Simple modeIn Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages corres

Recording pictures (basic)38∫ The Backlight CompensationBacklight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such as peo

Recording pictures (basic)39Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)1 Press 4. • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.• Press the shut

Before Use4∫ Care for the camera• Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally or recording of pictures may be

Recording pictures (basic)40Using the Optical ZoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be

Recording pictures (basic)41Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashWhen you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according t

Recording pictures (basic)42∫ Available flash settings by recording modeThe available flash settings depend on the recording mode.(±: Available, —: No

Recording pictures (basic)43∫ Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low.1

Recording pictures (basic)44Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Switch the self-timer setting. : Self-timer set to 10 seconds;: Self-timer set to 2 s

Recording pictures (basic)45Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightnes

Recording pictures (basic)46Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button

Recording pictures (basic)47Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Switch the burst mode setting to record pictures. : High speed;: Low speed;:No limit;No

Playback (basic)48Playback (basic)Playing Back Pictures1 Select the picture.• 2: Play back the previous picture.• 1: Play back the next picture.• The

Playback (basic)499 Pictures Multi Playback1 Switch to multi screen. 2 Select the pictures. ∫ To return to the normal playbackRotate the zoom lever t

Before Use5About These Operating InstructionsPlease note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner.

Playback (basic)50Using the Playback Zoom1 Enlarge the picture.•:1k>2k>4k>8k>16k•:16k>8k>4k>2k>1k• When you rotate the zoom le

Playback (basic)51Deleting Pictures∫ To delete a single picture1 Select the picture to be deleted.• 2: Play back the previous picture.• 1: Play back t

Playback (basic)523 Delete the pictures.• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once.∫ To delete all pictures1 Select [ALL DELETE]. 2 Dele

Recording pictures (advanced)53Recording pictures (advanced)Using the Mode DialWhen you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture val

Recording pictures (advanced)54When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create

Recording pictures (advanced)55Decide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually.1 Set the aperture value and the shutt

Recording pictures (advanced)56• Refer to P57 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed.• The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm

Recording pictures (advanced)57∫ Aperture Value and Shutter SpeedAperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Manual exposure Available Aperture Value(Per

Recording pictures (advanced)58This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of flowers.)You can t

Recording pictures (advanced)592 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights.• The remaining record

6ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety... 2About These Operating Instructions ...5PreparationStandard Accessories...

Recording pictures (advanced)60Press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu. When setting [AUTO] in the [SETUP] menu, set the mode dial to [ ] to

Recording pictures (advanced)61This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue to

Recording pictures (advanced)62This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially.• Th

Recording pictures (advanced)63This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real li

Recording pictures (advanced)64• In panning mode, the shutter speed becomes slower than usual to achieve the panning effect. As a result, jitter can e

Recording pictures (advanced)65• When the auto focus is activated, the available recording range is 16.4 feet (5 m) – ¶. (We recommend following steps

Recording pictures (advanced)66This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing grounds and locations near snowy mountains. The expo

Recording pictures (advanced)67Using the [REC] mode menuSetting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taki

Recording pictures (advanced)68This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunl

Recording pictures (advanced)69∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set )Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually.1 Set to

7Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images...80Using the [PLAY] mode menu ...81

Recording pictures (advanced)70ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera become

Recording pictures (advanced)71You can select 3 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage of the picture.• When the quality is set to

Recording pictures (advanced)72You can switch to the following metering modes.Metering Mode [METERING MODE]Multiple:This is the method in which the ca

Recording pictures (advanced)73• When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction

Recording pictures (advanced)74When taking a picture with prefocus, set the button for starting AF (Auto focus) to [FOCUS] on [AF TRIGGER].Prefocus is

Recording pictures (advanced)75Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions.When

Recording pictures (advanced)76It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 4 more times with the d

Recording pictures (advanced)77• The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in the following cases.– When too much jitter occurs– In digital zo

Recording pictures (advanced)781 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. • A motion image file is created by putting images recorded in [IMAGE CAPTURE] together by [CREA

Recording pictures (advanced)795 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames. 6 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] and create a flip animation. • The f

Preparation8PreparationStandard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.∫ SD Memory Card (8 MB)RP-SD008B(In the text, it is indicated

Playback (advanced)80Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images∫ Pictures with audioSelect the picture with audio icon [ ] and

Playback (advanced)81Using the [PLAY] mode menuYou can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°.This is a convenient function to play back pi

Playback (advanced)82• Still pictures can only be rotated in normal playback. When playing back rotated pictures in zoom playback or multi playback, p

Playback (advanced)83∫ Single settingSelect the picture and set the number of prints. • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.• The number of

Playback (advanced)84• DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P97)• DPOF is the

Playback (advanced)85∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settingsPerform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Print

Playback (advanced)863 Select [START]. 4 By pressing the [MENU] button, the Slide Show stops.∫ SD Slide ShowIf you insert a card including the SD Slid

Playback (advanced)87You can record the audio after taking a picture.1 Select [AUDIO DUB.]. 2 Select the picture and start audio recording. • When aud

Playback (advanced)88This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or

Playback (advanced)894 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten.• When the original picture is protected,

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Playback (advanced)902 Select the picture to trim and set it. • The following pictures cannot be trimmed.–Pictures smaller than 640k480 pixels–Picture

Playback (advanced)911 Select [FORMAT]. 2 Select [YES] to format. • Usually, it is not necessary to format the card. Format the card when the message

Playback (advanced)92Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied)• Turn the camera and the TV off. 1 Connect

Connecting to a PC or Printer93Connecting to a PC or PrinterBefore Connecting with USB Connection Cable[ : USB MODE]Select the USB communication syste

Connecting to a PC or Printer94∫ When using Windows 98/98 SEWhen using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows

Connecting to a PC or Printer95Connecting to a PC• If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.• When using

Connecting to a PC or Printer96∫ PC [Windows]The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder.• If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to

Connecting to a PC or Printer97Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via th

Connecting to a PC or Printer98• Set the print settings such as paper size or print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating ins

Connecting to a PC or Printer99∫ [PAGE LAYOUT](Possible layouts on the camera)3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture. • Press the [MENU