User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ50

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ50 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca PP VQT0X92 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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. [. . . ] 2. 2006 MF ASSIST MF1 MENU SELECT SET A: The number of days that have passed since the departure date · The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed on each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection. ) Setting the travel date (The following screens are shown when program AE mode [ ] is selected. ) 4 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. SETUP 2/5 TRAVEL DATE AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE MF ASSIST OFF SET 1SEC. OFF 5MIN. MF1 SELECT SET MENU MENU SET 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date. TRAVEL DATE PLEASE SET THE DEPARTURE DATE 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. REC W. BALANCE WB ADJUST. 2006 AUTO MENU SET SELECT SET EXIT EXIT MENU MENU 10 MENU 2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the year, month and date. 6 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. 71 VQT0X92 Advanced 7 Take a picture. 3 1ST DAY 10:00 DEC. 2. 2006 A: The number of days that have passed since the departure date · The current date and time and which day of the vacation it is are displayed for about 5 seconds at the bottom of the screen if the camera is turned on when the travel date is set, after setting the clock, departure date or travel date, after changing the world time setting and after switching from playback mode to another mode. · When [TRAVEL DATE] is set, [ ] appears on the lower right of the screen. Canceling the travel date If you leave [TRAVEL DATE] set to [SET], the number of days that have passed since the departure date will continue to be recorded. When the vacation is finished, set [TRAVEL DATE] to [OFF] on the screen shown in step 4 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. · The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting (P26) and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P73) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting. · The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. · If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] (minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded. · If you set a departure date and then change the clock setting to the date and time at the travel destination, [-] (minus) is displayed in white and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is recorded when the travel destination date is, for example, one day before the departure date. · If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the clock. Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took them is not displayed. · If you set a departure date when the clock is not set, the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears. (P26) 72 VQT0X92 Advanced Displaying the time at the travel destination (World Time) If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc. , the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken. · Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P26) message appears, press [MENU/SET] and then set home area from the screen shown in step 2 in "Setting the home area [HOME]". Setting the home area [HOME] (Perform steps 1, 2 and 3. ) 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET]. WORLD TIME DESTINATION HOME 10:00 DEC. 1. 2006 CANCEL SELECT SET MENU MENU SET 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. REC W. BALANCE WB ADJUST. SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT. SIZE SELECT EXIT AUTO 1/5 2 Press 2/1 to select your home area and then press [MENU/SET]. 10:00 Tronto New York Miami Lima AUTO MENU SET 10 MENU GMT -5:00 SELECT CANCEL MENU SET MENU SET 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME CUST. SET MEM. [. . . ] If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 139 VQT0X92 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www. panasonic. com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www. pasc. panasonic. com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us. panasonic. com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST. ) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attention: Digital Camera Repair MAIL TO : Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Customer s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico"). Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. : Ave. 9. 5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 As of May 2006 140 VQT0X92 Others Others Index A AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]