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Panasonic DMC-FZ18 User Manual

Panasonic DMC-FZ18
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ18
VQT1G06
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
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Table of Contents

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Panasonic DMC-FZ18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeCCD
Sensor Size1/2.5 inch
Effective Pixels8.1 megapixels
Optical Zoom18x
Aperture Rangef/2.8-4.2
Image StabilizationOptical
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
LCD Screen Resolution207, 000 dots
ViewfinderElectronic
Storage MediaSD/SDHC/MMC
Dimensions117.6 x 75.3 x 88.2 mm
Weight360 g (without battery)
TypeBridge Camera
Digital Zoom4x
Shutter Speed60-1/2000 sec
Focal Length4.6-82.8mm (28-504mm equivalent)
ISO Sensitivity100-1600
Video Resolution848 x 480
Battery TypeLithium-Ion

Summary

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

Essential safety guidelines to prevent fire, electric shock, or damage.

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Lists all included accessories with the camera.

Charging the Battery with the Charger

Detailed steps for charging the camera battery using the provided charger.

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Guide on setting the camera's date and time for accurate record keeping.

About the Setup Menu

Details on the various settings available in the camera's setup menu.

Basic

Taking Pictures

Fundamental guide on holding the camera and taking basic photos.

Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

How to use the camera's intelligent auto mode for easy shooting.

Playing back/Deleting Pictures

Steps for playing back and deleting recorded images.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Compensating the Exposure

Adjusting exposure settings to achieve correct brightness in challenging lighting.

Aperture-priority AE

Controlling depth of field by setting the aperture value manually.

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode)

Selecting scene modes to automatically optimize settings for various environments.

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio

How to play back video clips and still images with recorded audio.

[PROTECT]

Preventing accidental deletion of important pictures.

[FORMAT]

Initializing the built-in memory or memory card, erasing all data.

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC

Steps to connect the camera to a computer for data transfer.

Printing the Pictures

How to connect the camera directly to a printer for printing photos.

Others

Cautions for Use

Important safety and usage guidelines to prevent damage or malfunction.

Message Display

Explains common confirmation and error messages displayed by the camera.

Troubleshooting

Battery and power source

Common issues related to the camera's power and battery.

The subject is not focused properly.

Diagnosing and resolving focus issues for clear shots.

The recorded picture looks rough.

Identifying and fixing issues like noise or graininess in pictures.

Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time

Specifications

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