6ContentsRead this first! ................................................ 2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 4Recommendation for Use of GenuinePanasonic Battery(Rechargeable Battery) .......................... 5Outline of operations ..................................... 8Please read before use .................................. 9Lenses compatible with this camera ................. 9Lens attachment and detachment ................... 10SD Memory Cards compatible with this product ... 12(SD speed class 4) ........................ 13(SD speed class 6) ........................ 13Operating precautions ................................. 14Before usePrecaution for use ........................................ 16Accessories .................................................. 19Optional accessories ................................... 19Description of partsDescription of parts...................................... 20Left side ........................................................... 20Right side and rear side .................................. 21Left side and front side .................................... 22Remote control ................................................ 23PreparationRecharging the battery ................................ 23Recharging ...................................................... 23Power sources .............................................. 25Using the battery ............................................. 25Using the AC adaptor ...................................... 25Adjusting the hand strap ............................. 26Attaching/detaching the handle .................. 26Attaching/detaching the grip ....................... 26The remote control ....................................... 27Insert the battery ............................................. 27Remote control usable range .......................... 27Turn on/off the camera ................................. 27Tally lamp ...................................................... 28Viewfinder ..................................................... 29Using the viewfinder ........................................ 29Using the LCD ................................................. 30Emphasizing outlines ...................................... 30Adjusting the screen display............................ 31Changing backlight brightness ........................ 32Setting the calendar ..................................... 33ShootingBasic shooting operations .......................... 35Preparing for recording .................................... 35Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) ........... 35SD Memory Card access lamp ........................ 36Selecting a slot ............................................... 36Formatting SD Memory Cards ......................... 36SD Memory Card recording times ................... 37Removing SD Memory Card ........................... 38Protecting SD Memory Cards .......................... 38Repairing SD Memory Cards .......................... 38Basic operations of the camera .................. 39Manual focusing ............................................. 39Using focus assist ........................................... 40Iris adjustments ............................................... 40Adjusting the gain ............................................ 41Light intensity adjustments .............................. 41Adjusting the white balance............................. 41MenuUsing the setup menus ................................ 44Using the menus ............................................. 44Initializing the menu settings ........................... 45Setup menu structure .................................. 46Menu .............................................................. 46ReferenceSpecifications ............................................... 48Volume 1 (This Book)