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    Camera Model No. DMC-FX33 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 : [email protected] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649
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    choosing Panasonic! You underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. Serial ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
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    incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate. Product Identification
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    Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX33 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
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    • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC and a MultiMediaCard. • When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards. - SD Memory panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) 5 VQT1J82
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    Guide 9 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 10 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures 11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery extending the zoom 27 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 28 Playing back/Deleting Pictures 28 Advanced (Recording pictures
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    Customer Services Directory (For USA Only 123 Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada 124 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC 91 Printing the Pictures 94 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 97 Others Screen Display 99 Cautions for Use 101 Message Display 104 Troubleshooting
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    should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Names of the Components K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 5 6 12 3 VFC4090 7 VYQ3914 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB
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    instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.:When you press the 4 button Preparation • This camera cannot charge the battery camera is attached to it. 21 Card/Battery door (P12) 22 Release lever (P12) Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record
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    and the card. (P12) Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built
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    discharged. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. • Do not leave any LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the
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    use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it
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    • Do not insert or remove the battery or the card while this unit is being accessed. (P20) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Preparation ∫ Card (optional) • The SD Memory compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used. If you also order a
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    the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.) However the clock setting is canceled
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    SCN • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. • If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P81) or order a photo studio to print the pictures. • If the clock is set, the correct date can be
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    Preparation Setting the Menu ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed. B A C 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. A A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings • Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the menu item to
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    (Changing the date and time.) Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Change date and time. [AUTO REVIEW] (Displaying the recorded picture.) Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu /SET and select the item to set. (P16) Set the length of time
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    Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the (P16) Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. [GUIDE LINE] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select
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    • It is not possible to set the guidelines display in the clipboard mode [ ]. [TRAVEL DATE] (P51) Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. [SET], [OFF] [BEEP] Press [ MENU /SET ]
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    [FRANÇAIS], [ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]¢, [ ] ¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX33P • If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the : Jitter alert (P24) 7 Battery indication 20 VQT1J82 • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
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    . The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally. - Turn this unit off. - Remove the battery or the card. (when using a card) - Shake or bump this unit. - Disconnect the AC adaptor. (DMW-AC5PP; optional) (when using the AC adaptor) • Do not
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    Basic Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. F2.8 1/30 • The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)
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    • When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment however the recorded picture will not be affected. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. •
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    Basic ∫ Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P78) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with
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    . For more Basic information about each setting, refer to the page indicated. • [AUTO REVIEW] (P17): [1SEC.] • [POWER SAVE] (P18): [5MIN.] • Self-timer (P38 P64): [ON] • You cannot use the following functions. - [GUIDE LINE] - Exposure compensation - Auto bracket - White balance fine adjustment
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    Basic • Either AUTO [ ] or Forced OFF [ ] can be selected for the flash. When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO [ ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When AUTO [ ] is selected, [i-NIGHT SCENERY] scene
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    • In motion picture mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set at the start of recording. • "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom". • If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you
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    ]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode. - When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON] Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) ∫ Enlarging the picture 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (T). • Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] [T] for a 4k magnification and then rotate it even more
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    the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture. • If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/ rewound increases. • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P69), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. Basic • This camera is
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    DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], the deleting will stop halfway. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • When deleting pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures at one time using [MULTI DELETE
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    LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed. In playback mode B Normal display C No display 1/6 1ST DAY 9 months 10 days 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 3 54 1/6 F2.8 1/30 ISO100 AWB 10:
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    in scene mode, the guide line is gray. (P41) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point easily check a picture's exposure. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially
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    • The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. • The histogram does not appear during the following. - In intelligent auto mode [ ] - In motion
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    When the clipboard is playbacked in clipboard mode [ ] - In playback mode [ ] - In print mode [ ] - While the menu screen is displayed - While the review screen is displayed Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. ∫ Switching to the
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    : Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢1 • The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P44) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P44
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢2 When AUTO [ ]is selected, AUTO [ ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
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    and the status indicator lights while the flash is charging. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, the length of time that the LCD monitor turns off to charge may become longer. • When you take a picture beyond the available
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient. • It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the
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    Compensating the Exposure Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following
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    simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot
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    subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • Macro mode gives priority to a
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 1, explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) [PORTRAIT] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the
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    sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus. • The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. Refer to P28 for information about using the review function. • If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 second self-timer
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a picture. • The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P36 for the available flash range to take pictures.) • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of
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    • The age of the baby can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied name, use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 Press 3/4 to
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    • The age of the pet can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] For information about [AGE] or [NAME
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    • You can set the flash to AUTO [ ] or Forced ON [ ]. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. [HI-SPEED BURST] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P41) This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick setting. (P56) 2 Take pictures. This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we
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    • Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product 16.4 feet) to ¶. • Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew. • Be careful about the reflection from the window. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) A • Press 2 again to cancel AF lock. • When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF lock is canceled. In this case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶] • The
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    decrease regularly. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • When may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards. • Depending on in AF mode - Direction detection function - Review function - [MODE2] on the optical image
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    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 printing the pictures, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] ∫ Setting the departure/return date (e.g.: The following
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    • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set. • When the travel date is set, [ ] appears on the lower right of the screen. (It is not displayed if the
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 1 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET 2 Press 2/1 to select your home area and then press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET • The current time is displayed on the top left
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    • Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2, 3 and then steps 1 and 2 of "Setting the home area [HOME]". (P53) • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area. • The [WORLD TIME]
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Using the quick setting • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the following items when recording. (Recording in normal picture mode [ ]) - [STABILIZER] - [BURST] - [W.BALANCE] - [SENSITIVITY] - [PICT.SIZE] - [QUALITY] A Cursor buttons B [MENU/SET] button C [FUNC] button
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    set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB]. ∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [ ] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a adjusting the white balance [ ] Use this to set the white balance manually. • Set the white balance to In the [UNDERWATER] in scene mode
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) About the white balance fine adjustment • You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item. • The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash. • The white balance fine adjustment setting
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    or setting [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P65) • You cannot use the following functions. - [D.ZOOM] - [SLOW SHUTTER] [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P55) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures Press [ MENU ] to display the [REC] mode /SET menu and select the item to set. (P55) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the
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    [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] Setting the focus method Press [ MENU ] to display the [REC] mode /SET menu and select the item to set. (P55) You can record audio with the still picture if this is set to [ON]. This means you can record the
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Spot-focusing: The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. ∫ About face detection This function detects a person's face in the image area so that the focus can be adjusted properly. This is particularly effective in preventing errors such as when the
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    [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P55) [MODE1] The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can assist during photo composition. [MODE2] The jitter is compensated for ( ) when the
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    camera is switched off. • When auto bracket and burst mode are set simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • When burst mode is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto 64 VQT1J82 Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set
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    [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. • The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON] in intelligent auto mode[ ]. • The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SELF PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) ∫ Clipboard recording menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/ SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording. 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. This setting is useful when taking pictures
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    ∫ Viewing clipboard pictures 1 Press 3 to choose [PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Advanced (Recording pictures) appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the clipboard recording menu.) MENU /SET 2 Press 2/1 to move the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture. 1: Play back the next
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    ]: AUTO - [W.BALANCE]: AWB - [SELFTIMER]: OFF/2 seconds - [POWER SAVE]: [5MIN.] - [AF MODE]: [ ] - [ECONOMY]: OFF - [GUIDE LINE]: [ ] - [AF ASSIST LAMP]: ON • The [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], [SHUTTER] and [VOLUME] settings established using the [SETUP] menu (P17
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    Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Advanced (Playback) ∫ Example of 25 screens 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) • :1 screen>9 screens> 25 screens>Calendar screen display (P69) • Rotate the zoom
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    Advanced (Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] (W) to display the calendar screen. ∫ To return to the 1 screen playback screen After the calendar screen is displayed, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to display 25 screens, 9 screens and the 1 screen. • The recording
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    lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T], the magnification becomes higher. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second so that you can check the position of the enlarged section. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. Advanced (
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    Advanced (Playback) Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Press 2/1 while pausing. ∫ Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P61) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P86) for information about how to create still pictures with
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    ∫ Saving a single still picture with 9 screens from the motion picture • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. A • Rotate the zoom lever further towards [ ] (W) to switch to A). When a motion picture with [ ], [ ] or [ ] was selected The recorded
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    from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. • After performing steps 1 and 2, refer to the description of the menu item in the operating instructions and then set it. Items that can be set Menu screen Item : [SLIDE SHOW] (P74) : [CATEGORY] (P76) 1/3 : [ROTATE DISP.] (P78) : [ROTATE] (P78
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    audio [AUDIO] of the pictures with audio is played back. • The cursor displayed during a slide show A or while a slide show is paused B or during [MANUAL] slide show C is the same as 3/4/2/1. • Press 3 to pause the slide show. Press 3 again to cancel pause. • Press 2/1 while paused to display the
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    Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY] Searching by recording information Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) This mode allows you to search the recording information in scene modes etc. ([PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] etc.) and sort
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    3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. ∫ Playing back a slide show 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [DISPLAY]. Advanced (Playback) ∫ Recording a slide show If you record a category slide show, you can play it back by selecting [ ] in [SLIDE SHOW] on page 74. 1
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    pictures. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫ Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. • The [ROTATE] function is are displayed rotated when they are played back in review playback and playback zoom however are displayed without being
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    so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card. • Use [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] on the CD-ROM (supplied), to set, confirm or delete favorites. [For details, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] • You may not be able to set pictures
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    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 1 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 4. • The title edit icon [ ] is displayed for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P45) or [PET] (P46) name settings in scene mode or [TITLE EDIT]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and
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    Example of text entry In case of entering [LUMIX]: 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [L] and then press [MENU/ on the CD-ROM (supplied) to print the text (comments). [For details, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time with [
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    Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item. 4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. (The screen shown appears when you select a picture recorded with a [ ] picture size.) MENU /SET
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    print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P89) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET • You cannot select [CANCEL
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    not be printed even if you set to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for pictures that have been set for
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    to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant system. • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge. The date printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Check the date
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    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) You can add the audio after taking a picture. 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to start audio recording. [RESIZE]
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    • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. Resized pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten. • A resized picture is newly created when you select [NO]. • If the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite it. Select [NO] and newly create a resized picture. 4 Press [MENU
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    Advanced (Playback) • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture. • The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment. [CANNOT BE SET ON
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    that picture is not copied. • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) 89
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    Service Center. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX it on the camera again. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when formatting.
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    to the computer. Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about -AC5PP; optional) • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW on the screen. • The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card inserted.
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    you use "Windows 98/98SE/Me", download "QuickTime 6.5.2 for Windows" from the following site, and install it. http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ quicktime652forwindows.html • This software is installed as standard on a "Macintosh OS". ∫ Folder Composition Folders are displayed as shown in the
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    motion picture files to the PC and then play them back. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the in black in playback mode, multi playback and calendar playback. • Read the operating instructions for the PC. • If a card is not inserted when the camera is
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    Set print settings such as the print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) 1 AV OUT • It may take time to print some pictures. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when you connect to a printer. • Turn the camera
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    software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied) and print from the PC. To print the name of [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] or text (comments) which has been entered using [TITLE EDIT], use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. For details, refer to the operating instructions (PDF
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    the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) • [PRINT WITH DATE] [OFF] Date is not printed. [ON] Date is printed. • If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture. • [NUM. OF PRINTS] Set the
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    the printer, the icon may not be displayed.) • If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the status lights orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the total number of DPOF prints or the
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    the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Audio playback is monaural. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use
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    (P22) 5 Picture size (P60) 6 Quality (P60) : Jitter alert (P24) 7 Battery indication (P20) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P111) 9 Built-in memory (P13) when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode. Guide to [GO TO PLAY] (P66): 22 Histogram (P32) 23 Age (P45) • This
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    (P60) In Motion picture mode (P71) / / / (4:3) / (16:9) 7 Battery indication (P20) 8 Folder/File number (P92) Built-in memory (P13) 100 VQT1J82 P97) Motion picture recording time (P71): 8m30s 11 Histogram (P32) 12 Guide to [GO TO REC] (P67): 13 Recording information 14 Favorites settings
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    the camera for a long period of time. Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera. • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) from the electrical outlet. • The body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may
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    or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery. ∫ Charger • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios. • The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is
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    the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss instructions for the tripod carefully. 103 VQT1J82
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    message appears when the camera is not operating properly. Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] Use a card compatible with this unit. (P5, 13) • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with
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    [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred writing the data. Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage. [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE
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    Others Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P19) ∫ Battery and power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • Is the battery inserted correctly? -
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    but is not recorded on still pictures. 10: Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Are you using a MultiMediaCard? - This unit does not support MultiMediaCards. • When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we recommend using a high-speed card with "10MB/s" or greater
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    with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This may also happen if the battery is removed immediately after recording or if recording with a exhausted battery. - Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P90) (Formatting irretrievably deletes all data
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    camera is connected to a printer. • Does the printer support PictBridge? • Reset the mode to [ ]. (P94 For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) • When you ON] (P61)? - In these cases, you cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. 3: A red lamp sometimes turns
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    in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P92) 11: The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery is inserted or removed when the camera is not turned off, the recorded folder numbers are lost. However if you turn the camera on again
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    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available
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    Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB (7M): (4.5M EZ): (2.5M EZ): (3264k2176 pixels) (2560k1712 pixels) (2048k1360 pixels) 7 3 7 16 34 68 135 270 550 1080 14 7 16 33 69 135 260 530 1070
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    ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio Picture quality setting 30fps VGA 10fps VGA 30fps QVGA 10fps QVGA Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) j j 53 s 2 min 40 s 16 MB 6s 26 s 26 s 1 min 22 s 32 MB 17 s 58 s 59 s 2 min 55 s 64 MB 39 s 2 min 2 min 6
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    . • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] (P46) or [HI-SPEED BURST] (P47) in scene
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    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens:
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    Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 7 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO
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    ) Mass (Weight): Approx. 132 g/4.66 oz (excluding card and battery), Approx. 154 g/5.43 oz (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A39B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to
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    1 GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card • Refer to P11 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. 118 VQT1J82
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    Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE
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    what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 120 VQT1J82
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    of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States
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    or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service center. If the problem is not
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    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center 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.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to
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    DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ. batterie/pile identique ou du même type recommandée par le fabricant. Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour jeter les batteries Panasonic (DMWAC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d'utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCE10PP). • Si vous utilisez d'autres batteries
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    dans vos yeux, ne les frottez pas. Rincez-vous les yeux avec beaucoup d'eau, puis consultez un médecin. Others ∫ À propos du chargeur de batterie ATTENTION! NE PAS INSTALLER CET APPAREIL DANS UNE BIBLIOTHÈQUE, UNE ARMOIRE OU TOUT AUTRE ESPACE CONFINÉ. S'ASSURER QUE LA VENTILATION DE L'APPAREIL EST
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    Review 17 Auto White Balance 57 AV cable 97 Available Recording Time 113 B Baby Mode 45 Backlight Compensation 25 Battery 10, 11, 12 Battery 23 Folder Composition 92 Folder Number 19, 92 Food Mode 44 Formatting 90 G Guide Line 18, 31, 32 H High Angle Mode 33 High Sensitivity Mode 46
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    Others M S Macro Mode 40 MANUAL 75 Motion Picture Mode 50 Multi Playback 69 N 19, 98 Volume of Speakers 19 W Quality 60 Quick Setting 56 R Reset of Setting 19 Resizing 86 Review 28 Rotate 78 Rotate Display 78 WB Adjust 49 White Balance 56 White Balance Fine Adjustment 57 White Set
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    are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FX33
VQT1J82
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 : [email protected]
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
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