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Panasonic DMC-FX5 - Lumix Digital Camera Manual

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  • Panasonic DMC-FX5 | Digital Still Camera-english/ Spanish - Page 1
    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX50 PP 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-
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    purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX50 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic
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    differences. Wipe the condensation with a soft, dry cloth. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will card. w About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera
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    storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet. Before Use w About cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard. • When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers
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    ) This mode allows you to print pictures of recorded pictures. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described. w About illustrations in these operating instructions The appearance of the product, the illustrations and menu screens etc. will differ slightly from those in actual
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    Guide 11 Charging the Battery with the Charger .... 12 About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting/Removing the Battery 14 Inserting/Removing the Card 15 About the Card the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 30 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 31 Playing
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    ... 75 • [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio .... 76 • [AF Troubleshooting 106 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 112 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 119 Request for Service
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    Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Strap 8 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory
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    (P47)/ Delete button (P33) 16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P92, 95, 99) 19 [DC IN] socket (P92, 95) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) is connected to it
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    on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P17) OFF ON • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14, 15)  Set the mode dial to [ ].  Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P23) 4 Play back the pictures.  Set
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    Preparation 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. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator 
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    a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). (supplied) • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is battery temperature is excessively high or low, [CHARGE] indicator flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. • The terminals of the charger or the battery
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    the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. 3  Close the card/battery door.  Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. OPEN LOCK OPEN LOCK • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
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    may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Check the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 15
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    an SDHC Memory Card. You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (If you use an SDHC Memory Card in other equipment, always read the operating instructions
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    is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. • If the date is not set in the camera it will not be printed when you use a photo printing service, even if the store
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    can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME SETUP 2/4 MONITOR P0AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. GUIDE LINE POWER SAVE TRAVEL DATE ČOĊĖFFECONOMY SELECT EXIT MENU BEEP S2METINU. P OFFVOLUME NO.RESET SHUTTER SELECT RESET EXIT MENU VIDEO OUT
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    whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed. [REC. INFO.]: [ON]/[OFF] [HISTGRAM]: [ [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. • The auto review function is not activated in motion picture mode [ ]. • When pictures
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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 back a manual slide show.) [ECONOMY] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P18) Battery life is
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    speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps from level 6 to 0. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Preparation [NO.RESET] the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder
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    scene mode. Select the desired scene mode. (P49) [OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is operated in scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and then select
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    speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 1  Turn the camera on.  Select normal picture mode [ ]. OFF ON Basic • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. (P77) Focus indication AF area Sound
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    Basic w Tips for taking good pictures • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or
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    caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod (P43). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. - Slow sync./Red-eye
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    simple. w Basic menu settings 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move  to select the desired menu item and then move . SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE AUTO REVIEW 4"k6"/10k15cm BEEP E-MAIL CLOCK SET SELECT SET MENU 3 Move  to select the desired setting and then press [MENU/ SET]. 4 Press [MENU/SET
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    mode. - High angle mode - White balance fine adjustment - Exposure compensation - Auto bracket - [AUDIO REC.] - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [PICT.ADJ.] - [GUIDE LINE] • You cannot set the following items in simple mode. - [TRAVEL DATE] - [WORLD TIME] w The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to
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    optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 102 mm) w To make subjects appear closer 7M). 3 W T • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1M) when the camera is turned on. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some distortion
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    Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) This camera has a 3.6M optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ / / ], a maximum of 5.5M optical zoom
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    OOFFFF ONMENU MENU /SET 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. w Entering the digital zoom range The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter
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    check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Move  [REV]. REVIEW1X EXIT 4X DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Review is canceled when the set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). 31 VQT0Y19
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    rewound at one time depends on the number of files recorded. • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P64), the pictures can name or file name on your PC, the pictures may not play back on the camera. • If you play back a non-standard file, the folder/file number is indicated
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    Deleting Pictures w To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture with . 100_0001 1/3 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 : Play back the previous picture : Play back the next picture 2 Press [ ]. 3 Move  to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? YES NO SELECT SET
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    them. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • When deleting pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P13) or the AC adaptor NO SELECT SET MENU SET MENU /SET • [DELETE ALL PICTURES IN THE MEMORY CARD?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE] and [DELETE ALL EXCEPT ?] is
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    1000 or the time remaining in motion picture mode is more than 1000 seconds, [ ] is displayed. _3 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. (P19) You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the
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    have passed since the travel date are displayed if you set [TRAVEL DATE] (P57) before taking pictures. w Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the
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    to easily check a picture's exposure. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those the histogram feature allows you to get the maximum performance from your camera.  When the values are concentrated on the left, the picture is
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    brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. [ ]: The LCD monitor is [HIGH ANGLE] easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way. (However it
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    Built-in Flash • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • The brightness of the pictures ] - In playback mode - While the menu screen is displayed - While the review screen is displayed : Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other
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    Advanced : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction_1 The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (
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    w The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range to take pictures depends on the ISO sensitivity selected. ISO sensitivity [AUTO] Available flash range Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4 m (13.1 feet) Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2 m (6.56 feet) [] Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4 m (13
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    happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, the length of time that the LCD monitor turns off effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident
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    may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P78) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • In simple mode [ ], the self-timer fixed to 2 seconds. • When you set the self-timer in burst mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The
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    the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject. • Exposure cannot be compensated
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    screen. • The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • When setting auto bracket and 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
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    lot of jitter. - When the zoom magnification is high. - In digital zoom range. - When taking pictures while following a moving subject. - shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • In simple mode [ ] or [
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    to Unlimited - You can take pictures until the capacity of the card is full. - The burst speed will become slower halfway. The burst speed of a MultiMediaCard becomes even slower than that of an SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. However, the exact timing of this depends on the number of recordable
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    Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • When auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review (1M). w Focus range 30 cm (0.98 feet) T DIGITAL 5 cm AV OUT (0.16 feet) DC IN W • We
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    mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired desired items. • The following cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. - [W.BALANCE] - [SENSITIVITY] - [COL.EFFECT] -
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    • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. [SOFT SKIN] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance of the skin than portrait mode. 3 • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to
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    • Use the flash. • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for taking pictures. • Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1M) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the
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    lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The stabilizer automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. Refer to P31 for information about using the review function. • If the picture is blurry
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    or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.) • Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P37) • The flash setting is
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    the picture while the countdown screen is displayed. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals. • Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product
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    shutter button fully to take the picture. • 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 is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. 55 VQT0Y19
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    software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC Tele) to c] • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ ]. • After turning on the camera in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] in scene mode or switching to [BABY1]/[BABY2] from other
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    be printed on each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.) SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR n0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF SELECT EXIT MENU 3 Move
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    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 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
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    QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU MENU /SET 2 Move  to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then move . SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR P0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF SELECT EXIT MENU 3 Move / to select [WORLD TIME] and then move . SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR P0
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    about the names of the major cities that are displayed.)  Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. SETUP 1/4 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR P0 GUIDE LINE TRAVEL DATE OFF SELECT EXIT MENU MENU /SET • The icon changes from [ ] to [ ] after setting the travel destination. • Return the setting to
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    Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from GMT -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3:30 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +3:30 +4 +4:30 +5 +5:30 +5:45 +6 +6:30 +7 +8 +9 +9:30 +10 +11 +12 +12:45 Listed location name Midway Islands Samoa Hawaii Honolulu Alaska Anchorage Vancouver Seattle Denver
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    using the stabilizer function, it is fixed to [MODE1]. 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. • If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. w Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move
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    motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other and the review function. • SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, the card
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    normal playback mode (P35), the recording information etc. appears on the screen in multi playback. If you return to the 1 screen playback screen, the camera returns to the normal playback screen. • Pictures will not be displayed in the rotated direction even if [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON]. (P83
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    December 2099. • If the recording date of the picture selected in 25 screen multi playback is not between January 2000 and December 2099, the camera displays it in the oldest recording date in the calendar. • Pictures edited on a PC will be displayed with dates different from the actual recording
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    Advanced Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. w To stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or press [MENU/SET]. w To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ ]. 2 Move  to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 2X
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    Move and hold / during motion picture playback. : Fast rewind : Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when / is released. To pause Move  during motion REC.] (P76) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P88) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. 67 VQT0Y19
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    that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled play back. • When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be ]/[ASPECT CONV.] Creating still pictures from a motion picture You can create still pictures from a motion
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    ] [10fpsQVGA] [30fps16:9] [10fps16:9] 1 picture 0.3 M 0.3 M 0.3 M 0.3 M 2M 2M 9 pictures 2M 2M 1M 1M 2M 2M • [QUALITY] (P75) is fixed to [ ]. • You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment. 69 VQT0Y19
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    Menu Settings Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode Menu 3 Move , move  to select the setting and then press [MENU/ SET]. Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. • Menu items differ depending
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    [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P70) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the
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    the white balance manually [ ] Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of . • The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The white balance fine adjustment level in [
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    (P70) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. ISO sensitivity Use in bright places (e.g. outdoors) Use in dark places Shutter speed Noise 100 1250
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    Menu Settings • If you select [ ], digital zoom, auto bracket and slow shutter cannot be used. • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even if [ ] is selected. • The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following
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    Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P70) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large
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    extended to a maximum of 5.5M when the digital zoom is set to [OFF]. (P29) You can record audio with the still picture if this is set to [ recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. • If you press [MENU/SET] pictures that can be stored on each card will decrease slightly when audio is
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    that matches the recording conditions and the composition. 9-area-focusing : The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective when the is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. F5.6 1/60 • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas
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    easier Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P70) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. • If the AF assist lamp is set to [ON], an AF area with
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    • This should usually be set to [1/8 -] to take pictures. (When you select a slow shutter speed other than [1/8 -], [ ] appears on the lower left of the screen.) • When the shutter speed is made slower using [SLOW SHUTTER], jitter is likely to occur. We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (
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    Move  at  to switch to the next menu screen. • After performing steps 1 and 2, refer to the description of the menu item in the operating instructions and then set it. w About the menu screen items • There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3). • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by
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    [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). • You cannot display the displayed during a slide show  or while a slide show is paused  or during [MANUAL] slide show  is the same as ///. • Move  to pause the slide show.
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    [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] on the screen shown in step 2 and set. [DURATION] Can be set to [1SEC.], [2SEC.], [3SEC.], [5SEC.] or [MANUAL] (manual playback). [EFFECT] A slide show effect can be selected. [OFF]:No effect : New pictures slide across the screen. : New pictures appear from behind
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    card. • Use [LUMIX Simple Viewer] on the CD-ROM (supplied), to set, confirm or delete favorites. (For information about this, refer to the separate operating instructions vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps. w Rotate display
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    The picture is rotated manually.) 1 Move  to • The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable . Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. when they are played back in review playback and playback zoom however
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    the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P80) DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows the user to select which pictures , ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Move  to select [SINGLE], [MULTI
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    printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • DPOF is an abbreviation of "Digital Print Order Format". This feature allows you printer that supports PictBridge. The date printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Check
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    , cancel their protection. • Even if you protect pictures on a card, they will be deleted if the card is formatted. (P91) • Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card, they cannot be deleted when the card's Write-Protect switch  is set to [LOCK]. 16 • The
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    Menu Settings [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P80) You can add the audio after taking a picture. 1 Move  to select the picture and then move  to start audio recording. AUDIO DUB.
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    Menu Settings 2 Move  to select the size and then move . RESIZE 1/3 SELECT RESIZE EXIT MENU • Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed When the aspect ratio setting is [ ].) -[ ] (When the aspect ratio setting is [ ].) -[ ] (When the aspect ratio setting is [ ].) • The
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    Menu Settings 4 Press the shutter button. • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 5 Move  to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? YES NO CANCEL SELECT SET MENU MENU /SET • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. The trimmed
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    equipment, format it on the camera again. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power (P13) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) when formatting. • Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • You cannot format an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card's Write- Protect switch is
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    send them by e-mail. If you use "Windows 98/98SE", install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer. For information about installing [LUMIX Simple Viewer] etc., refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection. • Set the camera to a mode other than [ ] mode. 1 Turn on the
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    displayed as shown in the following illustration. pSD Memory Card pSDHC Memory Card pMultiMediaCard DCIM 100_PANA  100_PANA P1000001.JPG  print settings are recorded • The data for up to 999 pictures recorded by the camera can be included in 1 folder. If the number of pictures exceeds 999,
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    card correctly when the camera is connected to a PC. Import the motion picture files to the PC and then play them back. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera this, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection. • Read the operating instructions for the PC. • The message
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    directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to print and start printing on the camera's screen. Set print settings such as the print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) Connecting to other
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    Connecting to other equipment w Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Move / to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge 100_0001 1/3 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT MULTI PRINT PRINT MENU MENU /SET • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. 2 Move  to
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    paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] instructions of the printer.) Connecting to other equipment • [PRINT WITH DATE] Settings on the printer are prioritized. [OFF] Date is not printed. [ON] Date is printed. • If the printer does not support
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    page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout. w Setting the date printing with the DPOF print .) • If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the
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    mode. w Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. • You cannot play back an SDHC Memory Card if the TV model does not support it. • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not
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    (16:9) : Jitter alert (P25) 9 Battery indication (P13) 10 Color effect mode (P79 Card access indication (P16) 13 Recording state 14 Histogram (P37) 15 Age (P56) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera Zoom (P28)/Extended optical zoom (P29)/Digital zoom (P30) W T 1X 19
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    mode (P26) : Jitter alert (P25) 4 Battery indication (P13) 5 Number of recordable pictures 6 Card access indication (P16) 7 Recording state 8 AF travel date (P57) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds if the camera is turned on when the travel date is set etc. 13 Backlight compensation (P27
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    / (16:9) In Simple mode (P26) : ENLARGE : 4SM6S/10M15cm : E-MAIL 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Folder/File number (P93) 9 Picture number/Total pictures 10 Cable icon (P98) • This is displayed when printing using a printer supporting PictBridge.‫ޓ‬ (Depending on the printer, the icon may not be
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    the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) from the electrical outlet. • The body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off. • Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. • If you use a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
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    a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort. • When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied
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    THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The card format cannot be recognized by the camera. Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P91) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA
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    you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on the package. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] A folder cannot be
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    in dark places. In this case, we recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P24) When [SLOW speed SD Memory Card with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on the package. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording still pictures. 107 VQT0Y19
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    camera may recognize that it is being held vertically.) • You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P83) is set to [OFF]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P83) 2: The picture is not played back. • Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]? • Is the card
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    digital camera from another manufacturer? This may also happen if the battery is removed immediately after recording or if recording with a exhausted battery back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? - Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied)
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    menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ] icon to set the desired language. (P22) 2: The setting for the auto review function is disabled. • Are you taking pictures using auto bracket (P45)? Is the camera in burst mode (P47) or motion picture mode [ ] (P62) or [SELF PORTRAIT] (P52) ? Is [AUDIO REC.] set
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    the operation. (P93) 10: 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 and record pictures, the recorded folder numbers are different from the
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    . (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the subjects. 300 600 1220 2410 16 36 75 150 290 590 1180 2360 4640 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Card 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB
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    Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Card 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB (6M): / (2.5M 360 710 620 1220 1360 2560 730 1420 1230 2410 2680 5020 1450 2800 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Card 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB (2M
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    128 MB 1 min 23 s 4 min 10 s 4 min 10 s 12 min 20 s 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s Card 256 MB 512 MB 2 min 45 s 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s 24 min 2 min 20 s 5 min 30 s monitor may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom
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    zoom, fN4.6 mm to 16.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 102 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4M Extended optical zoom: Max. 5.5M Focus capacity of the card (Unlimited). (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will
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    Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: Motion pictures: Interface Digital SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.21" standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera
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    the projecting part) Approx. 151 g/5.33 oz (excluding card and battery), Approx. 179 g/6.31 oz (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 QC to 40 QC (32 QF to 104 QF) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A11B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110
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    GB SDHC Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 128 MB SD Memory Card 64 MB SD Memory Card • Refer to P13 for information about the battery
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    Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES
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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 Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 120 VQT0Y19
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    replace will be made by the warrantor. PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD) PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
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    Carry-In 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. (787 which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your
  • Panasonic DMC-FX5 | Digital Still Camera-english/ Spanish - Page 123
    , WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter MAIL TO : Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and
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    Light Mode 53 Card Access Indication 16 Charger 104 Charging 13 Clock Set 17, 19, 79 Color Effect 79 Condensation 5 Creating still pictures from a motion picture 68 D Date Printing 86, 97, 98 Deleting Pictures 33 Demonstration of the Optical Image Stabilizer 46 Digital Zoom 30 DPOF
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    66 Playing Back Motion Pictures 67 Portrait Mode 50 Power LCD 38 Power Save 20 Protect 87 Q Quality 75 R Reset of Setting 21 Resizing 88 Review 31 Rotate 83 Rotate Display 83 S Scene Menu 22 Scene Mode 49 Scenery Mode 50 Self Portrait Mode 52 Self-timer 43 Setting Favorites 82
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    Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes con la cámara. 1 Cargue
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    MEMO 127 VQT0Y19
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    are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. 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-FX50
VQT0Y19
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: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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