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    Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX55 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
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    choosing Panasonic! You on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
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    etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is a trademark. recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and
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    Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX55 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
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    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 to the following types of Memory Cards. - SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) - SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) - MultiMediaCard (still pictures only) More specific
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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 12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 27 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 28
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    Zoom 70 Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio 71 Creating still pictures from a motion picture 72 Using the [PLAY] mode 89 • [FORMAT 90 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 119 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only
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    VYQ3914 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. • The card is
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    to prevent it from dropping. 16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P91, 94, 97) 18 [DC IN] socket (P91, 94) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to it. 19 20
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    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-in memory
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    . • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. • Do not leave on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (
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    You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 1: Close
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    battery or the card while this unit is turned on. The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being accessed. (P20) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Preparation ∫ Card (optional) • The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory
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    the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P90) • Keep the Memory Card out of battery for 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
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    be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. About the Mode Dial If you turn on this unit and then rotate the rotated. (P20) The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor when the camera is turned on. ∫ Basic Normal picture mode (P22) Use this mode for normal recording.
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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 Move 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 switch
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    when using auto bracket (P40), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P47) in scene mode, burst mode (P63) and when recording still pictures with audio (P60). (The picture is not enlarged.) • The auto review setting is disabled when using auto bracket or burst mode, in motion picture mode [ ] or when [AUDIO REC.], [SELF
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    . (P16) 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 (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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    of 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. [NO.RESET] Press the folder number to 100, format (P90) the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.
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    ]¢, [ ] ¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX55P • If you set a different battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. • It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) connected. 8 Number of recordable pictures (P111) 9 Recording state 10 Built-in memory/Card
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    using the built-in memory - When using the card • Do not do the following when the access indication lamps lights. 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
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    second.) (1: Shutter button) 1 Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • The focus indication 2 lights A Flash B AF assist lamp C When holding the camera vertically 2 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. 22
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    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 with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area. 6 In this
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    caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod (P38). • 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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    camera is held steady, the camera Basic information about each setting, refer to the page indicated. • [AUTO REVIEW] (P17): [1SEC.] • [POWER SAVE] (P18): [5MIN.] • Self ): [ON] • You cannot use the following functions. - [GUIDE LINE] - Exposure compensation - Auto bracket - White balance fine
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    is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The lens barrel extends or retracts
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    [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. ∫ 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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    [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). Playing back/Deleting Pictures 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture 28 VQT1J59 The picture data on the built-in memory is played back or deleted when a card is not inserted. The
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    when a card is inserted. 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 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/ rewound increases. • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P69), the pictures can
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    ALL DATA EXCLUDING CLIPBOARD? ] and [DELETE ALL PICTURES ON THE MEMORY CARD ?] appears if you selected [ALL DELETE] in playback mode and the 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;
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    than 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. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the
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    SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, the guide line is gray. (P42) ∫ Out-of-frame display Recording exposure. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed you to get the maximum performance from your camera. A When the values are concentrated on
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    is an approximation in recording mode. • 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
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    a setting. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • The brightness of the pictures - In print mode [ ] - While the menu screen is displayed - While the review screen is displayed Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A A The [AUTO POWER
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    A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Move 1 [ ]. 2 Move 3/4 to select a mode. Advanced (Recording pictures) : Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
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    flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed. ∫ The available flash
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    [ISO1250] [ISO1600] Wide 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 7.0 m (23.0 feet) Tele 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 3.5 m (11.5 feet) Wide 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 8.0 m (26.2 feet) Tele 90 cm (2.95 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) • The available flash range is an approximation. • In [HIGH SENS.] (P47) in scene mode, the ISO
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    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 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
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    turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P64) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • The self-timer is fixed to 10 P43) in scene mode. • 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 number
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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. • You cannot use the following
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    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 Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64
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    press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. • Refer to P43 to 49 and "About the information " for details about each scene
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    up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • This mode 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
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    mode • Use the flash. • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m 44 VQT1J59 (4.92 feet
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    of the baby can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied). To print out the baby's name, use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] ∫ Birthday/Name setting
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    ISO400], in [BABY1]/[BABY2]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/ [BABY2] set LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied). To print out the pet's name, use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF
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    Forced ON [ ]. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. [HI-SPEED BURST] Press [ Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed approx. 7 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures Built-in memory approx. 15 Card
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    high-speed. • You cannot use the following functions. - Extended optical zoom - Digital zoom - Auto bracket - Self-timer - [ASPECT RATIO] - [PICT.SIZE] button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...]
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    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 (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
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    , it is fixed to [MODE1]. 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Move
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    card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards. • Depending on the type of the card, the card [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied). [For printing the pictures, refer to the operating instructions (PDF
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the departure/return date (e.g.: The following are examples of the screen in normal picture mode [ ].) 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then move 2. 2 Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then move 1. 3 Move 3/4 to select [TRAVEL DATE] and then move 1. 4 Move
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    • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] (minus) is displayed in orange and the
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour. ∫ Finishing setting the home area • If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step 1 of "
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    Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting the white balance, color mode etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. ∫ Setting from the menu screen Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu and then select the item to
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    no color close to white. In these cases, 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 sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and
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    Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] Use this to set the white balance manually. • Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]. 1 Move 3 [ insufficient for the subject. • The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the white balance setting for a scene mode returns to
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    P36 for information about the available flash range. • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided. • The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases. - When the moving subject is small - When the moving subject
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    monitor. 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 difference on the camera's screen, the more pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece
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    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 hold the shutter button. • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. • If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled
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    impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ]. - When the face is not facing the camera - When the face is at an angle - When the face is extremely bright or dark - When there When the subject is other than a human being - When the camera is shaking - When digital zoom is used 61 VQT1J59
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    halfway. This is not a malfunction. • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places or when using the digital zoom. • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time. The focus position is not predetermined
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    camera In digital zoom careful of camera jitter when you memory/card. ¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card -in memory, it card, the picture size and the quality. - You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card when the camera is switched
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    (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When burst mode is and select the item to set. (P55) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. • If the AF
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    pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate
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    rotation will be shown. • Clipboard pictures cannot be output as video signals or printed during clipboard picture playback. (Clipboard pictures which have been copied onto cards can be printed.) ∫ Clipboard playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen
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    2 Move 4 to start/ stop recording. [COPY] Used to copy clipboard pictures onto a card one at a time. ¢Zoom marks are not copied. 1 Move 2 1 to select the The zoom mark ([ ]) A now appears on the picture stored in the memory. • To change the zoom magnification or position, repeat the steps above. •
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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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    calendar. • Pictures edited on a PC will be displayed with dates different from the actual recording dates. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2007. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed
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    motion picture playback Move 4. Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Move and hold 2/1 during motion picture playback. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 2/1 is released. To pause Move 3 during motion picture playback. • Move 3 again to cancel pause
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    to create still pictures with audio. Creating still pictures from a motion picture You can create a single still picture ( can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the back. • When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may
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    picture frames per second. [ ] All the frames of the recorded motion picture are displayed as still pictures (1/10th second intervals) [ ] 1 frame is skipped/every second frame is displayed as a still picture (1/5th second intervals) Advanced (Playback) • You can move forward frame-by-frame by
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    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 be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then
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    fade in. [EFFECT] :New pictures gradually fill the screen from the center. :An effect is selected at random. • If you set [DURATION] to [MANUAL] the settings in [EFFECT] are disabled. If set to [ON], the audio [AUDIO] of the pictures with audio is played back. • The cursor displayed
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    category, the category icon turns blue. • It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the card or the built-in memory. • If you press [ ] while searching, the searching will stop halfway. • Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below. [CATEGORY] Recording information
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    menu. MENU /SET • You can only record one category slide show on one card. If a category slide show has already been recorded, the message [A CATEGORY . • You cannot play back motion pictures as a slide show. • Still pictures created from a motion picture (P72) cannot be played back from the
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    pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps. ∫ Rotate display Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to when they are played back in review playback and playback zoom however are
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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 Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move 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 Move 3/4/2/1 to select text and
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    Example of text entry In case of entering [LUMIX]: 1 Move 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [L] and then press [MENU/ 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 [MULTI
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    TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. • [AGE] If this is set to [ON], the age is stamped on pictures recorded when the camera was set to [AGE]. • [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], the travel date is stamped on pictures recorded when [TRAVEL DATE] was set
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    [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows the user to select which pictures 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/
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    memory are canceled when a card is not inserted. DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card . • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot
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    DPOF information and then set it again with this camera. • If the file is not based on the memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in memory or the card is formatted. • Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card, they cannot be deleted when the card
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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 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 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. 3 Move 2/1 to
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    you have shot from the built-in memory onto a card, from a card into the built-in memory or from a card into the dedicated clipboard folder. 1 Move recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may
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    an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card's Write- Protect switch A is set to [LOCK]. 2 • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by "Windows Plug and Play". The drive then appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is displayed on the screen. • The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card inserted
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    QuickTime" in the CD-ROM (supplied) to play back motion pictures recorded on this camera on a PC. • If you use "Windows 98/98SE/Me", download "QuickTime 6.5.2 displayed as shown in the following illustration. ≥Built-in memory ≥Card DCIM 100_PANA 1 100_PANA P1000001.JPG 23 P1000002.JPG P1000999.
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    mode, multi playback and calendar playback. • Read the operating instructions for the PC. Connecting to other equipment • If a card is not inserted when the camera is connected to the PC, you can access the picture on the built-in memory. If a card is inserted, you can access the picture data on it
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    connected to the printer, you can access the picture data on the built-in memory. If a card is inserted, you can access the picture data on it. • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. When you want to switch between the built-in
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    [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 file
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    by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set 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
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    .) • If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the TV off. AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera. • Connect the AV cable
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    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. • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to
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    ) 6 Quality (P59) : Jitter alert (P24) 7 Battery indication (P20) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P111) 9 Built-in memory (P13) : Card (P13) 10 Recording state 11 Shutter speed (P22) 12 [BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode. Guide to [GO TO PLAY] (P65): 22 Histogram (P32) 23 Age (P45) 99 VQT1J59
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    the camera is zoom (P26)/Digital zoom (P27): Battery indication (P20) 8 Folder/File number (P92) Built-in memory (P13) : Card (P13) 9 Picture number/Total pictures 10 Cable disconnection warning icon (P97) Motion picture recording time (P71): 8m30s 11 Histogram (P32) 12 Guide
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    may peel off. • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with 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
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    • Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. ∫ Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where
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    battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any
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    messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P13, 85, 90) [NO VALID PICTURE TO
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    high-speed card with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on the package. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion • This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only. In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to
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    you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off frequently by using power save mode (P18) etc. ∫ Recording 1: The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? - Before recording, delete
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    on still pictures. 10: Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Are you using a MultiMediaCard? - This unit does not support MultiMediaCards on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. ∫ LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera is turned on. • Have
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    on the built-in memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. (P13) 3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another
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    camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly? 6: The card is not recognized by the PC. (The built-in memory the auto review function is disabled. • Are you taking pictures using auto bracket (P40)? Is the camera in burst
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    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 and record pictures, the recorded folder numbers are different from the
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    380 240 480 390 770 490 970 790 1530 970 1910 1560 3010 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 (3M EZ): (2M EZ): (2048k1536 pixels) (1600k1200 pixels) 16 8 18 38 78
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    680 1360 2680 36 18 40 83 165 330 650 1310 2560 5020 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 (6M): (3.5M EZ): (2M EZ): (3264k1840 pixels) (2560k1440 pixels) (1920k1080 pixels) 8 4 9 20
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    ) 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 12 min 20 s 256 MB 2 min 45 s 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s 24 min Card 512 MB 5 min 30 s 16 min 20 s 16 min 20 s 47 min 50 s 1 GB 11
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    16:9 Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) j j 16 MB 5s 22 s 32 MB 14 s 50 s 64 MB 33 s 1 min 45 s 128 MB 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s Card 256 MB 2 min screen may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom does not
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    , fl4.6 mm to 16.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 5.7k the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will
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    ./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Microphone: Monaural Speaker: Monaural Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) Picture size Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 3264k2448 pixels, 2560k1920 pixels
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    parts) Mass (Weight): Approx. 143 g/5.01 oz (excluding card and battery), Approx. 165 g/5.82 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
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    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-SDV02GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDV01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDR512U1A 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 2 GB SD
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    State 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-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY
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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 VQT1J59
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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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    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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    20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO : 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Please carefully
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    SERVICE 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 phone cellulaire
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    ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées sur support magnétique et distordre les images. • Les ondes électromagnétiques 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
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    Mode 45 Backlight Compensation 25 Battery 10, 11, 12 Battery Carrying Case 102 Beach Mode 49 Beep 19 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 18 Built-in Flash 34 Built-in Memory 13 Burst 63 C Calendar Playback 69 Candle Light Mode 45 Card 5, 12, 13 Category 76 Charger 102 Charging 11 Clock Set
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    MANUAL 75 Motion Picture Mode 50 Multi Playback 69 N Night Portrait Mode 44 Save 18 Print Mode 94 Protect 85 Q Quality 59 Quick Setting 55 R Reset of Setting 19 Resizing 86 Review 28 Rotate 78 Rotate Display 78 Others S Scene detection 24 Scene Menu 20 Scene Mode 42 Scenery Mode 44
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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-FX55
VQT1J59
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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