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    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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    opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording
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    equipment. Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX50 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
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    may malfunction. • Condensation may form on the LCD monitor in places with large temperature 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 be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will
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    temperature: 15 QC to 25 QC (59 QF to 77 QF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Always remove the 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
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    Dial Adjust part  to the desired mode. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. w About indications in these operating instructions The helpful information for use of the camera is described. w About illustrations in these operating instructions The appearance of the product,
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    6 Preparation Standard Accessories 9 Names of the Components 10 Quick Guide 11 Charging the Battery with the Charger .... 12 About the Optical Zoom (EZ 29 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 30 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 31 Playing Back Pictures 32 Deleting Pictures
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    for Use 103 Message Display 105 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 Notice (For USA Only 120 Limited
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    indicated as card in the text. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505
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    or burst mode (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
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    Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) Preparation 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P17) OFF ON • The battery is not charged
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    completed, be sure to disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. • The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged
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    by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on._ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). (supplied) • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1
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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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    Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Prepare card and the data 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. •
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    latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB. • This camera is compatible with both an SD Memory Card and an the operating instructions for the other equipment.) • This unit does not support recording motion
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    has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. • You can 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 provides a date printing option
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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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    save mode is not activated. • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode. • Power save mode is fixed is fixed to [10MIN.] while pausing a slide show or playing back a manual slide show.) [ECONOMY] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP
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    SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P18) The volume 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. Preparation [NO.RESET] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select
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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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    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. 3 In this is focused. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. 4 Press the shutter button fully. •
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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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     [REV]. REVIEW1X EXIT 4X DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Review is canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway or the  [REV] is moved again. • 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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    . (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Double-check pictures before deleting them. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • When deleting pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P13) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). • It 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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    (1.97 feet)to 4 m (13.1 feet) Tele 40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2 m (6.56 feet) [ISO800] Wide 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 5.6 m (18.3 feet) Tele 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) Advanced [ISO1250] Wide 1 m (3.28 feet) to 5.6 m (18.3 feet) Tele 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) • The available
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    1/4th of a second, 2 seconds - [STARRY SKY] (P54): 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds • Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated. • If 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
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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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    burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. • The number of pictures indicated is when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated. • If you set the ISO sensitivity (P73) to [ISO400], [ISO800] or [ISO1250] and then take pictures using burst mode
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    review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review DIGITAL camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it takes longer to focus on it in macro mode than normal picture mode. • The available flash range is about 60
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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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    to skin color, this part is also smoothed. • This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. [SCENERY] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) The camera focuses preferentially on
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    • When taking pictures of a fast-moving subject indoors, the [ ] function automatically increases the ISO sensitivity to prevent subject blur. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ ]. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This
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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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    for Starry sky mode • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures 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
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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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    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 simple mode [ ]. Seoul Tokyo +14:00 SELECT CANCEL SET MENU MENU /SET 60 VQT0Y19
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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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    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  to select [ASPECT RATIO] and
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    • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the detection function and the review function. • You cannot This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory 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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    the normal playback screen. Advanced Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding 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 picture playback. • Move again to cancel
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    . • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on the camera. • If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other
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    3 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. Advanced 5 Move  to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. W T SELECT SAVE • After the 9 screens playback screen is displayed, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to switch the frames/ second. When [ ]/[
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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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    EZ displayed, the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 5.5M when the digital zoom is set to [OFF]. (P29) • The extended optical zoom does not 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
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    is not a malfunction. • The AF area displayed on the center of the screen 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 when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time. • The focus
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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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    LUMIX Simple Viewer] on the CD-ROM (supplied), to set, confirm or delete favorites. (For information about this, refer to the separate operating instructions display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps. w Rotate display (The
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    w Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) 1 Move  to select the . (P24) • The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and displayed rotated when they are played back in review playback and playback zoom however are displayed without
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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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    [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Press [ MENU ] to display the [PLAY] mode /SET menu and select the item to set. (P80) You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Move  to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET]. PLAY
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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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    be trimmed. - Motion pictures - Pictures with audio • It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment. 2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? YES NO CANCEL SELECT SET MENU MENU /SET • The picture is overwritten
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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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    standard cannot be converted. DCF is an abbreviation of "Design rule for Camera File system", stipulated by "JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries -7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www
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    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 camera and the PC. 2 Connect the camera connection terminals and damage the camera or the connected equipment.) ACCESS DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN :
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    PC" from the following site, and install it. http://www.apple.com/support/quicktime/ • This software is installed as standard on a "Macintosh OS". 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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    for PC connection. • Read the operating instructions for the PC. • The message [PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.] appears if you change the mode dial to [ ] while the camera and the PC are connected. Set the camera to a mode other than [ ] mode, check that no data is being transferred and then
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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 printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the printer may take priority over the setting on the camera. Check the date print setting on the printer also
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    camera. (P22) • Turn the camera and the TV off. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 1 Connect the AV cable  (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera playback is monaural. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back Card if the TV model does not support it. • Depending on the TV model
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    P37) 15 Age (P56) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on in baby mode etc. Number of days that have passed since the from playback mode to recording mode. Zoom (P28)/Extended optical zoom (P29)/Digital zoom (P30) W T 1X 19 Shutter speed (P23) : Intelligent ISO
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    date and time • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode the 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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    /File number (P93) 9 Picture number/Total pictures 10 Cable disconnection warning icon (P98) • This is displayed when printing using a printer supporting PictBridge.‫ޓ‬ (Depending on the printer, the icon may not be displayed.) Motion picture recording time (P67): 1h20m30s 11 Histogram (P37) 12
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    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 come with the cloth. • If rain water or other drops of
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    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. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature
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    and then play back again. [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. 105 VQT0Y19
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    TV aspect. (P22) • 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 a PC or a printer. (P92, 95) Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase
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    the lens. If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P10) and gently wipe the using a MultiMediaCard? - This unit does not support MultiMediaCards. • When you set the picture quality and appears when the subject has a bright part. Uneven colors may also appear around the smear
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    • The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction. 4: The . It is a characteristic of CCD and appears when the subject has a bright part. Uneven colors may also appear around the smear. This is not a malfunction.
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    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 manufacturer? This may also happen if the battery is removed immediately after recording or if recording with a exhausted battery. - Format the
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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 sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. 7: The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P17) • When you take a picture
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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 varies depending on the
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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 EZ): (5.5M): (3072M2048 pixels) (2048M1360 pixels) (3072M1728 pixels) / 3 8 9 18 4 10 8 18 20 40 10 21 19 38 43 83 22 45 39 78 88 165 46 92 77 150 170
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    The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the LCD monitor 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.] (P55) in scene mode so the picture size for
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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 to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Motion picture mode: 1/30th of a second to 1/20000th of a second White
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    with audio: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Program AE field of view ratio about 100%) Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4 m (13.1 feet) (Wide) AUTO Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.21" standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera
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    to 104 QF) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A11B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S005A):Information for your safety Voltage/capacity
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    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S005A Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-CX50 Leather Case DMW-AC5 AC Adaptor RP-SDR04GU1K RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A
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    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 COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421
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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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    PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera . PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED
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    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 problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE
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    Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] : Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attention: Digital Camera Repair
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    62, 76 Auto Bracket 45 Auto Review 19 Auto White Balance 71 Available the Optical Image Stabilizer 46 Digital Zoom 30 DPOF Print Setting , 102 Food Mode 52 Formatting 91 G Guide Line 19, 36 H High Angle Mode 38 Monitor 35, 100 M Macro Mode 48 MANUAL 82 Motion Picture Mode 62 Multi Playback
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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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