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    Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX100 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. THERE 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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    Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part and on, the user is encouraged to try
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    Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX100 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. Operation is subject to
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    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 More specific information about memory cards that
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    Guide 10 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 11 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures 12 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 30 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 31
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    119 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 120 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 121 Customer Services Directory (For USA Troubleshooting 106 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 111 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 118 Digital Camera
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    about obtaining replacement parts. Names of the Components VFC4090 7 1 23 VYQ3509 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 8 VQT1F52 1 Flash (P37
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    to prevent it from dropping. 18 Lens barrel 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P92, 94, 98) 20 [DC IN] socket (P92, 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. 21 22
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    battery. (P11) • Set the clock. (P15) OFF ON • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P14) Refer to P14 when you use a card. 3 Turn the camera
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    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. Preparation 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical
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    23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full
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    other equipment. • Do not insert or remove the 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. (P22) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. B 13 VQT1F52
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    on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT32 system. • 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. (Always read the operating instructions for
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    be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.) However the clock setting is canceled after this time. In this case, set the clock again
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    by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part A. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to parts where there is no mode.) SCN NORMAL PICTURE SCN ∫ The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor when the camera is turned on. 16 VQT1F52
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    Setting the Menu ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is displayed. B A C Preparation 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. A A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings • Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the menu item to
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    menu item next and set it. About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P20) • [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. [CLOCK SET
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    camera is not in use, to save battery life when recording. [LEVEL 1]: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated . • Economy mode is not activated in the following cases. - In simple mode [ ] - When using of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. [GUIDE LINE] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the
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    beep. [BEEP LEVEL BEEP TONE]: No operation sound Soft operation sound Loud operation sound 1/ 2/ 3 [SHUTTER] Press memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number. [RESET
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    ], [FRANÇAIS], [ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]¢, [ ] ¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX100P • If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. • It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (
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    operate normally. - Turn this unit off. - Remove the battery or the card. (when using a card) - Shake or bump this unit. - Disconnect the AC adaptor. (DMW-AC5PP; optional) (when using the AC adaptor) • Do not do the above when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card
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    your feet slightly apart. 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 is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶. • The subject is not focused in the following cases. - The focus indication blinks (green). - The AF area turns white to red or there
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    ) When recording a picture of people 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 case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the
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    take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. ∫ Basic menu settings 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 (P41). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is 3 Press 3/4 to
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    websites. [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] OFF] No operation sound [LOW] Soft operation sound [HIGH] Loud operation sound [ TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], [SHUTTER], [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] in the [SETUP] menu P19): [OFF] • Self-timer (P41): 10 seconds • Optical Image Stabilizer (P66): [MODE2] • [W.BALANCE] (P60): [AWB]
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    - [PICT.ADJ.] - [GUIDE LINE] • The settings for [WORLD TIME], [MONITOR], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], [SHUTTER], [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] in the [SETUP can be recorded in wide angle with the 3.6k optical zoom. (35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 100 mm) To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of
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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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    . • The easy zoom is also activated if [E.ZOOM] is pressed when the zoom position is not Wide. • You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range when [D.ZOOM] (P30) is set to [ON]. • In [ ENLARGE] in simple mode [ ], [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode and motion
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    zoom can be achieved with the 7k extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene mode is selected, The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: - In simple mode [ ]. - In Intelligent
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    picture, multiple pictures or all the pictures can be deleted during review. Refer to P32 to 33 for information about how to delete pictures. • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). 2: Play back the previous picture
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    memory is played back or deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is played back or deleted when a card increases. • In review playback in recording mode camera. • If you play back a non-standard file, the folder/file number is indicated by [-] and the screen may turn black
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    built-in memory and the card at the same time.) • [DELETE ALL PICTURES ON THE BUI LT-IN MEMORY?] or [DELETE ALL PICTURES ON THE MEMORY CARD?] is [ ]. • 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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    LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed. A LCD monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P72), while
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    guide graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.
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    ] becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. [ ]: [HIGH ANGLE] The LCD monitor is 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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    High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • The not activated in the following cases. - In simple mode [ ] - In playback mode [ ] - In print mode [ ] - While the menu screen is displayed - While the review screen is displayed Taking Pictures
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) : Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢1 • The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY
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    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 range to take pictures ISO sensitivity
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    following cases. - When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF]. - When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, the length of time that the LCD monitor turns
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    indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P68) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • The self- ) 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
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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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    pictures) • The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • When setting auto bracket 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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    the subject being recorded the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter speed faster. The camera detects the movement of the subject near the center of the screen and then sets is moving, jitter may not be avoided. • The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following
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    picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • 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 feet) it takes longer to focus on it in macro mode than normal picture
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    [SCENE MODE] menu.) • Refer to P40 for information about the shutter speed. • 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. • When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not
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    are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take . • If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed. the LCD monitor for reviewing. Refer to P31 for information about using the review function. • If the
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P66) • The AF mode is fixed to [ ]. (P65) • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. [SCENERY] Press [ MENU ] to display the [SCENE MODE] /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take pictures
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower (up to about 8 sec.)
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    be printed on each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied). ∫ Age display setting • To have not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings. • If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], the age is not recorded even if
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    flash to AUTO [ ] or Forced ON [ ]. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. [HI-SPEED BURST] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display memory approx. 25 Card • If using a card with a maximum transfer rate of 2MB/s: approx. 30 • If using a card with a maximum transfer rate
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    [ISO1600]. • You cannot use the following functions. - Extended optical zoom - Digital zoom - Auto bracket - Self-timer - [ASPECT RATIO] - [PICT.SIZE shutter 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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    camera with wet hands. Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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 Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from
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    function, 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]. 54
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    of the 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 access indication each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied). 55 VQT1F52
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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 press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select [TRAVEL DATE] and then press 1. 4
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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) • If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press 3. Press 3 again to return to the original time. • 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
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    Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment 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] menu and then select the item to set.
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    within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky ( operate properly if there are many light sources or there is 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
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    to set the white balance manually. • Set the white when the hue is bluish. • 1 [BLUE]:Press when the hue is reddish. • screen turns red or blue. Advanced (Recording pictures camera is turned off. • The white balance fine adjustment level in [ ] returns to [0] when you reset if the camera is turned
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    set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to in intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ]. • ISO sensitivity cannot be set in the following cases. - Simple mode [ ] - Motion picture mode [ ] - Scene mode Press [
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    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 of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. Picture quality refers to the compression rate when saving digital pictures. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough
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    stop about 5 seconds later. There is no need to press and 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. The audio is not recorded. • You cannot take pictures with audio in
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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. 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 position is not
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    to set. (P59) [MODE1] The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can assist during photo composition cases. - When there is a lot of jitter. - When the zoom magnification is high. - In digital B Movement detection demonstration • The camera automatically detects the jitter and the movement
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    memory/card. ¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • When auto bracket review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review
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    item to set. (P59) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. • in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. • The setting for
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    becomes bluish. [WARM] The picture becomes reddish. [B/W] The picture becomes black and white. [SEPIA] The picture becomes sepia. Press [ MENU /SET (P59) Select an effect that matches the recording situation and your image of the recording. [CONTRAST] [HIGH] Increases the difference between
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    Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) - [ ](Pictures stamped with [DATE STAMP]) ∫ Example of 25 screens 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) ∫ To return to normal playback Rotate
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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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    more its quality deteriorates. • If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P88) • The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment. Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio ∫ Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with
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    Advanced (Playback) • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC. (P93) • Some QuickTime the pictures may not play back. • When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.
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    Advanced (Playback) Creating still pictures from a motion picture ∫ Saving a single still picture with 9 screens from the motion picture • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a
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    When a motion picture with [ ], [ ]or [ ] was selected The recorded motion picture is created using 10 still 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
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    menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. • After performing steps 1 and 2, refer to the description of the menu item in the operating instructions and then set it. 76 VQT1F52
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    (Playback) (Screen when [ALL] is selected) MENU /SET • The cursor displayed during a slide show A or while a slide show is paused B or during [MANUAL] slide show C is the same as 3/4/2/1. • Press 3 to pause the slide show. Press 3 again to cancel pause. • Press 2/1 while paused to display the
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    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. [FAVORITE] Setting your
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    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 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
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    ]. 2 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. 80 VQT1F52 MENU /SET 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 SLIDESHOW ALREADY EXISTS. OVERWRITE?] appears.
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    the item to set. (P76) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps. ∫ Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed.) 1 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU
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    • The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for rotated when they are played back in review playback and playback zoom however are
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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 [WITH AGE]. • [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], the travel date is stamped on pictures recorded when [TRAVEL DATE] was
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    on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P90) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e select the item to set. (P76) DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies
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    memory are canceled when a card is not inserted. DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is inserted. • The date print icon [ DATE ] C appears. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • You cannot
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    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 cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in "[DPOF PRINT]". (P84 to 85) 86 VQT1F52
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    • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.) • Audio dubbing cannot be used with the following pictures. - Motion pictures - Protected
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    MENU /SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P76) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. - Motion pictures - Pictures with audio
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    Advanced (Playback) [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P76) You can convert pictures taken with a [ ] aspect ratio to a [ ] or a [ ] aspect ratio. 1 Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ]
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    is not copied. • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) • DPOF settings
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    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] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to
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    98/98SE", install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer. Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW
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    [Untitled] when you connect the camera with a card inserted. ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC Use the software "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 for Windows" from the
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    a PC may be displayed in black in playback mode, multi playback and calendar playback. • Read the operating instructions for the PC. • If a card is not inserted when the camera is connected to the PC, you can edit or access the pictures on the built-in memory. If a card is inserted, you can edit or
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    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 departure date in [TRAVEL DATE], use the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied) and print from the PC. •
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    want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported 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
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    mmk148 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm 2/2¢ [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 cannot be displayed when the printer does not support the paper sizes. • [PAGE LAYOUT] ( the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer make sure there are no problems with the printer. •
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    input. 4 Turn the camera on. • Depending on the aspect setting, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Audio playback is monaural. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When
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    Quality (P63) : Jitter alert (P25) 7 Battery indication (P21) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P111) 9 Built-in memory (P14) : Card (P14) 10 Recording state 11 Shutter speed ( is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode
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    (P27)/Extended optical zoom (P27)/Easy zoom (P28)/Digital zoom (P30): W T 1X 28 Intelligent ISO sensitivity ) 4 Battery indication (P21) 5 Number of recordable pictures 6 Built-in memory (P14) : Card (P14) 7 Recording state 8 AF area (P23) 9 Travel date (P55) 10 Operation for backlight
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    Folder/File number (P93) Built-in memory (P14) : Card (P14) 9 Picture number/Total pictures camera bag/case from your local dealer to protect your camera. Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera
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    red, blue or memory or a card. ∫ About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). If you drop the battery
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    the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers. ∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery
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    if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod. • Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully. Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED
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    camera is not operating properly. Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] Use a card when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only. In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection
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    Others Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20) ∫ Battery and power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • Is the battery inserted correctly? -
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    a bright part. Black or green Memory Card with Others "10MB/s" or greater displayed on the package. • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. ∫ LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera mode activated? 5: Black, red, blue and green dots appear
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    -in memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. (P14) 108 VQT1F52 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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    recognize.) Others • Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. 7: The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Does the printer support PictBridge? • Reset the mode to [ ]. (P94) 8: The ends of the pictures are cut
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    The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the operation. (P93) 11: The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery is inserted or removed when the camera black. • Pictures edited or rotated with a PC may be displayed in black
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    on the subjects. • The numbers inside the thick black lines are the number of recordable pictures in simple mode [ ]. ∫ Number of recordable pictures 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 / (12M
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    370 730 550 1070 890 1700 730 1430 1080 2110 1740 3350 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 / (2.5M EZ): (2048k1360 pixels) / (9M): (4000k2248 pixels) (6M EZ): (3264k1840 pixels) 18
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    Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio Picture quality setting 30fps VGA 10fps VGA 30fps QVGA 10fps QVGA Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) j j 53 s 2 min 40 s 16 MB 6s 26 s 26
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    Memory (Approx. 27 MB) j j j 16 MB 5s 22 s 4s 32 MB 14 s 50 s 12 s 64 MB 33 s 1 min 45 s 29 s 128 MB 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s 1 min 1 s 256 MB 2 min 20 s 7 min 2 min Card decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical
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    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,200,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.72q CCD, total pixel number 12,400,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens:
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    reduction), Slow sync./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 [ ] 4000k3000 pixels
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    /16q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (Weight): Approx. 148 g/5.22 oz (excluding card and battery), Approx. 176 g/6.21 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-A41B): Information for
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    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S005A 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
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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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    do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of 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
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    product. The decision to repair or 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
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    , travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are Service center. If the 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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    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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    CONFIEZ TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ. LA PRISE DE COURANT DOIT SE Panasonic (DMWAC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d'utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (CGA-S005A). • Si vous utilisez d'autres batteries l'image. • N'utilisez pas l'appareil photo à proximité d'un téléphone
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    support magnétique et distordre les images. • Les ondes électromagnétiques émises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à l'appareil photo numérique et perturber l'image haute tension pourrait nuire à l'image ou au son. Others ∫ À propos du chargeur de batterie ATTENTION! NE PAS INSTALLER CET
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    Compensation 27 Battery 11, 12, 13 Battery Carrying Case 102 Beach Mode 53 Beep 26 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 19 Built-in Flash 37 Built-in Memory 14 Burst 67 C Calendar Playback 71 Candle Light Mode 49 Card 5, 13, 14 Category 79 Center Weighted 64 Charger 103 Charging 12
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    MANUAL 78 Metering Mode 64 Motion Picture Mode 54 Multi Playback 70 Multiple 64 N Night Portrait Mode 48 Night Scenery Mode 49 NO.RESET 20 Normal Picture Mode 23 NTSC 20 Number of Prints 84, 97 Number of Recordable Pictures ..... 12, 111 O Optical Image Stabilizer 66 Optical Zoom 27 P
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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-FX100
VQT1F52
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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