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    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX37 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian
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    of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. Serial No. RBRC A lithium ion battery that is items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is
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    type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
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    Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX37 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery
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    110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the
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    Guide Battery 12 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery to take 29 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 29 • Direction detection function 29 optical zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 30 About the LCD Monitor
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    work under some conditions ..... 103 Troubleshooting 105 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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    Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the
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    using the camera. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at
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    fine adjustment (P61) B: 4/Macro mode (P40) AF Tracking (P26, 63) C: 2/Self-timer button (P41) D: 1/Flash setting button (P37) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button or Press
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    barrel 19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P95)  19 20 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P88, 90, 94) 21 21 [DC IN] socket (P88, 90) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to
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    Preparation P reparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF).
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    & Imaging Products oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD Amsosnoictoiartiiosno].n.¢ • 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 [AUTO].) • Recording once
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    the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the
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    Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.) • You can only use cards with SDHC logo ( latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) VQT1R87 15
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    this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P23)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The
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    the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note • The clock if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for
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    some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P103. Setting menu items This : Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode 1 Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial 2 Slide
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    5 Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. 6 Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. 7 Press 3/4 to select [š]. Preparation 8 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET 9
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    the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness
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    Power LCD mode. [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when of the battery. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been not work while operating menu or playback zoom. o [AUTO REVIEW] Set the length of time that the picture is displayed
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    connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. will work when the AV cable is connected. ¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FX37P sold in the U.S. [TV ASPECT] Set to match
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    or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca
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    mode will not turn.) SCN ∫ List of [REC] modes ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P25) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal picture mode (P28) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Û Scene mode (P44) This allows you to take pictures that match
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    beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation • The status indicator 3 lights
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    fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens. Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT
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    . Item Settings [GUIDE LINE] (P21) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P21) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW] (P21) [ following functions cannot be used. - [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/ [AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM] • The other items on
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    Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P25). 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. A Mode dial
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    C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value¢ F Shutter to fix the focus and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing
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    ] setting. ¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again. 30 VQT1R87
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    million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ or ¨ has been selected. • The indicated zoom optical Zoom". • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the
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    move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication appears for about 1 second. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard "Design rule for Camera File system" established by JEITA "Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association" and with Exif "Exchangeable
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    Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [,]. A [DISPLAY] button B [,] button 2
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    . ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [,] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using
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    with recording information¢1 H No display ¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 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 displayed when the
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    the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. 36 VQT1R87
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 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 Press 1 [‰]. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used 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
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    3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the 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 is set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO]. • In Intelligent auto mode, shutter
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    focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. • Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 1 m (3.28 feet) it takes longer to focus on it in macro mode than normal picture mode
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    . In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P66) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. • The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST
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    and 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. 42 VQT1R87
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    appears on the lower left of the screen. • The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated. • When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto
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    : ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿: Scene mode) 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. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Set the mode dial to
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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 subject to focus. • The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. • If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we
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    setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. / [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].) • We
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    as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶] • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as
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    [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of 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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    the shutter button fully to take the picture. Note • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. • Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew. • Be careful about the reflection from the window. [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker
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    the hue to match the water depth and the weather. 1 Press 3 [È] three times to display [WB ADJUST.]. 2 Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance. 2 [RED]: 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is bluish. Press when the hue is reddish. • Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance. 3 Press
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    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 picture quality • When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ], or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed
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    the screen. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the recording information may not be displayed correctly. • LUMIX models sold after August 2008 have improved sound quality support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. 54 VQT1R87
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18. If you set the departure date or the location of the vacation in advance, the number of days that
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    travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting. • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure date will not be recorded
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. SET], and set the home area on the screen Press in step [3M.ENU/ 2
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    is [W]. (7.5M) (5.5M )¢ (3.5M ) (2M ) 3648k2056 pixels 3072k1728 pixels 2560k1440 pixels 1920k1080 pixels Note • "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom". • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it
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    pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P110) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the
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    taking pictures under incandescent lights [Ò]: Value set by using [Ó] [Ó]: Set manually Note • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of or [Ó]. • The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white balance setting for a scene mode returns
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    pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper button halfway to finish. • The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue. • You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.
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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 62 VQT1R87
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    (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶] [QUICK AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times when
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    [ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect. ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. This can ] Note • Refer to P30 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO]
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    The picture becomes sharper. The picture becomes black and white. The picture becomes sepia. When the zoom magnification is high. - In digital zoom range. - When taking pictures while following pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The
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    canceled. Note • The sound is set separately from [AUDIO REC.] (P67) in the clipboard mode. • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. • Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment. F [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Mode dial: ¨ Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (¨: Clipboard mode) This setting is useful when taking 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
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Viewing clipboard pictures 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Set the mode dial to [¨]. 3 Press 2/1 to move the picture. 2: Play back the previous
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    of settings Item Description of settings [GUIDE LINE] ([REC. INFO.]) [OFF] [ASPECT RATIO] X [GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN]) [SENSITIVITY] White balance fine adjustment/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[QUICK AF]/ [BURST]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/ [HISTOGRAM]/[SLIDE SHOW]/[
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    category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MENU/SET]. • Set the mode
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    when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. • [AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected. The pictures are played back with the
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    press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • If a picture is found in a 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
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    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P83) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 70. 2 Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
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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 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 Press the shutter button. 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Advanced (Playback) Picture size Item 1 picture 9 pictures  2M 2M 0.3 M 2M  0.3 M 1M • [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. Note • You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other
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    recorded on that day is displayed. • You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2008. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed
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    Advanced (Playback) 6 Press [,] to return to the menu screen.¢ ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting 1 In step 4 when [SINGLE] (P76) is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [
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    Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item. [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P47) If this is set to [ON], [AGE]
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    Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) 1 Select [RESIZE] on the
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    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.
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    Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. 1 Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter/clockwise • Up to 2 o can
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    Advanced (Playback) ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y] or a [X] aspect ratio. 1 Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 3/4 to select [Y] or [X] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 2/1 to select a picture taken with [W] aspect
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    .] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) 1 Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when
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    software on the CD-ROM (supplied). O [DPOF PRINT] DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows the user to select to a card (P87) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm 1 Select [DPOF PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
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    you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may
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    then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.) • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. • If you press [,], the audio dubbing is canceled. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to stop recording. • It will automatically stop after recording about 10 seconds
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    not copied. (P101) • 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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    • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more trouble.) B Align the marks, and insert. C AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera
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    • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed.) 4 Double-click [DCIM] not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
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    in the PTP mode. Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera's LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the
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    supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Before You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert
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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
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    mmk279.4 mm 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. [PAGE LAYOUT] 1 for each of the 4 pictures. Note • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the number
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    cause trouble.) 1 Connect the AV cable B (supplied) to the video camera on. Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], 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. • Read the operating instructions
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    camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied). • You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support DIGITAL #WFKQ 4 & #WFKQ . ) DC IN L AUDIO  R  1 Component Plugs: Connect the plugs to the component video will cause trouble.) 1 instructions for the TV. VQT1R87 95
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    (P28) 4 Focus (P28) 5 Picture size (P58) 6 Quality (P59) 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P112) 9 Built-in memory (P15) Travel destination setting¢2 (P56) W T 1X : Zoom/Extended Optical Zoom (P30)/Digital zoom (P30, 63) 27 Minimum shutter speed 28 Age¢1 (P47) Location¢2
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    ] in scene mode. ¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to 5 Picture size (P58) Motion picture icon (P73) 6 Quality (P59) 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Folder/File number (P89) Built-in memory (P15) Elapsed
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    solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off. • When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions. About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with
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    spots (red, blue or green) battery in the camera will damage the camera. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort. • When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger
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    terminals with your fingers. When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to
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    FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P23) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. VQT1R87 101
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    OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] > Use a card compatible with this unit. (P15) • You can
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    functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding to a PC or a printer [AUTO REVIEW] (P21) • $ mode Extended Optical Zoom • , 9, ô, , and in [SCENE MODE] (P30) • $ mode [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P30) 9, ô, , and
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    Others [ASPECT RATIO] (P59) • 9, ô, , and in [SCENE MODE] [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P59) • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode [SENSITIVITY] (P60) • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When Intelligent ISO is set [WHITE BALANCE] (P60 1, 2, 3, ï, , 5, 4, 6, 8, 7, and < in [SCENE MODE] [WB ADJUST.] (P61) • [B/W], [SEPIA], [
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    of still pictures from motion pictures Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P105-111). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P22) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it
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    recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth. The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark
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    you using a MultiMediaCard? This unit does not support MultiMediaCards. > When you set the picture quality LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for
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    may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P20) • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P20) Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor
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    and the file number are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture
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    will be displayed. > Set the mode dial to anything except [¨] . The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P22, 90) The ends of the pictures are
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    numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P89) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera's power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is
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    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available
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    Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Card 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Card 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32
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    number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom does not work in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN
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    pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 8.9k Focus: Normal/Macro/Face detection/AF Tracking/11-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing
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    (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.21" standard)r"QuickTime" (pictures with audio) Motion pictures: Interface "QuickTime Motion JPEG" (motion pictures with audio) Digital: "USB 2.0" (High Speed) Analog video/audio: NTSC (DMC-FX37P) U.S. version NTSC/PAL Composite
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    Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A39B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCE10PP): Information for your safety Voltage: 3.6 V Others VQT1R87 117
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    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW- GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card • Refer to P13 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers
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    order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State ) 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
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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 VQT1R87
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    DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD 1 (ONE) YEAR 6 (SIX) MONTHS 1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in
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    or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, 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
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    Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] -605-1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO : 1590 Touhy
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    DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ. batterie/pile identique ou du même type recommandée par le fabricant. Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour jeter les batteries Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d'utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCE10PP). • Si vous utilisez d'autres batteries
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    CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU D'INCENDIE DÛ À UN SURCHAUFFEMENT, S'ASSURER QUE RIDEAUX OU TOUT OBJET QUELCONQUE NE BOUCHENT LES ÉVENTS D'AÉRATION DE L'APPAREIL. Chargeur de batterie Ce chargeur fonctionne sur le secteur entre 110 V et 240 V. Toutefois • Aux États-Unis et au Canada, le chargeur doit être branch
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    Bracket 43 Auto Demonstration 23 Auto LCD Off 21 Auto Power LCD 20 Auto Review 21 Auto White Balance 61 AV cable 94 Available Recording Time 114 B Baby Mode 47 Backlight Compensation 26 Battery 12, 13, 14 Battery Carrying Case 99 Beach Mode 50 Beep 20 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 20
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    Transform mode 45 Travel Date 20, 55 Trimming 80 Tripods 100 TV Aspect 22 U Underwater Mode 52 USB Connection Cable 88, 90 USB Mode 22 V Video Output 22, 94 Volume of Speakers 20 W White Balance 60 White Balance Fine Adjustment ....... 52, 61 World Time 20, 56 Z Zoom 30 Zoom Mark 68
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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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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
PC
P
VQT1R87
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FX37