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    Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX55 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX
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    choosing Panasonic! You on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
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    items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is a recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns
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    Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX55 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
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    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 instructions panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) 5 VQT1J59
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    Guide 9 Charging the Battery with the Charger 10 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures 11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 26 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 27 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 28 Playing back/Deleting Pictures
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    85 • [AUDIO DUB 86 • [RESIZE 86 • [TRIMMING 87 • [ASPECT CONV 88 • [COPY 89 • [FORMAT 90 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 119 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 120 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 121 Customer
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    "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts 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
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    DIGITAL] socket (P91, 94, 97) 18 [DC IN] socket (P91, 94) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 20 Card/Battery door (P12) 21 Release lever (P12) Quick Guide This is an overview of
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    and the card. (P12) Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built
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    . • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. • Do not leave on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (
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    • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. ∫ Charging conditions • Charge the
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    camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. • Do not insert or remove the battery only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used. If you also order a
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    been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock
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    be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. About the Mode Dial If you turn on this unit and then rotate the rotated. (P20) The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor when the camera is turned on. ∫ Basic Normal picture mode (P22) Use this mode for normal recording.
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    Preparation Setting the Menu ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed. B A C 1 Move 3/4 to select the menu item. A A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings • Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the menu item to switch
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    (Changing the date and time.) Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Change date and time. [AUTO REVIEW] (Displaying the recorded picture.) Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu /SET and select the item to set. (P16) Set the length of time
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    . (P16) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on (P16) Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. [GUIDE LINE] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select
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    [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) 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. [NO.RESET] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item
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    ], [FRANÇAIS], [ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]¢, [ ] ¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX55P • 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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    . The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally. - Turn this unit off. - Remove the battery or the card. (when using a card) - Shake or bump this unit. - Disconnect the AC adaptor. (DMW-AC5PP; optional) (when using the AC adaptor) • Do not
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    take a picture. A Flash B AF assist lamp C When holding the camera vertically 2 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. 22 VQT1J59 ∫ Using the flash If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the
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    the recorded picture will not be affected. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area. 6 In this
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    caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod (P38). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. - Slow sync./Red-eye
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    camera is held steady, the camera Basic information about each setting, refer to the page indicated. • [AUTO REVIEW] (P17): [1SEC.] • [POWER SAVE] (P18): [5MIN.] • Self ): [ON] • You cannot use the following functions. - [GUIDE LINE] - Exposure compensation - Auto bracket - White balance fine
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    is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The lens barrel extends or retracts
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    [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. ∫ Entering the digital zoom range The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter
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    picture, multiple pictures or all the pictures can be deleted during review. Refer to P28 to 30 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). Playing back/Deleting Pictures
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    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 moving 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/ rewound increases. • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P69), the pictures can
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    pictures using [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], the deleting will stop halfway. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • When deleting pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures at one time
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    than 1000 or the time remaining in motion picture mode is more than 1000 seconds, [ ] is displayed. ¢3 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the
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    SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, the guide line is gray. (P42) ∫ Out-of-frame display Recording exposure. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed you to get the maximum performance from your camera. A When the values are concentrated on
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    . • The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. • The histogram does not appear during the following. - In intelligent auto mode [ ] - In motion
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    a setting. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • The brightness of the pictures - In print mode [ ] - While the menu screen is displayed - While the review screen is displayed Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A A The [AUTO POWER
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    A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Move 1 [ ]. 2 Move 3/4 to select a mode. Advanced (Recording pictures) : Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
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    flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed. ∫ The available flash
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    [ISO1250] [ISO1600] Wide 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 7.0 m (23.0 feet) Tele 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 3.5 m (11.5 feet) Wide 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 8.0 m (26.2 feet) Tele 90 cm (2.95 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) • The available flash range is an approximation. • In [HIGH SENS.] (P47) in scene mode, the ISO
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    effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, the length of time that the LCD monitor turns off
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    turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P64) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • The self-timer is fixed to 10 P43) in scene mode. • When you set the self-timer in burst mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The number
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    the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject. • You cannot use the following
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    the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64
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    press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. • Refer to P43 to 49 and "About the information " for details about each scene
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    automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. Refer to P28 for information about using the review function. • If the picture is blurry 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or the mode dial is rotated. •
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] Press [ MENU ] to display the [SCENE MODE] /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The setting on the AF assist
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    age of the baby can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied). To print out the -viewer-]. [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] ∫ Birthday/Name setting Press [ MENU /SET ] to
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    becomes [ISO400], in [BABY1]/[BABY2]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/ [BABY2] set, the out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] For information about [AGE
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    cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶] Advanced (Recording pictures) • You can set the flash to AUTO [ ] or Forced ON [ ]. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. [HI-SPEED BURST] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This is
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    high-speed. • You cannot use the following functions. - Extended optical zoom - Digital zoom - Auto bracket - Self-timer - [ASPECT RATIO] - [PICT.SIZE] button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...]
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    will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals. • Problems caused by sand (16.4 feet) to ¶. • Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew. • Be careful about
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    2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Move 3/4 to select the item and then
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    support We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Cards with the camera are played Review function - [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function • The bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files recorded with the camera software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the departure/return date (e.g.: The following are examples of the screen in normal picture mode [ ].) 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then move 2. 2 Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then move 1. 3 Move 3/4 to select [TRAVEL DATE] and then move 1. 4 Move
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    • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] (minus) is displayed in orange and the
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour. ∫ Finishing setting the home area • If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step 1 of "
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    Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting the white balance, color mode etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. ∫ Setting from the menu screen Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu and then select the item to
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    no color close to white. In these cases, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB]. ∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [ ] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and
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    Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] Use this to set the white balance manually. • Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]. 1 Move 3 [ insufficient for the subject. • The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the white balance setting for a scene mode returns to
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    P36 for information about the available flash range. • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided. • The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases. - When the moving subject is small - When the moving subject
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    . Although you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. Picture quality refers to the compression rate when saving digital pictures. You can only set the picture size
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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. • The sound is set separately from [AUDIO
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    impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ]. - When the face is not facing the camera - When the face is at an angle - When the face is extremely bright or dark - When there When the subject is other than a human being - When the camera is shaking - When digital zoom is used 61 VQT1J59
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    halfway. This is not a malfunction. • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places or when using the digital zoom. • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time. The focus position is not predetermined
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    camera 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 3. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • When auto bracket and burst
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    (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When burst mode is and select the item to set. (P55) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. • If the AF
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    • You cannot set the slow shutter in the following cases - With the [SPORTS], [NIGHT SCENERY], [BABY1], [BABY2], [PET], [HI-SPEED BURST], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in scene mode. - When [INTELLIGENT ISO] has been set. [COL.MODE] Setting a color effect and picture quality for the recorded picture
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Clipboard recording menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/ SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording. 1 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move 1. ∫ Viewing clipboard pictures 1 Move 3 to choose [PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 2 Move
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    appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the clipboard recording menu.) Item Description of setting [GO TO REC] Used to switch operation to clipboard recording. [CANCEL MARK] Used to release the zoom position. 1 Move 2 1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark ( ). 2 Move 4 to
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    ]: AUTO - [W.BALANCE]: AWB - [SELFTIMER]: OFF/2 seconds - [POWER SAVE]: [5MIN.] - [AF MODE]: [ ] - [ECONOMY]: OFF - [GUIDE LINE]: [ ] - [AF ASSIST LAMP]: ON • The [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], [SHUTTER] and [VOLUME] settings established using the [SETUP] menu (P17
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    Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Advanced (Playback) ∫ Example of 25 screens 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) • :1 screen>9 screens> 25 screens>Calendar screen display (P69) • Rotate the zoom
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    calendar. • Pictures edited on a PC will be displayed with dates different from the actual recording dates. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2007. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed
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    motion picture playback Move 4. Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Move and hold 2/1 during motion picture playback. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 2/1 is released. To pause Move 3 during motion picture playback. • Move 3 again to cancel pause
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    in the [SETUP] menu. • 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 back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC. (P92) • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other
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    ∫ 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. A • Rotate the zoom lever further towards [ ] (W) to switch to A). When a motion picture with [ ], [ ] or [ ] was selected The recorded
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    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. Items that can be set Menu screen Item : [SLIDE SHOW] (P74) : [CATEGORY] (P76) 1/3 : [ROTATE DISP.] (P78) : [ROTATE] (P78
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    fade in. [EFFECT] :New pictures gradually fill the screen from the center. :An effect is selected at random. • If you set [DURATION] to [MANUAL] the settings in [EFFECT] are disabled. If set to [ON], the audio [AUDIO] of the pictures with audio is played back. • The cursor displayed
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    Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY] Searching by recording information Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) This mode allows you to search the recording information in scene modes etc. ([PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] etc.) and sort
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    ∫ Playing back a slide show 1 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [DISPLAY]. Advanced (Playback) ∫ Recording a slide show If you record a category slide show, you can play it back by selecting [ ] in [SLIDE SHOW] on page 74. 1 Move 4 to select [SLIDESHOW SETUP] and then
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    vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps. ∫ Rotate be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format when they are played back in review playback and playback zoom however
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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. [For details, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] • You may not be able to set pictures taken with other
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    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 1 Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move 4. • The title edit icon [ ] is displayed for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P45) or [PET] (P46) name settings in scene mode or [TITLE EDIT]. 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select text and
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    Example of text entry In case of entering [LUMIX]: 1 Move 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [L] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 (supplied) to print the text (comments). [For details, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time with [MULTI]. •
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    TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. • [AGE] If this is set to [ON], the age is stamped on pictures recorded when the camera was set to [AGE]. • [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], the travel date is stamped on pictures recorded when [TRAVEL DATE] was set
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    [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows the user to select which (P89) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or
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    [ DATE ] C appears. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required. • information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed on pictures
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    . • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge. The date printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Check the date printing setting on the printer also. (P94) • Some DPOF information
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    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) You can add the audio after taking a picture. 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to start audio recording. [RESIZE]
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    • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. Resized pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten. • A resized picture is newly created when you select [NO]. • If the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite it. Select [NO] and newly create a resized picture. 4 Press [MENU
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    Advanced (Playback) • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture. • The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment. 3 Move 2/1 to
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    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.) 89 VQT1J59
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    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 other equipment, format it on the camera again. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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    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. Connecting to other equipment • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for the AC adaptor
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    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 following site, and install it. http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ quicktime652forwindows.html • This software is installed as standard on a "Macintosh
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    camera to the PC, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera Read the operating instructions for the PC. Connecting to other equipment • If a card is not inserted when the camera is connected to
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    the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) 1 AV OUT • It may take time to print some pictures. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when you connect to a printer. • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for
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    the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied) and print from the PC. To print the name of [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] or text (comments) which has been entered using [TITLE EDIT], use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. For details, refer to the operating instructions
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    by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) • [PRINT WITH DATE] [OFF] Date is not printed. [ON] Date is printed. • If the printer does not support date printing
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    .) • If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the TV off. AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera. • Connect the AV cable
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    AV cables except the supplied one. • Audio playback is monaural. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied). • You may not be able
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    P22) 4 Focus (P22) 5 Picture size (P59) 6 Quality (P59) : Jitter alert (P24) 7 Battery indication (P20) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P111) 9 Built-in memory (P13) : Card (P13) BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode. Guide to [GO TO PLAY] (P65): 22 Histogram (P32) 23 Age (P45) 99 VQT1J59
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    for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting Zoom (P26)/Extended optical zoom (P26)/Digital zoom (P27): W T 1X 27 (P71) / / / (4:3) / (16:9) 7 Battery indication (P20) 8 Folder/File number (P92) Built ): 8m30s 11 Histogram (P32) 12 Guide to [GO TO REC] (P67):
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    may peel off. • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time. Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera. • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) from the electrical outlet
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    if it is left connected.) • Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. ∫ Card Do not leave the card where the
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    attaching or detaching the camera. You may damage Others the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod. • Read the operating instructions for the tripod
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    necessary data on a PC etc. (P90) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] 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
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    [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once. • ) • This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only. In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to
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    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. (P19) ∫ 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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    middle. • Are you using a MultiMediaCard? - This unit does not support MultiMediaCards. • When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or [ stop in the middle. ∫ LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera is turned on. • Have you set economy mode? (P18) - In economy mode
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    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 data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P90) (Formatting
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    in the camera. 7: The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Does the printer support PictBridge? • Others 2: The setting for the auto review function is disabled. • Are you taking pictures using auto bracket (P40)? Is the camera in burst mode (P63) or motion
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    the operation. (P92) 11: The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery is inserted or removed when the camera is not turned off, the recorded folder numbers are lost. However if you turn the camera on again and record pictures, the recorded folder numbers are different from the
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    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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    Others 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 (7M): (4.5M EZ): (2.5M EZ): (3264k2176 pixels) (2560k1712 pixels) (2048k1360 pixels) 7 3 7 16 34 68 135 270 550 1080 14 7 16 33 69 135 260 530 1070
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    ∫ Available recording time (when 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 s 1 min 22 s 32 MB 17 s 58 s 59 s 2 min 55 s 64 MB 39 s 2 min 2 min 6
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    . • The 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 [HIGH SENS.] (P47) or [HI-SPEED BURST] (P47) in scene
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    pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.6k zoom, fl4.6 mm to 16.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 5.7k Focus: Normal/Macro/Face detection/5-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed
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    Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 7 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO
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    ) Mass (Weight): Approx. 143 g/5.01 oz (excluding card and battery), Approx. 165 g/5.82 oz (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A39B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to
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    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP Figure Description Battery Pack DMW- SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card • Refer to P11 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers
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    Ms. First Street Address City Last 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
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    what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 120 VQT1J59
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    . PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United
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    or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service center. If the problem is not
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    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] Checks) 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 (DMWAC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d'utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCE10PP). • Si vous utilisez d'autres batteries
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    ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées sur support magnétique et distordre les images. • Les ondes électromagnétiques d'eau, puis consultez un médecin. Others ∫ À propos du chargeur de batterie ATTENTION! NE PAS INSTALLER CET APPAREIL DANS UNE BIBLIOTHÈQUE, UNE ARMOIRE OU TOUT
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    86 Audio Recording 50, 60 Auto Bracket 40 Auto Power LCD 34 Auto Review 17 Auto White Balance 56 AV cable 97 Available Recording Time 113 B Baby Mode 45 Backlight Compensation 25 Battery 10, 11, 12 Battery Carrying Case 102 Beach Mode 49 Beep 19 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 18
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    MANUAL 75 Motion Picture Mode 50 Multi Playback 69 N Night Portrait Mode 44 Save 18 Print Mode 94 Protect 85 Q Quality 59 Quick Setting 55 R Reset of Setting 19 Resizing 86 Review 28 Rotate 78 Rotate Display 78 Others S Scene detection 24 Scene Menu 20 Scene Mode 42 Scenery Mode 44
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    are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FX55
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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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