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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-FX5GN Model No. DMC-FX1GN Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0G32... -
Page 2: Safety
Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information for Your Safety ... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 5 Names of the Components ... 6 Quick Guide ... 8 Charging the Battery ... 10 About the Battery ... 11 Inserting the Battery ... 12 Removing the Battery... 13 Using the AC Adaptor ... - Page 4 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio... 73 Playing Back Motion Images... 74 Rotating the Picture... 75 Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)... 76 Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture ... 81 Playing Back with Slide Show ...
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Page 5: Preparation
Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S001E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫ Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DE-929B (In the text, it is indicated as “AC Adaptor”) -
Page 6: Names Of The Components
Preparation Names of the Components 6 7 8 9 10 15 14 13 12 17 18 Preparation 1 Strap Eyelet (P18) 2 Flash 3 Lens 4 Self-timer Indicator (P41, 53) 5 Lens Cover 6 Optical Finder 7 Flash/Access Indicator (P15, 29, 38) 8 Status Indicator (P29) 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P22, 25, 33, 80) 10 Mode Dial (P27) - Page 7 DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN EXT. Preparation 22 Terminal Door 23 [DIGITAL] (P94, 95, 97)/ [AV OUT] (P91) Socket 24 [DC IN/EXT.] Socket (P14) 25 Card/Battery Door (P12, 16) 26 Tripod Receptacle ª Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (P10, 14) [AC INT] Terminal [POWER] Indicator [CHARGE] Indicator Battery Attachment Part...
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Page 8: Quick Guide
Quick Guide • Charge the battery before using. • Prepare the Camera/AC cable/Battery/AC adaptor/Card. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. ª Preparation Charge the battery. (P10) • The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor. - Page 9 ª Recording 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the clock. (P19) 3 Select Normal picture mode Take a picture. (P28) Preparation ª Playback 1 Select Playback mode [ 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P43) OFF ON...
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Page 10: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Charge the battery before using. Connect the AC cable. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • The [POWER] Indicator A lights. • The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor. -
Page 11: About The Battery
About the Battery ª Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. (This does not appear when using AC adaptor.) > > (Blinks in red): Recharge or replace the battery. ª Charging time and available recording time Measured under the following conditions: •... -
Page 12: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Battery Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Open the card/battery door. Insert the charged battery until it clicks. Preparation Close the card/battery door. -
Page 13: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Open the card/battery door. Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery. Close the card/battery door. Preparation ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • If you will not use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. -
Page 14: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor. Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Connect the AC cable. Open the terminal door. Preparation Connect the DC cable. -
Page 15: About The Card
About the Card ª Access to the card While the card is accessed, the flash/ access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 light. 1600 When the flash/access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 light, do not: • turn the camera off. •... -
Page 16: Inserting The Card
Inserting the Card Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Open the card/battery door. Insert the card all the way in until it clicks. • Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will not insert freely, it may be reversed. -
Page 17: Removing The Card
• If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.) • The card may be damaged if it is not... -
Page 18: Attaching The Strap
Attaching the Strap Pass the top of the strap through the strap eyelet 1. Pass the opposite side of the strap through its ring shaped part. Preparation Pull the strap. -
Page 19: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ª Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. -
Page 20: Date Printing
Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. CLOCK SET 10:00111.JAN.2004 D/M/Y SELECT EXIT • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting. • Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on. ª... -
Page 21: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Turn the camera on. OFF ON • The status indicator 1 lights. Press the [MENU] button. W.BALANCE PICT.SIZE MENU QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT Select the [SETUP] Menu. MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECONOMY SELECT Preparation Select the desired item. Set the desired value. - Page 22 You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. AUTO • [OFF]: REVIEW° • [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears • [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears • [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears •...
- Page 23 Menu ECONOMY° If you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds in recording mode, the message [MONITOR OFF] blinks and then the LCD monitor is turned off to save the power. Press any key to turn it on again. •...
- Page 24 Menu LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages. Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with • [ENGLISH]: • [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German. • [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French. •...
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Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor ª Selecting the screen to be used Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used. • When the menu screen appears, during multi playback or during playback zoom, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. In recording mode 1600 A Display... -
Page 26: About The Histogram
About 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 vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. •... -
Page 27: The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial Select the desired mode turning the mode dial. : Normal Picture mode (P28) The aperture value and the shutter speed are automatically adjusted. : Macro mode (P49) This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 10 cm (Wide). : Portrait mode (P50) This allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. -
Page 28: Recording Pictures (Basic)
Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Preparation • Insert the charged battery (P12) or connect the AC adaptor (P14). • Insert the card. (P16) 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select Normal Picture mode Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus. - Page 29 ª Posture to take good pictures To take pictures without blurring: • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Check that the camera is not shaken when pressing the shutter button halfway.
- Page 30 ª Focusing • You can focus on the subject up to the distance of 50 cm. • If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused. • When the subject is focused, the camera beeps 2 times. If not, it beeps 4 times.
- Page 31 • When using the camera in a sandy or dusty place, be careful not to let dirt, grit or seawater come into the camera. ª AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ AE: Auto exposure) 1600 When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation.
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Page 32: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture. • Offering simplified menu for ease of use. • The picture size is easy to select. • The icons on the display are larger. Preparation •... - Page 33 Take the picture. ª Picture size and quality in [PICT.MODE] 2304a1728 pixels (DMC-FX5)/ ENLARGE 2048a1536 pixels (DMC-FX1) 4qa6q/ 1280a960 pixels 10a15cm E-MAIL 640a480 pixels ª Other settings in Simple mode MONITOR (P22): • Fixed to [0] (standard). POWER SAVE (P22): •...
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Page 34: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)
Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Preparation • In Motion image mode [ Press 4. REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appear for about 10 seconds. • Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review. • You can check the previous or following picture with 2/1. -
Page 35: Using The Optical Zoom
Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ª To make subjects appear further away (Wide) 1600 Recording pictures (basic) -
Page 36: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ª Switching the flash setting : AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. - Page 37 ª The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide ISO50 Tele Wide ISO100 Tele Wide ISO200/AUTO Tele Wide ISO400 (DMC-FX1 only) Tele • The available flash range is an approximation. ª Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode 1/60th –...
- Page 38 • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. • When the flash is being charged, the flash/access indicator and the flash icon blink red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. •...
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Page 39: Compensating The Exposure
Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [ EXPOSURE] and compensate the exposure. EXPOSURE SELECT EXIT... -
Page 40: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. Preparation •... -
Page 41: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Switch the self-timer setting. 1600 : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds No display (cancelled) Focus on the subject to take the picture. -
Page 42: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Switch the burst mode setting. 1600 : High speed : Low speed No display (cancelled) Take pictures. • Keep pressing the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode. Recording pictures (basic) ]. -
Page 43: Playback (Basic)
Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select the picture. 1600 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.JAN.2004 • Press 2 to play back the previous picture. • Press 1 to play back the next picture. •... -
Page 44: Pictures Multi Playback
9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Switch to multi screen. 1600 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.JAN.2004 SELECT CANCEL Playback (basic) ]. (P27) Select the pictures. 1/19 SELECT SELECT ª To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ •... -
Page 45: Using The Playback Zoom
Using the Playback Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • : 16k>8k>4k>2k>1k Shift the picture. CANCEL DELETE Playback (basic) ]. (P27) ª To delete a picture during the playback zoom Press the [ When the confirmation screen appears, press 2 to select [YES], and press 4. -
Page 46: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ª To delete single picture Select the picture to be deleted. 1600 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.JAN.2004 • Press 2 to play back the previous picture. • Press 1 to play back the next picture. - Page 47 ª To delete multi pictures Select [MULTI DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL /FOCUS 2 times Select the pictures to be deleted. MULTI DELETE SELECT DELETE MARK/UNMARK EXIT • The selected pictures appear with ]. When 4 is pressed again, the setting is cancelled.
- Page 48 ª To delete all pictures Select [ALL DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL /FOCUS 2 times Delete all of the pictures. ALL DELETE DELETE ALL PICTURES? SELECT Playback (basic) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
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Page 49: Recording Pictures (Advanced)
Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Macro Mode This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (E.g. When taking pictures of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of 10 cm (Wide) from the subject. Preparation •... -
Page 50: Taking Pictures Using Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from the unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ª Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective, rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible to be close to the subject, and then select the background which is far... -
Page 51: Taking Pictures Using Landscape Mode
Taking Pictures using Landscape Mode In Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to produce the greatest depth of field. This mode works best outdoors under direct sunlight at distances exceeding 3 m. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1600 Recording pictures (advanced) ]. -
Page 52: Taking Pictures Using Night Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode Night Portrait Mode allows you to take pictures against a nighttime landscape. By using the flash and a slow shutter speed, the picture will show the subject and the background brighter than they appear in real life. Preparation •... -
Page 53: Taking Pictures Using Self-Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures using Self-portrait Mode This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ 1600 ª Technique for Self-portrait mode • When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator 1 lights up. -
Page 54: Recording Motion Images
Recording Motion Images You can record motion images with audio. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select [MOTION RATE]. SETUP MOTION RATE 30fps 10fps D.ZOOM STABILIZER SELECT MENU • [30fps]: The motion of recorded image is smooth, but the file size is large. •... -
Page 55: Available Recording Time
ª Available recording time SD Memory Card Capacity 16 MB 75 seconds 32 MB 160 seconds 64 MB 350 seconds 128 MB 720 seconds 256 MB 1450 seconds 512 MB 2950 seconds • The remaining recording time appears on the screen. (It is an approximation.) •... -
Page 56: Setting The White Balance
Setting the White Balance In certain situations, the colour white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or under halogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve a more accurate reproduction of the colour white. -
Page 57: Setting The White Balance Manually (White Set)
Setting the White Balance manually (White set) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [W.BALANCE] and set to SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT EXIT MENU (Only when setting the white balance again) Press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white... -
Page 58: Finely Adjusting The White Balance
Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too many different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ • Set the white balance to [ Press 3 until [ WB ADJUST.] appears. -
Page 59: Changing The Picture Size
Changing the Picture Size Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the picture size. SETUP W.BALANCE PICT.SIZE 2304 1600 1280 QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT EXIT MENU • [2304]: 2304k1728 pixels (DMC-FX5) • [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels (DMC-FX1) •... -
Page 60: Changing The Quality
Changing the Quality “Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more images on your SD Memory card. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [QUALITY] and set the quality. -
Page 61: Taking Pictures Using Spot Mode
Taking Pictures using Spot Mode When using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus and exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the exposure. -
Page 62: Setting Iso Sensitivity
Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is increased. -
Page 63: Taking Pictures With Audio
Taking Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to [ON]. SETUP SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. AF TRIGGER D.ZOOM SELECT EXIT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. -
Page 64: Using The Af Trigger
Using the AF Trigger Prefocus is a technique to focus on the point where the subject comes in advance, and it is used when taking a picture of the subject with quick motion. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain. - Page 65 Take the picture. 1600 ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When the AF Trigger is set to [FOCUS], you cannot focus on the subject by only pressing the shutter button halfway. Be sure to press the [FOCUS] button before taking pictures. • When taking pictures normally, set the AF Trigger to [ SHUTTER •...
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Page 66: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [D.ZOOM] and set it to [ON]. SETUP SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. AF TRIGGER D.ZOOM SELECT EXIT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. -
Page 67: Using The Colour Effect
Using the Colour Effect You can use 3 types of colour effects depending on the image of the picture. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the colour. SETUP COL.EFFECT COOL WARM B/W PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER FLIP ANIM. -
Page 68: Adjusting The Quality Of The Picture (Picture Adjustment)
Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [PICT.ADJ.] and set it. SETUP COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. NATURAL STANDARD STABILIZER FLIP ANIM. SELECT EXIT MENU • [NATURAL]: The picture quality becomes softer. •... -
Page 69: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer
Using the Optical Image Stabilizer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Select [STABILIZER] and set it. SETUP COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER MODE1 FLIP ANIM. SELECT EXIT MENU • [OFF]: When image stabilization is not desired or when using a tripod. •... -
Page 70: Creating Flip Animation
Creating Flip Animation You can create motion image files by arranging pictures taken frame-by-frame. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving it little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it were moving. - Page 71 Capture images for flip animation. REMAIN • You can take up to 100 pictures. Check the image. REVIEW SELECT EXIT DELETE • You can check the previous or following image with 2/1. • Delete unnecessary images with ] button. Recording pictures (advanced) ª...
- Page 72 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] and create a flip animation. CREATE MOTION IMAGE FRAME RATE CREATE MOTION IMAGE SELECT • The file number appears for about 1 second after creating a flip animation. • Including the created images, the flip animation is counted as 1 animation image.
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Page 73: Playback (Advanced)
Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select the picture with audio icon 1600 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 1.JAN.2004 Play back the audio. 1600 10:00 1.JAN.2004 • You can hear audio from the speaker. -
Page 74: Playing Back Motion Images
Playing Back Motion Images Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select the picture with the motion image icon [ 100 _ 0001 PLAY MOTION IMAGE 10:00 1.JAN.2004 Play back the motion images. 10S REMAIN • Motion image playback stops and the normal playback is restored by pressing 4. -
Page 75: Rotating The Picture
Rotating the Picture You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select [ROTATE]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. -
Page 76: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints (Dpof Print Setting)
Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures are to be printed on compatible photo printers. DPOF also allows the user to set how many copies of each picture will be printed. - Page 77 ª Multi setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select [MULTI]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. INDEX SELECT EXIT Playback (advanced) Select the pictures and set the number of prints.
- Page 78 ª To cancel all settings Select [DPOF PRINT]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select [CANCEL]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. INDEX SELECT EXIT Playback (advanced) Select [YES] to cancel all settings.
- Page 79 ª Index setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select [INDEX]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. INDEX SELECT EXIT Playback (advanced) Select [YES] to index setting. MENU SELECT •...
- Page 80 ª When the index is already set DPOF INDEX SET/CANCEL INDEX PRINT? CANCEL SELECT • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. ª To print the date You can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date each press of the [DISPLAY] button when setting the number of prints.
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Page 81: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture
Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ª Single setting/cancel Select [PROTECT]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select [SINGLE]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL... - Page 82 ª Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)]. (P76– 78) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data.
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Page 83: Playing Back With Slide Show
Playing Back with Slide Show Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select [SLIDE SHOW]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select the type of pictures to play back. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW... - Page 84 Select [START]. START DURATION AUDIO SELECT EXIT By pressing the [MENU] button, the Slide Show stops. ª SD Slide Show If setting the SD Slide Show with the [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, when playing back, the confirmation screen appears.
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Page 85: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)
Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY SETUP ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU Select the picture and start audio recording. AUDIO 1600 DUB. -
Page 86: Resizing The Pictures
Resizing the Pictures This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture, in those cases when it needs to be attached to an E-mail or uploaded it to a web site. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select [RESIZE]. - Page 87 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the resizing.
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Page 88: Trimming The Pictures
Trimming the Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select [TRIMMING]. PLAY SETUP RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT MENU Playback (advanced) ]. (P27) Select the picture to trim. TRIMMING SELECT Enlarge or decrease the picture. TRIMMING ZOOM MENU 1600 0001 1/19... - Page 89 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set. TRIMMING 1600 100 _ 0001 ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. •...
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Page 90: Formatting The Card
Formatting the Card Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ Select [FORMAT]. PLAY SETUP RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT MENU Select [YES] to format. FORMAT DELETE ALL DETA ON THE MEMORY CARD? SELECT Playback (advanced) ]. (P27) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ •... -
Page 91: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen
Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Align the [2] mark on the AV cable and the [1] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. -
Page 92: Before Connecting With Usb Connection Cable
Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P23) Select [USB MODE]. - Page 93 ª When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x • When connecting the camera to a PC, do not set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (When the camera is shipped, [Mass Storage] is selected.) • When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver.) •...
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Page 94: Connecting To A Pc (Mass Storage)
Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage) Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] to [Mass Storage]. (P92) Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable (supplied). ACCESS [Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder. •... -
Page 95: Connecting To A Pc (Ptp)
Connecting to a PC (PTP) Do not follow the setting below on the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X. Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (P92) Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable (supplied). - Page 96 ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Refer to P93 carefully when connecting to the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X with setting [USB MODE] to [PTP]. • The flash/access indicator lights during communication. • When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source.
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Page 97: Connecting To A Printer
Connecting to a Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge or USB Direct-Print via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing. Turn the camera on and then set the [USB MODE] to [PTP] (PictBridge) or [Mass Storage] (USB Direct-Print). -
Page 98: Using A Printer (Pictbridge)
Using a Printer (PictBridge) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P97) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. PictBridge SINGLE DPOF PICTURE PICTURE SELECT • The screen shown in step 2 appears when DPOF print is not set or the printer does not support DPOF print. - Page 99 Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P97) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P76) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. PictBridge SINGLE DPOF PICTURE...
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Page 100: Using A Printer (Usb Direct-Print)
Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P97) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. DIRECT PRINT SINGLE DPOF PICTURE PICTURE SELECT •... - Page 101 Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P97) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P76) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. DIRECT PRINT SINGLE DPOF PICTURE...
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Page 102: After Use
Others After Use After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps: Turn the camera off. OFF ON • Check that the lens is retracted. Remove the card and the battery. (P13, 17) Others ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ •... -
Page 103: Screen Display
Screen Display 10:00 1.JAN.2004 ª In recording 1 Recording mode (P27) 2 Flash (P36) 3 White balance (P56) 4 ISO sensitivity (P62) 5 Picture size (P59) 6 Quality (data compression ratio) (P60) (Motion rate): 10 fps 30 fps In Motion image mode (P54) 7 Battery indication (P11) 8 Frame/Time remain In Motion image mode: e.g. - Page 104 10:00 1. JAN.2004 ª In recording in Simple mode 1 Flash (P36) 2 Focus indication (P28) 3 Jitter alert indication (P30) 4 Picture mode (P32) 5 Battery indication (P11) 6 Frame remain 7 Zoom (P35) 8 Recording indication 9 Self-timer (P41) 10 Card access indication (P15) 11 AF area (P28) 12 Current date and time (P19)
- Page 105 PLAY AUDIO ª In playback 1 Playback mode 2 DPOF (P76, 83) (White): DPOF setting for printing (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with number of prints): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show 3 Protected picture (P81) 4 Picture with audio (P73) 5 Picture size (P59) : In Motion image mode 6 Quality (data compression ratio)
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Page 106: The Menu Items
The Menu Items ª [REC] mode menu SETUP W.BALANCE PICT.SIZE QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT EXIT 1 W.BALANCE (P56) 2 PICT.SIZE (P59) 3 QUALITY (P60) 4 SPOT MODE (P61) SETUP SENSITIVITY AUTO AUDIO REC. AF TRIGGER D.ZOOM SELECT EXIT 5 SENSITIVITY (P62) 6 AUDIO REC. - Page 107 ª Simple mode menu • For items without numbers, refer to those with the same name in [REC] mode menu. PICT.MODE ENLARGE 4"t6"/10t15cm E-MAIL AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET SELECT EXIT 23 PICT.MODE (P32) ª [PLAY] mode menu • For items without numbers, refer to those with the same name in [REC] mode menu.
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Page 108: Cautions For Use
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ª Optimal Use of the Camera Keep the camera away from... - Page 109 ª Condensation When using the camera outdoors during very cold weather, condensation can form on the camera and lens when you return to a warm place. When condensation has taken place: Turn the camera off and leave the camera in this condition for about 2 hours.
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Page 110: Lcd Monitor
Card • Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated. • Do not bend or drop the card. The card or the recorded content may be damaged. -
Page 111: Pictures And The Size
Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Picture 2304k1728 size (DMC-FX5) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Picture 640k480 size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1118 256 MB 1200 2229 512 MB... -
Page 112: Message Display
Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting the card with a recorded picture. [MEMORY CARD FULL] / [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new card or delete the unnecessary data. -
Page 113: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The camera is not turned on. 1-1: Are the battery inserted or the AC adaptor correctly connected? Check the connection. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use the battery that has been sufficiently charged. As the camera is turned on, it turns off immediately. - Page 114 11: The picture does not appear on the television. 11-1: Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Check it. 11-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 12: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. 12-1: Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Check it.
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Page 115: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Motion image recording ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Optical finder Others Information for your safety DC 4.7 V... - Page 116 Operating Humidity Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Panasonic DE-929B) Input Output Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S001E) Information for your safety Voltage/capacity Others Flash range: (ISO200/AUTO) Approx. 40 cm – 3.3 m (Wide)/ Approx. 40 cm – 2 m (Tele) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF...
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