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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FX55
Model No.
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 : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DMC-FX55 Model No. 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 : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT1J59...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
  • Page 3 • Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
  • Page 4 Before Use Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX55 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 5 • A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Before Use VQT1J59...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories... 8 Names of the Components ... 8 Quick 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 ...
  • Page 7 Message Display ... 104 Troubleshooting ... 106 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time... 111 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 Warranty (For USA Only) ...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    • For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P118) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for...

  • Page 9: Quick Guide

    16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/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 even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;...

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P12) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P13) Refer to P13 when you use a card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures.

  • Page 11: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. VQT1J59 • 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.

  • Page 13: About The Built-In Memory/The Card (Optional)

    The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being accessed. (P20) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional)

  • Page 14: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation • The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment.

  • Page 15: About The Mode Dial

    • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. • If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P81) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

  • Page 16: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed. A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings • Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the menu item to switch to the next/previous page easily.

  • Page 17: About The Setup Menu

    ∫ Closing the menu screen Press [MENU/SET]. • When the mode dial is set to [ ], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway. ∫ Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Move 2 on a menu screen. 2 Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon.
  • Page 18 Preparation [POWER SAVE] (Turning off this unit automatically.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (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 the setting.
  • Page 19 • It is not possible to set the guidelines display in the clipboard mode [ [TRAVEL DATE] (P51) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P16) Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor Display/Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    Preparation When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. [SCENE MENU] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P16) Set the screen that will appear when the mode dial is set to [ [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu...
  • Page 21 • The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). – When using the built-in memory – When using the card • Do not do the following when the access indication lamps lights. The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally.

  • Page 22: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (1: Shutter button) 1 Hold this unit gently with both...
  • Page 23 • When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment however the recorded picture will not be affected. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. •...

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic ∫ Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P78) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.
  • Page 25 ∫ Quick AF 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. ∫ Changing the settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu or the [SETUP] menu, and then select the item to set.

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ] or Forced OFF [ • Either AUTO [ can be selected for the flash. When AUTO ] is selected, AUTO [ AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ sync./Red-eye reduction [ depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When AUTO [ ] is selected, [i-NIGHT SCENERY] scene mode is not identified.

  • Page 27: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    • In motion picture mode [ magnification is fixed to the value set at the start of recording. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”. • If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function.

  • Page 28: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: – In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode. – When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON] Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)
  • Page 29 played back or deleted when a card is inserted. You can only play back and delete clipboard pictures in clipboard mode ] (P65). Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Check the pictures one by one and delete unwanted pictures. ∫ Playing back pictures Move 2/1 to select the picture.
  • Page 30 Basic [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [MULTI DELETE] > step • [ALL DELETE] > step • [ALL DELETE EXCEPT [FAVORITE] (P79) is set only) > step (However, this cannot be selected if none of the pictures have [ displayed.) 3 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to set.

  • Page 31: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed A LCD monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P70), while playing back motion pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P74), you can only select “Normal display I”...
  • Page 32 Advanced (Recording pictures) In playback mode 1ST DAY months days 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 I Normal display J Display with recording information and histogram K No display ¢4 Displayed if birthday setting and [AGE] were set to [ON] in [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P45) or [PET] (P46) in scene mode before taking pictures.

  • Page 33: Brightening The Lcd Monitor

    Examples of histogram 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Overexposed ¢ Histogram • When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ]:[AUTO The Power LCD is POWER LCD] automatically activated in bright places such as outdoors etc. When the power LCD is activated, ] changes to [ The LCD monitor [POWER LCD] becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
  • Page 35 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. • You can also move 1 [ ] to select. •...
  • Page 36 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting) VQT1J59 ¢2 When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO ] , AUTO/Red-eye reduction ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on...
  • Page 37 [ISO1250] 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 7.0 m (23.0 feet) 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 3.5 m (11.5 feet) [ISO1600] 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 8.0 m (26.2 feet) 90 cm (2.95 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) • The available flash range is an approximation.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • ¢2, 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] or [MODE2].

  • Page 39: Compensating The Exposure

    A Press the shutter button halfway to focus. B Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The self-timer indicator C blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Move 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • You can compensate from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

  • Page 41: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • 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 review function in the [SETUP] menu.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 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. • Refer to P43 to 49 and “About the information ”...

  • Page 43: [Portrait]

    [PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P42) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To increase the effectiveness of this mode: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.

  • Page 44: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /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 ¶. •...

  • Page 45: [Food]

    [FOOD] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.

  • Page 46: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Move 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then move 1 . 2 Move 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name. – Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/ day). 3/4: Setting.

  • Page 47: [Sunset]

    [SUNSET] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P42) Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun. •...

  • Page 48: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The recorded picture becomes slightly rougher. This is not a malfunction. • You can take pictures suitable for 4 10k15 cm printing. • The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second. •...

  • Page 49: [Fireworks]

    [FIREWORKS] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 50: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 51: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.
  • Page 52 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 Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then move 1. 3 Move 3/4 to select [TRAVEL DATE] and then move 4 Move 4 to select [SET] and then...

  • Page 53: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    • 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 day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded.
  • Page 54 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 “Setting the home area [HOME]”...

  • Page 55: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    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 set.

  • Page 56: [W.balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P55) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc.

  • Page 57: [Intelligent Iso]

    ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ Use this to set the white balance manually. • Set the white balance to [ 1 Move 3 [ ] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then move 2/1 to adjust the white balance.

  • Page 58: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter speed faster. 1/125 ISO800 • Noise is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a subject with no movement by decreasing the ISO sensitivity. 1/30 ISO200 • When you press the shutter button halfway, [ ] A appears.

  • Page 59: [Aspect Ratio]

    [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P55) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject.

  • Page 60: [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ (7M) 3264k2176 pixels (4.5M EZ) 2560k1712 pixels (2.5M EZ) 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ (6M) 3264k1840 pixels (3.5M EZ) 2560k1440 pixels (2M EZ) 1920k1080 pixels ∫ Quality Fine (Low compression): This gives priority to picture quality.

  • Page 61: [Af Mode]

    [AF MODE] Setting the focus method Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P55) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. Face detection: The camera automatically detects the person’s face.

  • Page 62: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ ] or [ • You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 63: [Burst]

    • The camera uses movement detection when automatically setting the ISO sensitivity in the following cases. – In intelligent auto mode [ – In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode – When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.

  • Page 64: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. • When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. • When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

  • Page 65: [Col.mode]

    • 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 Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode...
  • Page 66 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. Description of Item Used to switch [GO TO PLAY] operation to clipboard picture playback.
  • Page 67 appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the clipboard recording menu.) Description of Item Used to switch [GO TO REC] operation to clipboard recording. Used to release the zoom position. 1 Move 2 1 to [CANCEL MARK] 2 Move 4 to Used to add sound after the clipboard pictures are...
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is displayed in the stored size and position. ∫ Deleting clipboard pictures The steps taken are the same as for normal deletion. Refer to page 28. • When a picture with a zoom mark is deleted, it will no longer be possible to view the picture prior to zooming either.

  • Page 69: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 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 lever towards [ to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 70: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced (Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] (W) to display the calendar screen. • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed. •...

  • Page 71: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T], the magnification becomes higher. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second so that you can check the position of the enlarged section.

  • Page 72: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Move 2/1 while pausing. ∫ Pictures with audio Move 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then move 4 to play back. • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P60) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P86) for information about how to create still pictures with audio.
  • Page 73 ∫ 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. • Rotate the zoom lever further towards ] (W) to switch to [ (A).

  • Page 74: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move 1. • Move 4 at A to switch to the next menu screen.
  • Page 75 1 Move 3/4 to select [ALL], [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. [ALL] Displays all pictures. Displays only those pictures that have been set as favorites (P79). Displays only if a category slideshow is recorded in [CATEGORY] (P76). • [ ] appears only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON].

  • Page 76: [Category]

    Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY] Searching by recording information Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET 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 the pictures into different categories.
  • Page 77 ∫ Playing back a slide show 1 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [DISPLAY]. 2 Move 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Move 3 during a slide show to pause it. Move 3 again to cancel pause.

  • Page 78: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P74) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90°...

  • Page 79: [Favorite]

    [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P74) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites.
  • Page 80 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 1 Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move 4. • The title edit icon [ 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 then press [MENU/SET] to register.

  • Page 81: [Text Stamp]

    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 Move 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [U] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Move 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [M] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 82 Advanced (Playback) 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item. • [SHOOTING DATE] Stamp the year, month [W/O TIME] and date. Stamp the year, month, [WITH TIME] day, hour and minutes. •...

  • Page 83: [Dpof Print]

    (P89) , perform 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 [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 84 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture to print and then move 3/4 to set the number of prints. • The number of prints icon [ appears. • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.

  • Page 85: [Protect]

    • DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print Order Format”. This feature allows you to write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant system. • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge.

  • Page 86: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET 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.

  • Page 87: [Trimming]

    • 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.

  • Page 88: [Aspect Conv.]

    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.

  • Page 89: [Copy]

    • 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...

  • Page 90: [Format]

    • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...

  • Page 91: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] ® (for Windows ) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail.
  • Page 92 Connecting to other equipment ∫ About motion picture playback on a Use the software “QuickTime” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to play back motion pictures recorded on this camera on a PC. • If you use “Windows 98/98SE/Me”, download “QuickTime 6.5.2 for Windows” from the following site, and install it.
  • Page 93 ∫ About the PTP connection If the OS is “Windows XP”, “Windows Vista” or “Mac OS X”, you can connect in PTP mode if you set the camera to [ ] mode and then connect to your • Pictures can only be read on the camera. They cannot be written to a card or deleted.

  • Page 94: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to print and start printing on the camera’s screen. Set print settings such as the print quality on the printer beforehand.
  • Page 95 [TRAVEL DATE], use 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 (PDF file) of the software.
  • Page 96 Connecting to other equipment • [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not displayed when [DPOF PICTURE] is set. • The [DPOF SET] is displayed when [DPOF PICTURE] is selected. If you selected [DPOF SET], refer to P83 and set them.

  • Page 97: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you want to print. • When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set...
  • Page 98 Connecting to other equipment • Depending on the aspect setting, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. •...

  • Page 99: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display F2.8 In recording Recording in normal picture mode [ (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P34) AF area (P22) Focus (P22) Picture size (P59) Quality (P59) : Jitter alert (P24) Battery indication (P20) Number of recordable pictures (P111) Built-in memory (P13) : Card (P13) 10 Recording state...
  • Page 100 Others • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode. Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P51) 24 Travel date (P51) 25 Elapsed recording time (P50) Operation for backlight compensation (P25): BACKLIGHT...

  • Page 101: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/ case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 102 Others Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
  • Page 103 ∫ About the picture 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 loss of recorded data. ∫ About tripods •...

  • Page 104: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 105 [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred writing the data. Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 107 mode, the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing. This is not a malfunction. 8: The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene. • If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast.
  • Page 108 [—] and the screen turns black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This may also happen if the battery is removed immediately after recording or if recording with a exhausted battery.
  • Page 109 3: The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV. • Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? – Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera.
  • Page 110 Others 7: The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P14) • When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0.

  • Page 111: Available Recording Time

    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 recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 112 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 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB...
  • Page 113 ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1 min 23 s 4 min 10 s 4 min 10 s 256 MB 2 min 45 s 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s Card 512 MB...
  • Page 114 Others Aspect ratio Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s 256 MB 2 min 20 s Card 512 MB 4 min 40 s 1 GB 9 min 20 s 2 GB...

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Max. 5.7k Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Motion picture recording: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Information for your safety DC 5.1 V...
  • Page 116 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: ISO sensitivity: Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: VQT1J59 Approx. 7 pictures/second When using the built-in memory: Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max.
  • Page 117 Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: [DC IN]: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) Operating humidity: Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A39B): Input: Output: Equipment mobility: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCE10PP): Voltage/capacity: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based...

  • Page 118: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP DMW-CHFX30 DMW-AC5PP RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-SDV02GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDV01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDR512U1A • Refer to P11 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.

  • Page 119: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 120: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...

  • Page 121: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 122 Carry-In 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. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 123: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center by visiting our Web Site. Purchase Parts, Accessories and 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: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 124: Précautions À Prendre (Pour Le Canada)

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. • Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW- AC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCE10PP). • Si vous utilisez d’autres batteries, nous ne pouvons pas garantir la qualité...
  • Page 125 • Le puissant champ magnétique de haut- parleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées sur support magnétique et distordre les images. • Les ondes électromagnétiques émises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à l’appareil photo numérique et perturber l’image et le son. •...
  • Page 126 Others Others Index AC Adaptor ... 91, 94 Access indication ... 21 Aerial Photo Mode ... 49 AF Assist Lamp ... 64 AF Mode ... 61 AF/AE Lock ... 23 Aspect Ratio ... 59 Aspect Ratio Conversion ... 88 Audio Dubbing ... 86 Audio Recording ...
  • Page 127 MANUAL ... 75 Motion Picture Mode ... 50 Multi Playback ... 69 Night Portrait Mode ... 44 Night Scenery Mode ... 44 NO.RESET ... 19 Normal Picture Mode ... 22 NTSC ... 19 Number of Prints ... 84, 96 Number of Recordable Pictures ... 11, 111 Optical Image Stabilizer ...
  • Page 128 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo 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 Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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