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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FX50
Model No.
PP
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
VQT0Y35
GC SG

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX50 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0Y35 GC SG...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    • Other names, company names, and We would like to take this opportunity to product names printed in these thank you for purchasing this Panasonic instructions are trademarks or registered Digital Camera. Please read these trademarks of the companies concerned.
  • Page 3 Before Use ∫ About the LCD monitor -If you see this symbol- • Do not press the LCD monitor with Information on Disposal in other excessive force. Uneven colours may Countries outside the European appear on the LCD monitor and it may Union malfunction.
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ About Condensation (When the lens ∫ About cards that can be used in this is fogged up) unit • Condensation occurs when the ambient You can use an SD Memory Card, an temperature or humidity changes as SDHC Memory Card and a described below.

  • Page 5: About The Mode Dial

    Before Use ∫ About indications in these operating About the Mode Dial instructions Adjust part A to the desired mode. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. The modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings shown on the page.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Compensating the Exposure ....43 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket..44 Optical Image Stabilizer ......45 Before Use Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..46 Taking Close-up Pictures......47 Information for Your Safety....... 2 Scene Mode..........48 About the Mode Dial ......... 5 –...
  • Page 7 • [DPOF PRINT] Menu Settings Setting the picture to print and the number of prints......85 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....70 • [PROTECT] • [W.BALANCE] Preventing accidental erasure of Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictures ..........87 picture..........

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Battery Charger Check that all the accessories are included (Indicated as charger in the text) before using the camera. AC Cable A: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia B: Areas Other than Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    16 Strap eyelet 17 Lens barrel 18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P92, 95, 99) 19 [DC IN] socket (P92, 95) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 4 LCD monitor (P34, 100) adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). 5 Joystick • This camera cannot charge the battery...

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. This is an overview of how to record and • Set the clock. (P16) playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery 3 Detach the battery after charging with the Charger is completed. 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. •...

  • Page 12: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    (discharged excessively). In a while, ¢ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. [CHARGE] indicator will light up and • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card normal charging will start. (16 MB). (optional) • When the battery temperature is • Using the supplied battery.

  • Page 13: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). • When a fully charged battery has been • Always use genuine Panasonic inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock batteries (CGA-S005E). setting is stored (in the camera) for at...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Card

    OPEN LOCK • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD 2 Insert: Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked.

  • Page 15: About The Card

    About the Card Please confirm the latest information on the following website. ∫ Access to the card http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs The card access indication A lights red (This Site is English only.) when pictures are being recorded onto the • Refer to P112 for information about the card.

  • Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 3 Press [MENU/SET] several times (Clock Set) to close the menu. • Turn the camera off after finishing ∫ Initial setting setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the clock setting is correct. The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on.

  • Page 17: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation About the Setup Menu 4 Move 1, move 3 4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/ • Set items as required. (Refer to P18 to 21 SET]. for each menu item.) • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5).
  • Page 18 Preparation [CLOCK SET] [AUTO REVIEW] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P17) and select the item to set. (P17) Change date and time. (P16) [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the [WORLD TIME]...
  • Page 19 Preparation [POWER SAVE] [ECONOMY] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P17) and select the item to set. (P17) [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: Battery life is saved by reducing the brightness of the LCD monitor and turning Power save mode is activated (the it off automatically when the camera is not...
  • Page 20 Preparation [BEEP] [NO.RESET] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P17) and select the item to set. (P17) [BEEP LEVEL] Set this when you want the file number of ]: No operation sound the next recording to start from 0001.
  • Page 21 Preparation [VIDEO OUT] [SCENE MENU] (Playback mode only) (P99) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P17) MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P17) [AUTO]: [SCENE MODE] menu appears [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC automatically when setting the...

  • Page 22: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. (P77) When the When the The camera automatically sets the shutter subject is not subject is speed and the aperture value according to focused focused...
  • Page 23 Basic ∫ Tips for taking good pictures ∫ When you want to take a subject • Hold the camera gently with both hands, outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock) keep your arms still at your side and stand When recording a picture of people with a with your feet slightly apart.
  • Page 24 Basic ∫ Focusing • When the jitter alert appears, we • The focus range is 50 cm to ¶. Use recommend using a tripod. If you cannot macro mode when recording close-up use a tripod, be careful how you hold the pictures.

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Basic ∫ Settings in Simple mode Taking Pictures in [PICT.MODE] Simple Mode Suitable for enlarging the [ENLARGE] pictures to be printed to 8qk10q size, letter size This mode allows beginners to take etc. pictures easily. Only the basic functions Suitable for regular size appear in the menu to make operations [4qk6q/ printing.
  • Page 26 Basic ∫ Other Settings in Simple mode • You cannot use the following functions in In simple mode, other settings are fixed as simple mode. – High angle mode follows. For more information about each – White balance fine adjustment setting, refer to the page indicated.

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic Taking Pictures with • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) the Zoom when the camera is turned on. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some distortion. Using the Optical Zoom Distortion will be more visible when using a wider area of the zoom lens as you move closer to the subject.

  • Page 28: Using The Extra Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Basic ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) magnification (±: Available, —: Not available) Maximum Extra Aspect Picture size zoom optical ratio magnification zoom This camera has a 3.6k optical zoom. (7M) However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ (6M) 3.6k...

  • Page 29: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Entering the digital zoom range Using the Digital Zoom The on-screen zoom indication may Further extending the zoom momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele A maximum of 14.6k zoom can be or releasing the zoom lever once and then...

  • Page 30: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic Checking the 3 Move 3 4 2 1 to move the Recorded Picture position. (Review) REVIEW4X You can check the recorded pictures while DELETE still in [REC] mode. 1 Move 4 [REV]. • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom REVIEW1X position indication A appears for about...

  • Page 31: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic • If you move and hold 2/1, the number Playing Back Pictures of files forwarded/rewound at one time increases. The actual number of files forwarded/rewound at one time depends on the number of files Move 2 1 to select the picture. recorded.

  • Page 32: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ Deleting Pictures [ALL DELETE] 1 Press [ ] twice. 2 Move 3 4 to select ∫ To delete a single picture [MULTI DELETE] or 1 Select the picture with 2 1. [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 33 Basic 3 Move 2 1 to select the picture • Once deleted, pictures cannot be and then move 4 to set. recovered. Double-check pictures before (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) deleting them. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. MULTI DELETE •...

  • Page 34: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced About the LCD Monitor In recording mode Changing the information displayed DISPLAY/LCD MODE A LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P65), while playing back D Normal display motion pictures (P66) and during a slide E Display with histogram...
  • Page 35 Advanced ∫ Recording guide line In playback mode When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the 100 _ 0001 cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by 1ST DAY viewing the size, the slope and the balance months days...
  • Page 36 Advanced ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays • When you take pictures with the flash brightness along the horizontal axis (black or in dark places, the histogram is to white) and the number of pixels at each displayed in orange because the brightness level on the vertical axis.

  • Page 37: Brightening The Lcd Monitor (Power Lcd/High Angle Mode)

    Advanced The LCD monitor Brightening the LCD Monitor [POWER LCD] becomes brighter and (Power LCD/High angle mode) easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. The LCD monitor is • If the mode dial is set to [ ], the Power [HIGH ANGLE] easier to see when taking LCD function only can be used.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced ∫ Cancelling High angle mode or Power Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash • If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step is displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel Power LCD mode or High angle mode. •...
  • Page 39 Advanced ∫ Available flash settings by recording : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when mode the recording conditions make it necessary. The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. ¢1 : AUTO/Red-eye reduction (±: Available, —: Not available) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
  • Page 40 Advanced ∫ The available flash range to take • The available flash range is an pictures approximation. The available flash range to take pictures • Refer to P73 for the ISO sensitivity. depends on the ISO sensitivity selected. • Refer to P24 for the focus range. •...
  • Page 41 Advanced ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting • In economy mode, the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights Shutter speed Flash setting while the flash is charging. [This does (Sec.) not happen when using the AC adaptor : AUTO (DMW-AC5;...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced Taking Pictures with • When using a tripod etc., setting the the Self-timer self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused 1 Move 2 [ just before recording.

  • Page 43: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced Compensating the 1 Move 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. EXPOSURE Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following MENU SELECT EXIT...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced Taking Pictures using • When setting auto bracket, the auto Auto Bracket bracket icon [ ] appears on the lower left of the screen. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically range, the pictures taken are based on the recorded in the selected exposure selected exposure compensation range.

  • Page 45: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Advanced ∫ Demonstration of the optical image Optical Image stabilizer (Demonstration Mode) Stabilizer Move 1 to display the demonstration. After the demonstration ends, the screen returns to the stabilizer function mode selection menu. Move 1 again if you want to exit the demonstration before it ends.

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst Taking Pictures using mode Burst Mode Number of recordable Burst speed pictures (pictures) (pictures/ second) ¢ max. 6 max. 8 1 Press and hold the burst mode ¢ button. Depends on the remaining approx.

  • Page 47: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced ∫ Focus range • The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken. • When the self-timer is used, the number 30 cm of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3. 5 cm DIGITAL AV OUT •...

  • Page 48: Scene Mode

    Advanced ∫ About the menu screen items Scene Mode • There are 5 menu screens (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5). • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the 1 / 5 SCENE MODE...

  • Page 49: [Portrait]

    Advanced [PORTRAIT] • This mode is only suitable when taking pictures outdoors in the daytime. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET • If a part of the background etc. is a colour menu and select a scene mode. (P48) close to skin colour, this part is also The person stands out from the smoothed.

  • Page 50: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced • When taking pictures of a fast-moving [NIGHT SCENERY] subject indoors, the [ ] function automatically increases the ISO Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET sensitivity to prevent subject blur. menu and select a scene mode. (P48) •...

  • Page 51: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced • The AF mode is fixed to [ ]. (P77) [SELF PORTRAIT] • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take pictures of [FOOD] yourself.

  • Page 52: [Candle Light]

    Advanced ∫ Technique for Party mode [FIREWORKS] • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET self-timer (P42) for taking pictures. menu and select a scene mode. (P48) •...

  • Page 53: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced ∫ Technique for Starry sky mode [STARRY SKY] • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET also recommend taking pictures with the menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 54: [Aerial Photo]

    Advanced [AERIAL PHOTO] [SNOW] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P48) menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take pictures This mode will adjust the white balance and through an airplane window.

  • Page 55: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced [BABY1]/ • The focus range becomes the same as [BABY2] macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P48) • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ This mode allows you to take pictures of a •...

  • Page 56: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced ∫ Setting the travel date Recording which Day of the Vacation You 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then move Take the Picture MENU W.BALANCE AUTO /SET SENSITIVITY AUTO ASPECT RATIO If you set the departure date in advance, PICT.SIZE you can record which day of the vacation QUALITY MENU SELECT...
  • Page 57 Advanced ∫ Cancelling the travel date 5 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the If you leave [TRAVEL DATE] set to [SET], date. the number of days that have passed since the departure date will continue to be TRAVEL DATE recorded. PLEASE SET THE When the vacation is finished, set DEPARTURE DATE [TRAVEL DATE] to [OFF] on the screen...

  • Page 58: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Advanced Displaying the Time at • If you are setting the world time for the first time, the message [PLEASE SET the Travel Destination THE HOME AREA] appears. If this (World Time) message appears, press [MENU/SET] and then set home area from the screen shown in step 2 in “Setting the home area [HOME]”.
  • Page 59 Advanced ∫ Finishing setting the home area • The current time at the selected travel • If you are setting the home area for the destination area is displayed on the top first time, the screen returns to the screen right of the screen and the time shown in step 1 of “Setting the home difference from the home area is...

  • Page 60: Location Candidates For World Time Settings

    Advanced Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from Listed location name Midway Islands Samoa Hawaii Honolulu Tahiti Alaska Anchorage Vancouver Seattle Los Angeles Denver Phoenix Chicago Houston Mexico City Toronto New York Miami Lima Caracas Manaus La Paz -3:30 Newfoundland Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo...

  • Page 61: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect Motion Picture Mode ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3 4 to select 1 Press the shutter button halfway [ASPECT RATIO] and then move to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 62 • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 63: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Advanced Displaying Multiple • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will Screens (Multi Playback) appear. – [ ] (Favourites) – [ ] (Motion picture) – [ ] ([BABY1]/[BABY2] in scene 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards mode) ] [W] to display multiple –...

  • Page 64: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced Displaying Pictures by • The pictures that were recorded on the selected date are displayed on the Recording Date 9 screens playback screen. • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ (Calendar Playback) [W] to return to the calendar screen. 4 Move 3 4 2 1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/ You can display pictures by recording date...

  • Page 65: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced ∫ To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or Zoom press [MENU/SET]. ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ 2 Move 3 to select [YES]. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards 3 Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 66: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced Playing Back Motion Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Move and hold 2/1 during motion picture Pictures/Pictures with playback. 2: Fast rewind Audio 1: Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 2/1 is released. To pause ∫ Motion pictures Move 3 during motion picture playback.
  • Page 67 Advanced • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P20) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.

  • Page 68: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced Creating still pictures 3 Rotate the zoom lever towards from a motion picture ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. You can create still pictures from a motion picture that has been recorded. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a SELECT SAVE...

  • Page 69: Picture Size

    Advanced 5 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. SAVE THESE NINE PICTURES AS ONE SINGLE PICTURE ? MENU /SET MENU SELECT • The nine pictures are saved as one single picture. ∫ Picture size 1 picture 9 pictures Item [30fpsVGA] 0.3 M...

  • Page 70: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode 3 Move 1, move 3 4 to select the Menu setting and then press [MENU/ SET]. Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting colour effect, picture AUDIO REC. adjustment etc. AF MODE AF ASSIST LAMP •...

  • Page 71: [W.balance]

    Menu Settings ∫ Auto white balance [W.BALANCE] The available white balance range is shown Adjusting the hue for a more in the following illustration. When you take natural picture a picture beyond the available white balance range, the picture may appear reddish or bluish.
  • Page 72 Menu Settings ∫ Setting the white balance manually 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish. • You can also press the shutter Use this to set the white balance manually. button halfway to finish. 1 Select [ ] and then press • The white balance icon on the screen [MENU/SET].

  • Page 73: [Sensitivity]

    Menu Settings ∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO [SENSITIVITY] sensitivity control) Setting the light sensitivity The camera detects the movement of the subject near the centre of the screen and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU...

  • Page 74: [Aspect Ratio]

    Menu Settings [ASPECT RATIO] • If you select [ ], digital zoom, auto Setting the aspect ratio of pictures bracket and slow shutter cannot be used. • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even if [ ] is selected.

  • Page 75: [Pict.size]/[Quality] Setting A Picture Size And Quality That Match Your Use Of The Pictures

    Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (7M) 3072k2304 pixels Setting a picture size and quality (5M EZ) 2560k1920 pixels that match your use of the pictures (3M EZ) 2048k1536 pixels (2M EZ) 1600k1200 pixels (1M EZ) 1280k960 pixels Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode...

  • Page 76: [Audio Rec.]

    Menu Settings [AUDIO REC.] • The number of pixels that can be selected Recording still pictures with audio differs depending on the aspect ratio. If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU...

  • Page 77: [Af Mode]

    Menu Settings ∫ About [ ] or [ [AF MODE] • The picture may stop moving for a Setting the focus method moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction. Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU...

  • Page 78: [Af Assist Lamp] Focusing In Low Light Conditions Becomes Easier

    Menu Settings • When you do not want to use the AF [AF ASSIST LAMP] assist lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of Focusing in low light conditions animals in dark places), set the becomes easier [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

  • Page 79: [Col.effect]

    Menu Settings [PICT.ADJ.] • This should usually be set to [1/8 –] to take Adjusting the picture quality for pictures. (When you select a slow shutter the recorded pictures speed other than [1/8 –], [ ] appears on the lower left of the screen.) •...

  • Page 80: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode [DUAL DISPLAY] menu Displaying the recorded pictures on a dual display Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P80) You can use various functions in playback You can display two recorded pictures on mode to rotate pictures, set protection for the screen to compare them.

  • Page 81: [Slide Show]

    Menu Settings ∫ To cancel the dual display • If none of the pictures have [ Press [MENU/SET]. displayed, you cannot select [ ] even • The picture displayed in the orange frame if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. appears on the 1 screen playback screen. 2 Move 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 82: [Favorite]

    Menu Settings ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] • If you set [AUDIO] to [ON] and then play on the screen shown in step and set. back a picture with audio, the next picture [DURATION] Can be set to [1SEC.], will be displayed after the audio has [2SEC.], [3SEC.],...

  • Page 83: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate] To Display The Picture Rotated

    Menu Settings 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] menu. To display the picture rotated 3 Move 2 1 to select the picture Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P80) then move 3.
  • Page 84 Menu Settings ∫ Rotate ∫ Example (The picture is rotated manually.) When rotating clockwise ( 1 Move 2 1 to select the picture Original picture and then move 4. ROTATE • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera MENU SELECT EXIT...

  • Page 85: [Dpof Print]

    Menu Settings ∫ Single setting [DPOF PRINT] 1 Move 2 1 to select the picture Setting the picture to print and the to print and then move 3 4 to number of prints set the number of prints. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET...
  • Page 86 Menu Settings ∫ To cancel all settings • DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print 1 Move 3 to select [YES] and then Order Format”. This feature allows you to press [MENU/SET]. write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant CANCEL ALL DPOF system.

  • Page 87: [Protect]

    Menu Settings ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings [PROTECT] Perform the same operation as in Preventing accidental erasure of “[DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print pictures and the number of prints”. (P85 to 86) Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 88: [Audio Dub.]

    Menu Settings [AUDIO DUB.] [RESIZE] Adding audio after taking pictures Making the picture smaller Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select the item to set. (P80) menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 89: [Trimming]

    Menu Settings 2 Move 2 1 to select the size and [TRIMMING] then move 4. Enlarging a picture and trimming it Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET RESIZE menu and select the item to set. (P80) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

  • Page 90: [Aspect Conv.] Changing The Aspect Ratio Of A 16:9 Picture

    Menu Settings 4 Press the shutter button. [ASPECT CONV.] • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 PICTURE?] appears. picture 5 Move 3 4 to select [YES] or Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 91: [Format]

    Menu Settings • Use 3/4 to set the frame position for [FORMAT] pictures rotated vertically. Initializing the card • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P80) 4 Move 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] Usually, it is not necessary to format the and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 92: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Set the camera to a mode other than ] mode. 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC the USB connection cable A by connecting the camera and the PC.
  • Page 93 Connecting to other equipment ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC The items in each folder are as follows. Use the software “QuickTime” [DCIM] Folders from [100_PANA] to (for Windows 2000/XP) in the CD-ROM [999_PANA] (supplied) to play back motion pictures [100_PANA] Pictures/motion pictures recorded on this camera on a PC.
  • Page 94 Connecting to other equipment ∫ About the PTP conection • When connecting the camera to a If the OS is “Windows XP” or “Mac OS X”, “Windows 2000” OS PC with the USB you can connect in PTP mode if you set the connection cable, do not replace the camera to [ ] mode and then connect to...

  • Page 95: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Set the mode dial to [ By connecting the camera directly to a 3 Connect the camera to a printer printer supporting PictBridge via the USB via the USB connection cable A connection cable (supplied), you can select (supplied).
  • Page 96 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting a single picture and printing ∫ Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture 1 Move 3. and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 97 Connecting to other equipment • [PRINT WITH DATE] 3 Move 3 to select [PRINT START] Settings on the printer are and then press [MENU/SET]. prioritised. [OFF] Date is not printed. MULTI SELECT PRINT START [ON] Date is printed. PRINT WITH DATE •...
  • Page 98 Connecting to other equipment • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with • Do not disconnect the USB connection this unit) cable when the cable disconnection warning icon [ ] is displayed. Settings on the printer are (Depending on the printer, the icon may prioritised.

  • Page 99: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures • Do not use any other AV cables except the on a TV Screen supplied one. • Only when the mode dial is set to playback mode [ ], the picture is displayed on the TV. ∫...

  • Page 100: Others

    Others Others Screen Display 11 Number of recordable pictures/ Available recording time e.g. In Motion picture mode (P61): R1h20m30s 3 4 5 6 12 Card access indication (P15) 13 Recording state 14 Histogram (P36) 15 Age (P55) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on in baby F2.8 1/25...
  • Page 101 Others 11 Current date and time • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to simple mode. Zoom (P27)/Extra optical zoom (P28) 12 Number of days that have passed since BACKLIGHT the travel date (P56) B Recording in simple mode...
  • Page 102 Others 10 Cable disconnection warning icon (P98) • This is displayed when printing using a printer supporting PictBridge.　 100 _ 0001 (Depending on the printer, the icon PLAY AUDIO may not be displayed.) Motion picture recording time (P66): 1h20m30s F2.8 1/25 AUTO 11 Histogram (P36) 10:00 1.DEC.2006...

  • Page 103: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off ∫ Optimal use of the camera and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). Then Take care not to drop or knock the unit reinsert the battery or reconnect AC or put a lot of pressure on it.
  • Page 104 Others ∫ Card Bring charged spare batteries when Do not leave the card where the going out. temperature is high, where • Be aware that the operating time of the electromagnetic waves or static battery becomes shorter in low temperature electricity are easily generated or conditions such as at a ski resort.

  • Page 105: Message Display

    Others Message Display [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The card format cannot be recognised by Confirmation messages or error messages the camera. Format the card again with the will be displayed on the screen in some camera after saving necessary data on a cases.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Others [MOTION RECORDING WAS Troubleshooting CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE If you return the menu settings to the initial CARD] settings at the time of purchase, the • When you set the picture quality to condition may improve.
  • Page 107 Others ∫ Recording 7: The recorded picture looks rough. 1: The picture cannot be recorded. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the card inserted? • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter • Is the mode dial correctly set? speed slow? •...
  • Page 108 Others ∫ LCD monitor ∫ Flash 1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off 1: The flash is not activated. although the camera is turned on. • Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF • Have you set economy mode? (P19) –...
  • Page 109 Others ∫ TV, PC and printer 3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen 1: The picture does not appear on the turns black. television. • Is the picture edited with a PC or •...
  • Page 110 Others ∫ Others 5: The card is not recognised by the PC. • Disconnect the USB connection cable. 1: An unreadable language was selected Connect it again while the card is by mistake. inserted in the camera. • Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [ 6: The picture cannot be printed when...
  • Page 111 Others 5: The camera becomes warm. 9: The file numbers are not recorded • The surface of the camera may become consecutively. warm during use. This does not affect • When you perform an operation after the performance or quality of the taking a certain action, the pictures camera.

  • Page 112: Available Recording Time

    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 varies depending on the subjects. ∫...
  • Page 113 Others Aspect ratio (6M): (2.5M EZ): (5.5M): Picture size (3072k2048 pixels) (2048k1360 pixels) (3072k1728 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1220 1360 2560 1420 4 GB 1230 2410 2680...

  • Page 114: Available Recording Time

    Others ∫ Available recording time Aspect ratio 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps Picture quality setting QVGA QVGA 16:9 16:9 16 MB 26 s 26 s 1 min 23 s 22 s 32 MB 17 s 59 s 59 s 2 min 55 s 14 s 50 s...

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.8 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 7,200,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 7,380,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 3.6k zoom, fl4.6 mm to 16.8 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 116 Others Exposure (AE): Programme AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor: 3.0q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 60 cm to 4 m (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Microphone:...
  • Page 117 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A12B ): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S005E):Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.7 V, 1150 mAh VQT0Y35...
  • Page 118 MEMO VQT0Y35...
  • Page 119 VQT0Y35...
  • Page 120 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. VQT0Y35 F0806Hd0 ( 8000 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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