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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FX50
Model No.
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Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera DMC-FX50 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@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0Y19...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use 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...
  • Page 3 Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX50 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics...
  • Page 4 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 5 About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes as described below. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. – When the camera is taken from the cold outdoors to the warm indoors.

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use About the Mode Dial Adjust part to the desired mode. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. : Normal picture mode (P23) Use this mode for normal recording. : Macro mode (P48) This mode allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 About the Mode Dial ... 6 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 9 Names of the Components ... 10 Quick Guide ... 11 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 12 About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures) ...
  • Page 8 Message Display ... 105 Troubleshooting ... 106 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time ... 112 Specifications... 115 Digital Camera Accessory System ... 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)... 119 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)... 120 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    “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 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 10: 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 adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;...

  • Page 11: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

  • Page 13: 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). (supplied) • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. OPEN LOCK • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully being careful about the direction you insert it.

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Card

    • 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 Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. VQT0Y19...

  • Page 16: About The Card

    When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.) VQT0Y19 Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • Refer to P112 for information about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each card.

  • Page 17: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK MENU CLOCK SET : [MENU/SET] button 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move / / / to select the date and time.

  • Page 18: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. (Refer to P19 to 22 for each menu item.) • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P6). The following example shows how to set [AUTO REVIEW] when normal picture mode [ ] is selected.
  • Page 19 [CLOCK SET] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P18) Change date and time. (P17) [WORLD TIME] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P18) The time at your home area is set.
  • Page 20 Preparation [POWER SAVE] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P18) [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: 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 21 [BEEP] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P18) [BEEP LEVEL] ]: No operation sound ]: Soft operation sound ]: Loud operation sound [BEEP TONE]: • The [BEEP] setting also affects simple mode [ [SHUTTER] Press [...
  • Page 22 Preparation [VIDEO OUT] (Playback mode only) (P99) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P18) [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. [TV ASPECT] (Playback mode only) Press [...

  • Page 23: Basic

    Basic Taking Pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Turn the camera on. Select normal picture mode 2 Aim the AF area to the point you want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 24 Basic Tips for taking good pictures • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button. •...
  • Page 25 Focusing • The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to . Use macro mode when recording close-up pictures. (P48) • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. Basic menu settings 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move to select the desired menu item and then move SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE...
  • Page 27 Other Settings in Simple mode In simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For more information about each setting, refer to the page indicated. • Focus range: 30 cm (0.98 feet) to (Tele) 5 cm (0.16 feet) to (Wide) •...

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3.6 optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 102 mm) To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards...

  • Page 29: Using The Extended Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) This camera has a 3.6 optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ ], a maximum of 5.5 optical zoom can be achieved with no picture quality deterioration.

  • Page 30: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 14.6 zoom can be achieved with the 3.6 optical zoom and the 4 digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] mode menu. However, if a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 21.9 zoom can be achieved with the 5.5...

  • Page 31: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Move [REV]. REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Review is canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway or the [REV] is moved again.

  • Page 32: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Playing Back Pictures Move to select the picture. 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 : Play back the previous picture : Play back the next picture • The first recorded picture will be displayed after the last recorded picture. • When [ROTATE DISP.] (P83) is set to [ON], pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically are played back vertically.

  • Page 33: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture with 100 _ 0001 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 : Play back the previous picture : Play back the next picture 2 Press [ 3 Move to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 34 Basic 3 Move to select the picture and then move to set. (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MULTI DELETE SELECT DELETE MENU MARK/UNMARK EXIT • Repeat the above procedure. • [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If is moved again, the setting is canceled.

  • Page 35: Advanced

    Advanced About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed DISPLAY/LCD MODE LCD monitor (LCD) Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P66), while playing back motion pictures (P67) and during a slide show (P81), you can only select “Normal display ”...
  • Page 36 Advanced In playback mode 100 _ 0001 1ST DAY months days 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 100 _ 0001 F2.8 1/25 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 Normal display Display with recording information and histogram No display 4 Displayed if [BIRTHDAY SET.] and [WITH AGE] were set in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] (P56) in scene mode before taking pictures.
  • Page 37 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 you to easily check a picture’s exposure. •...

  • Page 38: Brightening The Lcd Monitor (Power Lcd/High Angle Mode)

    Advanced Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode) • If the mode dial is set to [ ], the Power LCD function only can be used. 1 Press [LCD MODE] for 1 second. DISPLAY/LCD MODE LCD monitor (LCD) 2 Move to select a mode.

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Canceling High angle mode or Power • 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. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.
  • Page 40 Advanced : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
  • Page 41 The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range to take pictures depends on the ISO sensitivity selected. ISO sensitivity Available flash range [AUTO] Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4 m (13.1 feet) Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2 m (6.56 feet) Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to...
  • Page 42 Advanced Shutter speed for each flash setting Shutter speed Flash setting (Sec.) : AUTO : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction 1/30 to 1/2000 : Forced ON : Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./ Red-eye 1/8 to 1/2000 reduction : Forced OFF The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Move 2 Move to select a mode. SELFTIMER 10SEC. 2SEC. MENU SELECT • You can also move ] to select. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...

  • Page 44: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced Compensating the 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 examples. Under exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Properly exposed Over exposed Compensate the exposure towards negative.

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. 1 Move ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set...

  • Page 46: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for it. 1 Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button until [STABILIZER] appears. 2 Move to select the stabilizer function mode and then press [MENU/SET]. STABILIZER MODE1 MODE2 MENU SELECT MENU DEMO.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Press and hold the burst mode button. 2 Move to select a mode. BURST SHOOTING HIGH SPEED LOW SPEED UNLIMITED MENU SELECT • You can also press the burst mode button to select. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 48: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced • The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken. • When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. •...

  • Page 49: Scene Mode

    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 P50 to 56 for each scene menu. 1 Move to select the scene mode.

  • Page 50: [Portrait]

    Advanced [PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P49) 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 51: [Night Portrait]

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

  • Page 52: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced [SELF PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This mode allows you to take pictures of yourself. Technique for Self portrait mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus.

  • Page 53: [Candle Light]

    Technique for Party mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 ) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures.

  • Page 54: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced [STARRY SKY] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject that you could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower.

  • Page 55: [Aerial Photo]

    [AERIAL PHOTO] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.

  • Page 56: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced [BABY1]/ [BABY2] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This mode allows you to take pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When the flash is used, the light from it is weaker than usual.

  • Page 57: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture If you set the departure date in advance, you can record which day of the vacation you take the picture. • When you play back a picture, the date on which it was taken is displayed.
  • Page 58 Advanced 5 Move / / / to select the date. TRAVEL DATE PLEASE SET THE DEPARTURE DATE. DEC 12 2006 MENU SELECT EXIT / : Select the desired item. / : Set the year, month and date. 6 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.

  • Page 59: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken. •...
  • Page 60 Advanced 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 of “Setting the home area [HOME]” after you press [MENU/ SET] to set your home area. Move return to the screen shown in step then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 61: Location Candidates For World Time Settings

    Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from Midway Islands Samoa Hawaii Honolulu Alaska Anchorage Vancouver Seattle Denver Phoenix Chicago Houston Toronto New York Caracas Manaus -3:30 Newfoundland Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo Fernando de Noronha Azores London Casablanca Berlin Paris Helsinki Athens...

  • Page 62: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced Motion Picture Mode 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. • When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights. • The focus, zoom and aperture value are fixed to the setting when recording starts (the first frame).
  • Page 63 • 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 64: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Advanced Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) DEC . 1.2006 1/26 MENU CANCEL • : 1 screen 9 screens 25 screens Calendar screen display (P65) •...

  • Page 65: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [W] to display the calendar screen. MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2006 MENU MONTH •...

  • Page 66: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [T] to enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T], the magnification becomes higher.

  • Page 67: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Move to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ] and then move to play back. 100 _ 0001 PLAY MOTION PICTURE 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 • The motion picture recording time displayed on the screen.

  • Page 68: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P21) 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 69 3 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. SELECT SAVE • After the 9 screens playback screen is displayed, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to switch the frames/ second. When [ ] is selected 30 frames/second...

  • Page 70: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P6).

  • Page 71: [W.balance]

    [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. (P70) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc.
  • Page 72 Menu Settings Setting the white balance manually Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 73: Sensitivity Setting The Light Sensitivity

    [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P70) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.

  • Page 74: [Aspect Ratio]

    Menu Settings • If you select [ ], digital zoom, auto 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

    [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P70) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels.

  • Page 76: [Audio Rec.]

    Menu Settings • The number of pixels that can be selected differs depending on the aspect ratio. If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”. This is a function which further extends the optical zoom ratio.

  • Page 77: [Af Mode]

    [AF MODE] Setting the focus method Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P70) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. 9-area-focusing : The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas.

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

    Menu Settings [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P70) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.

  • Page 79: Setting Color Effects For The Recorded Pictures

    • This should usually be set to [1/8 –] to take pictures. (When you select a slow shutter speed other than [1/8 –], [ ] appears on the lower left of the screen.) • When the shutter speed is made slower using [SLOW SHUTTER], jitter is likely to occur.

  • Page 80: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • Refer to P81 to 91 for each menu item. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move to select the menu item and then move PLAY DUAL DISPLAY...

  • Page 81: [Slide Show]

    To cancel the dual display Press [MENU/SET]. • The picture displayed in the orange frame appears on the 1 screen playback screen. • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated).

  • Page 82: Favorite Setting Your Favorite Pictures

    Menu Settings Setting the audio, duration and effect Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] on the screen shown in step and set. [DURATION] Can be set to [1SEC.], [2SEC.], [3SEC.], [5SEC.] or [MANUAL] (manual playback). [EFFECT] A slide show effect can be selected.

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

    2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. 3 Move to select the picture then move 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 • Repeat the above procedure. • If is moved while the [ ] favorites icon is displayed, [ ] is cleared, and the favorites setting is canceled.
  • Page 84 Menu Settings Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) 1 Move to select the picture and then move ROTATE MENU SELECT EXIT • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF]. • Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated.

  • Page 85: [Dpof Print]

    DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Move to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 86 Menu Settings To cancel all settings 1 Move to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? MENU /SET SELECT MENU 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].

  • Page 87: [Protect]

    [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P80) You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Move to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 88: Resize Making The Picture Smaller

    Menu Settings [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P80) You can add the audio after taking a picture. 1 Move to select the picture and then move to start audio recording.

  • Page 89: Trimming Enlarging A Picture And Trimming It

    2 Move to select the size and then move RESIZE SELECT MENU RESIZE EXIT • Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed. – [ (When the aspect ratio setting is – [ (When the aspect ratio setting is – [ (When the aspect ratio setting is •...

  • Page 90: [Aspect Conv.]

    Menu Settings 4 Press the shutter button. • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 5 Move to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? MENU MENU CANCEL SELECT /SET • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES].

  • Page 91: Format Initializing The Card

    Write- Protect switch is set to [LOCK]. • If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0Y19...

  • Page 92: Connecting To Other Equipment

    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] (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 93 About motion picture playback on a PC Use the software “QuickTime” (for Windows 2000/XP) 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 “QuickTime6.5.2 for PC” from the following site, and install it.
  • Page 94 Connecting to other equipment About the PTP conection If the OS is “Windows XP” or “Mac OS X”, you can connect in PTP mode if you set the camera to [ ] mode and then connect to your PC. • Pictures can only be read on the camera. They cannot be written to a card or deleted.

  • Page 95: Printing The Pictures

    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 96 Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing 1 Move to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge 100 _ 0001 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT MENU MENU MULTI PRINT PRINT /SET • The message disappears in about 2 seconds.
  • Page 97 3 Move to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. MULTI SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE １秒 NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT MENU /SET MENU CANCEL SELECT • [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not displayed when [DPOF PICTURE] is set.
  • Page 98 Connecting to other equipment • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page 1 picture with a frame on 1 page 2 pictures on 1 page 4 pictures on 1 page •...

  • Page 99: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) • Set the aspect of the TV on the camera. (P22) • Turn the camera and the TV off. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 1 Connect the AV cable (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera.

  • Page 100: Others

    Others Others Screen Display 3 4 5 6 F2.8 1/25 19 18 In recording 1 Recording mode (P23) 2 Flash mode (P39) 3 Burst (P47) : Audio recording (P62, 76) 4 White balance (P71) 5 ISO sensitivity (P73) 6 Focus (P23) 7 Picture size (P75) 8 Quality (P75) In Motion picture mode (P62)
  • Page 101 BACKLIGHT Recording in simple mode 1 Flash mode (P39) 2 Focus (P23) 3 Picture mode (P26) : Jitter alert (P25) 4 Battery indication (P13) 5 Number of recordable pictures 6 Card access indication (P16) 7 Recording state 8 AF area (P23) 9 Travel date (P57) 10 Operation for backlight compensation (P27)
  • Page 102 Others 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO F2.8 1/25 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 In playback 1 Playback mode (P32) 2 Number of DPOF prints (P85) 3 Protected picture (P87) 4 Picture with audio/Motion pictures (P67) 5 Picture size (P75) 6 Quality (P75) In Motion picture mode (P67) (4:3) (16:9)

  • Page 103: 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. • We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your pants pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.
  • Page 104 Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.

  • Page 105: Message Display

    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 PROTECTED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Others [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] • When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
  • Page 107 Recording 1: The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the card inserted? • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the card? – Before recording, delete some pictures. (P33) 2: The recorded picture is whitish. The lens is dirty.
  • Page 108 Others LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera is turned on. • Have you set economy mode? (P20) – In economy mode, the LCD monitor turns off while the flash is charged. 2: The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.
  • Page 109 3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] 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 110 Others 5: The card is not recognized by the PC. • Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. 6: The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. •...
  • Page 111 5: The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera. 6: The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change.

  • Page 112: Number Of Recordable Pictures And 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. Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio Picture size...
  • Page 113 Aspect ratio (6M): Picture size (3072 2048 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1220 4 GB 1230 2410 Aspect ratio (2M EZ): Picture size (1920 1080 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB...
  • Page 114 Others Available recording time Aspect ratio 30fps 10fps Picture quality setting 16 MB 32 MB 17 s 64 MB 39 s 128 MB 1 min 23 s 4 min 10 s 256 MB 2 min 45 s 8 min 10 s Card 512 MB 5 min 30 s 16 min 20 s 16 min 20 s 47 min 50 s...

  • Page 115: Specifications

    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: 1/2.5 CCD, total pixel number 7,380,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.6...
  • Page 116 Others Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor: 3.0 low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4 m (13.1 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Microphone:...
  • Page 117 Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V Output: CHARGE 4.2 V Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S005A):Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.7 V, 1150 mAh (H) 1 (D)] 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 0.8 A Others VQT0Y19...

  • Page 118: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure CGA-S005A DMW-CX50 DMW-AC5 RP-SDR04GU1K RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SDR256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA • Refer to P13 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

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 120: Request For Service Notice

    Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. Request for Service Notice: (USA Only) Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company Attn: Digital Camera Repair VQT0Y19 (For USA Only) In the unlikely event this product needs service.

  • 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

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 124: Index

    Others Others Index AC Adaptor ... 92, 95 Aerial Photo Mode ... 55 AF Assist Lamp ... 78 AF Mode ... 77 AF/AE Lock ... 24 Aspect Ratio ... 74 Aspect Ratio Conversion ... 90 Audio Dubbing ... 88 Audio Recording ... 62, 76 Auto Bracket ...
  • Page 125 Operation Tone ... 21 Operation Tone Level ... 21 Operational Sound ... 21 Optical Image Stabilizer ... 46 Optical Zoom ... 28 PAL ... 22 Paper Size ... 97 Party Mode ... 52 PC ... 92 PictBridge ... 95 Picture Adjustment ... 79 Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture Mode) ...

  • Page 126: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes con la cámara. Cargue la batería. • Cuando se envía la cámara, la batería está sin carga. Cárguela antes del uso.
  • Page 127 MEMO VQT0Y19...
  • Page 128 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. 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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