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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FX150/DMC-FX180
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX150/DMC-FX180 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. VQT1T03...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Before Use Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
  • Page 3 -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 4 • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 5 A 4 GB (or more) 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.) •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety....................2 Standard Accessories......................7 Names of the Components ....................8 Charging the Battery......................10 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ..........11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery........... 12 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ..................13 •...

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable DE-A42B A: Hong Kong Special Administrative (DMC-FX180GC) CGA-S005E Region of China and Saudi Arabia...

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp LCD monitor Status indicator [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 10 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation/Flash output adjustment/Auto bracket/ Colour bracket B: 4/Macro mode AF Tracking C: 2/Self-timer button D: 1/Flash setting button/White balance fine adjustment...
  • Page 9 20 [COMPONENT OUT] socket   21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 22 [DC IN] socket • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) is connected to it. •...

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.) Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the...

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

    ¢ • Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

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

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005E).

  • Page 13: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 14: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.

  • Page 15: Setting Menu Items

    Setting menu items This section describes how to select the programme AE mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the programme AE mode Ø...

  • Page 16: Using The Quick Menu

    Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š].

  • Page 17: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

  • Page 18: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 19: Scene Detection

    Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [‡] is selected •...

  • Page 20: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (³: Program Ae Mode)

    ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (³: Program AE mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    񳲿n [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.7k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    ñ³²¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select. Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 23: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture •...

  • Page 24: Deleting Pictures

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “ ”...
  • Page 26 USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) • If [USB MODE] is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without MENU displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.

  • Page 27: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Web Site. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,700,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.72q CCD, total pixel number 15,000,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 3.6k zoom, fl6.0 mm to 21.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6...
  • Page 29 Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set 1/White set 2/Colour temperature setting Exposure (AE): Programme AE (P), Manual exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot LCD monitor:...
  • Page 30 Approx. 151 g (excluding card and battery) Approx. 179 g (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A42B) (DMC-FX180GC) (Panasonic DE-A42A) (DMC-FX150SG): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A...
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  • Page 32 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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