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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FX33
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-FX33 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 VQT1J82...

  • 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-FX33 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 VQT1J82...

  • 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

    17 Lens barrel 18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P91, 94, 97) 19 [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. VQT1J82 • 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 Press 2 on a menu screen. 2 Press 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 ] (P66). Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Check the pictures one by one and delete unwanted pictures. ∫ Playing back pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture.
  • Page 30 Basic 2 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI DELETE] or [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 Press 2/1 to select the picture...

  • 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 H”...
  • Page 32 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢4 The number of days that have passed since the travel date are displayed if you set [TRAVEL DATE] (P51) before taking pictures. ¢5 When characters are registered under [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P45) or [PET] (P46) name settings in scene mode, [TITLE EDIT] (P79) in [PLAY] mode menu, the recorded date and time appears after the registered characters are displayed...

  • Page 33: Brightening The Lcd Monitor

    • The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. • The histogram does not appear during the following.

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

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling setting If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel a setting. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.
  • Page 35 Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢ • The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P44) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P44) in scene mode.
  • Page 36 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢2 When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO ] , AUTO/Red-eye reduction ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed.
  • Page 37 ∫ Available flash range in Intelligent ISO Maximum Available flash range sensitivity Wide level (P58) ISO400 Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to approx. 4.0 m (13.1 feet) ISO800 Approx. 80 cm (2.62 feet) to approx. 5.6 m (18.4 feet) ISO1250 Approx.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient. • It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. •...

  • Page 39: Compensating The Exposure

    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 Compensate the exposure towards 1 Press 3 [ appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 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.

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. • 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 42: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step , explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) •...

  • Page 43: [Self Portrait]

    [SELF PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P41) Select this 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 44: [Night Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a picture. • The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P36 for the available flash range to take pictures.) • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing.

  • Page 45: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    ∫ Technique for Candle light mode • If you make the most of the candle light, you can take successful pictures without using the flash. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.

  • Page 46: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) displayed at the lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time. • The age display style differs depending on the language setting in the recording mode. • If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.

  • Page 47: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    • You can set the flash to AUTO [ Forced ON [ • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. [HI-SPEED BURST] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P41) This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.

  • Page 48: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick setting. (P56) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter...

  • Page 49: [Snow]

    • Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty. • The white balance cannot be set. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ [SNOW] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 50: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Press 2 again to cancel AF lock. • When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF lock is canceled. In this case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.

  • 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) the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P81). A The number of days that have passed since the departure date The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed on each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied).

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

    • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set. • When the travel date is set, [ appears on the lower right of the screen.
  • Page 54 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 2 Press 2/1 to select your home area and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • The current time is displayed on the top left of the screen and the time difference from GMT “Greenwich Mean Time”...

  • Page 55: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    • Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps and then steps 1 and 2 of “Setting the home area [HOME]”. (P53) • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area.

  • Page 56: [W.balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Using the quick setting • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the following items when recording. (Recording in normal picture mode [ – [STABILIZER] – [BURST] – [W.BALANCE] – [SENSITIVITY] – [PICT.SIZE] – [QUALITY] A Cursor buttons B [MENU/SET] button C [FUNC] button 1 Press and hold [FUNC] when...
  • Page 57 KlKelvin Color Temperature ∫ Auto white balance The available white balance range is shown in the illustration above. When you take a picture beyond the available white balance range, the picture may appear reddish or bluish. Even within the confines of the range, the auto white balance may not operate properly if there are many light sources or there is no color close to white.

  • Page 58: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) About the white balance fine adjustment • You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item. • The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash. • The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

  • Page 59: [Sensitivity]

    or setting [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P65) • You cannot use the following functions. – [D.ZOOM] – [SLOW SHUTTER] [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P55) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light.

  • Page 60: [Pict.size]/[Quality]

    Advanced (Recording 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. (P55) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels.

  • Page 61: [Audio Rec.]

    [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P55) You can record audio with the still picture if this is set to [ON]. This means you can record the conversation that took place when you were recording or an explanation of the picture.
  • Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) Spot-focusing: The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. ∫ About face detection This function detects a person’s face in the image area so that the focus can be adjusted properly. This is particularly effective in preventing errors such as when the focus is on the background when taking a commemorative photograph.

  • Page 63: [Stabilizer]

    [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P55) [MODE1] The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photo composition. [MODE2] The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 64: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The number of pictures indicated is when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated. • The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.

  • Page 65: [Slow Shutter]

    [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. • The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON] in intelligent auto mode[ • The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SELF PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] and...

  • Page 66: Taking And Viewing Clipboard Pictures (Clipboard Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available...
  • Page 67 ∫ Viewing clipboard pictures 1 Press 3 to choose [PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press to move the picture. Play back the previous picture. Play back the next picture. • When the zoom lever is turned to ] (W), a screen showing 9 pictures appears.
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing them in the memory (zoom marks) This function is useful for enlarging parts of maps, for instance, and storing them in the memory. For details on how to enlarge pictures, refer to playback zoom on page Rotate the zoom lever, decide on the enlargement size and position, and then press [MENU/...

  • 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 Press 2/1 while pausing. ∫ Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ press 4 to play back. • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P61) 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 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. • Press 4 at A to switch to the next menu screen.
  • Page 75 1 Press 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 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. ∫ Playing back a slide show 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [DISPLAY]. 2 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Press 3 during a slide show to pause it.

  • 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 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 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 Press 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 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [L] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [U] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [M] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 82 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 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 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 84 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 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 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 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 • If you use “Windows 98/98SE/Me”, download “QuickTime 6.5.2 for Windows” from the following site, and install it. http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ quicktime652forwindows.html • This software is installed as standard on a “Macintosh OS”. ∫ Folder Composition Folders are displayed as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 93 • When there are many pictures on the built-in memory or the card, it may take some time to transfer them. • You may not be able to play back motion pictures on the built-in memory or the card correctly when the camera is connected to a PC.

  • 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) 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P34) 3 AF area (P22) Focus (P22) Picture size (P60) Quality (P60) : Jitter alert (P24) Battery indication (P20) Number of recordable pictures (P111) 9 Built-in memory (P13) : Card (P13) 10 Recording state...
  • Page 100 Others • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode. Zoom (P26)/Extended optical zoom (P26)/Digital zoom (P27): 27 Intelligent ISO (P58) 28 Exposure compensation (P39) Backlight compensation (P25): 29 Auto bracket (P40) 30 Slow shutter (P65)

  • 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 – Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera. (P97) 4: The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. • Set the aspect of the TV on the camera. (P19) 5: The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a...
  • Page 110 Others • Depending on the zoom magnification, the recorded picture is slightly distorted. This is called distortion aberration. The closer you get to the subject to take pictures of in wide angle, the more distorted the picture you take is. However this is not a malfunction.

  • 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: VQT1J82 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-CXA1 DMW-CX12 DMW-CHFX30 DMW-MCFX30 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 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 Lock ... 49 AF Mode ... 61 AF/AE Lock ... 23 Aspect Ratio ... 59 Aspect Ratio Conversion ... 88 Audio Dubbing ...
  • Page 127 Macro Mode ... 40 MANUAL ... 75 Motion Picture Mode ... 50 Multi Playback ... 69 Night Portrait Mode ... 43 Night Scenery Mode ... 44 NO.RESET ... 19 Normal Picture Mode ... 22 NTSC ... 19 Number of Prints ... 84, 96 Number of Recordable Pictures ...
  • 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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