Page 1: Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...
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.
Page 3 Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX48 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Page 4 Before Use ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
Page 5 Before Use ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])........35 • Displaying Multiple Screens Before Use (Multi Playback)........ 36 • Using the Playback Zoom....36 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..36 Information for Your Safety ....... 2 Deleting Pictures........37 Quick Guide ..........8 •...
Page 7 • Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture Motion Picture Mode ....... 59 Taking a picture with Face Recognition size (number of pixels) ....89 function ........... 61 • [TRIMMING] ....... 90 • Face Recognition functions ....61 • [LEVELING]........ 91 • M [ROTATE DISP.] ......91 •...
Page 8: Quick Guide
Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.
Page 9: Standard Accessories
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the VFC4297 USA and Puerto Rico 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 further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Page 10: Names Of The Components
Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P41) Lens (P5, 108) Self-timer indicator (P46) AF assist lamp (P76) LCD monitor (P39, 105) Status indicator (P15, 24, 28) [MENU/SET] button (P17) [DISPLAY] button (P39) [Q.MENU] (P21)/Delete (P37) button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P19) 10 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P47)/...
Page 11 22 Card/Battery door (P14) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15. VQT1X57...
Page 12: Preparation
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
Page 13: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)
¢ Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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 14: 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 (DMW-BCF10PP).
Page 15 Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected. • This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.
Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card
You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) VQT1X57...
Page 17: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P26)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact.
Page 18: Changing The Clock Setting
Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to Recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. • When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having “...
Page 19: Setting The Menu
Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose 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 20: Setting Menu Items
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal picture 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 Normal picture mode Ø...
Page 21: Using The Quick Menu
Preparation 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 22: About The Setup Menu
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
Page 23 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: [LCD MODE] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
Page 24 Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been q [ECONOMY] used for the time selected on the setting.
Page 25 Preparation v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P98) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P26) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
Page 26 If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Set the language displayed on the screen. ¢ ¢...
Page 27: Selecting The [Rec] Mode
Preparation 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 28: Basic
Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode) 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 29: Scene Detection
Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication (P16) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P41) ∫...
Page 30: Face Recognition
Basic Face Recognition Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday. When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
Page 31: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu ¢ ¢ – [PICTURE SIZE] (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR MODE] (P74)/[FACE RECOG.] (P61) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu –...
Page 32: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings : Normal Picture Mode)
Basic · [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings · : Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Page 33: Focusing
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
Page 34: Direction Detection Function
Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P91) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. •...
Page 35: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Basic Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ or ¨ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. •...
Page 36: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P85) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.
Page 37: Deleting Pictures
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
Page 38 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P92) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note •...
Page 39: Advanced (Recording Pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P36), while playing back motion pictures (P84) and during a slide show (P80), you can only select “Normal display F”...
Page 40: About The Histogram
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the 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. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Underexposed...
Page 41: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·¿¨ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode.
Page 42 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye.
Page 43 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 1.0 m (3.28 feet) AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) ISO80...
Page 44: Taking Close-Up Pictures
Advanced (Recording pictures) ·n [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).(AF Macro mode) You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)].
Page 45 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. • 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 46: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·¿¨ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. You can also press 2 [ë] to select. • Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...
Page 47: Compensating The Exposure
Advanced (Recording pictures) ·¿n¨ [REC] mode: 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. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
Page 48: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) ·¿ [REC] mode: 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. With Auto bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...
Page 49: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (¿: Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded ¿ : Scene mode) When you select a Scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Page 50: [Soft Skin]
Advanced (Recording pictures) + [SOFT SKIN] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫...
Page 51: [Scenery]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide). • You can record yourself with audio (P76). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will light up while recording the audio. •...
Page 52: [Sports]
Advanced (Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. •...
Page 53: Party]
Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode •...
Page 54: Í [Pet]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or name will not be displayed.
Page 55: Ô [Hi-Speed Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 56: Starry Sky]
Advanced (Recording pictures) 5 [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Page 57: Snow]
Advanced (Recording pictures) 8 [SNOW] This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain. 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫...
Page 58: [Film Grain]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. •...
Page 59: Motion Picture Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...
Page 60 • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, direction detection function cannot be used.
Page 61: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·¿ [REC] mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. Face Recognition functions Following functions will work when in [REC] mode menu is [FACE RECOG.] [FACE RECOG.] set to [ON].
Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered. • Take a picture of a face from the front Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [NAME]: It is possible to register names.
Page 63 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen When the is set to [ON] in step of the “Face settings”, the [AUTO REGISTRATION] registration screen will display automatically after taking the picture of a face that has high number of appearance.
Page 64: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·¿n [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Page 65: Take A Picture
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P86. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
Page 66: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
Page 67: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ñ·¿...
Page 68: A [Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. ·¿ Applicable modes: [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) Note...
Page 69: [Sensitivity]
Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Page 70 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 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 71: [I.exposure]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. ·...
Page 72 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
Page 73: [Quick Af]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below. – When the subject is too small – When the recording location is too dark or bright –...
Page 74: [Digital Zoom]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the Burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality. – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. •...
Page 75: [Stabilizer]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we recommend setting to [NATURAL]. • You cannot set [NATURAL], [VIVID], [COOL] or [WARM] in Intelligent auto mode. Also, you cannot set [NATURAL] or [VIVID] in Motion picture mode. •...
Page 76: B [Audio Rec.]
Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.
Page 77: Taking And Viewing Clipboard Pictures (¨: Clipboard Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¨ Mode dial: 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 for immediate viewing.
Page 78: Viewing Clipboard Pictures
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Viewing clipboard pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Set the mode dial to [¨]. Press 2/1 to move the picture. Play back the previous picture.
Page 79 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard recording menu” (P77).) Item Description of setting Used to release the zoom position. [CANCEL Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ ].
Page 80: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
Page 81 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. •...
Page 82: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/[Favorite Play])
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.
Page 83: [Favorite Play]
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P92) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 80. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 84: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture ]), and then press 3 to play back. icon (such as [ A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon •...
Page 85: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in Playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Page 86: [Title Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P87). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles.
Page 87: [Text Stamp]
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Page 88 Advanced (Playback) 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] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P53) If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures.
Page 89: Q [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)
Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
Page 90: [Trimming]
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.
Page 91: [Leveling]
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise Up to 2 o can be adjusted.
Page 92: Ü [Favorite]
Advanced (Playback) Note • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”.
Page 93: [Print Set]
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P96) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 94: P [Protect]
Advanced (Playback) • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. •...
Page 95: B [Audio Dub.]
• Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. [FACE RECOG.] All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] of the selected image will be cleared.
Page 96: S [Copy]
• Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...
Page 97: 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. • You can easily print out or e-mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “...
Page 98 Connecting to other equipment Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC.
Page 99: Printing The Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.
Page 100: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It
Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.
Page 101: Print Settings
Connecting to other equipment MULTI SELECT Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE [MENU/SET]. NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE • Refer to P101 for the items which can be set before starting to PAGE LAYOUT print the pictures.
Page 102 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
Page 103: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen
Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P25) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
Page 104: Playing Back On The Tv With Component Socket
Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural.
Page 105: Screen Display
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P41) AF area (P33) Focus (P33) Picture size (P67) Quality (P68) Battery indication (P13) Number of recordable pictures (P120) Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during recording) 10 Recording state...
Page 106 Others 33 Quick AF (P73)/ : AF Lock (P58)/ : AF assist lamp (P76) 34 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P64) 35 Self-timer mode (P46) ¢ 1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene mode.
Page 107: Cautions For Use
Others 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 108 Others About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first.
Page 109 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
Page 110 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 • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
Page 111: 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 112 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. •...
Page 113: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P113–119). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P25) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
Page 114 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P47) • Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker. > Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P75) to slower speed. 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.
Page 115 Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
Page 116 Others The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P22) • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P23) Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
Page 117 Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? •...
Page 118 Others The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV. • Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the component cable (DMW-HDC2;...
Page 119 Others 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. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. The clock is reset.
Page 120: 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 and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫...
Page 121 Others Aspect ratio Picture size › › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1280 2 GB Card 1700 1360 2560 4 GB 1210 1670 1740 3350 2680 5020 6 GB...
Page 122 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 27 s (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 16 s 17 s 56 s 64 MB 12 s 37 s 39 s 1 min 58 s 128 MB 29 s 1 min 18 s...
Page 123: Specifications
Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera...
Page 124 Others ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 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 Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple...
Page 125 Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Language select: [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] (DMC-FX48P) [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [繁體中文]/[¢] (DMC-FX48PC) Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A...
Page 126: Digital Camera Accessory System
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Illustration Description DMW-BCF10PP Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler DMW-CXA1 Leather Case DMW-CS5 Soft Case DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case DMW-MCFX40 Marine Case DMW-HDC2 Component Cable RP-SDV32GU1K 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDV16GU1K 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM12GU1K...
Page 127: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
Page 128: Request For Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...
Page 129: Limited Warranty
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (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 or...
Page 130 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up...
Page 131: Customer Services Directory
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) 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 132: Précautions À Prendre
Others Others Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT : POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGES À L’APPAREIL, • N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, À L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU AUX ÉCLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE, COMME PAR EXEMPLE DES VASES.
Page 133 • Lors du branchement à une prise secteur à l’extérieur des États-Unis ou du Canada, utilisez un adaptateur conforme à la configuration de la prise secteur. • Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCF10PP).
Page 134: Index
Others Others Index Date Printing ........93, 101 DC Coupler ..........15 AC Adaptor ........ 15, 97, 99 DCF standard ........36 Access Indication ........16 Deleting Pictures ........37 Aerial Photo Mode ......... 57 Demo Mode ........... 26 AF Assist Lamp ........76 Digital Red-eye Correction .....
Page 135 Others Language Setting ........26 Reset of Setting ........25 Layout ..........102 Resizing ..........89 LCD Mode ..........23 Rotate Display ........91 LCD Monitor ........39, 105 Leveling ..........91 Scene Detection ........29 Scene Menu ........... 25 Macro Zoom Mode .........
Page 136 Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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