Panasonic DMC-FX30, DMCFX30K Taking Pictures with the Zoom, Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele

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Basic

Press 3.

•When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication A) appears. Press 3 again to cancel this function.

7	7
BACKLIGHT	BACKLIGHT

•We recommend using the flash when you use the backlight compensation function. (The flash is fixed to Forced ON [ ].)

•The flash setting is fixed to AUTO/Red-eye

reduction [ ] when the backlight compensation function is set to [OFF].

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)

You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle with the 3.6k optical zoom.

(35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to

100 mm) To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 5.3k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each

aspect ratio ( / /).

∫To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

W T

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∫To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

WT

∫Picture size and maximum zoom magnification

(±: Available, —: Not available)

Aspect				Picture size				Maximum	Extended
Aspect								zoom	Extended
	ratio							zoom	optical
	ratio			(P25, 61)				magnification	optical
	(P60)			(P25, 61)				magnification	zoom
	(P60)							(Tele)	zoom
								(Tele)
				/ (7M)
				/ (7M)

							(6M)	3.6k	—
							(6M)	3.6k	—


					(5.5M)
					(5.5M)

				(5M EZ)				4.3k	±
				(5M EZ)				4.3k	±

				(3M EZ)
				(3M EZ)
				(2M EZ)
				(2M EZ)
				(1M EZ)
				(1M EZ)
					/			5.3k	±


				(0.3M EZ)
				(0.3M EZ)

							/
							/
				(2.5M EZ)

				(2M EZ)
				(2M EZ)

∫Extended optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ]

(3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 7M (7 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

•The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.

•If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

•The lens barrel (P9) extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery packDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera About the battery chargerBattery charger Places with a lot of sand or dustContents Setting the picture to print Focusing in low light conditionsSetting a color effect and picture Digital Camera Accessory Order FormDE-A39B Standard AccessoriesNames Components Card is optionalPreparation Quick Guide Charge the battery. P10Insert the battery and the card. P12 Turn the camera on to take picturesBattery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged About the BatteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging/number of recordable PicturesPlayback time Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryWhen the Charge indicator flashes ChargingWe recommend using a Panasonic card About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Initial settingMENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dial Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPress MENU/SET to set About the Mode DialChanging the clock setting Setting the Menu Press MENU/SETPress 3/4 to select the menu item Press 3/4 to select the settingPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon PressAbout the Setup Menu Monitor VolumeNO.RESET Guide LineScene Menu ResetVideo OUT Dial DisplayLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD 3 4 5 6Taking Pictures Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera verticallyUsing the flash Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶ Exposure P39 Focusing P23 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P58 LockEnlarge Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE MailOther Settings in Simple mode Auto Review OFFRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Further extending the zoom Menu operationPress 2/1 to select the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards TWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Playing back picturesTo delete a single picture To delete Multi Delete Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set ALL DeletePlayback mode Simple modeRecording mode About the LCD MonitorExamples of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Power LCD/High angle mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPress 3/4 to select a mode Switching to the appropriate flash Setting Press Press 3/4 to select a modeCanceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Photo flashAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Available flash settings by recording modeAuto Forced onAuto ISOShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye ReductionTaking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to selectUnder exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positiveTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket When auto bracket is activated, Audio REC. cannot be usedPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET SettingsPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press Focus range Taking Close-up PicturesYou cannot use the following functions Zoom Refer to P37 for information about the shutter speed Press 4 at a to switch to the next menu screenAbout the information Technique for Portrait mode PortraitTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery modeRed-eye reduction or Forced on White balance cannot be set Technique for Party mode Use the flashTechnique for Candle light mode Age display setting Birthday settingTake pictures Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Aerial photo mode Adjusting the white balance WB Adjust Press 2 again to cancel AF lockIf you selected on the screen shown in step Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording If you selected On the screen Shown in stepPress MENU/SET to close the menu Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Setting the departure/return dateNumber of days that have passed since the departure date Canceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a pictureSetting the home area Home Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World TimeSetting the home area HOME. P55 Finishing setting the home areaSetting the travel destination area World Time setting also affects simple modeUsing the quick setting Using the REC Mode MenuPress and hold Func when recording You can also close the menu by pressing FuncAWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance White balance icon on the screen turns red or blue Finely adjusting the white balanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment About the white balanceSensitivity Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Audio REC AF ModeSetting the focus method Recording still pictures with audioDetecting jitter and compensating for it StabilizerAbout or MODE1Burst Taking Pictures using BurstFocus is fixed when the first picture is taken If the AF assist lamp is set to ON, an AF area Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp Recording bright pictures in dark places Slow ShutterCOL.MODE Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultipleDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picturePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Using the Playback ZoomPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the pictureTo pause Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewindingAudio DUB. Motion pictures only Press 3 to pause motion picture playbackPictures with audio Press the shutter button When a motion picture with Or was selectedTo stop using the 9 screens playback screen Picture sizePress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Playing back pictures in order for a fixed durationALL Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETPress 4 to finish EffectRotate DISP./ROTATE Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Deleting all favoritesDate Stamp Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SETThen press Shooting Date TimeSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Multi settingPrint with Date setting for Dpof print Dpof PrintTo print the date To cancel all settingsNumber of prints icon B appears Date print icon Date C appearsFollowing functions cannot be used with protected pictures ProtectPreventing accidental erasure of pictures Press 4 to stop recording Audio DUBResize Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressMessage Delete Original PICTURE? appears Aspect ratio setting Picture sizeTrimming Enlarging a picture and trimming itPress 2/1 to select a picture and then press Aspect ConvPress 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picturePress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Only when selectingCopy Copying the picture dataFormat Initializing the built-in memory or a cardWindows Connecting to a PCSet the camera to a mode other than mode MacintoshFolder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures About motion picture playback on aFolder Composition Conditions under which a different Folder number is usedConnected, change the mode to a mode Printing the Pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETPaper Size Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints PostcardSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on SD Memory Card slotScreen Display Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings RecordingRecording in simple mode PlaybackAudio playback P69 About the Lens Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery ChargerNo Valid Picture to Play Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Locked This Picture is ProtectedMemory Card Parameter Error BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Error Please Check the CardPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable LCD monitor 100Motion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a momentFlash Flash is not activated 101Noise appears on the LCD monitor Flash is activated 2 times102 103 Number of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time104 Approx MB105 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 106Specifications 107108 109 AV OUT/DIGITALLocal dealer Digital Camera Accessory System110 For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form111 Request for Service Notice For USA Only 112113 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service 114Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 115Pour le Canada Précautions à prendre116 AvertissementPropos du chargeur de batterie 117Propos du bloc-batterie Index 118119 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3