Panasonic DMCFX30K, DMC-FX30 operating instructions Following Applies only in the U.S.A, FCC Note

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Before Use

•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.

•Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

•Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.AAbout the battery pack Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model NoFollowing Applies only in Canada Places with a lot of sand or dust About the battery chargerBattery charger Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the cameraContents Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Focusing in low light conditionsSetting a color effect and picture Setting the picture to printCard is optional Standard AccessoriesNames Components DE-A39BPreparation Turn the camera on to take pictures Charge the battery. P10Insert the battery and the card. P12 Quick GuideCharging/number of recordable Pictures About the BatteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Battery can be charged even if it is not fully dischargedCharging Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryWhen the Charge indicator flashes Playback timeAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic cardHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Initial settingMENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dial Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Changing the clock settingPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuPress Press 3/4 to select the settingPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon Press 3/4 to select the menu itemAbout the Setup Menu Guide Line VolumeNO.RESET MonitorDial Display ResetVideo OUT Scene Menu3 4 5 6 LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCDFocus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶ Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera verticallyUsing the flash Taking PicturesLock Focusing P23Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P58 Exposure P39Mail Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE EnlargeAuto Review OFF Other Settings in Simple modeTaking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Menu operation Further extending the zoomRotate the zoom lever towards T Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Press 2/1 to select the picturePlaying back pictures To delete a single pictureWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen ALL 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 To delete Multi DeleteAbout the LCD Monitor Simple modeRecording mode Playback modeRecording guide line HistogramExamples of histogram Press LCD Mode for 1 second Press 3/4 to select a modePower LCD/High angle mode Photo flash Press Press 3/4 to select a modeCanceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Switching to the appropriate flash SettingForced on Available flash settings by recording modeAuto AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1ISO AutoRed-eye Reduction Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash settingYou can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timerCompensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Under exposedWhen auto bracket is activated, Audio REC. cannot be used Taking Pictures using Auto BracketSettings Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Taking Close-up Pictures You cannot use the following functions ZoomFocus range Press 4 at a to switch to the next menu screen About the informationRefer to P37 for information about the shutter speed Portrait Technique for Portrait modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Party mode Use the flash Technique for Candle light modeRed-eye reduction or Forced on White balance cannot be set Birthday setting Age display settingSetting the shutter speed Technique for Starry sky modeTake pictures Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Aerial photo modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing Press 2 again to cancel AF lock Adjusting the white balance WB AdjustIf 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 Setting the departure/return date Number of days that have passed since the departure dateSelect the desired item Set the year, month and date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel dateDisplaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the home area HomeWorld Time setting also affects simple mode Finishing setting the home areaSetting the travel destination area Setting the home area HOME. P55You can also close the menu by pressing Func Using the REC Mode MenuPress and hold Func when recording Using the quick settingAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB About the white balance Finely adjusting the white balanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment White balance icon on the screen turns red or blueAspect Ratio Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures SensitivityPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Recording still pictures with audio AF ModeSetting the focus method Audio RECMODE1 StabilizerAbout or Detecting jitter and compensating for itTaking Pictures using Burst Focus is fixed when the first picture is takenBurst Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier AF Assist LampIf the AF assist lamp is set to ON, an AF area Slow Shutter COL.MODERecording bright pictures in dark places Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screensRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SETFrame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures To pausePress 3 to pause motion picture playback Pictures with audioAudio DUB. Motion pictures only Picture size When a motion picture with Or was selectedTo stop using the 9 screens playback screen Press the shutter buttonPlaying back pictures in order for a fixed duration Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETEffect Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETPress 4 to finish ALLDeleting all favorites Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Rotate DISP./ROTATERotate Picture is rotated manually Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Date StampShooting Date Time Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SETThen press Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETDpof Print Multi settingPrint with Date setting for Dpof print Setting the picture to print and the number of printsDate print icon Date C appears To cancel all settingsNumber of prints icon B appears To print the dateProtect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesFollowing functions cannot be used with protected pictures Press 2/1 to select the size and then press Audio DUBResize Press 4 to stop recordingEnlarging a picture and trimming it Aspect ratio setting Picture sizeTrimming Message Delete Original PICTURE? appearsChanging the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Aspect ConvPress 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select a picture and then pressCopying the picture data Only when selectingCopy Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuInitializing the built-in memory or a card FormatMacintosh Connecting to a PCSet the camera to a mode other than mode WindowsConditions under which a different Folder number is used About motion picture playback on aFolder Composition Folder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion picturesConnected, change the mode to a mode Printing the Pictures Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingPostcard Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints Paper SizeWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advanceSD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Set the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV offRecording Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings Screen DisplayPlayback Recording in simple modeAudio playback P69 Charger Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery About the LensThis Picture is Protected Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Locked No Valid Picture to PlayMemory Card Error Please Check the Card BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Parameter ErrorTroubleshooting USB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB CablePlease RE-CONNECT the Printer LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment 100Motion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitorFlash is activated 2 times 101Noise appears on the LCD monitor Flash Flash is not activated102 103 Approx MB Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time104 Number of recordable pictures105 106 Available recording time when recording motion pictures107 Specifications108 AV OUT/DIGITAL 109Digital Camera Accessory System 110Local dealer Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 111For USA Customers 112 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage113 114 Carry-In or Mail-In Service115 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service CenterAvertissement Précautions à prendre116 Pour le Canada117 Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de batterie 118 Index119 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc
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