Panasonic DMC-FX30, DMCFX30K operating instructions Press MENU/SET to close the menu

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

•fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.

•You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps”.

•You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.

•The file size with [10fpsQVGA] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.

•You can only record motion pictures to the built-in memory when the [ASPECT RATIO] is [ ] and the picture size is [30fpsQVGA] or [10fpsQVGA] (320k240 pixels).

6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]

•Refer to P106 for information about the available recording time.

•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

•This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.

•When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.

•Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle.

•We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards.

•Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

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•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.

The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

•When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.

•In motion picture mode [ ], you cannot use the direction detection function and

the review function.

•You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function.

•The bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files recorded with the camera on the PC.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No About the battery packFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery charger Battery chargerCare of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Places with a lot of sand or dustContents Focusing in low light conditions Setting a color effect and pictureSetting the picture to print Digital Camera Accessory Order FormStandard Accessories Names ComponentsDE-A39B Card is optionalPreparation Charge the battery. P10 Insert the battery and the card. P12Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesAbout the Battery Detach the battery after charging is completedBattery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged Charging/number of recordable PicturesInserting Removing the Card Optional/the Battery When the Charge indicator flashesPlayback time ChargingWe recommend using a Panasonic card About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalInitial setting MENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dialPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csChanging the clock setting About the Mode DialPress MENU/SET to set Setting the Menu Press MENU/SETPress 3/4 to select the setting Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 3/4 to select the menu item PressAbout the Setup Menu Volume NO.RESETMonitor Guide LineReset Video OUTScene Menu Dial DisplayLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD 3 4 5 6Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera vertically Using the flashTaking Pictures Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶Focusing P23 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P58Exposure P39 LockTaking Pictures in Simple Mode PICT.MODEEnlarge MailOther Settings in Simple mode Auto Review OFFRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Further extending the zoom Menu operationChecking the Recorded Picture Review Press 4 REVPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards TTo delete a single picture Playing back picturesWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to setTo delete Multi Delete ALL DeleteSimple mode Recording modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorHistogram Recording guide lineExamples of histogram Press 3/4 to select a mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPower LCD/High angle mode Press Press 3/4 to select a mode Canceling Power LCD or High angle ModeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting Photo flashAvailable flash settings by recording mode AutoAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Forced onAuto ISOShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye ReductionTaking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to selectCompensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket When auto bracket is activated, Audio REC. cannot be usedPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press SettingsPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET You cannot use the following functions Zoom Taking Close-up PicturesFocus range About the information Press 4 at a to switch to the next menu screenRefer to P37 for information about the shutter speed Technique for Portrait mode PortraitTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Candle light mode Technique for Party mode Use the flashRed-eye reduction or Forced on White balance cannot be set Age display setting Birthday settingTechnique for Starry sky mode Setting the shutter speedTake pictures Technique for Aerial photo mode Technique for Fireworks modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing Adjusting the white balance WB Adjust Press 2 again to cancel AF lockMotion Picture Mode Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingIf you selected on the screen shown in step If you selected On the screen Shown in stepPress MENU/SET to close the menu Number of days that have passed since the departure date Setting the departure/return dateSelect the desired item Set the year, month and 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 TimeFinishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination areaSetting the home area HOME. P55 World Time setting also affects simple modeUsing the REC Mode Menu Press and hold Func when recordingUsing the quick setting You can also close the menu by pressing FuncBalance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureAWB Finely adjusting the white balance About the white balance fine adjustmentWhite balance icon on the screen turns red or blue About the white balanceSetting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of picturesSensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus methodAudio REC Recording still pictures with audioStabilizer About orDetecting jitter and compensating for it MODE1Focus is fixed when the first picture is taken Taking Pictures using BurstBurst AF Assist Lamp Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierIf the AF assist lamp is set to ON, an AF area COL.MODE Slow ShutterRecording bright pictures in dark places Displaying Multiple Displaying Pictures by Recording DateRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select a pictureUsing the Playback Zoom Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played backPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picturePlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion picturesTo pause Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewindingPictures with audio Press 3 to pause motion picture playbackAudio DUB. Motion pictures only When a motion picture with Or was selected To stop using the 9 screens playback screenPress the shutter button Picture sizeUsing the Play mode menu Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Playing back pictures in order for a fixed durationPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishALL EffectSetting your favorite pictures FavoriteRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyPress 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SET Then pressPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Shooting Date TimeMulti setting Print with Date setting for Dpof printSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof PrintTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon B appearsTo print the date Date print icon Date C appearsPreventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectFollowing functions cannot be used with protected pictures Audio DUB ResizePress 4 to stop recording Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressAspect ratio setting Picture size TrimmingMessage Delete Original PICTURE? appears Enlarging a picture and trimming itAspect Conv Press 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SETPress 2/1 to select a picture and then press Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 pictureOnly when selecting CopyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataFormat Initializing the built-in memory or a cardConnecting to a PC Set the camera to a mode other than modeWindows MacintoshAbout motion picture playback on a Folder CompositionFolder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures Conditions under which a different Folder number is usedConnected, change the mode to a mode Printing the Pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date OFF NUM. of PrintsPaper Size PostcardSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperPlaying back pictures using the AV cable supplied Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off SD Memory Card slotRecording in normal picture mode Initial setting Recording after settingsScreen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode PlaybackAudio playback P69 Bring charged spare batteries when going out Dispose of unusable batteryAbout the Lens ChargerMessage Display This Memory Card is LockedNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedBUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY? Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable TroubleshootingPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer 100 Motion picture recording stops in the middleLCD monitor LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment101 Noise appears on the LCD monitorFlash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 times102 103 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 104Number of recordable pictures Approx MB105 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 106Specifications 107108 109 AV OUT/DIGITAL110 Digital Camera Accessory SystemLocal dealer 111 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 112Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only113 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 114Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service CenterPanasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 115Précautions à prendre 116Pour le Canada AvertissementPropos du bloc-batterie 117Propos du chargeur de batterie Index 118119 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3