Panasonic DMCFX30K, DMC-FX30 AF Assist Lamp, Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

•The exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting.

When burst mode is set to [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the first picture.

When the burst speed is set to [ ] or

[ ], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

•If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.

•When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.

•Burst mode is not cancelcancelled when the camera is switched off.

•When auto bracket and burst mode are set simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

•When burst mode is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu.

•When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.

•Burst mode cannot be set in simple mode [ ] and [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P57) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.

•If the AF assist lamp is set to [ON], an AF area

with a size wider than usual is displayed and the AF assist lamp A turns

on when you press the shutter button halfway in dark places etc.

[ON] The AF assist lamp turns on in low light conditions. At this time, the AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the screen. The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

[OFF] The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

•Be careful about the following when using the AF assist lamp.

–Do not look at the AF assist lamp at close range.

–Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

•When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the

[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 simple mode [].

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.AFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery packDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No Battery charger About the battery chargerCare of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Places with a lot of sand or dustContents Setting a color effect and picture Focusing in low light conditionsSetting the picture to print Digital Camera Accessory Order FormNames Components Standard AccessoriesDE-A39B Card is optionalPreparation Insert the battery and the card. P12 Charge the battery. P10Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesDetach the battery after charging is completed About the BatteryBattery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged Charging/number of recordable PicturesWhen the Charge indicator flashes Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryPlayback time ChargingAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic cardMENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dial Initial settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPress MENU/SET to set About the Mode DialChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon Press 3/4 to select the settingPress 3/4 to select the menu item PressAbout the Setup Menu NO.RESET VolumeMonitor Guide LineVideo OUT ResetScene Menu Dial Display3 4 5 6 LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCDUsing the flash Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera verticallyTaking Pictures Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P58 Focusing P23Exposure P39 LockPICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeEnlarge MailAuto Review OFF Other Settings in Simple modeRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Menu operation Further extending the zoomPress 4 REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards TWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Playing back picturesTo delete a single picture Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setTo delete Multi Delete ALL DeleteRecording mode Simple modePlayback 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 Canceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Press Press 3/4 to select a modeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting Photo flashAuto Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Forced onISO AutoRed-eye Reduction Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash settingYou can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveWhen auto bracket is activated, Audio REC. cannot be used Taking Pictures using Auto BracketPress 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 Portrait Technique for Portrait modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashRed-eye reduction or Forced on White balance cannot be set Technique for Party mode Use the flashTechnique for Candle light mode Birthday setting Age display 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 Press 2 again to cancel AF lock Adjusting the white balance WB AdjustPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeIf you selected on the screen shown in step 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 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 HomeSetting the travel destination area Finishing setting the home areaSetting the home area HOME. P55 World Time setting also affects simple modePress and hold Func when recording Using the REC Mode MenuUsing the quick setting You can also close the menu by pressing FuncAWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance About the white balance fine adjustment Finely adjusting the white balanceWhite balance icon on the screen turns red or blue About the white balanceSetting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the focus method AF Mode Audio REC Recording still pictures with audioAbout or StabilizerDetecting jitter and compensating for it 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 Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picturePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Using the Playback ZoomPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the pictureMotion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioTo pause Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewindingAudio DUB. Motion pictures only Press 3 to pause motion picture playbackPictures with audio To stop using the 9 screens playback screen When a motion picture with Or was selectedPress the shutter button Picture sizeSlide Show Using the Play mode menuPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Playing back pictures in order for a fixed durationPress 4 to finish Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETALL EffectFavorite Setting your favorite picturesRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyThen press Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SETPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Shooting Date TimePrint with Date setting for Dpof print Multi settingSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof PrintNumber of prints icon B appears To cancel all settingsTo print the date Date print icon Date C appearsFollowing functions cannot be used with protected pictures ProtectPreventing accidental erasure of pictures Resize Audio DUBPress 4 to stop recording Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressTrimming Aspect ratio setting Picture sizeMessage Delete Original PICTURE? appears Enlarging a picture and trimming itPress 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET Aspect ConvPress 2/1 to select a picture and then press Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 pictureCopy Only when selectingPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataInitializing the built-in memory or a card FormatSet the camera to a mode other than mode Connecting to a PCWindows MacintoshFolder Composition About motion picture playback on aFolder 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 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETNUM. of Prints Print with Date OFFPaper Size PostcardWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advanceTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off SD Memory Card slotRecording after settings Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingScreen Display RecordingPlayback Recording in simple modeAudio playback P69 Dispose of unusable battery Bring charged spare batteries when going outAbout the Lens ChargerThis Memory Card is Locked Message DisplayNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedMemory Card Error Format this CARD? BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardPlease RE-CONNECT the Printer TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable Motion picture recording stops in the middle 100LCD monitor LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a momentNoise appears on the LCD monitor 101Flash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 times102 103 104 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording TimeNumber of recordable pictures Approx MB105 106 Available recording time when recording motion pictures107 Specifications108 AV OUT/DIGITAL 109Local dealer Digital Camera Accessory System110 For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form111 112 Request for Service Notice For USA Only113 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage 114 Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyPanasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 115116 Précautions à prendrePour le Canada AvertissementPropos du chargeur de batterie 117Propos du bloc-batterie 118 Index119 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3