Panasonic DMC-FX38 Information for Your Safety, Dear Customer, Carefully observe copyright laws

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Before Use

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

•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.

•Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

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 or incinerate.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

2 VQT1S07

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Contents Operating Instructions Carefully observe copyright laws Information for Your SafetyDear Customer About the battery pack This symbol is only valid in the European UnionAbout the battery charger Read together with the Cautions for Use. P100 About Condensation When the lens is fogged upCare of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etcContents Playing back pictures using the AV Taking and viewing clipboard pictures ¨ Clipboard modeUsing the Playback mode menu ˜ BurstQuick Guide DE-A40A Standard AccessoriesStrap Battery Carrying Case K2CJ2DA00008 K1HA08CD0019 K1HA08CD0020 VFC4297 VYQ3914Names of the Components PressCard/Battery door P13 Release lever P13 Tripod receptacleConnect the AC cable Charging the BatteryTo the direction of the battery Charging is completedOperating conditions and storing condition of the battery Battery indicationBattery life Recording conditions by Cipa standardBattery Insert it fully being careful about Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the BatteryArrow and open the card/battery door Slide the release lever in the directionCard About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory Sdhc Memory Card 4 GB, 8 GBPreparation Turn the camera on Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Press MENU/SET to setSelect Clock SET in the REC or Setup menu, and press 1. P18 Setting the MenuChanging the clock setting Setting menu items Using the quick menu Destination About the Setup MenuTravel Setup Location OFF/SET Shutter VOLREC. Info Pattern OFF „ Auto Power LCD… Power LCD Auto LCD OFF1SEC 2SEC Reset the file number of the next recording toOFF Select on ConnectionJITTER, SUBJ. Move Demo Set the language displayed on the screenENGLISH/DEUTSCH/FRANÇAIS/ESPAÑOL/ITALIANO/ ¢ Dial Selecting the REC ModeSwitching the mode by rotating the mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus Taking pictures using the automatic functionREC mode ñ Press the shutter button fully push itPortrait Scenery Macro Night Portrait Night Scenery Scene detectionAF Tracking Function Face detectionSettings in Intelligent auto mode About the flashREC mode · Taking pictures with your favourite settingsFocusing Press the halfway pressed shutter buttonCompose the picture Preventing jitter camera shakeDirection detection function Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Press 2/1 to select the picture Switch a toPlaying back Pictures Normal Play Extra optical zoom mechanismRotate the zoom lever towards L W Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TTo delete a single picture Switching the Playback modeDeleting Pictures Then press Display to set. Repeat this To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the picturesPress 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, About the LCD Monitor Recording modePlayback mode Press Display to changeProperly Exposed Under Exposed Overexposed About the HistogramExamples of histogram Press 1 ‰ Press 3/4 to select a mode Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Press MENU/SETAvailable flash range to take pictures Available flash settings by recording modeAbout the digital red-eye correction ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide TeleShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed SecPress 4 # REC mode ·nTaking Close-up Pictures Take the picturesPress 2 ë Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress 3/ 4 to select a mode Then press it fully to take the pictureCompensate the exposure with 2 Compensating the ExposurePress 3 È until Exposure appears Press MENU/SET to finishTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket REC mode ·¿Taking pictures that match the scene being REC mode ¿Technique for Portrait mode PortraitSelf Portrait + Soft SkinTransform SETNight Portrait ScenerySports Night SceneryCandle Light FoodParty BABY1/ BABY2Sunset Press MENU/SET to finish To cancel AGE and NamePET High SensHI-SPEED Burst Flash BurstBeach Starry SKYFireworks Aerial Photo Technique for Aerial photo modeSnow PIN HoleFilm Grain UnderwaterPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeREC mode n Changing the settings for the picture quality Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the PicturePress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Cancelling the travel dateEnter the location Press 2/1 to select the area the travel Select World Time from the Setup menu, and then pressPress 3 to select Destination and then Destination is in and then press MENU/SET toUsing the REC Mode Menu @ Picture SizeIntelligent ISO Quality? Aspect Ratio Applicable modes · AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 Sensitivity= White Balance Applicable modes ·¿n AWBPress MENU/SET to finish Auto white balanceAbout š AF AF ModeApplicable modes ·¿n Quick AF Applicable modes · OFF/ON Note ˜ BurstExposure NumberStabilizer Color ModeDigital Zoom Applicable modes ·¿n OFF/ON NoteAF Assist Lamp MIN. Shtr SpeedAudio REC Clock SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press Taking and viewing clipboard picturesTaking clipboard pictures Deleting clipboard pictures Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETViewing clipboard pictures Copy CancelMark Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Slide Show Operations performed during slide show Changing the slide show settingsSetup EffectRecording information Selecting Pictures and Playing them BackCategory Play Scene modesMotion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioFavorite Play Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Creating still pictures from a motion picturePictures with audio Press MENU/SET to display the 9 screensCAL Calendar Using the Playback mode menuSelect Calendar on the Playback mode menu. P18 Press 3/ 4/ 2/ 1 to select the date to be playedTitle Edit Text Stamp Press 3 to select YES and then press Menu Press 3/4/2/1 to select Shooting DATE, AGE, Travel DateOr Title and then press MENU/SET to set each item Resize Reducing the picture size number of pixels Select Resize on the Playback mode menu. P18Press ‚ to return to the menu screen.¢ Press MENU/SET Select the picture and sizeTo be trimmed Trimming2/1 to select the parts Press MENU/SET Press 3 to select YES and then press MenuLeveling ? Aspect ConvROTATE/M Rotate Disp Favorite Dpof Print To setTo print the date When Multi has been selectedProtect Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picturesYou can add the audio after taking a picture Audio DUBPress MENU/SET to stop recording Press 3 to select YES, and then press Menu CopyPress 2/ 1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Supplied Connecting to a PCConnect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable a Double-click on Removable Disk in My Computer Disconnecting the USB connection cable safelyPress 3/4 to select PC, and then press Menu Dpof print Folder number File numberMotion pictures FavouritePrinting the Pictures Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and thenSelecting multiple pictures and printing them Selecting a single picture and printing itPress 3 to select Print Start and then press Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MenuNUM. of Prints Print SettingsPrint with Date You can set the number of prints up toWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unitPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back on the TV with component socket  RRecording after settings Screen DisplayPlayback 100 VQT1S07 Bring charged spare batteries when going out BatteryAlways remove the battery after use Dispose of unusable batteryDo not bend or drop the card When not using the camera for a long period of timeCharger About the picture dataMessage Display Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Please Turn Camera OFF and then on AGAIN/SYSTEM Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardSelftimer P41 Auto Power LCDPower Save P21 Auto LCD OFF P21Sensitivity P60 Intelligent ISO P59 Scene ModeColor Mode P65 Exposure P64Aspect CONV. P82 TroubleshootingBattery and power source Rotate DISP. P83Recording Motion picture recording stops in the middle LensLCD monitor Subject cannot be locked. AF track failsFlash PlaybackThumbnail is Displayed appears on the screen Picture is not played backRecorded pictures are not displayed Clicking sound is recorded in the motion picturesTV, PC and printer OthersCamera becomes warm Clock is resetAF assist lamp does not turn on Lens clicksNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time Number of recordable pictures32 MB 64 MB Available recording time when recording motion pictures Specifications Component OUT AV OUT/DIGITALCharge 4.2 F0708MG0 2000 