Panasonic DMC-FX100, DMCFX100K, DMCFX100S operating instructions

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Main Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Information fo r Your Safety Model No. Serial No. WARNING: Page Page OK Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Playback) Connecting to other equipment Others Standard Accessories Names of the Components 896 7 VFC4090 VYQ3509 10 13 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Quick Guide 1 Charge the battery. 2 Insert the battery and the card. 3Turn the camera on to take pictures. 4Play back th e pictures. Charging the Battery with the Charger 1Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. 3Detach the battery after charging is completed. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional) Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. Changing the clock setting 3 About the Mode Dial SCN Setting the Menu 1Press 3/4 to select the menu item. 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. 2Press 1. 3Press 3/4 to select the setting. About the Setup Menu Page Page LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display 12 4567 8 9 3 Page Taking Pictures Page Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 2Press 3/4 to select the desired menu item and then press 1. Page Press 3. Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Using the Easy zoom Page 2Press 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM] and then press 1. 3Press 4 to select [ON] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] to close the Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1Press 4 [REV]. 2Press 2/1 to select the picture. 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (T). 2Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. Playing back/Deleting Pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture. 1Press [ ] while the picture is being played back. 2Press 3 to select [YES] and then 1Press [ ] twice. 2Press 3/4 to select [MULTIDELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press 3Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set. 4Press [ ]. 5Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. Changing the information displayed Page 1Press [LCD MODE] for 1 second. Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 1Press 1 []. Page Page Page Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1Press 2 []. 4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Compensating the Exposure 1Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded 2Press 3/4 to select [ISO LIMIT] and then press 1. 3Press 3/4 to select the item and Taking Close-up Pictures Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) 1Press 1 for the [SCENE MODE] 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode. 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. [PORTRAIT] [SOFT SKIN] [SELF PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] [SPORTS] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] [NIGHT SCENERY] [FOOD] [PARTY] [CANDLE LIGHT] [BABY1]/[BABY2] [PET] [SUNSET] [HIGH SENS.] [HI-SPEED BURST] [STARRYSKY] [FIREWORKS] [BEACH] [SNOW] [AERIAL PHOTO] Motion Picture Mode 6Press [MENU/SET] to close the Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Page Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) 1Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. 1 , 2, 3 Using the [REC] Mode Menu 1Press and hold [FUNC] when recording. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Page [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio [METERING MODE] Deciding the method to measure brightness [AF MODE] Setting the focus method [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it [BURST] Taking Pictures using Burst [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in dark places [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures Displaying Multiple Screens 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture. Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) 1Rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] (W) to display the calendar screen. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back. 3Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date. Using the Playback Zoom 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. Creating still pictures from a motion picture 2Press 3 to pause motion picture playback. 3Press the shutter button. 4Press 3 to select [YES] and then Using the [PLAY] mode menu 2Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. 1Press 3/4 to select [ALL], [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 4 to finish. 2Press 3 to select [START] and [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration 1Press 4 to select [ON] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the 3Press 2/1 to select the picture then press 3. [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures 1Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. [CATEGORY] Searching by recording information 1 [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 1Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press4. [DATE STAMP] Stamping information such as the date on the recorded pictures 4Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/ CANCEL. 2Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then 1Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints. 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close [DPOF PRINT] 1Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints. 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 3 to select [YES] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then 1Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/ CANCEL. Adding audio after taking pictures 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to start audio recording. 2Press 4 to stop recording. 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. 2Press 2/1 to select the size and then press 4. 3Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [TRIMMING] 1Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 4. 3Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set. 4Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press 2Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. 3Press 3 to select [YES] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] several tim es to close the menu. [COPY] Press 3 to select [YES] and then [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card Connecting to a PC Page Printing the Pictures 1Press 2/1 to select the picture 2Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 3Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. 1Press 3. 2Press 3/4 to select an item and 3Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 4Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Page Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AVOUT] socket on the camera. 2Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets on the TV. 3Turn the TV on and select external input. 4Turn the camera on. Screen Display R8m30s 1X Cautions for Use 8m30s 8m30s Page Page Message Display Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time Page Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Page Specifications Page Page Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Description Figure Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice: (USA Only) Limited Warrant y Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Page Customer Services Directory 1-800-272-7033 Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Service Center Prcautions prendre (pour le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT : Avertissement Page Index A B C D N O P Q R P VQT1F52