Panasonic DMC-FX55 operating instructions

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Main Operating Instructions 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 6 VFC4090 VYQ3914 Quick Guide /SET 1Charge the battery. (P10) MENU 9 11 Charging the Battery with the Charger 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) 2Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. Changing the clock setting 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. 3 About the Mode Dial Setting the Menu 1Move 3/4 to select the menu item. 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. 2Move 1. 3Move 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 using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Move 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) 2Move 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM] and then move 1. 3Move 4 to select [ON] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] to close the Using the Digital Zoom Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1Move4 [REV]. 2Move 2/1 to select the picture. 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [] (T). 2Move 3/4/2/1 to move the position. Move 2/1 to select the picture. 1Press [ ] while the picture is being played back. 2Move 3 to select [YES] and then 1Press [ ] twice. 2Move 3/4 to select [MULTIDELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to set. 4Press [ ]. 5Move 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. 2Move 3/4 to select a mode. Brightening the LCD Monitor Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 1Move 1 []. 2Move 3/4 to select a mode. Page Page Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1Move 2 []. 2Move3/4 to select a mode. 4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Compensating the Exposure 1Move 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Taking Close-up Pictures Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) 1Move 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode. 2Press [MENU/SET] to set. [PORTRAIT] [SOFT SKIN] [SELF PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] [SPORTS] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] [NIGHT SCENERY] [FOOD] [PARTY] [BABY1]/[BABY2] [CANDLE LIGHT] [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 move 2Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then move 1. 3Move 3/4 to select [WORLD TIME] and then move 1. 1 , 2, 3 Using the [REC] Mode Menu 1Press and hold [FUNC] when recording. 2Move 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close [W.BALANCE] [INTELLIGENT ISO] [SENSITIVITY] [ASPECT RATIO] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] [AUDIO REC.] [AF MODE] [STABILIZER] [BURST] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [SLOW SHUTTER] Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) 1Move 4 to select [REC] and then 2Take the pictures. [COL.MODE] 1Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move 1. 2Move 3/4 to select the setting 3Press [MENU/SET] to close the 1Move 3 to choose [PLAY] and 2Move 2/1 to move the picture. Rotate the zoom lever, decide on the enlargement size and position, and then press [MENU/ the zoom magnification to [ 2Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] (T). 1Move 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark Page Displaying Multiple Screens 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. 2Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture. Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calend ar Playback) Using the Playback Zoom 2Move 3/4/2/1 to move the position. Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Move 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then move 4 to play back. Creating still pictures from a motion picture 2Move 3 to pause motion picture playback. 3Press the shutter button. 4Move 3 to select [YES] and then Using the [PLAY] mode menu 2Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move 1. [SLIDE SHOW] 1Move 3/4 to select [ALL], [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Move 3 to select [START] and 3Move 4 to finish. Move 1 to search the categories. 1Move 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 1 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close [CATEGORY] Page 1Move 4 to select [ON] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the 1Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4. 2Move 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Move 4 to select [ON] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the 3Move 2/1 to select the picture then move 3. Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ [FAVORITE] Page 2 and 3 Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ 1Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move4. [TEXT STAMP] 4Move 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] 5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET/ CANCEL. 2Press [MENU/SET]. Page Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then 1Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET/ CANCEL. 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close [PROTECT] Page Page 1Move 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move 4. 3Move 2/1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set. 4Move 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] 5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Move 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4. 3Move 3 to select [YES] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. [COPY] Move 3 to select [YES] and then [FORMAT] Connecting to a PC 100_PANA 101_PANA 999_PANA DCIM Card MEMO0002.JPG MISC Page Printing the Pictures 1Move 2/1 to select the picture 2Move 3 to select [PRINTSTART] 1Move 3. 3Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. 2Move 3/4 to select an item and 4Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. 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. Page Screen Display R8m30s BACKLIGHT 1X 12 11 17 20 Cautions for Use 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 VQT1J59