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Panasonic DMC-FX07, DMC-FX3 operating instructions B Recording in simple mode

Models: DMC-FX3

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BRecording in simple mode

1Flash mode (P39)

2Focus (P24)

3Picture mode (P27)

: Jitter alert (P26)

4Battery indication (P13)

5Number of recordable pictures

6Access indication

/ : Card (P16)

/ : Built-in memory (P17: DMC-FX3)

7Recording state

8AF area (P24)

9Travel date (P58)

10Operation for backlight compensation (P28)

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11Current date and time

•This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to simple mode.

Zoom (P29)/Extended optical zoom (P29)

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12Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P58)

•This is displayed for about 5 seconds if the camera is turned on when the travel date is set etc.

13Backlight compensation (P28)

14Power LCD (P38)

15Self-timer mode (P43)

16AF assist lamp (P77)

17Burst (P47)

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Panasonic DMC-FX07, DMC-FX3 operating instructions B Recording in simple mode

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VQT0Y69 DMC-FX3Operating Instructions Digital CameraInformation for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only Way, Secaucus, NJIf you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union∫ Care of the camera ∫ About the LCD monitor∫ About Condensation When the lens is fogged up ∫ When not using the camera for a long period of timeAbout the Mode Dial The procedure is described for DMC-FX07 as an exampleNormal picture mode P24 Macro mode P48Contents Before UseBasic AdvancedConnecting to other equipment Menu SettingsOthers K1HA08CD0008 Standard AccessoriesSD Memory Cards are optional Names of the Components 10 11DIGITAL AV OUT1 Charge the battery. P12 2 Insert the battery and the card. P14Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take picturesCharging the Battery with the Charger 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery3 Detach the battery after charging is completed 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outletAbout the Battery charging/number of recordable pictures∫ Battery indication The battery lifeInserting/Removing the Battery Remove Slide the lock A to remove the battery3 1 Close the card/battery door 2 InsertInserting/Removing the Card 2 Insert Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is lockedRemove Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright 3 1 Close the card/battery doorAbout the Card ∫ Access to the card∫ About handling a card http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csAbout the Built-in Memory DMC-FX3 The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted∫ Access to the built-in memory or the card The built-in memory is only available in DMC-FX3 ∫ Built-in MemorySetting Date/Time Clock Set 1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time3 Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu ∫ Initial settingAbout the Setup Menu 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then press4 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/ SET 1 Press MENU/SET and then pressCLOCK SET WORLD TIMEMONITOR GUIDE LINEPOWER SAVE VOLUME1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN ECONOMYNO.RESET RESETUSB MODE SELECT ON CONNECTIONSCENE MENU LANGUAGEENGLISH English1 1 Turn the camera on 2 Select normal picture mode Taking Pictures3 Take a picture ∫ Tips for taking good pictures ∫ When you want to take a subject outside the AF area AF/AE Lock2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure ∫ Preventing jitter camera shake ∫ Focusing∫ Exposure 3 Press 3/4 to select the desired setting and then press MENU/ SET Taking Pictures in Simple Mode1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select the desired menu item and then press∫ Other Settings in Simple mode Using the Optical Zoom Using the Extended Optical Zoom EZTaking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification¢ DMC-FX07 ¢ DMC-FX3Using the Digital Zoom 2 Press 3/4 to select D.ZOOM and then press3 Press 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET 1 Press MENU/SETChecking the Recorded Picture Review 1 Press 4 REV2 Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the positionPress 2/1 to select the picture Playing Back Pictures∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback Deleting Pictures 1 Select the picture with 2/12 Press 3 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET 1 Press twice 2 Press 3/4 to select MULTI DELETE or3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set 4 Press 5 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to setIf you press MENU/SET while deleting pictures using ALL DELETE or P84, do not conform to the DCF standard P33 or are in a card with theAbout the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayedPress DISPLAY to change In simple mode∫ Histogram ∫ Recording guide lineExamples of histogram Brightening the LCD Monitor 1 Press LCD MODE for 1 second2 Press 3/4 to select a mode 3 Press MENU/SETTaking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 1 Press 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode3 Press MENU/SET Canceling High angle mode or Power LCDUse this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light ∫ Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityAUTO Wide∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash settingShutter speed AUTOTaking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode3 Press MENU/SET shutter is activated after 10 seconds orCompensating the Exposure 1 Press 3 until EXPOSURE appears, compensate the exposure with 2/12 Press MENU/SET to finish Under exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket 2 Press MENU/SET to finishOptical Image Stabilizer ∫ Demonstration of the optical imageTaking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Press and hold the burst mode button4 Take a picture When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedTaking Close-up Pictures ∫ Focus rangeScene Mode 1 Press 3/4 to select the scene mode2 Press MENU/SET About the menu screen itemsPORTRAIT SOFT SKINSCENERY SPORTSNIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY∫ Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash ∫ Technique for Night scenery modeFOOD SELF PORTRAITPARTY CANDLE LIGHT FIREWORKS∫ Technique for Party mode ∫ Technique for Candle light modeSTARRY SKY BEACH DMC-FX07∫ Setting the shutter speed ∫ Technique for Starry sky modeAERIAL PHOTO DMC-FX07 SNOWHIGH SENS Turn the camera off when taking off or landing∫ Age display setting 1 BABY1 2 BABY2∫ Birthday setting UNDERWATER ∫ Adjusting the white balance WB ADJUSTRecording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 3 Press 3/4 to select TRAVEL DATE and then press4 Press 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then press6 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 7 Take a picture 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date∫ Canceling the travel date Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination World Time 3 Press 3/4 to select WORLD TIME and then press2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then press 1 Press MENU/SET and then press∫ Finishing setting the home area ∫ Setting the travel destination areaOffset from GMT Location candidates for World Time settingsListed location name Motion Picture Mode 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select ASPECT RATIO and then press 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET6 Press MENU/SET to close the menu Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback1 Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a pictureDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback1 Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display the calendar screen 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SETUsing the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position To stop using the playback zoomPlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture iconand then press 4 to play back Press 2/1 to select a pictureUsing the REC Mode Menu 3 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/ SET1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select the menu item 4 Press MENU/SET to close the menuW.BALANCE Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureAUTO Daylight∫ Setting the white balance manually ∫ Finely adjusting the white balanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment 2 Press MENU/SET to finishSENSITIVITY Setting the light sensitivityautomatically adjusted various settingsASPECT RATIO Setting the aspect ratio of picturesPICT.SIZE/QUALITY ∫ When the aspect ratio is∫ When the aspect ratio is ∫ When the aspect ratio isAUDIO REC Recording still pictures with audioAF MODE Setting the focus method9-area-focusing DMC-FX07 5-area-focusing DMC-FX3AF ASSIST LAMP SLOW SHUTTERFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier settingCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJCLOCK SET Setting color effects for the recorded picturesUsing the PLAY mode menu 1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then pressSLIDE SHOW 1 Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET3 Press 4 to finish FAVORITE1 Press 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect2 Press MENU/SET to close the menu 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture then pressROTATE DISP./ROTATE 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SET 3 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuDPOF PRINT Example When rotating clockwise2 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 1 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET∫ Single setting ∫ Multi setting1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/CANCEL PROTECTPress 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SET ∫ Single settingAUDIO DUB 2 Press 4 to stop recording3 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Adding audio after taking picturesRESIZE 2 Press 2/1 to select the size and then press3 Press 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET 4 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuTRIMMING 2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed 4 Press the shutter buttonASPECT CONV 1 Press 3/4 to select or and then press MENU2 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 4 Press 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SETCOPY DMC-FX3 1 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press MENU/SET2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 3 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET FORMATInitializing the card Connecting to a PC 1 Turn on the camera and the PC2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A supplied 3 Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SETprint settings are recorded WindowsMacintosh ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC Use the software “QuickTime”∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is used 1 Turn on the camera and the printer Printing the Pictures3 Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/ SET 1 Press 3 to select SINGLE PICTURE and then press MENU/SET 3 Press 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU/SET4 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing ∫ Setting date printing, the number of1 Press 4 to select DPOF PICTURE and then press MENU/SET 2 Press 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU/SET3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Set the DPOF print setting on the camera in advance. P82When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance∫ Layout printing Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket on the camera3 Turn the TV on and select external input 4 Turn the camera on ∫ Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedScreen Display A In recordingB Recording in simple mode C In playback Cautions for Use Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera∫ Optimal use of the camera Do not extend the cords or the cables∫ Battery Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery ∫ CardMessage Display BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? DMC-FX3MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTEDMEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARDWRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAINTroubleshooting Select RESET in the SETUP menu. P22 ∫ Battery and power source1 The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on 2 The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on8 Motion picture recording stops in the middle ∫ LCD monitor2 The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment 3 The LCD monitor flickers indoors∫ Flash 1 The flash is not activated 2 The flash is activated 2 times∫ Playback 2 The picture is not played back∫ TV, PC and printer 1 The picture does not appear on the television 3 The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV7 The ends of the pictures are cut at printing 8 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV2 The setting for the auto review function is disabled 7 The clock is reset∫ Others 1 An unreadable language was selected by mistake 4 The AF assist lamp does not turn onNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time ∫ Number of recordable picturesPage ∫ Available recording time Specifications FocusFocus range Shutter systemExposure AE Metering modeLCD monitor FlashDimensions Battery ChargerBattery Pack lithium-ion TerminalDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Request for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchaseLimited Warranty For USA Only Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage RECHARGEABLE BATTERYCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory ServicenterService in Puerto Rico MAIL TOIndex Page Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español 1 Cargue la batería2 Inserte la batería y la tarjeta 3 Encienda la cámara para tomar las imágenesMEMO VQT0Y69VQT0Y69 VQT0Y69 Panasonic Consumer Electronics CompanyDivision of Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc