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Panasonic DMC-FX3 Quick Guide, Charge the battery. P12, Insert the battery and the card. P14

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Preparation

Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

1 Charge the battery. (P12)

•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14, 15)

•When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P17) Refer to P16 when you use a card. (DMC-FX3)

3 Turn the camera on to take pictures.

• Set the clock. (P18)

OFF ON

1Set the mode dial to [].

2Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P24)

4 Play back the pictures.

1Set the mode dial to [ ].

2Select the picture you want to view. (P33)

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Panasonic DMC-FX3 Quick Guide, Charge the battery. P12, Insert the battery and the card. P14, Play back the pictures

Contents

Digital Camera VQT0Y69DMC-FX3 Operating InstructionsDear Customer Information for Your SafetyWay, Secaucus, NJ FCC Note U.S. only∫ About the LCD monitor If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union ∫ Care of the camera∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time ∫ About Condensation When the lens is fogged upMotion picture mode P63 About the Mode DialNormal picture mode P24 Macro mode P48Advanced ContentsBefore Use BasicOthers Menu SettingsConnecting to other equipment SD Memory Cards are optional Standard AccessoriesK1HA08CD0008 AV OUT Names of the Components10 11 DIGITAL3 Turn the camera on to take pictures 1 Charge the battery. P122 Insert the battery and the card. P14 Quick Guide2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the Battery with the Charger1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed∫ The battery life About the Batterycharging/number of recordable pictures ∫ Battery indication2 Insert Inserting/Removing the BatteryRemove Slide the lock A to remove the battery 3 1 Close the card/battery door3 1 Close the card/battery door Inserting/Removing the Card2 Insert Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked Remove Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out uprighthttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Card∫ Access to the card ∫ About handling a cardThe built-in memory is only available in DMC-FX3 ∫ Built-in Memory About the Built-in Memory DMC-FX3The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted ∫ Access to the built-in memory or the card∫ Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock Set1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time 3 Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu1 Press MENU/SET and then press About the Setup Menu2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then press 4 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/ SETGUIDE LINE CLOCK SETWORLD TIME MONITORECONOMY POWER SAVEVOLUME 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MINVIDEO OUT Playback mode only P98 NO.RESETRESET USB MODEEnglish SCENE MENULANGUAGE ENGLISH3 Take a picture 1 1 Turn the camera on 2 Select normal picture modeTaking Pictures 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure ∫ When you want to take a subject outside the AF area AF/AE Lock∫ Tips for taking good pictures ∫ Exposure ∫ Focusing∫ Preventing jitter camera shake 2 Press 3/4 to select the desired menu item and then press Taking Pictures in Simple Mode3 Press 3/4 to select the desired setting and then press MENU/ SET 1 Press MENU/SET∫ Other Settings in Simple mode Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele Using the Optical ZoomUsing the Extended Optical Zoom EZ Taking Pictures with the Zoom¢ DMC-FX3 ∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification ¢ DMC-FX071 Press MENU/SET Using the Digital Zoom2 Press 3/4 to select D.ZOOM and then press 3 Press 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position Checking the Recorded Picture Review1 Press 4 REV 2 Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback Playing Back PicturesPress 2/1 to select the picture 1 Press twice 2 Press 3/4 to select MULTI DELETE or Deleting Pictures1 Select the picture with 2/1 2 Press 3 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETP84, do not conform to the DCF standard P33 or are in a card with the 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set4 Press 5 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set If you press MENU/SET while deleting pictures using ALL DELETE orIn simple mode About the LCD MonitorChanging the information displayed Press DISPLAY to changeExamples of histogram ∫ Recording guide line∫ Histogram 3 Press MENU/SET 1 Press LCD MODE for 1 second2 Press 3/4 to select a mode Brightening the LCD Monitor∫ Canceling High angle mode or Power LCD Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash1 Press 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode 3 Press MENU/SETAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light∫ Available flash settings by recording mode AUTOWide ∫ The available flash range to take picturesISO sensitivity AUTOAUTO ∫ Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speedshutter is activated after 10 seconds or Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Press 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode 3 Press MENU/SETUnder exposed Compensating the Exposure1 Press 3 until EXPOSURE appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1 2 Press MENU/SET to finish2 Press MENU/SET to finish Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket∫ Demonstration of the optical image Optical Image Stabilizer2 Press 3/4 to select a mode Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Press and hold the burst mode button 4 Take a picture∫ Focus range Taking Close-up Pictures∫ About the menu screen items Scene Mode1 Press 3/4 to select the scene mode 2 Press MENU/SETSPORTS PORTRAITSOFT SKIN SCENERY∫ Technique for Night scenery mode NIGHT PORTRAITNIGHT SCENERY ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashPARTY SELF PORTRAITFOOD ∫ Technique for Candle light mode CANDLE LIGHTFIREWORKS ∫ Technique for Party mode∫ Technique for Starry sky mode STARRY SKYBEACH DMC-FX07 ∫ Setting the shutter speed∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode AERIAL PHOTO DMC-FX07SNOW HIGH SENS∫ Birthday setting 1 BABY1 2 BABY2∫ Age display setting ∫ Adjusting the white balance WB ADJUST UNDERWATER2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then press Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture3 Press 3/4 to select TRAVEL DATE and then press 4 Press 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET∫ Canceling the travel date 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date6 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 7 Take a picture 1 Press MENU/SET and then press Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination World Time3 Press 3/4 to select WORLD TIME and then press 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then press∫ Setting the travel destination area ∫ Finishing setting the home areaListed location name Location candidates for World Time settingsOffset from GMT 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Motion Picture Mode2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording 1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select ASPECT RATIO and then press6 Press MENU/SET to close the menu 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleScreens Multi Playback 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Displaying Pictures by Recording DateCalendar Playback 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display the calendar screen∫ To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Zoom1 Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the positionPress 2/1 to select a picture Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioPress 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon and then press 4 to play back4 Press MENU/SET to close the menu Using the REC Mode Menu3 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/ SET 1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select the menu itemDaylight W.BALANCEAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture AUTO2 Press MENU/SET to finish ∫ Setting the white balance manually∫ Finely adjusting the white balance About the white balance fine adjustmentvarious settings SENSITIVITYSetting the light sensitivity automatically adjustedSetting the aspect ratio of pictures ASPECT RATIO∫ When the aspect ratio is PICT.SIZE/QUALITY∫ When the aspect ratio is ∫ When the aspect ratio isRecording still pictures with audio AUDIO REC5-area-focusing DMC-FX3 AF MODESetting the focus method 9-area-focusing DMC-FX07setting AF ASSIST LAMPSLOW SHUTTER Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierSetting color effects for the recorded pictures COL.EFFECTPICT.ADJ CLOCK SET1 Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Using the PLAY mode menu1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press SLIDE SHOW∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect 3 Press 4 to finishFAVORITE 1 Press 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 2 Press MENU/SET to close the menu3 Press 2/1 to select the picture then press ROTATE DISP./ROTATE∫ Example When rotating clockwise Press 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SET3 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu DPOF PRINT∫ Multi setting 2 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu1 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET ∫ Single setting∫ Single setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/CANCELPROTECT Press 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SETAdding audio after taking pictures AUDIO DUB2 Press 4 to stop recording 3 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu4 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu RESIZE2 Press 2/1 to select the size and then press 3 Press 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET4 Press the shutter button TRIMMING2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed4 Press 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET ASPECT CONV1 Press 3/4 to select or and then press MENU 2 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press3 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET COPY DMC-FX31 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press MENU/SET 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressInitializing the card FORMATPress 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET 3 Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Connecting to a PC1 Turn on the camera and the PC 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A supplied∫ About motion picture playback on a PC Use the software “QuickTime” print settings are recordedWindows Macintosh∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is used 3 Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/ SET Printing the Pictures1 Turn on the camera and the printer ∫ Setting date printing, the number of 1 Press 3 to select SINGLE PICTURE and then press MENU/SET3 Press 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU/SET 4 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingSet the DPOF print setting on the camera in advance. P82 1 Press 4 to select DPOF PICTURE and then press MENU/SET2 Press 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU/SET 3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing∫ Layout printing ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper ∫ Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket on the camera 3 Turn the TV on and select external input 4 Turn the camera onA In recording Screen DisplayB Recording in simple mode C In playback Do not extend the cords or the cables Cautions for UseDo not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera ∫ Optimal use of the camera∫ Card ∫ BatteryBring charged spare batteries when going out Dispose of unusable batteryTHIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED Message DisplayBUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? DMC-FX3 MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARDREAD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD2 The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on TroubleshootingSelect RESET in the SETUP menu. P22 ∫ Battery and power source 1 The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on3 The LCD monitor flickers indoors 8 Motion picture recording stops in the middle∫ LCD monitor 2 The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment2 The picture is not played back ∫ Flash 1 The flash is not activated2 The flash is activated 2 times ∫ Playback8 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV ∫ TV, PC and printer 1 The picture does not appear on the television3 The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV 7 The ends of the pictures are cut at printing4 The AF assist lamp does not turn on 2 The setting for the auto review function is disabled7 The clock is reset ∫ Others 1 An unreadable language was selected by mistake∫ Number of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording TimePage ∫ Available recording time Shutter system SpecificationsFocus Focus rangeFlash Metering modeExposure AE LCD monitorTerminal DimensionsBattery Charger Battery Pack lithium-ionAccessory# Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchase Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyRECHARGEABLE BATTERY Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service MAIL TO Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter Service in Puerto RicoIndex Page 3 Encienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español1 Cargue la batería 2 Inserte la batería y la tarjetaVQT0Y69 MEMOVQT0Y69 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc VQT0Y69Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America