LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD, 3 4 5 6 | Panasonic DMCFX30K

Preparation

LCD Monitor Display/

Switching the LCD

Monitor Display

∫ Screen display in normal picture mode [ ] (at the time of purchase)

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1Recording mode

2Flash mode (P34)

•If you press the shutter button halfway when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red.

3AF area (P22)

•The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places.

4Focus (P22)

5Picture size (P61)

6Quality (P61)

: Jitter alert (P24)

7Battery indication

•The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

•It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) connected.

8Number of recordable pictures (P104)

9Recording state

10Built-in memory/Card

•The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

–When using the built-in memory

–When using the card

•Do not do the following when the access indication lamps lights. The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally.

–Turn this unit off.

–Remove the battery or the card. (when using a card)

–Shake or bump this unit.

–Disconnect the AC adaptor. (DMW-AC5PP; optional) (when using the AC adaptor)

•Do not do the above when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is being formatted (P84).

•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

11Shutter speed (P22)

12Aperture value (P22)

•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red. (They do not turn red when the flash is activated.)

13Optical Image Stabilizer (P63)

•Refer to P93 for information about other screen displays.

∫Switching the screen display You can change the screen display by pressing [DISPLAY]. This allows you to display information while taking pictures such as the picture size or the number of recordable pictures or take pictures without displaying any information. Refer to P31 for details.

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Panasonic DMCFX30K, DMC-FX30 operating instructions LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD, 3 4 5 6

Contents

Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your Safety FCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.A About the battery pack Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model NoFollowing Applies only in Canada Battery charger About the battery chargerCare of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Places with a lot of sand or dust Contents Setting a color effect and picture Focusing in low light conditionsSetting the picture to print Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Names Components Standard AccessoriesDE-A39B Card is optional Preparation Insert the battery and the card. P12 Charge the battery. P10Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take pictures Detach the battery after charging is completed About the BatteryBattery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged Charging/number of recordable Pictures When the Charge indicator flashes Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryPlayback time Charging About the Built-in Memory/the Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic card MENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dial Initial settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Mode Dial Changing the clock settingPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu icon Press 3/4 to select the settingPress 3/4 to select the menu item Press About the Setup Menu NO.RESET VolumeMonitor Guide Line Video OUT ResetScene Menu Dial Display 3 4 5 6 LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Using the flash Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera verticallyTaking Pictures Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶ Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P58 Focusing P23Exposure P39 Lock PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeEnlarge Mail Auto Review OFF Other Settings in Simple mode Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Menu operation Further extending the zoom Press 4 REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards T Playing back pictures To delete a single pictureWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setTo delete Multi Delete ALL Delete Recording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD Monitor Recording guide line HistogramExamples of histogram Press LCD Mode for 1 second Press 3/4 to select a modePower LCD/High angle mode Canceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Press Press 3/4 to select a modeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting Photo flash Auto Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Forced on ISO Auto Red-eye Reduction Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting You can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive When auto bracket is activated, Audio REC. cannot be used Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Settings Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Taking Close-up Pictures You cannot use the following functions ZoomFocus range Press 4 at a to switch to the next menu screen About the informationRefer to P37 for information about the shutter speed Portrait Technique for Portrait mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Party mode Use the flash Technique for Candle light modeRed-eye reduction or Forced on White balance cannot be set Birthday setting Age display setting Setting the shutter speed Technique for Starry sky modeTake pictures Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Aerial photo modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing Press 2 again to cancel AF lock Adjusting the white balance WB Adjust Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeIf you selected on the screen shown in step If you selected On the screen Shown in step Press MENU/SET to close the menu Setting the departure/return date Number of days that have passed since the departure dateSelect the desired item Set the year, month and date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel date Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the home area Home Setting the travel destination area Finishing setting the home areaSetting the home area HOME. P55 World Time setting also affects simple mode Press and hold Func when recording Using the REC Mode MenuUsing the quick setting You can also close the menu by pressing Func Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB About the white balance fine adjustment Finely adjusting the white balanceWhite balance icon on the screen turns red or blue About the white balance Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Aspect Ratio PICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the focus method AF ModeAudio REC Recording still pictures with audio About or StabilizerDetecting jitter and compensating for it MODE1 Taking Pictures using Burst Focus is fixed when the first picture is takenBurst Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier AF Assist LampIf the AF assist lamp is set to ON, an AF area Slow Shutter COL.MODERecording bright pictures in dark places Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Using the Playback ZoomPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Motion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioTo pause Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Pictures with audioAudio DUB. Motion pictures only To stop using the 9 screens playback screen When a motion picture with Or was selectedPress the shutter button Picture size Slide Show Using the Play mode menuPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration Press 4 to finish Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETALL Effect Favorite Setting your favorite picturesRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favorites Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manually Then press Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SETPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Shooting Date Time Print with Date setting for Dpof print Multi settingSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof Print Number of prints icon B appears To cancel all settingsTo print the date Date print icon Date C appears Protect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesFollowing functions cannot be used with protected pictures Resize Audio DUBPress 4 to stop recording Press 2/1 to select the size and then press Trimming Aspect ratio setting Picture sizeMessage Delete Original PICTURE? appears Enlarging a picture and trimming it Press 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET Aspect ConvPress 2/1 to select a picture and then press Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Copy Only when selectingPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture data Initializing the built-in memory or a card Format Set the camera to a mode other than mode Connecting to a PCWindows Macintosh Folder Composition About motion picture playback on aFolder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures Conditions under which a different Folder number is used Connected, change the mode to a mode Printing the Pictures Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET NUM. of Prints Print with Date OFFPaper Size Postcard When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off SD Memory Card slot Recording after settings Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingScreen Display Recording Playback Recording in simple mode Audio playback P69 Dispose of unusable battery Bring charged spare batteries when going outAbout the Lens Charger This Memory Card is Locked Message DisplayNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is Protected Memory Card Error Format this CARD? BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Troubleshooting USB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB CablePlease RE-CONNECT the Printer Motion picture recording stops in the middle 100LCD monitor LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment Noise appears on the LCD monitor 101Flash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 times 102 103 104 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording TimeNumber of recordable pictures Approx MB 105 106 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 107 Specifications 108 AV OUT/DIGITAL 109 Digital Camera Accessory System 110Local dealer Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 111For USA Customers 112 Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage113 114 Carry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyPanasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 115 116 Précautions à prendrePour le Canada Avertissement 117 Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de batterie 118 Index 119 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3