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Connecting to other equipment

•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

•Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed.

•When there are many pictures on the card, it may take some time to transfer them.

•You may not be able to play back motion pictures on the card correctly when the camera is connected to a PC. Import the motion picture files to the PC and then play them back.

•If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the recorded data may be damaged. When you connect the camera to the PC, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P21) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

•If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In this case, stop the communication at once on the PC.

•When connecting the camera to a “Windows 2000” OS PC with the USB connection cable, do not replace the card while the camera and the PC are connected. The information on the card may be damaged. Use “Safely Remove Hardware” in the task tray on your PC when replacing the card.

•Pictures edited or rotated with a PC may be displayed in black in playback mode (P29), multi playback (P67) and calendar playback (P67).

•Read the operating instructions for the PC.

•If a card is not inserted when the camera is connected to the PC, you can edit or access the pictures on the built-in memory. If a card is inserted, you can edit or access the pictures on it.

•You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the PC. When you want to switch between the built-in memory and the card, disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the PC again.

•The message [PLEASE RE-CONNECT

THE PRINTER.] appears if you change

the mode dial to [ ] while the camera and the PC are connected. If a printer is

connected, change the mode to a mode

other than [ ] mode and then check that no data is being transferred.

([ACCESS] appears on the LCD monitor of the camera while data is being transferred.)

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Panasonic DMCFX30K, DMC-FX30 operating instructions Connected, change the mode to a mode

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 Places with a lot of sand or dust About the battery chargerBattery charger Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Contents Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Focusing in low light conditionsSetting a color effect and picture Setting the picture to print Card is optional Standard AccessoriesNames Components DE-A39B Preparation Turn the camera on to take pictures Charge the battery. P10Insert the battery and the card. P12 Quick Guide Charging/number of recordable Pictures About the BatteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Battery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged Charging Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryWhen the Charge indicator flashes Playback time About the Built-in Memory/the Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Initial settingMENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dial Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time About the Mode Dial Changing the clock settingPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the Menu Press Press 3/4 to select the settingPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon Press 3/4 to select the menu item About the Setup Menu Guide Line VolumeNO.RESET Monitor Dial Display ResetVideo OUT Scene Menu 3 4 5 6 LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶ Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera verticallyUsing the flash Taking Pictures Lock Focusing P23Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P58 Exposure P39 Mail Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE Enlarge 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 Rotate the zoom lever towards T Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Press 2/1 to select the picture Playing back pictures To delete a single pictureWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen ALL Delete Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set To delete Multi Delete About the LCD Monitor Simple modeRecording mode Playback mode Recording guide line HistogramExamples of histogram Press LCD Mode for 1 second Press 3/4 to select a modePower LCD/High angle mode Photo flash Press Press 3/4 to select a modeCanceling Power LCD or High angle Mode Switching to the appropriate flash Setting Forced on Available flash settings by recording modeAuto AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 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 Compensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Under exposed 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 If you selected On the screen Shown in step Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording 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 World Time setting also affects simple mode Finishing setting the home areaSetting the travel destination area Setting the home area HOME. P55 You can also close the menu by pressing Func Using the REC Mode MenuPress and hold Func when recording Using the quick setting Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB About the white balance Finely adjusting the white balanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment White balance icon on the screen turns red or blue Aspect Ratio Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures Sensitivity PICT.SIZE/QUALITY Recording still pictures with audio AF ModeSetting the focus method Audio REC MODE1 StabilizerAbout or Detecting jitter and compensating for it 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 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures To pause Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Pictures with audioAudio DUB. Motion pictures only Picture size When a motion picture with Or was selectedTo stop using the 9 screens playback screen Press the shutter button Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Effect Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETPress 4 to finish ALL Deleting all favorites Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Rotate DISP./ROTATE Rotate Picture is rotated manually Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Date Stamp Shooting Date Time Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SETThen press Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Dpof Print Multi settingPrint with Date setting for Dpof print Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Date print icon Date C appears To cancel all settingsNumber of prints icon B appears To print the date Protect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesFollowing functions cannot be used with protected pictures Press 2/1 to select the size and then press Audio DUBResize Press 4 to stop recording Enlarging a picture and trimming it Aspect ratio setting Picture sizeTrimming Message Delete Original PICTURE? appears Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Aspect ConvPress 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press Copying the picture data Only when selectingCopy Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Initializing the built-in memory or a card Format Macintosh Connecting to a PCSet the camera to a mode other than mode Windows Conditions under which a different Folder number is used About motion picture playback on aFolder Composition Folder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures Connected, change the mode to a mode Printing the Pictures Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Postcard Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints Paper Size When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Set the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off Recording Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings Screen Display Playback Recording in simple mode Audio playback P69 Charger Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery About the Lens This Picture is Protected Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Locked No Valid Picture to Play Memory Card Error Please Check the Card BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Parameter Error Troubleshooting USB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB CablePlease RE-CONNECT the Printer LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment 100Motion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitor Flash is activated 2 times 101Noise appears on the LCD monitor Flash Flash is not activated 102 103 Approx MB Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time104 Number of recordable pictures 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 115 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center Avertissement Précautions à prendre116 Pour le Canada 117 Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de batterie 118 Index 119 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc