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Panasonic DMCFX30K, DMC-FX30 operating instructions Preparation

Models: DMCFX30K DMC-FX30

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4LCD monitor (P21, 31, 93)

5Cursor buttons

2/Self-timer button (P38)

4/[REV] button (P28)

1/Flash setting button (P34)

3/Exposure compensation (P39)/ Auto bracket (P40)/

White balance fine adjustment (P59)/ Backlight compensation in simple mode (P25) button

In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.: When you press the 4 button

6Status indicator (P19, 21)

7[MENU/SET] button (P14)

8[DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button (P31, 33)

9[FUNC] (P57)/Delete (P29) button

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10Camera ON/OFF switch (P14)

11Zoom lever (P26)

12Speaker (P69)

13Microphone (P51, 62, 80)

14Shutter button (P22, 51)

15Mode dial (P15)

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16Strap eyelet

17Lens barrel

18[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P85, 88, 92)

19[DC IN] socket (P85, 88)

•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

•This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to it.

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20Tripod receptacle

•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

21Card/Battery door (P12)

22Release lever (P12)

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Panasonic DMCFX30K, DMC-FX30 operating instructions Preparation

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Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.AAbout 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 dustContents Setting a color effect and picture Focusing in low light conditionsSetting the picture to print Digital Camera Accessory Order FormNames Components Standard AccessoriesDE-A39B Card is optionalPreparation Insert the battery and the card. P12 Charge the battery. P10Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesDetach the battery after charging is completed About the BatteryBattery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged Charging/number of recordable PicturesWhen the Charge indicator flashes Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryPlayback time ChargingAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic cardMENU/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/csAbout the Mode Dial Changing the clock settingPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon Press 3/4 to select the settingPress 3/4 to select the menu item PressAbout the Setup Menu NO.RESET VolumeMonitor Guide LineVideo OUT ResetScene Menu Dial Display3 4 5 6 LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCDUsing 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 LockPICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeEnlarge MailAuto Review OFF Other Settings in Simple modeTaking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Menu operation Further extending the zoomPress 4 REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards TPlaying 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 DeleteRecording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorRecording 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 flashAuto Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Forced onISO AutoRed-eye Reduction Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash settingYou can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveWhen auto bracket is activated, Audio REC. cannot be used Taking Pictures using Auto BracketSettings 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 modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique 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 settingSetting 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 AdjustPress 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 stepPress 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 dateDisplaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the home area HomeSetting the travel destination area Finishing setting the home areaSetting the home area HOME. P55 World Time setting also affects simple modePress and hold Func when recording Using the REC Mode MenuUsing the quick setting You can also close the menu by pressing FuncAdjusting 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 balanceSetting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the focus method AF ModeAudio REC Recording still pictures with audioAbout or StabilizerDetecting jitter and compensating for it MODE1Taking 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 picturePress 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 pictureMotion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioTo pause Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewindingPress 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 sizeSlide 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 durationPress 4 to finish Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETALL EffectFavorite Setting your favorite picturesRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyThen 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 TimePrint with Date setting for Dpof print Multi settingSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof PrintNumber of prints icon B appears To cancel all settingsTo print the date Date print icon Date C appearsProtect 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 pressTrimming Aspect ratio setting Picture sizeMessage Delete Original PICTURE? appears Enlarging a picture and trimming itPress 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 pictureCopy Only when selectingPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataInitializing the built-in memory or a card FormatSet the camera to a mode other than mode Connecting to a PCWindows MacintoshFolder Composition About motion picture playback on aFolder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion pictures Conditions under which a different Folder number is usedConnected, 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/SETNUM. of Prints Print with Date OFFPaper Size PostcardWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advanceTurn 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 slotRecording after settings Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingScreen Display RecordingPlayback Recording in simple modeAudio playback P69 Dispose of unusable battery Bring charged spare batteries when going outAbout the Lens ChargerThis Memory Card is Locked Message DisplayNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedMemory Card Error Format this CARD? BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardTroubleshooting 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 momentNoise appears on the LCD monitor 101Flash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 times102 103 104 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording TimeNumber of recordable pictures Approx MB105 106 Available recording time when recording motion pictures107 Specifications108 AV OUT/DIGITAL 109Digital Camera Accessory System 110Local dealer Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 111For USA Customers 112 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage113 114 Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyPanasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 115116 Précautions à prendrePour le Canada Avertissement117 Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de batterie 118 Index119 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3