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Panasonic DMC-FX33 Customer Services Directory For USA Only, Mail To, Service in Puerto Rico

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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)

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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center by visiting our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)

PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

Product Repairs

Centralized Factory Service Center

Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center

MAIL TO :	1590 Touhy Ave.
	Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory Service Center.

Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.:Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910

As of January 2007

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Panasonic DMC-FX33 Customer Services Directory For USA Only, Mail To, Centralized Factory Service Center, Product Repairs

Contents

Digital Camera VQT1J82Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Information for Your SafetyUSE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Dear CustomerTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A FCC Note THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADADeclaration of Conformity If you see this symbol∫ About the battery pack ∫ About the battery chargerDo not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc Battery charger∫ About Condensation When the lens is fogged up ∫ Care of the cameraAdvanced Recording pictures ContentsBefore Use BasicConnecting to other equipment Advanced PlaybackOthers The card is optional Standard AccessoriesNames of the Components 6 7 8Quick Guide 1 Charge the battery. P103 Detach the battery after charging is completed Charging the Battery with the Charger2 Insert the battery and the card P12 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the batteryCharge the battery with the charger indoors About the Batterycharging/number of recordable pictures Use the dedicated charger and batteryInsert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the Battery2 Battery Close the card/battery doorThe built-in memory capacity is about 27 MB About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalWe recommend using a Panasonic card You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. P89 ∫ Built-in Memory2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting 1 Press MENU/SETIntelligent auto mode P24 About the Mode Dial∫ Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial ∫ Basic Normal picture mode P221 Press 3/4 to select the menu item Setting the Menu2 Press 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting 4 Press MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET∫ Switching to the SETUP menu About the Setup Menu1 Press 2 on a menu screen 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon 3 PressWORLD TIME P53 POWER SAVE Turning off this unit automatically1MIN., 2MIN., 5MIN., 10MIN., OFF ECONOMY Turning off the LCD monitor automaticallyTRAVEL DATE P51 VOLUMENO.RESET RESETON, OFF LANGUAGE LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Monitor DisplaySCENE MENU DIAL DISPLAYWhen using the built-in memory When using the card 4 Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture Taking Pictures2 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focusFor information on the face detection function, read P61 ∫ Color P56 ∫ Focusing P23∫ Exposure P39 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode∫ Face detection P61 Taking pictures using the automatic function Intelligent Auto Mode∫ Preventing jitter camera shake ∫ Stabilizer function P63 Jitter is detected and stabilized∫ Quick AF PressChanging the settings ∫ Other settings in intelligent auto modeRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom EZTaking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele4 Press MENU/SET to close the menu Using the Digital Zoom2 Press 3/4 to select D.ZOOM and then press 3 Press 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET2 Press 2/1 to select the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPlaying back/Deleting Pictures 1 Press 4 REV1 Press twice Press 2/1 to select the picture1 Press while the picture is being played back 2 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET4 Press 5 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set 2 Press 3/4 to select MULTI DELETE orALL DELETE and then press MENU/SET 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setIn Intelligent auto mode About the LCD MonitorChanging the information displayed Press DISPLAY to change∫ Recording guide line HistogramExamples of histogram 3 Press MENU/SET Brightening the LCD Monitor1 Press LCD MODE for 1 second 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash1 Press 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode ∫ Canceling settingForced ON/Red-eye reduction¢1 Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light∫ Available flash settings by recording mode Forced ONISO100 ∫ The available flash range to take picturesISO sensitivity AUTOAvailable flash range ∫ Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting ∫ Available flash range in Intelligent ISOTaking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode3 Press MENU/SET Under exposed Compensating the Exposure1 Press 3 until EXPOSURE appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1 2 Press MENU/SET to finish∫ Focus range Taking Pictures using Auto BracketTaking Close-up Pictures 2 Press MENU/SET to finishTaking pictures that match the scene being recorded Scene mode 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode2 Press MENU/SET to set ∫ Technique for Portrait mode PORTRAITSOFT SKIN ∫ About the informationNIGHT PORTRAIT SELF PORTRAITSCENERY SPORTSCANDLE LIGHT NIGHT SCENERYFOOD PARTYBABY1/BABY2 ∫ Birthday/Name setting∫ Technique for Candle light mode SUNSET HIGH SENS∫ Picture size and aspect ratio ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio HI-SPEED BURSTSTARRY SKY ∫ Setting the shutter speed∫ Technique for Fireworks mode FIREWORKSBEACH ∫ Technique for Starry sky modeTurn the camera off when taking off or landing SNOWAERIAL PHOTO UNDERWATER3 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 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture4 Press 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then press1 Press MENU/SET and then press 3 Press 3/4 to select TRAVEL DATE and then press∫ Canceling the travel date 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then pressDisplaying the Time at the Travel Destination World Time 3 Press 3/4 to select WORLD TIME and then press∫ Setting the travel destination area Perform steps 1, 2 and ∫ Finishing setting the home areaMenu Using the REC Mode Menu∫ Setting from the menu screen Items that can be setAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture 1 Press and hold FUNC when recordingW.BALANCE ∫ Using the quick settingAbout the white balance ∫ Setting the white balance manually2 Press MENU/SET to finish ∫ Auto white balanceINTELLIGENT ISO Settings1250 Setting the aspect ratio of pictures SENSITIVITYASPECT RATIO Setting the light sensitivity∫ When the aspect ratio is PICT.SIZE/QUALITY∫ When the aspect ratio is ∫ When the aspect ratio is5-area-focusing AUDIO RECAF MODE Setting the focus methodSpot-focusing ∫ About face detection∫ About or Detecting jitter and compensating for it STABILIZERBURST Taking Pictures using BurstAF ASSIST LAMP When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier Slow shutter SLOW SHUTTERCOL.MODE Recording bright pictures in dark places2 Take the pictures 2 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETTaking and viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard mode 1 Press 4 to select REC and then press MENU/SET∫ Viewing clipboard pictures 1 Press 3 to choose PLAY and then press MENU/SET2 Press 2/1 to move the picture CANCEL MARKViewing pictures stored in the memory 1 Press 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark2 Rotate the zoom lever to T marksCalendar Playback Displaying MultipleDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Screens Multi Playback1 Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback Zoom2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET∫ To stop using the playback zoom Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioPress 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon and then press 4 to play back1 Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon Creating still pictures from a motion picturePress 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon and then press 4 to play backWhen a motion picture with or was selected 3 Press the shutter button4 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET When a motion picture with or was selectedItems that can be 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 1 Press 3/4 to select ALL, or and then press MENU/SET2 Press 3 to select START and then press MENU/SET 3 Press 4 to finishe.g. scene modes CATEGORYPress 1 to search the categories 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture4 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 1 Press 4 to select SLIDESHOW SETUP and then press MENU/ SET3 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 3 Press 4 to finish the slide show1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press ROTATE DISP./ROTATE1 Press 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET 2 Press MENU/SET to close the menuPress 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET FAVORITE3 Press 2/1 to select the picture then press TITLE EDIT2 Press MENU/SET 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET CANCEL1 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press MENU/SET to registerPress 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET TEXT STAMP1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press4 ∫ Single settingSHOOTING DATE 4 Press 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET5 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 3 Press MENU/SETMulti setting Press 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SETDPOF PRINT 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET CANCEL∫ 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 PROTECTPress 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SET 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET CANCEL2 Press 2/1 to select the size and then press AUDIO DUB2 Press 4 to stop recording RESIZE4 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/SET 2 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press3 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET COPY1 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press MENU/SET 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressFORMAT Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETInitializing the built-in memory or a card Windows 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≥Card ∫ Folder Composition≥Built-in memory ∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is usedRead the operating instructions for the PC 1 Turn on the camera and the printer 2 Set the mode dial to Printing the Pictures1 Press 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET2 Press 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU/SET 3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printinglayout 4 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paperWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper 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 on∫ Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Screen Display In recording Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingIn recording after settings 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∫ About the Lens ∫ BatteryBring charged spare batteries when going out Dispose of unusable battery∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time ∫ About the picture data∫ About tripods MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Use a card compatible with this unit. P5 Message DisplayBUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?USB MODE CHANGED. PLEASE REMOVE THE USB CABLE WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARDA FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 43 TV/ PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 169 TV2 The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on TroubleshootingSelect RESET in the SETUP menu. P19 ∫ Battery and power source 1 The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on3 The LCD monitor flickers indoors 10 Motion picture recording stops in the middle∫ LCD monitor 2 The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment3 The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV ∫ Playback2 The picture is not played back ∫ TV, PC and printer 1 The picture does not appear on the television6 The card is not recognized by the PC 2 The setting for the auto review function is disabled7 The clock is reset 4 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV13 The lens barrel is retracted 10 The file numbers are not recorded consecutively11 The file numbers are recorded in ascending order 12 The picture is displayed in blackCard Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time∫ Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratioCard Aspect ratioPicture size Quality10fps Available recording time when recording motion picturesAspect ratio 30fps¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB Digital Camera SpecificationsPower Source Power ConsumptionShutter speed Hi-speed burstNumber of recordable ISO sensitivityBattery Pack DimensionsMass Weight Battery ChargerAccessory# 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 Service Center Service in Puerto RicoAvertissement Précautions à prendreAVERTISSEMENT pour le Canada∫ À propos du bloc-batterie ∫ À propos du chargeur de batterieChargeur de batterie Index Page Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc VQT1J82Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America