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Panasonic DMC-FX33 Contents, Before Use, Basic, Advanced Recording pictures, Preparation

Models: DMC-FX33

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety	2
Preparation
Standard Accessories	8
Names of the Components	8
Quick Guide	9
Charging the Battery with the Charger ...	10
About the Battery (charging/number of
recordable pictures)	11
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery	12
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
(optional)	13
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)	14
• Changing the clock setting	14
About the Mode Dial	15
Setting the Menu	16
About the Setup Menu	17
LCD Monitor Display/Switching the LCD
Monitor Display	20
Basic
Taking Pictures	22
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (Intelligent Auto Mode)	24
Taking Pictures with the Zoom	26
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)	26
• Using the Digital Zoom
Further extending the zoom	27
Checking the Recorded Picture
(Review)	28
Playing back/Deleting Pictures	28
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor	31
• Changing the information
displayed	31
• Brightening the LCD Monitor	33

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in
Flash	34
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer	38
Compensating the Exposure	39
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket	40
Taking Close-up Pictures	40
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene mode)	41
• [PORTRAIT]	42
• [SOFT SKIN]	42
• [SELF PORTRAIT]	43
• [SCENERY]	43
• [SPORTS]	43
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]	43
• [NIGHT SCENERY]	44
• [FOOD]	44
• [PARTY]	44
• [CANDLE LIGHT]	44
• [BABY1]/[BABY2]	45
• [PET]	46
• [SUNSET]	46
• [HIGH SENS.]	46
• [HI-SPEED BURST]	47
• [STARRY SKY]	47
• [FIREWORKS]	48
• [BEACH]	48
• [SNOW]	49
• [AERIAL PHOTO]	49
• [UNDERWATER]	49
Motion Picture Mode	50
Recording which Day of the Vacation
You Take the Picture	51
Displaying the Time at the Travel
Destination (World Time)	53
Using the [REC] Mode Menu	55
• [W.BALANCE]	56
• [INTELLIGENT ISO]	58
• [SENSITIVITY]	59
• [ASPECT RATIO]	59
• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]	60
• [AUDIO REC.]	61
• [AF MODE]	61
• [STABILIZER]	63
• [BURST]	63
• [AF ASSIST LAMP]	64
• [SLOW SHUTTER]	65

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Panasonic DMC-FX33 operating instructions Contents, Before Use, Basic, Advanced Recording pictures, Preparation

Contents

Digital Camera VQT1J82Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyUSE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing PanasonicTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A FCC Note∫ About the battery charger If you see this symbol∫ About the battery pack Declaration of Conformity∫ Care of the camera Battery charger∫ About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etcBasic ContentsBefore Use Advanced Recording picturesConnecting to other equipment Advanced PlaybackOthers 6 7 8 Standard AccessoriesNames of the Components The card is optional1 Charge the battery. P10 Quick Guide1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery Charging the Battery with the Charger2 Insert the battery and the card P12 3 Detach the battery after charging is completedUse the dedicated charger and battery About the Batterycharging/number of recordable pictures Charge the battery with the charger indoorsClose the card/battery door Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the Battery2 Battery Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert itYou can copy the recorded pictures to a card. P89 ∫ Built-in Memory About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalWe recommend using a Panasonic card The built-in memory capacity is about 27 MB1 Press MENU/SET Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time∫ Basic Normal picture mode P22 About the Mode Dial∫ Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Intelligent auto mode P24Press MENU/SET Setting the Menu2 Press 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting 4 Press MENU/SET to set 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item3 Press About the Setup Menu1 Press 2 on a menu screen 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon ∫ Switching to the SETUP menuECONOMY Turning off the LCD monitor automatically POWER SAVE Turning off this unit automatically1MIN., 2MIN., 5MIN., 10MIN., OFF WORLD TIME P53RESET VOLUMENO.RESET TRAVEL DATE P51DIAL DISPLAY LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Monitor DisplaySCENE MENU ON, OFF LANGUAGEWhen using the built-in memory When using the card 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus Taking Pictures2 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on 4 Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a pictureTry the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode ∫ Focusing P23∫ Exposure P39 For information on the face detection function, read P61 ∫ Color P56∫ Stabilizer function P63 Jitter is detected and stabilized Taking pictures using the automatic function Intelligent Auto Mode∫ Preventing jitter camera shake ∫ Face detection P61∫ Other settings in intelligent auto mode PressChanging the settings ∫ Quick AFRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom EZTaking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide3 Press 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET Using the Digital Zoom2 Press 3/4 to select D.ZOOM and then press 4 Press MENU/SET to close the menu1 Press 4 REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPlaying back/Deleting Pictures 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture2 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture1 Press while the picture is being played back 1 Press twice3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set 2 Press 3/4 to select MULTI DELETE orALL DELETE and then press MENU/SET 4 Press 5 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to setPress DISPLAY to change About the LCD MonitorChanging the information displayed In Intelligent auto mode∫ Recording guide line HistogramExamples of histogram 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode Brightening the LCD Monitor1 Press LCD MODE for 1 second 3 Press MENU/SET∫ Canceling setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash1 Press 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash settingForced ON Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light∫ Available flash settings by recording mode Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢1AUTO ∫ The available flash range to take picturesISO sensitivity ISO100∫ Available flash range in Intelligent ISO ∫ Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Available flash rangeTaking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode3 Press MENU/SET 2 Press MENU/SET to finish Compensating the Exposure1 Press 3 until EXPOSURE appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1 Under exposed2 Press MENU/SET to finish Taking Pictures using Auto BracketTaking Close-up Pictures ∫ Focus rangeTaking 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 ∫ About the information PORTRAITSOFT SKIN ∫ Technique for Portrait modeSPORTS SELF PORTRAITSCENERY NIGHT PORTRAITPARTY NIGHT SCENERYFOOD CANDLE LIGHTBABY1/BABY2 ∫ Birthday/Name setting∫ Technique for Candle light mode SUNSET HIGH SENS∫ Picture size and aspect ratio ∫ Setting the shutter speed HI-SPEED BURSTSTARRY SKY ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio∫ Technique for Starry sky mode FIREWORKSBEACH ∫ Technique for Fireworks modeUNDERWATER SNOWAERIAL PHOTO Turn the camera off when taking off or landing1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select ASPECT RATIO and then press Motion Picture Mode2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SETRecording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 6 Press MENU/SET to close the menu3 Press 3/4 to select TRAVEL DATE and then press 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then press1 Press MENU/SET and then press 4 Press 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET3 Press 3/4 to select WORLD TIME and then press 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then pressDisplaying the Time at the Travel Destination World Time ∫ Canceling the travel date∫ Finishing setting the home area ∫ Setting the travel destination area Perform steps 1, 2 andItems that can be set Using the REC Mode Menu∫ Setting from the menu screen Menu∫ Using the quick setting 1 Press and hold FUNC when recordingW.BALANCE Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture∫ Auto white balance ∫ Setting the white balance manually2 Press MENU/SET to finish About the white balanceINTELLIGENT ISO Settings1250 Setting the light sensitivity SENSITIVITYASPECT RATIO Setting the aspect ratio of pictures∫ When the aspect ratio is PICT.SIZE/QUALITY∫ When the aspect ratio is ∫ When the aspect ratio isSetting the focus method AUDIO RECAF MODE 5-area-focusingSpot-focusing ∫ About face detection∫ About or Taking Pictures using Burst STABILIZERBURST Detecting jitter and compensating for itAF ASSIST LAMP When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier Recording bright pictures in dark places SLOW SHUTTERCOL.MODE Slow shutter1 Press 4 to select REC and then press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETTaking and viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard mode 2 Take the picturesCANCEL MARK 1 Press 3 to choose PLAY and then press MENU/SET2 Press 2/1 to move the picture ∫ Viewing clipboard picturesmarks 1 Press 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark2 Rotate the zoom lever to T Viewing pictures stored in the memoryScreens Multi Playback Displaying MultipleDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Using the Playback Zoom2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the pictureand then press 4 to play back Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioPress 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon ∫ To stop using the playback zoomwith the audio icon and then press 4 to play back Creating still pictures from a motion picturePress 2/1 to select a picture 1 Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture iconWhen 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 selectedSLIDE SHOW Using the PLAY mode menu1 Press MENU/SET 2 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press Items that can be set3 Press 4 to finish 1 Press 3/4 to select ALL, or and then press MENU/SET2 Press 3 to select START and then press MENU/SET ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect2 Press 2/1 to select the picture CATEGORYPress 1 to search the categories e.g. scene modes3 Press 4 to finish the slide show 1 Press 4 to select SLIDESHOW SETUP and then press MENU/ SET3 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 4 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu2 Press MENU/SET to close the menu ROTATE DISP./ROTATE1 Press 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressTITLE EDIT FAVORITE3 Press 2/1 to select the picture then press Press 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press MENU/SET to register 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 MENU/SET∫ Single setting TEXT STAMP1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press4 Press 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET3 Press MENU/SET 4 Press 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET5 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu SHOOTING DATE1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET CANCEL Press 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SETDPOF PRINT Multi setting∫ Single setting 2 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu1 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET ∫ Multi setting1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET CANCEL PROTECTPress 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SET ∫ Single settingRESIZE AUDIO DUB2 Press 4 to stop recording 2 Press 2/1 to select the size and then press3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed TRIMMING2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever 4 Press the shutter button2 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press ASPECT CONV1 Press 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET 4 Press 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press COPY1 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press MENU/SET 3 Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETFORMAT Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETInitializing the built-in memory or a card 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A supplied Connecting to a PC1 Turn on the camera and the PC Windows∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is used ∫ Folder Composition≥Built-in memory ≥CardRead the operating instructions for the PC Printing the Pictures 1 Turn on the camera and the printer 2 Set the mode dial to3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET2 Press 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU/SET 1 PressWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper 4 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance layout3 Turn the TV on and select external input 4 Turn the camera on Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket on the camera When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper∫ 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 ∫ Optimal use of the camera Cautions for UseDo not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera Do not extend the cords or the cablesDispose of unusable battery ∫ BatteryBring charged spare batteries when going out ∫ About the Lens∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time ∫ About the picture data∫ About tripods MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? Message DisplayBUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Use a card compatible with this unit. P5PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 43 TV/ PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 169 TV WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARDA FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED USB MODE CHANGED. PLEASE REMOVE THE USB CABLE1 The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on TroubleshootingSelect RESET in the SETUP menu. P19 ∫ Battery and power source 2 The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on2 The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment 10 Motion picture recording stops in the middle∫ LCD monitor 3 The LCD monitor flickers indoors∫ TV, PC and printer 1 The picture does not appear on the television ∫ Playback2 The picture is not played back 3 The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV4 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV 2 The setting for the auto review function is disabled7 The clock is reset 6 The card is not recognized by the PC12 The picture is displayed in black 10 The file numbers are not recorded consecutively11 The file numbers are recorded in ascending order 13 The lens barrel is retractedAspect ratio Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time∫ Number of recordable pictures CardQuality Aspect ratioPicture size Card30fps Available recording time when recording motion picturesAspect ratio 10fps¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB Power Consumption SpecificationsPower Source Digital CameraISO sensitivity Hi-speed burstNumber of recordable Shutter speedBattery Charger DimensionsMass Weight Battery PackDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Request for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchaseLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty RECHARGEABLE BATTERYCarry-In or Mail-In Service Service in Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center MAIL TOpour le Canada Précautions à prendreAVERTISSEMENT Avertissement∫ À propos du bloc-batterie ∫ À propos du chargeur de batterieChargeur de batterie Index Page Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America VQT1J82Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc