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Panasonic DMC-FX38 operating instructions Camera ON/OFF switch P16

Models: DMC-FX38

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Before Use

11	Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)		11	12
12	Zoom lever (P30)
13	Speaker (P74)
14	Microphone (P53, 66, 87)
15	Shutter button (P25, 53)
16	Mode dial (P24)
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17	Strap eyelet			17
	• Be sure to attach the strap when using			18
	the camera to ensure that you will not			18
18	drop it.			19
18	Lens barrel			20
19	[COMPONENT OUT] socket (P97)			20
19	[COMPONENT OUT] socket (P97)			21
20	[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P89, 92, 96)			21
21	[DC IN] socket (P89, 92)

•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional).

•This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) is connected to it.

22	Tripod receptacle	22	23
	• When you use a tripod, make sure the	22	23
	• When you use a tripod, make sure the
	tripod is stable when the camera is
23	attached to it.
23	Card/Battery door (P13)
24	Release lever (P13)

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Panasonic DMC-FX38 operating instructions Camera ON/OFF switch P16

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Operating Instructions VQT1S07Model No. DMC-FX38 Digital CameraTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE Information for Your SafetyDear Customer Carefully observe copyright laws∫ About the battery pack If you see this symbol∫ About the battery charger Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union∫ Care of the camera ∫ About Condensation When the lens is fogged up∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. P100 Basic Before UsePreparation Advanced Recording picturesOthers Connecting to other equipmentAdvanced Playback SpecificationsQuick Guide 1 Charge the battery. P11Insert the battery and the card picturesStandard Accessories 5 6 7 Names of the ComponentsPress Camera ON/OFF switch P16 Attach the battery with attention Charging the Batteryto the direction of the battery Detach the battery after∫ The battery life About the Battery charging/number of recordable pictures∫ Battery indication Recording conditions by CIPA standardBattery Insert it fully being careful about Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the Batterythe arrow and open the card/battery door A in the direction of the arrow to remove the batteryCard About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory SDHC Memory Card 4 GB, 8 GBKeep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Press MENU/SET Setting Date/Time Clock Set1 Turn the camera on 4 Press MENU/SET to setChanging the clock setting Setting the MenuSelect CLOCK SET in the REC or SETUP menu, and press 1. P18 Set the mode dial to · Setting menu itemsswitch to 1 Press 2 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon 3 PressPress and hold Q.MENU when recording Press 3/4 to select AF MODEUsing the quick menu the setting and then press MENU/SET toTRAVEL SETUP About the Setup MenuFor details on how to select the SETUP menu settings, refer to P18 “ DESTINATIONp POWER SAVE OFF „ AUTO POWER LCD… POWER LCD REC. INFOPictBridgePTP OFF 1SEC 2SECy SELECT ON CONNECTION z PCENGLISH/DEUTSCH/FRANÇAIS/ESPAÑOL/ITALIANO/ ¢ AUTO DEMO The camera’s features are displayed as a slide showJITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO Align a desired mode with part C Selecting the REC ModeSwitching the mode by rotating the mode ∫ List of REC modes Intelligent auto mode P25Slide the REC/PLAYBACK selector switch to Set the mode dial to ñ Taking pictures using the automatic functionñ Intelligent Auto Mode Press the shutter button halfway to focusScene detection ∫ When taking pictures using the flash P37∫ When taking pictures using the zoom P30 AF Tracking FunctionSelf-timer P41 Settings in Intelligent auto modePOWER SAVE P21 AF MODE P62Focusing Taking pictures with your favourite settings· Normal picture mode Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus onDirection detection function the composition of the picture you want to takePreventing jitter camera shake ∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focusDigital Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom EZ/Using theTaking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele2 Press 2/1 to select the picture switch A toPlaying back Pictures NORMAL PLAY ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanismRotate the zoom lever towards L W Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TDeleting Pictures Switching the PLAYBACK modeOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered To delete a single picturePress 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the picturesPress ‚ then press DISPLAY to set. Repeat thisAbout the LCD Monitor In recording modeIn playback mode Press DISPLAY to change∫ About the Histogram Examples of histogramPress 1 ‰ Press 3/4 to select a mode Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Press MENU/SET∫ About the digital red-eye correction ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode∫ The available flash range to take pictures ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting 2 Take the pictures Taking Close-up Pictures1 Press 4 # ∫ Focus rangePress 2 ë Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress 3/ 4 to select a mode 3 Press MENU/SETcompensate the exposure with 2 Compensating the ExposurePress 3 È until EXPOSURE appears 2 Press MENU/SET to finishthe compensation range of the exposure with 2 Taking Pictures using Auto BracketPress 3 È until AUTO BRACKET appears, set With auto bracket d1 EVPress 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode recorded ¿ Scene modeSlide the REC/PLAYBACK selector switch to Set the mode dial to ¿ ∫ Technique for Portrait mode∫ Technique for Self portrait mode ∫ Technique for Soft skin mode1 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press MENU SET + SOFT SKINSCENERY ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode∫ Technique for Night scenery mode SPORTS∫ Birthday/Name setting ∫ Technique for Party mode∫ Technique for Candle light mode 1 FOODï SUNSET 4 Press MENU/SET to finish ∫ To cancel AGE and NAMEí PET 9 HIGH SENS∫ Picture size and aspect ratio ô HI-SPEED BURSTFLASH BURST 2 Take pictures∫ Technique for Fireworks mode ∫ Setting the shutter speed∫ Technique for Starry sky mode 5 STARRY SKY7 AERIAL PHOTO ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode8 SNOW PIN HOLE2 Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance White balance fine adjustment1 Press 3 È three times to display WB ADJUST FILM GRAINSlide the REC/PLAYBACK selector switch to Set the mode dial to n Motion Picture Mode4 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select PICTURE MODE and then pressChanging the settings for the picture quality 4 Press MENU/SET to close the menuFor details on the SETUP menu settings, refer to P18 1 Select TRAVEL DATE from the SETUP menu, and then press2 Press 3 to select TRAVEL SETUP and then press Useful Functions at Travel DestinationsEnter the location ∫ Cancelling the travel date6 Press 4 to select LOCATION and then press Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picturePress 2/1 to select the home area, and then 1 Select WORLD TIME from the SETUP menu, and then press2 Press 4 to select HOME, and then press MENU/SET press MENU/SETApplicable modes ñ·¿ ∫ When the aspect ratio is Using the REC Mode MenuFor details on REC mode menu settings, refer to P18 ∫ When the aspect ratio is YINTELLIGENT ISO A QUALITY? ASPECT RATIO Applicable modes ·¿Applicable modes · AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 SENSITIVITY= WHITE BALANCE Applicable modes ·¿n1 Select Ó and then press MENU/SET ∫ Setting the white balance manually∫ Finely adjusting the white balance 2 Press MENU/SET to finishFor details on REC mode menu settings, refer to P18 AF AF MODE∫ About š Applicable modes ·¿n∫ About ƒ ∫ Setting up AF TrackingQUICK AF 1 Bring the subject to the AF trackingApplicable modes · OFF/ON Note ˜ BURSTI.EXPOSURE For details on REC mode menu settings, refer to P18STABILIZER H COLOR MODEDIGITAL ZOOM Applicable modes ·¿n OFF/ON NoteF AF ASSIST LAMP MIN. SHTR SPEEDB AUDIO REC Applicable modes · 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2U CLOCK SET For details on REC mode menu settings, refer to P18Description of setting ¨ Clipboard modeSlide the REC/PLAYBACK selector switch to Set the mode dial to ¨ LCD MODEPress 2/1 to move the picture Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETViewing clipboard pictures Select the position to record by zoom lever and 3/4/2/1Settings During Clipboard CANCELPress MENU/SET to cancel of settingsand then press MENU/SET Slide the REC/PLAYBACK selector switch toPlaying Back Pictures in Sequence Slide Show Press 3/ 4 to select SLIDE SHOW, and then press MENU/SET∫ Operations performed during slide show ∫ Changing the slide show settingsSETUP EFFECTCATEGORY PLAY Selecting Pictures and Playing them BackCATEGORY PLAY/FAVORITE PLAY Perform steps 1 and 2 on pagePress 3/4 to select FAVORITE PLAY, and then press MENU/SET Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioFAVORITE PLAY Motion picturesPress 2/ 1 to select a picture with the audio icon Creating still pictures from a motion picturePictures with audio and then press 3 to play backPress the shutter button Using the PLAYBACK mode menu1 Select CALENDAR on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18 Press 3 to select YES and then pressPress MENU/SET to display the pictures that were Select TITLE EDIT on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18MULTI setting recorded on the selected date2 Press ‚ 3 Press MENU/SET to close the menu MULTI setting 1 Select TEXT STAMP on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18∫ Delete the title SINGLE setting Press 3/ 4/ 2/ 1 to select text and then press5 Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select SHOOTING DATE, AGE, TRAVEL DATEor TITLE and then press MENU/SET to set each item Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU7 Press ‚ to return to the menu screen.¢ Select RESIZE on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18SINGLE setting Q RESIZE Reducing the picture size number of pixelsPress 2/1 to select the picture, and then press MENU/SET Select TRIMMING on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18TRIMMING 3/4/2/1 to select the partsSelect ASPECT CONV. on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18 Select LEVELING on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press MENU LEVELINGand press MENU/SET to set 1 Select ROTATE on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18Press 2/ 1 to determine the horizontal position N ROTATE/M ROTATE DISP∫ Cancelling all the FAVORITE settings Select ROTATE DISP. on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18Select FAVORITE on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18 1 Select CANCEL on the screen shown in step 2 and then press MENU/SETO DPOF PRINT Select DPOF PRINT on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18∫ Cancelling all the DPOF PRINT settings Press 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/SET∫ Cancelling all the PROTECT settings Select PROTECT on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18When MULTI has been selected P PROTECTPress MENU/SET to stop recording Select AUDIO DUB. on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18B AUDIO DUB Press ‚ to return to the menu screenPress 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press MENU/SET Select COPY on the PLAYBACK mode menu. P18S COPY Press 2/ 1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETConnect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A Connecting to a PCsupplied 3 Double-click on Removable Disk in My Computer ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safelyPress 3/4 to select PC, and then press MENU Double-click DCIM folder1 Folder number 2 File number Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then Printing the PicturesConnect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A suppliedSelecting multiple pictures and printing them Selecting a single picture and printing itPress 3 to select PRINT START and then press 1 PressNUM. OF PRINTS Print SettingsPRINT WITH DATE You can set the number of prints up toPAGE LAYOUT Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paperWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper ∫ Layout printing2 Connect the AV cable to the AV OUT socket on the camera Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen 3 Turn the TV on and select external input 4 Turn the camera onPlaying back on the TV with component socket Turn on the TV and switch to component input Turn the camera on R ∫ In recording after settings ∫ In recording Recording in normal picture mode ! Initial settingScreen Display ∫ In playback Optimal use of the camera CleaningCautions for Use Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage linesBring charged spare batteries when going out BatteryAlways remove the battery after use Dispose of unusable batteryDo not bend or drop the card When not using the camera for a long period of timeCharger About the picture dataTHIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?Message Display NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAYMEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN/SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARDFunctions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions AUTO POWER LCDSELFTIMER P41 AUTO LCD OFF P21COLOR MODE P65 INTELLIGENT ISO P59 SCENE MODEWB ADJUST. P61 SENSITIVITY P60∫ Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected TroubleshootingBattery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned onRecording The area around where the pictures were taken becomes darkTaking pictures using auto bracket is not possible The picture cannot be recordedMotion picture recording stops in the middle LensLCD monitor The subject cannot be locked. AF track failsThe LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment FlashPlayback The LCD monitor flickers indoorsWhite round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture The picture is not played backThe recorded pictures are not displayed THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED appears on the screenThe picture does not appear on the television TV, PC and printerOthers The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TVThe camera becomes warm The clock is resetThe AF assist lamp does not turn on The lens clicksNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time ∫ Number of recordable pictures32 MB ∫ Available recording time when recording motion pictures Power Consumption SpecificationsPower Source Digital CameraShutter speed Metering modeISO sensitivity White balanceBattery Pack lithium-ion Panasonic DMW-BCE10E DimensionsBattery Charger Panasonic DE-A40A Information for your safetyVQT1S07 F0708MG0 2000 

Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)