Preparation

Note

•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P23)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.

•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P23)

•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Panasonic DMC-FX38 operating instructions Preparation

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerCarefully observe copyright laws This symbol is only valid in the European Union About the battery chargerAbout the battery pack Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc About Condensation When the lens is fogged upCare of the camera Read together with the Cautions for Use. P100 Contents ˜ Burst Taking and viewing clipboard pictures ¨ Clipboard modeUsing the Playback mode menu Playing back pictures using the AV Quick Guide K2CJ2DA00008 K1HA08CD0019 K1HA08CD0020 VFC4297 VYQ3914 Standard AccessoriesStrap Battery Carrying Case DE-A40A Press Names of the Components Tripod receptacle Card/Battery door P13 Release lever P13 Charging is completed Charging the BatteryTo the direction of the battery Connect the AC cable Recording conditions by Cipa standard Battery indicationBattery life Operating conditions and storing condition of the battery Slide the release lever in the direction Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the BatteryArrow and open the card/battery door Battery Insert it fully being careful about Sdhc Memory Card 4 GB, 8 GB About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory Card Preparation Press MENU/SET to set Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn the camera on Setting the Menu Changing the clock settingSelect Clock SET in the REC or Setup menu, and press 1. P18 Setting menu items Using the quick menu Shutter VOL About the Setup MenuTravel Setup Location OFF/SET Destination Auto LCD OFF OFF „ Auto Power LCD… Power LCD REC. Info Pattern Select on Connection Reset the file number of the next recording toOFF 1SEC 2SEC Set the language displayed on the screen ENGLISH/DEUTSCH/FRANÇAIS/ESPAÑOL/ITALIANO/ ¢JITTER, SUBJ. Move Demo Selecting the REC Mode Switching the mode by rotating the modeDial Press the shutter button fully push it Taking pictures using the automatic functionREC mode ñ Press the shutter button halfway to focus Face detection Scene detectionAF Tracking Function Portrait Scenery Macro Night Portrait Night Scenery About the flash Settings in Intelligent auto mode Press the halfway pressed shutter button Taking pictures with your favourite settingsFocusing REC mode · Preventing jitter camera shake Direction detection functionCompose the picture Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Extra optical zoom mechanism Switch a toPlaying back Pictures Normal Play Press 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards Z T Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards L W Switching the Playback mode Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture,Then press Display to set. Repeat this Press Display to change Recording modePlayback mode About the LCD Monitor About the Histogram Examples of histogramProperly Exposed Under Exposed Overexposed Press MENU/SET Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Press 1 ‰ Press 3/4 to select a mode ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele Available flash settings by recording modeAbout the digital red-eye correction Available flash range to take pictures Flash setting Shutter speed Sec Shutter speed for each flash setting Take the pictures REC mode ·nTaking Close-up Pictures Press 4 # Then press it fully to take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress 3/ 4 to select a mode Press 2 ë Press MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposurePress 3 È until Exposure appears Compensate the exposure with 2 REC mode ·¿ Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Portrait REC mode ¿Technique for Portrait mode Taking pictures that match the scene being SET + Soft SkinTransform Self Portrait Night Scenery ScenerySports Night Portrait BABY1/ BABY2 FoodParty Candle Light High Sens Press MENU/SET to finish To cancel AGE and NamePET Sunset Flash Burst HI-SPEED Burst Starry SKY FireworksBeach PIN Hole Technique for Aerial photo modeSnow Aerial Photo Underwater Film Grain Motion Picture Mode REC mode nPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Changing the settings for the picture quality Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Cancelling the travel date Enter the locationPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Destination is in and then press MENU/SET to Select World Time from the Setup menu, and then pressPress 3 to select Destination and then Press 2/1 to select the area the travel @ Picture Size Using the REC Mode Menu Quality ? Aspect RatioIntelligent ISO Applicable modes ·¿n AWB Sensitivity= White Balance Applicable modes · AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 Auto white balance Press MENU/SET to finish AF AF Mode Applicable modes ·¿nAbout š Quick AF Number ˜ BurstExposure Applicable modes · OFF/ON Note Applicable modes ·¿n OFF/ON Note Color ModeDigital Zoom Stabilizer MIN. Shtr Speed Audio RECAF Assist Lamp Clock SET Taking and viewing clipboard pictures Taking clipboard picturesPress 3/4 to select the menu item and then press Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET Viewing clipboard picturesDeleting clipboard pictures Cancel MarkCopy Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Slide Show Effect Changing the slide show settingsSetup Operations performed during slide show Scene modes Selecting Pictures and Playing them BackCategory Play Recording information Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Favorite PlayMotion pictures Press MENU/SET to display the 9 screens Creating still pictures from a motion picturePictures with audio Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press 3/ 4/ 2/ 1 to select the date to be played Using the Playback mode menuSelect Calendar on the Playback mode menu. P18 CAL Calendar Title Edit Text Stamp Press 3/4/2/1 to select Shooting DATE, AGE, Travel Date Or Title and then press MENU/SET to set each itemPress 3 to select YES and then press Menu Press MENU/SET Select the picture and size Select Resize on the Playback mode menu. P18Press ‚ to return to the menu screen.¢ Resize Reducing the picture size number of pixels Press MENU/SET Press 3 to select YES and then press Menu Trimming2/1 to select the parts To be trimmed ? Aspect Conv Leveling ROTATE/M Rotate Disp Favorite To set Dpof Print Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures When Multi has been selectedProtect To print the date Audio DUB Press MENU/SET to stop recordingYou can add the audio after taking a picture Copy Press 2/ 1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select YES, and then press Menu Connecting to a PC Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable aSupplied Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Press 3/4 to select PC, and then press MenuDouble-click on Removable Disk in My Computer Favourite Folder number File numberMotion pictures Dpof print Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then Printing the Pictures Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press Menu Selecting a single picture and printing itPress 3 to select Print Start and then press Selecting multiple pictures and printing them You can set the number of prints up to Print SettingsPrint with Date NUM. of Prints Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot  R Playing back on the TV with component socket Screen Display Recording after settings Playback 100 VQT1S07 Dispose of unusable battery BatteryAlways remove the battery after use Bring charged spare batteries when going out About the picture data When not using the camera for a long period of timeCharger Do not bend or drop the card Message Display Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Please Turn Camera OFF and then on AGAIN/SYSTEM Error Memory Card Parameter Error Auto LCD OFF P21 Auto Power LCDPower Save P21 Selftimer P41 Exposure P64 Intelligent ISO P59 Scene ModeColor Mode P65 Sensitivity P60 Rotate DISP. P83 TroubleshootingBattery and power source Aspect CONV. P82 Recording Subject cannot be locked. AF track fails LensLCD monitor Motion picture recording stops in the middle Playback Flash Clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures Picture is not played backRecorded pictures are not displayed Thumbnail is Displayed appears on the screen Others TV, PC and printer Lens clicks Clock is resetAF assist lamp does not turn on Camera becomes warm Number of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 32 MB 64 MB Available recording time when recording motion pictures Specifications AV OUT/DIGITAL Component OUT Charge 4.2 F0708MG0 2000 