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Aspect ratio

Picture quality setting		30fps	10fps
Picture quality setting		16:9	16:9
		16:9	16:9
Built-in Memory		j	j
(Approx. 27 MB)		j	j
(Approx. 27 MB)
	16 MB	5 s	22 s
	32 MB	14 s	50 s
	64 MB	33 s	1 min 45 s
	128 MB	1 min 11 s	3 min 35 s
Card	256 MB	2 min 20 s	7 min
Card	512 MB	4 min 40 s	14 min
	512 MB	4 min 40 s	14 min
	1 GB	9 min 20 s	28 min
	1 GB	9 min 20 s	10 s
			10 s
	2 GB	19 min	57 min
	2 GB	20 s	30 s
		20 s	30 s
	4 GB¢	38 min	1 h 53 min

¢Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.

The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order.

•This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.

•The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] (P47) or [HI-SPEED BURST] (P47) in scene mode so the picture size for [EZ] is not displayed.

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Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear Customer Following Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Declaration of Conformity About the battery packAbout the battery charger DMC-FX55 Battery charger Places with a lot of sand or dust Contents COL.MODE Format DMW-BCE10PP Standard AccessoriesNames Components DE-A39B Charge the battery. P10 Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take pictures Insert the battery and the card P12Detach the battery after charging is completed Play back the pictures Charging/number of recordable Pictures About the BatteryWhen the Charge indicator flashes Playback time Approx min Time Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the Battery Charging conditionsCheck that this unit is turned off Prepare a card. optional Card We recommend using a Panasonic cardAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card optional Card optional Mode dial MENU/SET button Joystick Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Press MENU/SET Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time About the Mode Dial Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuMove Move 3/4 to select the setting Press MENU/SET to set Move 3/4 to select the menu item About the Setup Menu Auto ReviewOFF Monitor Power SaveEconomy Guide Line Reset Shutter Tone VolumeNO.RESET Travel Date P51 Dial Display LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCDScene Menu ON, OFF Preparation Taking Pictures Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera verticallyUsing the flash Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶ Focusing P23 Exposure P39Lock Scene detection When the shutter speed is slowedPreventing jitter camera shake Determined scene Move Changing the settingsOther settings in intelligent auto Mode Quick AF Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Press MENU/SET to close the menu Further extending the zoomMenu operation Move 2/1 to select the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewMove4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards T To delete a single picture Press twice Move 3/4 to select Multi Delete orPlaying back pictures To delete Multi Delete Press Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set ALL Delete and then press MENU/SETMove 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to set ALL Delete Except About the LCD Monitor Intelligent auto modeRecording mode Press Display to change Recording guide line Playback modeOut-of-frame display Histogram Histogram is an approximation in recording mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondMove 3/4 to select a mode Examples of histogram Canceling setting Move Move 3/4 to select a mode Auto ISO Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Move Move3/4 to select a mode Compensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Properly exposed Overexposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Press MENU/SET to finish Taking Close-up Pictures HI-SPEED Burst Starry SKYFocus range About the information Move 3/4/2/1 to select the scene modeMove 4 at a to switch to the next menu screen Refer to P37 for information about the shutter speed Soft Skin Technique for Portrait modePortrait Self Portrait Night Portrait ScenerySports Night Scenery BABY1/BABY2 FoodParty Candle Light Press Menu to display the Scene Mode PETDisplay the age/name Sunset High SensHI-SPEED Burst Starry SKY Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Aspect Ratio PICT.SIZE Audio REC Burst Slow Shutter Snow FireworksBeach Aerial Photo If you selected on the screen shown in step Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording You can record smoother motion pictures with 30 fps Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Move 3/4/2/1 to set the return date and then press MENU/SET Setting the departure/return dateCanceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Move 4 to select Home and then press MENU/SET to set Finishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination area Perform steps 1, 2Move 3 to select Destination and then press MENU/SET to set Using the REC Mode Menu Using the quick settingYou can also close the menu by pressing Func Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB Intelligent ISO Setting the light sensitivity Sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY 2M EZ Audio REC5M EZ Quality AF Mode Setting the focus method Detecting jitter and compensating for it StabilizerAbout or Desired Taking Pictures using Burst Number of pictures recorded in burst modeBurst Slow Shutter Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp Recording bright pictures in dark places COL.MODE Move 4 to select REC and then press MENU/SETTake the pictures Move 2/1 to move the picture Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then moveMove 3 to choose Play and then press MENU/SET Audio REC Initial Disp Cancel MarkGO to REC Audio DUB Deleting clipboard pictures Please bear copyrights and other such matters in mind. P2 Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultipleDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Using the Playback ZoomMove 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoom To stop using the playback zoomPlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Pictures with audio Move 2/1 while pausingFrame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Text STAMP/RESIZE/TRIMMING/ Aspect Conv Press the shutter button When a motion picture with Or was selectedTo stop using the 9 screens playback screen Nine pictures are saved as one single picture Using the Play mode menu Slide ShowPlaying back pictures in order for a fixed duration Move 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Setting the audio, duration and effectMove 3/4 to select ALL, or and then press MENU/SET Move 4 to finish Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu CategoryMove 1 to search the categories Scene modes Playing back a slide show Move 4 to select Slideshow Setup and then press MENU/ SETMove 2 to return to the category playback screen Recording a slide show To display the picture rotated Rotate DISP./ROTATEMove 2/1 to select the picture and then move Rotate display Title Edit Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Move 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/ SET Cancel Move 2/1 to select a picture and then moveSET Will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them Text StampMove 2/1 to select the picture and then move4 Travel Date Move 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETShooting Date Time Title Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof PrintResize Trimming Aspect Conv To cancel all settings Number of prints icon B appearsTo print the date Protect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesRotate Audio DUB Title Edit Resize Audio DUBMove 4 to stop recording Adding audio after taking pictures Trimming Following pictures cannot be resized Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Aspect ConvMove 3/4 to select or Then press MENU/SET Aspect ratio to a or a aspect ratio Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Only when selectingCopy Copying the picture data Format Initializing the built-in memory or a card Windows Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer Macintosh About motion picture playback on a Folder CompositionConditions under which a different folder number is used Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETMove 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Move Move 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET Paper Size Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints Postcard Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperPlaying back pictures using the AV cable supplied Set the TV Aspect Turn this unit and the TV off Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Recording Recording in normal picture mode Initial setting Recording after settingsScreen Display 100 Playback 101 102 About the picture data When not using the camera for a long Period of time103 About tripods Message Display 104 105 Write Error Please Check the CardUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable Folder Cannot be Created Troubleshooting 106 107 You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P78 108Then activated again for the actual recording Picture is not played back 109 110 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 111 112 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 113 114 Specifications 115 116 117 AV OUT/DIGITAL Digital Camera Accessory System 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 119For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 120 Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage121 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 122 Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center 123 Pour le Canada Précautions à prendre124 Avertissement Propos du chargeur de batterie 125Propos du bloc-batterie Chargeur de batterie Index 126 127 Picture Quality Setting Motion PictureStatus Indicator Number of Recordable Pictures Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3