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Panasonic DMC-FX55 Setting the Menu, Press MENU/SET, Move 3/4 to select the menu item

Models: DMC-FX55

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Setting the Menu

Preparation

Setting the Menu

∫Displaying the menu screens

Press [MENU/SET].

e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed.

B

A	C

AMenu icons B Current page

C Menu items and settings

• Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the menu item to switch to the next/previous page easily.

• The menu icons and the menu items that are displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial.

∫About the menu icons

[REC] mode menu (P55)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].

[PLAY] mode menu (P74)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].

[SCENE MODE] menu (P42)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].

[SETUP] menu (P17)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].

∫Setting menu items

•The following example shows how to set [QUALITY] when normal picture mode [] is selected.

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1 Move 3/4 to select the menu item.

A

•Move 4 at A to switch to the next screen.

2 Move 1.

3 Move 3/4 to select the setting.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

MENU /SET

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Panasonic DMC-FX55 Setting the Menu, Press MENU/SET, Move 3/4 to select the menu item, ∫ Displaying the menu screens

Contents

VQT1J59 Digital CameraOperating Instructions Information for Your Safety USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESDear Customer Thank you for choosing PanasonicTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A FCC NoteIf you see this symbol ∫ About the battery pack∫ About the battery charger Declaration of ConformityBattery charger ∫ About Condensation When the lens is fogged up∫ Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etcContents Before UseBasic Advanced Recording picturesAdvanced Playback Connecting to other equipmentOthers Names of the Components Standard AccessoriesThe card is optional 1 Charge the battery. P10 Quick GuideCharging the Battery with the Charger 2 Insert the battery and the card P121 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery 3 Detach the battery after charging is completedAbout the Battery charging/number of recordable picturesUse the dedicated charger and battery Charge the battery with the charger indoorsInserting and Removing the Card optional/the Battery 2 BatteryClose the card/battery door Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert itAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic cardYou can copy the recorded pictures to a card. P89 ∫ Built-in Memory The built-in memory capacity is about 27 MBSetting Date/Time Clock Set Changing the clock setting1 Press MENU/SET 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial ∫ Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial∫ Basic Normal picture mode P22 Intelligent auto mode P24Setting the Menu 2 Move 3 Move 3/4 to select the setting 4 Press MENU/SET to setPress MENU/SET 1 Move 3/4 to select the menu itemAbout the Setup Menu 1 Move 2 on a menu screen 2 Move 4 to select the SETUP menu icon3 Move ∫ Switching to the SETUP menuPOWER SAVE Turning off this unit automatically 1MIN., 2MIN., 5MIN., 10MIN., OFFECONOMY Turning off the LCD monitor automatically WORLD TIME P53VOLUME NO.RESETRESET VIDEO OUT Playback mode onlyLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Monitor Display SCENE MENUDIAL DISPLAY ON, OFF LANGUAGEWhen using the built-in memory When using the card Taking Pictures 2 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus 4 Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture∫ Focusing P23 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode∫ Exposure P39 For information on the face detection function, read P61 ∫ Color P56Taking pictures using the automatic function Intelligent Auto Mode ∫ Preventing jitter camera shake∫ Stabilizer function P62 Jitter is detected and stabilized ∫ Face detection P61Move ∫ Changing the settings∫ Other settings in intelligent auto mode ∫ Quick AFUsing the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom EZ Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Rotate the zoom lever towards WideUsing the Digital Zoom 2 Move 3/4 to select D.ZOOM and then move3 Move 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET 4 Press MENU/SET to close the menuChecking the Recorded Picture Review Playing back/Deleting Pictures1 Move4 REV 2 Move 2/1 to select the pictureMove 2/1 to select the picture 1 Press while the picture is being played back2 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET 1 Press twice 2 Move 3/4 to select MULTI DELETE or3 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to set ALL DELETE and then press MENU/SET4 Press 5 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayedPress DISPLAY to change In Intelligent auto modeIn playback mode ∫ Out-of-frame display∫ Recording guide line ∫ Histogram1 Press LCD MODE for 1 second 2 Move 3/4 to select a modeBrightening the LCD Monitor Examples of histogram3 Press MENU/SET Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash∫ Canceling setting 1 Move 2 Move 3/4 to select a mode ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash settingUse this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light 3 Press MENU/SET∫ Available flash settings by recording mode ∫ The available flash range to take picturesISO sensitivity AUTO∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash settingISO1250 Wide1 Move 2 Move3/4 to select a mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timer3 Press MENU/SET Under exposed Compensating the ExposureProperly exposed Overexposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 1 Move 3 until EXPOSURE appears, compensate the exposure with 2/12 Press MENU/SET to finish 2 Press MENU/SET to finishTaking Close-up Pictures ∫ Focus rangeTaking pictures that match the scene being recorded Scene mode 1 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode2 Press MENU/SET to set ∫ About the informationPORTRAIT SOFT SKINSELF PORTRAIT ∫ Technique for Portrait modeSCENERY SPORTSNIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERYFOOD PARTYBABY1/BABY2 CANDLE LIGHT∫ Display the age/name SUNSET HIGH SENSHI-SPEED BURST ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio∫ Setting the shutter speed STARRY SKY∫ Technique for Starry sky mode FIREWORKS BEACHSNOW AERIAL PHOTOMotion Picture Mode 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording2 Move 3/4 to select ASPECT RATIO and then move 3 Move 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 menu2 Move 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then move 1 Press MENU/SET and then move3 Move 3/4 to select TRAVEL DATE and then move 4 Move 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET2 Move 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then move Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination World Time3 Move 3/4 to select WORLD TIME and then move 1 Press MENU/SET and then move∫ Finishing setting the home area ∫ Setting the travel destination area Perform steps 1, 2 andUsing the REC Mode Menu 1 Press and hold FUNC when recording∫ Setting from the menu screen ∫ Using the quick settingW.BALANCE Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture∫ Setting the white balance manually Auto whiteINTELLIGENT ISO About the white balance fine adjustmentSettings 2 Press MENU/SET to finishSENSITIVITY Setting the light sensitivityISO sensitivity 1600ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE/QUALITYSetting the aspect ratio of pictures You can only set the picture size in intelligent auto modeAUDIO REC ∫ When the aspect ratio is∫ When the aspect ratio is 4.5M EZAF MODE Setting the focus method5-area-focusing 3-area-focusing High speedSTABILIZER ∫ About orDetecting jitter and compensating for it desiredBURST Taking Pictures using Burst∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedAF ASSIST LAMP SLOW SHUTTERFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier Recording bright pictures in dark placesTaking and viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard mode COL.MODE1 Move 4 to select REC and then press MENU/SET 2 Take the pictures2 Move 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET 1 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move3 Press MENU/SET to close the menu 1 Move 3 to choose PLAY and then press MENU/SET1 Move 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark 2 Rotate the zoom lever to TCANCEL MARK Description of∫ Deleting clipboard pictures Please bear copyrights and other such matters in mind. P2Displaying Multiple Displaying Pictures by Recording DateScreens Multi Playback Calendar PlaybackUsing the Playback Zoom 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back4 Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picturePlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Move 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture iconand then move 4 to play back ∫ To stop using the playback zoomCreating still pictures from a motion picture Move 2/1 to select a picture withthe audio icon and then move 4 to play back 1 Move 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon3 Press the shutter button 4 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETWhen a motion picture with or was selected When a motion picture with or was selectedUsing the PLAY mode menu 1 Press MENU/SET 2 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then moveSLIDE SHOW Items that can be set1 Move 3/4 to select ALL, or and then press MENU/SET 2 Move 3 to select START and then press MENU/SET3 Move 4 to finish ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effectCATEGORY Move 1 to search the categories3 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 2 Move 2/1 to select the picture1 Move 4 to select SLIDESHOW SETUP and then press MENU/ SET 3 Move 4 to finish the slide show4 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 3 Move 2 to return to the category playback screenROTATE DISP./ROTATE 1 Move 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET2 Press MENU/SET to close the menu 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then moveFAVORITE 3 Move 2/1 to select the picture then moveTITLE EDIT Move 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET CANCEL 1 Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press MENU/SET to register 2 Press MENU/SETTEXT STAMP 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move4∫ Single setting Move 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET4 Move 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET 5 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu3 Press MENU/SET SHOOTING DATEMove 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SET DPOF PRINT1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET CANCEL ∫ Multi setting2 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 1 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET∫ Single setting ∫ Multi settingPROTECT Move 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SET1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET CANCEL ∫ Single settingAUDIO DUB 2 Move 4 to stop recordingRESIZE 2 Move 2/1 to select the size and then moveTRIMMING 2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever3 Move 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed 4 Press the shutter buttonASPECT CONV 1 Move 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET2 Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move 4 Move 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SETCOPY 1 Move 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press MENU/SET2 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 3 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETMove 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET FORMATInitializing the built-in memory or a card Connecting to a PC 1 Turn on the camera and the PC2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A supplied Windows∫ About motion picture playback on a PC ∫ Folder Composition≥Built-in memory ∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is usedconnect in PTP mode if you set the camera 1 Turn on the camera and the printer 2 Set the mode dial to Printing the Pictures1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET 2 Move 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU/SET3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing 1 Move4 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper layoutPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket on the camera3 Turn the TV on and select external input 4 Turn the camera on When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper∫ Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot In recording Recording in normal picture mode Initial setting Screen DisplayIn recording after settings In playback Cautions for Use Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera∫ Optimal use of the camera Do not extend the cords or the cables∫ Battery Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery ∫ About the Lens∫ About the picture data ∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time∫ About tripods Message Display BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Use a card compatible with this unit. P5WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD USB MODE CHANGED. PLEASE REMOVE THE USB CABLEA FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 43 TV/ PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 169 TVTroubleshooting Select RESET in the SETUP menu. P19 ∫ Battery and power source1 The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on 2 The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on10Motion picture recording stops in the middle ∫ LCD monitor2 The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment 3 The LCD monitor flickers indoors2 The picture is not played back ∫ Playback∫ TV, PC and printer 1 The picture does not appear on the television 2 The setting for the auto review function is disabled 3 The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV4 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV 6 The card is not recognized by the PC7 The clock is reset 8 The displayed picture is slightly distorted10 The file numbers are not recorded consecutively 11 The file numbers are recorded in ascending orderNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time ∫ Number of recordable picturesAspect ratio CardAspect ratio Picture sizeQuality Card∫ Available recording time when recording motion pictures Aspect ratio30fps 10fps¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB Specifications Power SourcePower Consumption Digital CameraMetering mode Hi-speed burstNumber of recordable ISO sensitivityDimensions Mass WeightBattery Charger Battery PackAccessory# Digital Camera Accessory SystemDescription 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 For USA Only Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage RECHARGEABLE BATTERYCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service CenterService in Puerto Rico MAIL TOPrécautions à prendre AVERTISSEMENTpour le Canada Avertissement∫ À propos du chargeur de batterie ∫ À propos du bloc-batterieChargeur de batterie Index Page VQT1J59 Panasonic Consumer Electronics CompanyDivision of Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc