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Panasonic DMC-FX55 operating instructions Brightening the LCD Monitor, Press LCD MODE for 1 second

Models: DMC-FX55

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Examples of histogram

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Examples of histogram

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AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Overexposed

¢ Histogram

•When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

•The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.

•The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.

•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.

•The histogram does not appear during the following.

–In intelligent auto mode []

–In motion picture mode []

–In clipboard mode [ ]

–Multi playback

–Calendar playback

–Playback zoom

Brightening the LCD Monitor

1 Press [LCD MODE] for 1 second.

DISPLAY/LCD MODE

2 Move 3/4 to select a mode.

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Panasonic DMC-FX55 Brightening the LCD Monitor, Press LCD MODE for 1 second, Move 3/4 to select a mode

Contents

Digital Camera VQT1J59Operating Instructions USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Information for Your SafetyDear Customer Thank you for choosing PanasonicTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A FCC Note THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA∫ About the battery pack If you see this symbol∫ About the battery charger Declaration of Conformity∫ About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Battery charger∫ Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etcBefore Use ContentsBasic Advanced Recording picturesConnecting to other equipment Advanced PlaybackOthers Standard Accessories Names of the ComponentsThe card is optional Quick Guide 1 Charge the battery. P102 Insert the battery and the card P12 Charging the Battery with the Charger1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery 3 Detach the battery after charging is completedcharging/number of recordable pictures About the BatteryUse the dedicated charger and battery Charge the battery with the charger indoors2 Battery Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the BatteryClose the card/battery door Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert itWe recommend using a Panasonic card About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalYou can copy the recorded pictures to a card. P89 ∫ Built-in Memory The built-in memory capacity is about 27 MBChanging the clock setting Setting Date/Time Clock Set1 Press MENU/SET 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time∫ Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial About the Mode Dial∫ Basic Normal picture mode P22 Intelligent auto mode P242 Move 3 Move 3/4 to select the setting 4 Press MENU/SET to set Setting the MenuPress MENU/SET 1 Move 3/4 to select the menu item1 Move 2 on a menu screen 2 Move 4 to select the SETUP menu icon About the Setup Menu3 Move ∫ Switching to the SETUP menu1MIN., 2MIN., 5MIN., 10MIN., OFF POWER SAVE Turning off this unit automaticallyECONOMY Turning off the LCD monitor automatically WORLD TIME P53NO.RESET VOLUMERESET VIDEO OUT Playback mode onlySCENE MENU LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Monitor DisplayDIAL DISPLAY ON, OFF LANGUAGEWhen using the built-in memory When using the card 2 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on Taking Pictures3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus 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∫ Preventing jitter camera shake Taking pictures using the automatic function Intelligent Auto Mode∫ Stabilizer function P62 Jitter is detected and stabilized ∫ Face detection P61∫ Changing the settings Move∫ Other settings in intelligent auto mode ∫ Quick AFTaking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom EZRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide2 Move 3/4 to select D.ZOOM and then move Using the Digital Zoom3 Move 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET 4 Press MENU/SET to close the menuPlaying back/Deleting Pictures Checking the Recorded Picture Review1 Move4 REV 2 Move 2/1 to select the picture1 Press while the picture is being played back Move 2/1 to select the picture2 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET 1 Press twice 2 Move 3/4 to select MULTI DELETE orALL DELETE and then press MENU/SET 3 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to set4 Press 5 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Changing the information displayed About the LCD MonitorPress DISPLAY to change In Intelligent auto mode∫ Out-of-frame display In playback mode∫ Recording guide line ∫ Histogram2 Move 3/4 to select a mode 1 Press LCD MODE for 1 secondBrightening the LCD Monitor Examples of histogramTaking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 3 Press MENU/SET∫ Canceling setting ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting 1 Move 2 Move 3/4 to select a modeUse this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light 3 Press MENU/SET∫ The available flash range to take pictures ∫ Available flash settings by recording modeISO sensitivity AUTOFlash setting ∫ Shutter speed for each flash settingISO1250 WideTaking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Move 2 Move3/4 to select a mode3 Press MENU/SET Compensating the Exposure Under exposedProperly exposed Overexposed 1 Move 3 until EXPOSURE appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket2 Press MENU/SET to finish 2 Press MENU/SET to finish∫ Focus range Taking Close-up Pictures1 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Scene mode2 Press MENU/SET to set ∫ About the informationSOFT SKIN PORTRAITSELF PORTRAIT ∫ Technique for Portrait modeSPORTS SCENERYNIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERYPARTY FOODBABY1/BABY2 CANDLE LIGHT∫ Display the age/name HIGH SENS SUNSETHI-SPEED BURST ∫ Picture size and aspect ratioSTARRY SKY ∫ Setting the shutter speed∫ Technique for Starry sky mode BEACH FIREWORKSSNOW AERIAL PHOTO2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture Mode2 Move 3/4 to select ASPECT RATIO and then move 3 Move 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET6 Press MENU/SET to close the menu Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture1 Press MENU/SET and then move 2 Move 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then move3 Move 3/4 to select TRAVEL DATE and then move 4 Move 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SETDisplaying the Time at the Travel Destination World Time 2 Move 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then move3 Move 3/4 to select WORLD TIME and then move 1 Press MENU/SET and then move∫ Setting the travel destination area Perform steps 1, 2 and ∫ Finishing setting the home area1 Press and hold FUNC when recording Using the REC Mode Menu∫ Setting from the menu screen ∫ Using the quick settingAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture W.BALANCE∫ Setting the white balance manually Auto whiteAbout the white balance fine adjustment INTELLIGENT ISOSettings 2 Press MENU/SET to finishSetting the light sensitivity SENSITIVITYISO sensitivity 1600PICT.SIZE/QUALITY ASPECT RATIOSetting the aspect ratio of pictures You can only set the picture size in intelligent auto mode∫ When the aspect ratio is AUDIO REC∫ When the aspect ratio is 4.5M EZSetting the focus method AF MODE5-area-focusing 3-area-focusing High speed∫ About or STABILIZERDetecting jitter and compensating for it desiredTaking Pictures using Burst BURST∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedSLOW SHUTTER AF ASSIST LAMPFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier Recording bright pictures in dark placesCOL.MODE Taking and viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard mode1 Move 4 to select REC and then press MENU/SET 2 Take the pictures1 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move 2 Move 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET3 Press MENU/SET to close the menu 1 Move 3 to choose PLAY and then press MENU/SET2 Rotate the zoom lever to T 1 Move 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom markCANCEL MARK Description ofPlease bear copyrights and other such matters in mind. P2 ∫ Deleting clipboard picturesDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Displaying MultipleScreens Multi Playback Calendar Playback2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Using the Playback Zoom4 Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the pictureMove 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audioand then move 4 to play back ∫ To stop using the playback zoomMove 2/1 to select a picture with Creating still pictures from a motion picturethe audio icon and then move 4 to play back 1 Move 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon4 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET 3 Press the shutter buttonWhen a motion picture with or was selected When a motion picture with or was selected1 Press MENU/SET 2 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move Using the PLAY mode menuSLIDE SHOW Items that can be set2 Move 3 to select START and then press MENU/SET 1 Move 3/4 to select ALL, or and then press MENU/SET3 Move 4 to finish ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effectMove 1 to search the categories CATEGORY3 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 2 Move 2/1 to select the picture3 Move 4 to finish the slide show 1 Move 4 to select SLIDESHOW SETUP and then press MENU/ SET4 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 3 Move 2 to return to the category playback screen1 Move 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET ROTATE DISP./ROTATE2 Press MENU/SET to close the menu 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move3 Move 2/1 to select the picture then move FAVORITETITLE EDIT Move 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET1 Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET CANCEL2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press MENU/SET to register 2 Press MENU/SET1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move4 TEXT STAMP∫ Single setting Move 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET5 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 4 Move 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET3 Press MENU/SET SHOOTING DATEDPOF PRINT 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 ∫ Multi setting1 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET 2 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu∫ Single setting ∫ Multi settingMove 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SET PROTECT1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET CANCEL ∫ Single setting2 Move 4 to stop recording AUDIO DUBRESIZE 2 Move 2/1 to select the size and then move2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever TRIMMING3 Move 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed 4 Press the shutter button1 Move 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET ASPECT CONV2 Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move 4 Move 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET1 Move 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press MENU/SET COPY2 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 3 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETFORMAT Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETInitializing the built-in memory or a card 1 Turn on the camera and the PC Connecting to a PC2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A supplied Windows∫ Folder Composition ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC≥Built-in memory ∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is usedconnect in PTP mode if you set the camera Printing the Pictures 1 Turn on the camera and the printer 2 Set the mode dial to2 Move 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU/SET 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing 1 Move∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance 4 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper layout1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket on the camera Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen3 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 Screen Display In recording Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingIn recording after settings In playback Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera Cautions for Use∫ Optimal use of the camera Do not extend the cords or the cablesBring charged spare batteries when going out ∫ BatteryDispose of unusable battery ∫ About the Lens∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time ∫ About the picture data∫ About tripods BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? Message DisplayMEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Use a card compatible with this unit. P5USB MODE CHANGED. PLEASE REMOVE THE USB CABLE WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARDA FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 43 TV/ PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 169 TVSelect RESET in the SETUP menu. P19 ∫ Battery and power source Troubleshooting1 The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on 2 The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on∫ LCD monitor 10Motion picture recording stops in the middle2 The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment 3 The LCD monitor flickers indoors∫ Playback 2 The picture is not played back∫ TV, PC and printer 1 The picture does not appear on the television 3 The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV 2 The setting for the auto review function is disabled4 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV 6 The card is not recognized by the PC8 The displayed picture is slightly distorted 7 The clock is reset10 The file numbers are not recorded consecutively 11 The file numbers are recorded in ascending order∫ Number of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording TimeAspect ratio CardPicture size Aspect ratioQuality CardAspect ratio ∫ Available recording time when recording motion pictures30fps 10fps¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB Power Source SpecificationsPower Consumption Digital CameraHi-speed burst Metering modeNumber of recordable ISO sensitivityMass Weight DimensionsBattery Charger Battery PackDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Description For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchase Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage RECHARGEABLE BATTERYCarry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyService in Puerto Rico MAIL TOAVERTISSEMENT Précautions à prendrepour le Canada Avertissement∫ À propos du bloc-batterie ∫ À propos du chargeur de batterieChargeur de batterie Index Page Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company VQT1J59Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc