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Panasonic DMC-FX55 Connecting to a PC, Turn on the camera and the PC, Windows, Macintosh

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Connecting to a PC

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC

You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]

(for Windows®) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail.

If you use “Windows 98/98SE”, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.

Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.

1	AV OUT
	DIGITAL

DC IN

AUSB connection cable (supplied)

B AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional)

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

•Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

•Set the camera to a mode other than [] mode.

1 Turn on the camera and the PC.

2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied).

•Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket.

•Hold the USB connection cable at 1 and insert straight in or take straight out. (If you forcibly insert the USB connection cable at a slant or upside down you can deform the connection terminals and damage the camera or the connected equipment.)

ACCESS

CThis message appears during data transfer.

[Windows]

The drive appears in the [My Computer] folder.

•If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by “Windows Plug and Play”. The drive then appears on the [My Computer] folder.

[Macintosh]

The drive is displayed on the screen.

•The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card inserted.

•The drive is displayed as [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] when you connect the camera with a card inserted.

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Panasonic DMC-FX55 operating instructions Connecting to a PC, Turn on the camera and the PC, Windows, Macintosh

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VQT1J59 Digital CameraOperating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Information for Your SafetyUSE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Dear CustomerTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A FCC Note THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADADeclaration of Conformity If you see this symbol∫ About the battery pack ∫ About the battery chargerDo not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc Battery charger∫ About Condensation When the lens is fogged up ∫ Care of the cameraAdvanced Recording pictures ContentsBefore Use BasicAdvanced Playback Connecting to other equipmentOthers Names of the Components Standard AccessoriesThe card is optional Quick Guide 1 Charge the battery. P103 Detach the battery after charging is completed Charging the Battery with the Charger2 Insert the battery and the card P12 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the batteryCharge the battery with the charger indoors About the Batterycharging/number of recordable pictures Use the dedicated charger and batteryInsert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the Battery2 Battery Close the card/battery doorThe built-in memory capacity is about 27 MB About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalWe recommend using a Panasonic card You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. P89 ∫ Built-in Memory2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting 1 Press MENU/SETIntelligent auto mode P24 About the Mode Dial∫ Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial ∫ Basic Normal picture mode P221 Move 3/4 to select the menu item Setting the Menu2 Move 3 Move 3/4 to select the setting 4 Press MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET∫ Switching to the SETUP menu About the Setup Menu1 Move 2 on a menu screen 2 Move 4 to select the SETUP menu icon 3 MoveWORLD TIME P53 POWER SAVE Turning off this unit automatically1MIN., 2MIN., 5MIN., 10MIN., OFF ECONOMY Turning off the LCD monitor automaticallyTRAVEL DATE P51 VOLUMENO.RESET RESETON, OFF LANGUAGE LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Monitor DisplaySCENE MENU DIAL DISPLAYWhen using the built-in memory When using the card 4 Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture Taking Pictures2 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focusFor information on the face detection function, read P61 ∫ Color P56 ∫ Focusing P23∫ Exposure P39 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode∫ Face detection P61 Taking pictures using the automatic function Intelligent Auto Mode∫ Preventing jitter camera shake ∫ Stabilizer function P62 Jitter is detected and stabilized∫ Quick AF Move∫ Changing the settings ∫ Other settings in intelligent auto modeRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom EZTaking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele4 Press MENU/SET to close the menu Using the Digital Zoom2 Move 3/4 to select D.ZOOM and then move 3 Move 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET2 Move 2/1 to select the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPlaying back/Deleting Pictures 1 Move4 REV1 Press twice 2 Move 3/4 to select MULTI DELETE or Move 2/1 to select the picture1 Press while the picture is being played back 2 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET3 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 In Intelligent auto mode About the LCD MonitorChanging the information displayed Press DISPLAY to change∫ Histogram In playback mode∫ Out-of-frame display ∫ Recording guide lineExamples of histogram Brightening the LCD Monitor1 Press LCD MODE for 1 second 2 Move 3/4 to select a mode3 Press MENU/SET Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash∫ Canceling setting 3 Press MENU/SET 1 Move 2 Move 3/4 to select a mode∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent lightAUTO ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityWide ∫ Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting ISO12501 Move 2 Move3/4 to select a mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timer3 Press MENU/SET Under exposed Compensating the ExposureProperly exposed Overexposed 2 Press MENU/SET to finish Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket1 Move 3 until EXPOSURE appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1 2 Press MENU/SET to finish∫ Focus range Taking Close-up Pictures∫ About the information Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Scene mode1 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode 2 Press MENU/SET to set∫ Technique for Portrait mode PORTRAITSOFT SKIN SELF PORTRAITNIGHT SCENERY SCENERYSPORTS NIGHT PORTRAITCANDLE LIGHT FOODPARTY BABY1/BABY2∫ Display the age/name ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio SUNSETHIGH SENS HI-SPEED BURST∫ Setting the shutter speed STARRY SKY∫ Technique for Starry sky mode AERIAL PHOTO FIREWORKSBEACH SNOW3 Move 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Motion Picture Mode2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording 2 Move 3/4 to select ASPECT RATIO and then move6 Press MENU/SET to close the menu Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture4 Move 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET 2 Move 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then move1 Press MENU/SET and then move 3 Move 3/4 to select TRAVEL DATE and then move1 Press MENU/SET and then move 2 Move 4 to select the SETUP menu icon and then moveDisplaying the Time at the Travel Destination World Time 3 Move 3/4 to select WORLD TIME and then move∫ Setting the travel destination area Perform steps 1, 2 and Finishing setting the home area∫ Using the quick setting Using the REC Mode Menu1 Press and hold FUNC when recording ∫ Setting from the menu screenAuto white W.BALANCEAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture ∫ Setting the white balance manually2 Press MENU/SET to finish INTELLIGENT ISOAbout the white balance fine adjustment Settings1600 SENSITIVITYSetting the light sensitivity ISO sensitivity∫ When the aspect ratio is ASPECT RATIOPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the aspect ratio of pictures4.5M EZ AUDIO REC∫ When the aspect ratio is ∫ When the aspect ratio is3-area-focusing High speed AF MODESetting the focus method 5-area-focusingdesired STABILIZER∫ About or Detecting jitter and compensating for it∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode BURSTTaking Pictures using Burst When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedRecording bright pictures in dark places AF ASSIST LAMPSLOW SHUTTER Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier2 Take the pictures Taking and viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard modeCOL.MODE 1 Move 4 to select REC and then press MENU/SET1 Move 3 to choose PLAY and then press MENU/SET 2 Move 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET1 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move 3 Press MENU/SET to close the menuDescription of 1 Move 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark2 Rotate the zoom lever to T CANCEL MARKPlease bear copyrights and other such matters in mind. P2 ∫ Deleting clipboard picturesCalendar Playback Displaying MultipleDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Screens Multi Playback1 Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback Zoom2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back 4 Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET∫ To stop using the playback zoom Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMove 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon and then move 4 to play back1 Move 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon Creating still pictures from a motion pictureMove 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon and then move 4 to play backWhen a motion picture with or was selected 3 Press the shutter button4 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET When a motion picture with or was selectedItems that can be set Using the PLAY mode menu1 Press MENU/SET 2 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move SLIDE SHOW∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect 1 Move 3/4 to select ALL, or and then press MENU/SET2 Move 3 to select START and then press MENU/SET 3 Move 4 to finish2 Move 2/1 to select the picture CATEGORYMove 1 to search the categories 3 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu3 Move 2 to return to the category playback screen 1 Move 4 to select SLIDESHOW SETUP and then press MENU/ SET3 Move 4 to finish the slide show 4 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move ROTATE DISP./ROTATE1 Move 4 to select ON and then press MENU/SET 2 Press MENU/SET to close the menuMove 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET FAVORITE3 Move 2/1 to select the picture then move TITLE EDIT2 Press MENU/SET 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET CANCEL1 Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press MENU/SET to registerMove 3/4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU/ SET TEXT STAMP1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move4 ∫ Single settingSHOOTING DATE 4 Move 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET5 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu 3 Press MENU/SET∫ Multi setting Move 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SETDPOF PRINT 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET CANCEL∫ Multi setting 2 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu1 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET ∫ Single setting∫ Single setting PROTECTMove 3/4 to select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL and then press MENU/SET 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to SET CANCEL2 Move 2/1 to select the size and then move AUDIO DUB2 Move 4 to stop recording RESIZE4 Press the shutter button TRIMMING2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever 3 Move 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed4 Move 3/4 to select YES or NO and then press MENU/SET ASPECT CONV1 Move 3/4 to select or and then press MENU/SET 2 Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move3 Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET COPY1 Move 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press MENU/SET 2 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then moveMove 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET FORMATInitializing the built-in memory or a card Windows Connecting to a PC1 Turn on the camera and the PC 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A supplied∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is used ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC∫ Folder Composition ≥Built-in memoryconnect 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 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET2 Move 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU/SET 3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printinglayout 4 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paperWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket on the camera 3 Turn the TV on and select external input 4 Turn the camera on∫ 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 Do not extend the cords or the cables Cautions for UseDo not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera ∫ Optimal use of the camera∫ About the Lens ∫ BatteryBring charged spare batteries when going out Dispose of unusable battery∫ About the picture data ∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time∫ About tripods MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Use a card compatible with this unit. P5 Message DisplayBUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY? MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?USB 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 TV2 The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on TroubleshootingSelect RESET in the SETUP menu. P19 ∫ Battery and power source 1 The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on3 The LCD monitor flickers indoors 10Motion picture recording stops in the middle∫ LCD monitor 2 The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment2 The picture is not played back ∫ Playback∫ TV, PC and printer 1 The picture does not appear on the television 6 The card is not recognized by the PC 2 The setting for the auto review function is disabled3 The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV 4 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV11 The file numbers are recorded in ascending order 7 The clock is reset8 The displayed picture is slightly distorted 10 The file numbers are not recorded consecutivelyCard Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time∫ Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratioCard Aspect ratioPicture size Quality10fps ∫ Available recording time when recording motion picturesAspect ratio 30fps¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB Digital Camera SpecificationsPower Source Power ConsumptionShutter speed Hi-speed burstNumber of recordable ISO sensitivityBattery Pack DimensionsMass Weight Battery ChargerAccessory# Digital Camera Accessory SystemDescription For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchase Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyRECHARGEABLE BATTERY Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service MAIL TO Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Service in Puerto RicoAvertissement Précautions à prendreAVERTISSEMENT pour le Canada∫ À propos du chargeur de batterie ∫ À propos du bloc-batterieChargeur de batterie Index Page Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc VQT1J59Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America