Connecting to a PC, Windows, Macintosh | Panasonic DMC-FX55 instruction

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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, This message appears during data transfer, Windows, Macintosh

Contents

Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your Safety Following Applies only in the U.S.A Following Applies only in CanadaFCC Note DMC-FX55 About the battery packAbout the battery charger Declaration of Conformity Places with a lot of sand or dust Battery charger Contents Format COL.MODE DE-A39B Standard AccessoriesNames Components DMW-BCE10PP Quick Guide Charge the battery. P10 Play back the pictures Insert the battery and the card P12Detach the battery after charging is completed Turn the camera on to take pictures Playback time Approx min Time About the BatteryWhen the Charge indicator flashes Charging/number of recordable Pictures Charging conditions Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryCheck that this unit is turned off Prepare a card. optional Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic cardAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card optional Card Press MENU/SET Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Mode dial MENU/SET button Joystick About the Mode Dial Move 3/4 to select the menu item Setting the MenuMove Move 3/4 to select the setting Press MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Auto Review About the Setup MenuOFF Guide Line Power SaveEconomy Monitor Travel Date P51 Shutter Tone VolumeNO.RESET Reset ON, OFF LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCDScene Menu Dial Display Preparation Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶ Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera verticallyUsing the flash Taking Pictures Exposure P39 Focusing P23Lock Determined scene When the shutter speed is slowedPreventing jitter camera shake Scene detection Quick AF Changing the settingsOther settings in intelligent auto Mode Move Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Further extending the zoom Press MENU/SET to close the menuMenu operation Rotate the zoom lever towards T Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewMove4 REV Move 2/1 to select the picture To delete Multi Delete Press twice Move 3/4 to select Multi Delete orPlaying back pictures To delete a single picture ALL Delete Except ALL Delete and then press MENU/SETMove 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to set Press Move 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press Display to change Intelligent auto modeRecording mode About the LCD Monitor Histogram Playback modeOut-of-frame display Recording guide line Examples of histogram Press LCD Mode for 1 secondMove 3/4 to select a mode Histogram is an approximation in recording mode Canceling setting Move Move 3/4 to select a mode Auto ISO Move Move3/4 to select a mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Properly exposed Overexposed Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive Press MENU/SET to finish Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket HI-SPEED Burst Starry SKY Taking Close-up PicturesFocus range Refer to P37 for information about the shutter speed Move 3/4/2/1 to select the scene modeMove 4 at a to switch to the next menu screen About the information Self Portrait Technique for Portrait modePortrait Soft Skin Night Scenery ScenerySports Night Portrait Candle Light FoodParty BABY1/BABY2 PET Press Menu to display the Scene ModeDisplay the age/name High Sens SunsetHI-SPEED Burst Aspect Ratio PICT.SIZE Audio REC Burst Slow Shutter Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Starry SKY Aerial Photo FireworksBeach Snow You can record smoother motion pictures with 30 fps Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording If you selected on the screen shown in step Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Setting the departure/return dateCanceling the travel date Move 3/4/2/1 to set the return date and then press MENU/SET Move 4 to select Home and then press MENU/SET to set Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the travel destination area Perform steps 1, 2 Finishing setting the home areaMove 3 to select Destination and then press MENU/SET to set Using the quick setting Using the REC Mode MenuYou can also close the menu by pressing Func Balance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureAWB Intelligent ISO Sensitivity Setting the light sensitivity Aspect Ratio Setting the aspect ratio of picturesPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Quality Audio REC5M EZ 2M EZ Setting the focus method AF Mode Desired StabilizerAbout or Detecting jitter and compensating for it Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using BurstBurst Recording bright pictures in dark places Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp Slow Shutter Move 4 to select REC and then press MENU/SET COL.MODETake the pictures Audio REC Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then moveMove 3 to choose Play and then press MENU/SET Move 2/1 to move the picture Audio DUB Cancel MarkGO to REC Initial Disp Please bear copyrights and other such matters in mind. P2 Deleting clipboard pictures Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomMove 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Motion pictures To stop using the playback zoomPlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio To delete a picture during the playback zoom Text STAMP/RESIZE/TRIMMING/ Aspect Conv Move 2/1 while pausingFrame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Pictures with audio Nine pictures are saved as one single picture When a motion picture with Or was selectedTo stop using the 9 screens playback screen Press the shutter button Slide Show Using the Play mode menuPlaying back pictures in order for a fixed duration Move 4 to finish Setting the audio, duration and effectMove 3/4 to select ALL, or and then press MENU/SET Move 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Scene modes CategoryMove 1 to search the categories Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Recording a slide show Move 4 to select Slideshow Setup and then press MENU/ SETMove 2 to return to the category playback screen Playing back a slide show Rotate display Rotate DISP./ROTATEMove 2/1 to select the picture and then move To display the picture rotated Move 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/ SET Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Title Edit Move 2/1 to select a picture and then move CancelSET Text Stamp Will be resized when stamping the date etc. on themMove 2/1 to select the picture and then move4 Title Move 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETShooting Date Time Travel Date Dpof Print Setting the picture to print and the number of printsResize Trimming Aspect Conv Number of prints icon B appears To cancel all settingsTo print the date Preventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectRotate Audio DUB Title Edit Adding audio after taking pictures Audio DUBMove 4 to stop recording Resize Following pictures cannot be resized Trimming Aspect ratio to a or a aspect ratio Aspect ConvMove 3/4 to select or Then press MENU/SET Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Copying the picture data Only when selectingCopy Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Initializing the built-in memory or a card Format Macintosh Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer Windows Folder Composition About motion picture playback on aConditions under which a different folder number is used Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures Move Move 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETMove 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Postcard Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints Paper Size Set the TV Aspect Turn this unit and the TV off When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperPlaying back pictures using the AV cable supplied Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Recording after settings Recording Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingScreen Display Playback 100 101 102 About tripods When not using the camera for a long Period of time103 About the picture data 104 Message Display Folder Cannot be Created Write Error Please Check the CardUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable 105 106 Troubleshooting 107 Picture is not played back 108Then activated again for the actual recording You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P78 109 110 111 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 112 113 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 114 115 Specifications 116 AV OUT/DIGITAL 117 118 Digital Camera Accessory System 119 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers 120 Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only121 122 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 123 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center Avertissement Précautions à prendre124 Pour le Canada Chargeur de batterie 125Propos du bloc-batterie Propos du chargeur de batterie 126 Index Number of Recordable Pictures Picture Quality Setting Motion PictureStatus Indicator 127 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc