Preparation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

 

 

Functions

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECONOMY°1

If you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording mode, the message [MONITOR OFF] blinks and

 

 

 

 

 

 

then the LCD monitor is turned off to save the power. Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

any key to turn it on again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When setting economy mode to [ON], the LCD monitor is

 

 

 

 

 

 

turned off even when charging the flash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When setting economy mode to [ON], the setting for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• You cannot use economy mode in Playback mode [

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Simple mode [ ].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Economy mode is not activated while the menu screen is

 

 

 

 

 

 

displayed or the self-timer is set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Economy mode is not activated when using the AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adapter or recording motion images even if it is set to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ON].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEEP

Set to the volume of operational sound and shutter sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can select the shutter sound from [

 

], [

 

] or [

 

].

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [

 

]: The operational sound turns high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [

 

]: The operational sound turns low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [

 

]: The operational sound turns off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO.RESET°1

Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

updated, and the file number starts from 0001.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the folder number reaches to 999, it cannot be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the

 

 

 

 

 

 

data on a PC or other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The file number reset is also reflected on Simple mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET°1

The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

folder number, the clock setting and the setting on Simple

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode [ ] are not changed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET

Change the date and time. (P21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB MODE

Set to the USB communication system. Set before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connecting to a PC or a printer. (P94)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

°1 Recording mode only

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Panasonic DMC-FX5PP operating instructions ECONOMY1, Beep, NO.RESET1, Clock SET, USB Mode

DMC-FX5PP specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FX5PP is a compact digital camera that gained attention for its blend of user-friendly features and advanced technologies. Designed for both amateur photographers and enthusiasts, this camera combines sleek aesthetics with robust functionality.

One of the standout features of the DMC-FX5PP is its 5.1-megapixel sensor. This resolution may seem modest by today’s standards, but during its release, it produced breathtaking images with ample detail and vibrant colors. The camera is equipped with a Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, featuring a 3.6x optical zoom range. This high-quality lens contributes to the camera's ability to capture sharp, clear images, even at a distance, making it ideal for a variety of photography situations.

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