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2:The flash is activated 2 times.

•When you select red-eye reduction (P47), the flash is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.

wPlayback

1:The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction.

The camera has a function that automatically rotates the display of pictures recorded holding the camera vertically. (If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, the camera may recognize that it is being held vertically.)

•You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P104) is set to [OFF].

•You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P104)

2:The picture is not played back.

•Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]?

•Is the card inserted?

•Is there a picture in the card?

3:The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black.

•Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer?

This may also happen if the battery is removed immediately after recording or if recording with a exhausted battery.

–Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P111) (Formatting irretrievably deletes all data including the other pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting.)

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4:The picture is displayed with a date different from the actual recording date in calendar playback.

•Was the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer?

This kind of picture may be displayed with a date different from the actual recording date in calendar playback. (P79)

•Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P28)

For example, if the clock setting on the camera is different from the date and time set on the PC and you acquire pictures recorded with the camera to the PC and then write them back to the card, the pictures may be displayed with dates different from the actual recording dates in calendar playback etc.

w TV, PC and printer

1:The picture does not appear on the television.

•Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?

•Set the TV input to external input mode.

2:The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.

Depending on the TV model, the area display may be smaller so the picture may be stretched horizontally or vertically and the top and bottom or left and right of the picture may be cut off when it is displayed. This is due to the TV specifications and is not a malfunction.

3:The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.

•Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV?

–Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera.

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DMC-FZ50, DMCFZ50K specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FZ50K, part of the FZ series, is a digital camera that exemplifies the advancements in technology and design for amateur and semi-professional photographers. Released with a unique blend of features, this camera is tailored to meet the needs of those looking for versatility and high-quality imaging in a compact body.

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