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Panasonic DMCFZ50K, DMC-FZ50 operating instructions Preparation

Models: DMC-FZ50 DMCFZ50K

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w When removing the lens hood

Press lock release button and remove the lens hood

•If you press the lock release button too strongly, it may be difficult to detach the lens cap.

•Make sure that the mark on the lens hood is correctly aligned with the lens hood positioning groove. The lens hood is not correctly attached if they are not aligned.

•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

•When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.

•For details on how to attach the MC protector and the ND filter, refer to P119.

•You cannot attach the conversion lenses or the close-up lens when the lens hood is attached.

•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department on 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact

1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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Panasonic DMCFZ50K, DMC-FZ50 operating instructions Preparation

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Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note U.S. only Before Use Humid places When not using the camera for a long period of timeAbout the Lens About The Mode Dial About the LCD monitor About the front dial and rear dialPreparation Setting color effects for Finely adjustingContinuously focusing Focusing in low light conditionsNames Components Standard AccessoriesMENU/SET Button P27 Card Door P19 24 25 26 27Play back the pictures Charge the battery. P16 Turn the camera on to take picturesInsert the battery and the card. P18 Quick GuideRecording Out-of-frame display Screen DisplayAge P69 PlaybackCurrent date and time Flip animation P95 Favorites P103 Motion picture modeP81 Charging/number of recordable Pictures About the BatteryDetach the battery after charging is complete Charging conditions Playback time when using the LCD monitorWhen the Charge indicator flashes ChargingCheck that the camera is turned off Close the flash Inserting/Removing the BatteryInserting/Removing the Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory CardStrap supplied Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapAttach the lens cap Lens Cap suppliedMake sure the lens hood is properly attached Attaching the Lens HoodPreparation LCD monitor rotation direction LCD MonitorTaking pictures at a normal angle Taking pictures at a low angleAbout the Viewfinder Taking pictures with the camera held verticallyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press / / / to select the date and timeAbout the Setup Menu Clock SET Refer to P71 for information about setting Travel DateBeep NO.RESET1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN OFF The screen is not enlargedPictures are displayed vertically on the LCD monitor Playback mode only P118PictBridge PTP On the top and bottom of the screenFrench Scene MenuEnglish English GermanTake a picture Turn the camera on Select program AE modeTaking Pictures Tips for taking good pictures Program shiftExample of program shift Direction detection function FocusingExposure Starry SKY P68 When you set to a slow shutter speed P57Preventing jitter camera shake Party P67Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Rotate the zoom ring towards the left Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom ring towards the right Menu operation Press MENU/SETPicture size and maximum zoom magnification Further extending the zoomEntering the digital zoom range Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress REV Rotate the front dial to the right to enlarge the pictureDeleting the recorded picture during Review Quick deletion Playing Back PicturesPress / / / to move the position Press / to select the pictureTo delete a single picture Deleting PicturesSelect the picture with Press Press to select YES and then press MENU/SETPress Press to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press / to select the picture Then press to setSelecting the screen to be used Recording modeHighlight feature OFF Playback modeDiopter adjustment Highlight featureCenter of the screen Brighten the LCD monitor for use outdoors. Power LCDRecording Guide Line Under Exposed Properly Exposed Over Exposed Histogram HistogramIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Example of histogramPress To select a mode ISO100 Available flash settings by recording modeAvailable flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityISO1600 Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting SecAdjusting flash output ISO800 WidePress MENU/SET to finish Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Compensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress until Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with Under exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for itWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Taking Pictures using Burst ModeYou can also press the burst mode button to select Focus range Set the focus switch to AF MacroTaking Close-up Pictures Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AEManual Exposure Assistance Manual exposurePress the shutter button halfway Set the aperture value Set the shutter speedAperture Value and Shutter Speed Press / to select MF Assist and then press Slide the focus switch to MFTaking Pictures with Manual Focus Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subjectFocus lock Technique for Manual focusOne shot AF PrefocusPress / to select C1, C2 or C3 and then press MENU/SET Press to select the Setup menu iconPress / to select CUST. SET MEM. and then press Press / to select SET1 Taking pictures in Custom modePress MENU/SET to enter the settings When changing the menu settingsPress / to select the scene mode Scene ModeTechnique for Soft skin mode Technique for Portrait modeTechnique for Panning mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Night scenery mode Food Technique for Party mode Open the flash. P47Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Candle light modeTaking Pictures Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Age display settingSnow Birthday settingRecording which day of the vacation you take the picture Canceling the travel date Press / to select your home area and then press MENU/SET Setting the home area HomeFinishing setting the home area Press / to select World Time and then press3 and then steps and of Setting the home area Home If you are setting the home area forSetting the travel destination area Icon changes from to after setting the travel destinationLocation candidates for World Time settings On the screen Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording Press / to select the item and then press MENU/SETPress MENU/SET to close the menu To return to normal playback Displaying MultiplePress / / / to select a picture Example of 25 screensCalendar is displayed monthly Displaying pictures by recording datePress / / / to select the date to be played back Press / / / to select a picture and then press MENU/SETTo delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate the front dial towards the left or press MENU/SETWith a motion picture icon Then press to play Back Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioTo select a picture Press MENU/SET Press / to select the menu item Using the REC Mode MenuBalance Press Function when recordingAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture Menu item and then press Function to close the menuSelect White SET 1 or White SET 2 and then press MENU/SET Setting the white balance manuallyAuto white balance Sensitivity WB AdjustSetting the light sensitivity About Intelligent ISO sensitivity control 400 800 1600Number of pixels Setting the aspect ratio of picturesAspect Ratio PICT.SIZE/QUALITY5M EZ When the aspect ratio is 10MWhen the aspect ratio is 8M EZDeciding the method to measure brightness Metering ModeAudio REC Recording still pictures with audioSetting the focus method AF ModeAF Assist Lamp Continuously focusing on a subjectFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier CONT.AFFOCUS/AE Lock When in manual focus MFSelect the front or rear dial Dial operation When DIREC. EX. COMP. is set to OFFWhen DIREC. EX. COMP. is set to DIREC. EX. CompPICT.ADJ Setting color effects for the recorded picturesAdjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures COL.EFFECTSelect Picture Capture and then press Connecting images to create a motion picture fileFlip Anim Press / to select Flip ANIM. and then pressDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Select Frame Rate and then pressRotate the lens slowly and carefully Using an optional lensConversion Press / to set to , or Then press MENU/SETRotate the zoom ring to Tele or Wide Recordable range when using a conversion lensStabilizer function may not work sufficiently Settings and then pressEXT.FLASH Press100 Press / to select Preset or Manual and then press MENU/SETSetting Clock SET Number of pictures recorded in burst mode101 EX.FLASH BurstPress to select Start Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Press / to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETFavorite Setting your favorite pictures103 Press to finishTo display the picture rotated 104Rotate DISP./ROTATE Press / to select the picture and then pressDpof Print Example When rotating clockwiseSetting the picture to print and the number of prints 105Press / to select the picture 106Protect Press To select the picture Then press To set/cancelMulti setting/To cancel all settings 107Press to stop recording 108Audio DUB ResizeRotate the front dial to enlarge or decrease the picture 109Press / to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET TrimmingPress / to select a picture and then press 110Aspect Conv Press / to select Then press MENU/ SETInitializing the card 111Press / to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET FormatUSB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-AC7 optional Connecting to a PC112 Press to select PC and then press MENU/SETFolder Composition 113Windows Macintosh114 PictBridge PTP settingPress to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SET Printing the Pictures115 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing 116Press to select Print Start and then pressMENU/SET Press to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance117 Press to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SETPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied118 Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onRemove the lens cap Attach the MC protector or the ND filter 119About Lock on the remote shutter Using the Remote Shutter120 Press the button lightly to press halfway121 122 Message DisplayNo Additional Delete Selections can be Made 123124 Troubleshooting125 Picture is not played back 126Flash is activated 2 times You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P104127 File numbers are recorded in ascending order Clock is reset128 File numbers are not recorded consecutivelyNumber of recordable pictures Number of recordable pictures and available recording time129 130 Available recording time 131132 Specifications133 134 135 Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form136 137 Request for Service Notice For USA Only138 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage 139 Carry-In or Mail-In Service140 Customer Services Directory For USA Only141 Index142 Picture Quality SettingUSB Mode White Balance Fine AdjustmentEncienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolCargue la batería Inserte la batería y la tarjetaVQT0X92