Information for Your Safety, Dear Customer | Panasonic VQT0Y69

Before Use

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

•Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

•SDHC Logo is a trademark.

•Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

•Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

•Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

R B R C

T M

L i - i o n

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

2

VQT0Y69

Image 2

Panasonic VQT0Y69 operating instructions Information for Your Safety, Dear Customer

Contents

DMC-FX3 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC Note U.S. only About the Lens Humid places About Condensation When the lens Is fogged upWhen not using the camera for a long Period of time About the Mode Dial Contents Setting a picture size and quality Using the REC Mode MenuAdjusting the hue for a more natural Focusing in low light conditions VFC4090 Standard AccessoriesK1HA08CD0008 SD Memory Cards are optional Names Components 10 11 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P12Insert the battery and the card. P14 Turn the camera on to take pictures Charging the Battery with the Charger Detach the battery after charging is completed About the Battery Charging/number of recordable Pictures Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card About handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Built-in Memory DMC-FX3 Icons displayed on the screen Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Press MENU/SET and then press About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu item Monitor Clock SETWorld Time Guide Line Economy Power SaveVolume Beep Level Video OUT ResetSelect on Connection Deutsch LanguageEnglish Français Take a picture Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTaking Pictures Press the shutter button fully to take the picture Press the shutter button fully Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedTips for taking good pictures Exposure Preventing jitter camera shakeParty P52 Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings 10k15cm DMC-FX07/AUTO DMC-FX3 Other Settings in Simple modeYou cannot set the following items in simple mode Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele To make subjects appear closer use Tele ± Available, Not available Extended optical zoom mechanismPicture size and maximum zoom magnification ¢ DMC-FX07 Menu operation Press MENU/SETFurther extending the zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position Playing Back Pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Deleting PicturesSelect the picture with 2/1 ALL Delete Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Only when selecting Multi DeleteScreen when selecting Multi Delete Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Playback mode Simple modeRecording mode About the LCD Monitor Examples of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Power LCD/High angle mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPress 3/4 to select a mode Switching to the appropriate flash Setting Press Press 3/4 to select a modeCanceling High angle mode or Power LCD AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Available flash settings by recording modeAuto Forced on Auto Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye Reduction Taking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to select Under exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket This mode detects jitter and compensates for it Optical Image Stabilizer Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeYou can also press the burst mode button to select When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Focus range When burst mode is set toTaking Close-up Pictures There are 6 menu screens 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6 and 6/6 Scene ModePress 3/4 to select the scene mode Technique for Portrait mode Portrait Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery mode Self Portrait Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Party modeTechnique for Candle light mode Take pictures Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Technique for Aerial photo mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Age display setting Birthday setting Adjusting the white balance WB Adjust Press 2 again to cancel AF lock Press 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET Setting the travel datePress 3/4 to select Travel Date and then press Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel datePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Press 4 to select Home and then press MENU/SET to set Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World TimePress 3/4 to select World Time and then press Finishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination area Location candidates for World Time settings Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording If you selected On the screen Shown in step SD Memory Built-in Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET To return to the 1 screen playback screen To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Zoom1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom lever Rotate the zoom lever towards W or press MENU/SET Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures To pause There are 3 menu screens 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 Using the REC Mode MenuPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Balance About the white balance fine adjustment Setting the white balance manuallyFinely adjusting the white balance White balance icon on the screen turns red or blue Setting the light sensitivity Sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect Ratio PICT.SIZE/QUALITY DMC-FX3 Audio REC Recording still pictures with audio AF Mode Setting the focus method Slow Shutter Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp Recording bright pictures in dark places Clock SET COL.EFFECTPICT.ADJ Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finish Setting the audio, duration and effectSetting your favorite pictures Favorite Deleting all favorites Rotate DISP./ROTATEPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press To display the picture rotated Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Example When rotating clockwiseSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof Print To cancel all settings Single settingMulti setting Number of prints icon B appears Protect Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Adding audio after taking pictures Audio DUBPress 4 to stop recording Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET ResizePress 2/1 to select the size and then press Making the picture smaller Trimming Press the shutter button Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press Aspect ConvPress 3/4 to select or and then press Menu Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Copy DMC-FX3 Copying the picture data Format Initializing the card USB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-AC5 optional Connecting to a PCPress 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET This message appears during data transfer Dcim Misc Conditions under which a different Folder number is used Printing the Pictures Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/ SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Print with Date Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Screen Display Recording Recording in simple mode 100 Playback Picture In motion picture mode P68 Favorites P80101 102 Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth 103 Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery Do not bend or drop the card Message Display 104 105 Troubleshooting 106 107 Flash is activated 2 times 108Flash Flash is not activated You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P81 Ends of the pictures are cut at printing 109Motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Picture is not displayed fully on the TV 110 Number of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time111 112 113 Available recording time Specifications 114 115 116 DIGITAL/AV OUT Digital Camera Accessory System 117 For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form118 Request for Service Notice For USA Only 119 120 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service 121 122 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter Personal Checks Index 123 USB Mode 22, 91 Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting Simple Mode 124 Cargue la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español125 Reproduzca las imágenes Memo 126 127 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3