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VQT1S88

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX150

until

2008/8/1

DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 1 ページ２００８年７月９日　水曜日　午後８時１８分

Summary of content (136 pages)

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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 1 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX150 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 2 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 3 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Before Use 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. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 4 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Before Use Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX150 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 5 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 6 ページ２００８年７月９日 Contents 水曜日午後８時１８分 • To delete a single picture.................. 35 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures .............................. 35 Before Use Advanced (Recording pictures) Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Quick Guide .............................................. 8 Standard Accessories............................... 9 Names of the Components ..................... 10 Preparation Charging the Battery.......
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 7 ページ２００８年７月９日 • ? [ASPECT RATIO] ....................... 62 • [INTELLIGENT ISO].................... 63 • > [SENSITIVITY]............................ 63 • [ISO LIMIT SET] ........................ 64 • = [WHITE BALANCE] .................... 64 • C [METERING MODE].................... 66 • AF [AF MODE] ................................ 66 • [QUICK AF]................................ 69 • ˜ [BURST]...................................... 69 [I.EXPOSURE]...........................
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 8 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 9 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software: 1 2 DE-A41B CGA-S005A 4 3 Use it to install the software to your PC.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 10 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P38) Lens (P5, 105) Self-timer indicator (P42) AF assist lamp (P74) 4 5 6 7 8 9 LCD monitor (P36, 102) Status indicator (P14, 22, 26) [MENU/SET] button (P16) [DISPLAY] button (P36) [Q.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 11 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Before Use 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) Zoom lever (P31) [E.ZOOM] button (P32) Speaker (P78) Microphone (P56, 74, 91) Shutter button (P26, 56) Mode dial (P25) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using 18 19 20 21 22 the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 12 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.) 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 13 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 14 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 15 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 16 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P24)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 17 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P18) • It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 18 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation ∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P109.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 19 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation 5 Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. 6 Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. 7 Press 3/4 to select [š]. 8 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET 9 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 20 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P16 for details.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 21 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. LCD [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 22 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 23 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation w [RESET] The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, [ROTATE DISP.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 24 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 25 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 1 Turn the camera on.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 26 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic [REC] mode: ñ Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 27 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P38) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P31) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 28 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, [ brightness. • When [ ] or [ activated twice. ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P39) is enabled, and the flash is Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 29 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favorite settings (³: Program AE mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P26). 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. A Mode dial B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 2 Set the mode dial to [³]. • To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P61).
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 30 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic A B C D E F G ¢ Focus indication AF area (normal) AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) Focus range Aperture value¢ Shutter speed¢ ISO sensitivity If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. (However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 31 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic [REC] mode: ñ³²¿n Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.7k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 32 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic ∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14.5M (14.7 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 33 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 34 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 35 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button 2 Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 1 2 3 Press [‚].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 36 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 37 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. A [ ]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 38 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³²¿ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 2 Press 1 [‰]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 39 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ], [ ]) selected, it will ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 40 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • In [HIGH SENS.] (P52) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 15.1 m (49.5 feet) Tele: Approx. 90 cm (2.95 feet) to approx. 7.5 m (24.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 41 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the flash. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 42 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³²¿ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 2 3 Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 43 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³¿n Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. 1 Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 44 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³²¿ Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Color Bracket Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 45 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Color Bracket In this mode, up to 3 pictures in black & white, standard, or sepia in the selected modes are automatically recorded each time the shutter button is pressed. 1 Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, press [DISPLAY]. • It is switched between auto bracket and color bracket every time [DISPLAY] is pressed. 2 Press 2/1 to select the mode.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 46 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ² Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [²]. 2 Press 3/4 to select aperture or shutter speed, and press 2/1 to set.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 47 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿: Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. 1 2 3 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [¿]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 48 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) * [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 49 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 0 [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self portrait mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 50 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The focus range is 0.9 m (2.95 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet). • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. • Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. / [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 51 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) : [BABY1]/; [BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P83).
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 52 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ï [SUNSET] Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun. 9 [HIGH SENS.] This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 53 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶] • The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 54 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Starry sky mode • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer. Note • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. 4 [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 55 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 56 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Set the mode dial to [n]. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 57 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item ¢ ¢ ¢ Picture size fps 1280k720 pixels 24 848k480 pixels 30 640k480 pixels 30 320k240 pixels 30 Aspect ratio 16:9 4:3 10 • • • • fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps” and “24 fps”. You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 58 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³²¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 59 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 6 Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. 7 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 8 Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P81. 9 10 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture. • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 60 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P16) 1 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 61 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ñ³²¿ ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode. (14.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 62 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The extended optical zoom does not work in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed. • Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. • Refer to P119 for information about the number of recordable pictures. A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 63 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [X] [Y] [W] Note • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P117) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 64 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [ISO LIMIT SET] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Most appropriate sensitivity within the range set will be set depending on the brightness of the subject. Applicable modes: ³² [AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] • The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set. • The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 65 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • It can be set from the quick menu (P19). 1 Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1 ], [ ] or [ SET ] is selected. • Press 1 again if [ 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the white balance and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 66 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) C [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: ³²n [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 67 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù]. • If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. • Switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 68 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below. – When the subject is too small – When the recording location is too dark – When the subject is moving too fast – When the background has the same or similar color to the subject.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 69 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [QUICK AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. Applicable modes: ³²¿ [OFF]/[ON] Note • When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
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VQT1S88~Body2_mst.fm 70 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後４時２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. Applicable modes: ³² [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note ] is displayed on the screen.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 71 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 Decide on the composition, and take the third picture. • After taking the picture, the images of the first, second and third pictures taken will be superimposed over one another and displayed. • Press 3 to select [RETAKE] and then press [MENU/SET] to return to the third picture. 5 Press 4 to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 72 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) H [COLOR EFFECT] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Setting color effects for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: ñ³²n [OFF]: [B/W]: [SEPIA]: [COOL]: [WARM]: This is the standard setting. The picture becomes black and white. The picture becomes sepia. The picture becomes bluish. The picture becomes reddish. Note • When in Intelligent auto mode, only [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be selected.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 73 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: ³²¿n [OFF] [AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition. [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 74 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) B [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. Applicable modes: ³²¿ [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded. [ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen. Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 75 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 76 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 6 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 7 Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 77 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 75.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 78 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P88) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). 1 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 75. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 79 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. ] A A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P74) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P91) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P20) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 80 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) To end 9 screen display Press [MENU/SET] 3 4 Press the shutter button. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Picture size Item / / 1 picture 9 pictures 2M 2M 0.3 M 2M 0.3 M 1M • [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. Note • You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 81 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date. • Press [‚] to return to the calendar screen. 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. Note • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 82 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. • Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers). • The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the left with [L], and to the right with [Z]. • To enter a blank, move the cursor to [SPACE] or to delete an entered character, move the cursor to [DELETE], and press [MENU/SET].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 83 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) 1 Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 84 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) Aspect ratio setting Picture size X / / / > Y / / / > W / / / > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. 6 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ 7 ] or less. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢ ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 85 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 1 2 [MULTI] setting Press 3/4 to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET]. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation [MULTI] of resizing is displayed. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY]. • Repeat this step for each picture, and press [MENU/SET] to set. 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 86 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 6 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture. • The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 87 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y] or a [X] aspect ratio. 1 Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 3/4 to select [Y] or [X] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 2/1 to select a picture taken with [W] aspect ratio, and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 88 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated. 3 4 Press 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. : The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90o. : The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90o. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 89 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. • Repeat the above procedure. • If 4 is pressed again, the favorite setting is canceled. ∫ Canceling all the [FAVORITE] settings 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set as a favorite.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 90 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (It is not possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.) 5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫ Canceling all the [DPOF PRINT] settings 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 91 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 3 [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are canceled when [MENU/ SET] is pressed again. Press 2/1 to select the picture. 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 92 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment. S [COPY] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. 1 2 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 93 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 94 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Connecting to other equipment 3 Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” or “Untitled” is displayed.) 4 Double-click [DCIM] folder. 5 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 95 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 96 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 97 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Connecting to other equipment 3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P97 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures. • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 98 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 99 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)  AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN  COMPONENT OUT Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P23) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 100 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied).
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 101 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 103 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others 33 Burst (P69)/ : Auto bracket (P44)/ :Color bracket (P45)/ :Multi exposure (P70) B: Audio recording (P74) : AF assist lamp (P74) 34 Quick AF (P69)/ 35 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P58) 36 Self-timer mode (P42) ¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 104 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not attach any other items to the wrist strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 105 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 106 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Charger • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios. • The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. • After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 107 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P15) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 108 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P24) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 109 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 110 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others [AUTO BRACKET] (P44) • , ô, , 5, and • $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ • [MULTI EXPO.] [COLOR BRACKET] (P45) • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ • [MULTI EXPO.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 111 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others [AUDIO REC.] (P74) • [AUTO BRACKET] • [COLOR BRACKET] • [BURST] • ô, and 5 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ • [MULTI EXPO.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 112 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P112–118). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P23) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P14) • The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 113 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P43) • Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker. > Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed. 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time. > Set auto bracket (P44)/color bracket (P45), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52), [FLASH BURST] (P53) in scene mode or [BURST] (P69) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF].
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 114 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 115 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P20) • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P21) Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Noise appears on the LCD monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 116 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P24) (Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them. Therefore, check well before formatting.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 117 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. > Check [TV ASPECT] setting. (P23) The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly? > Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P23, 93) The card is not recognized by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognized.) > Disconnect the USB connection cable.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 118 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others > When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded. (P17) When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 119 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures X Aspect ratio (14.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 120 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others X Aspect ratio Picture size (3M ): (2048k1536) Y (2M ): (1600k1200) (13M): (4416k2944) Quality A › A › A › A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 121 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others W Aspect ratio (11M): (4416k2480) Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) Card 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB (7.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 122 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 123 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,700,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.72q CCD, total pixel number 15,000,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.6kzoom, fl6.0 mm to 21.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 124 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others ISO sensitivity: Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Pictures with audio: Motion pictures: 124 VQT1S88 AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 125 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: “USB 2.0” (High Speed) NTSC (DMC-FX150P) U.S. version NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) (DMC-FX150PC) Canada version Component Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [COMPONENT OUT]: [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: [DC IN]: Dimensions: Dedicated jack (10 pin) Dedicated jack (8 pin) Dedicated jack (2 pin) Approx. 96.7 mm (W)k54.0 mm (H)k24.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 127 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 128 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. include your proof of purchase. Request for Service Notice: • Please (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) (USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 129 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 130 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 131 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 132 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Others Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT : POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGES À L’APPAREIL, • N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, À L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU AUX ÉCLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE, COMME PAR EXEMPLE DES VASES. • UTILISEZ EXCLUSIVEMENT LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDÉS.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 133 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others • Le puissant champ magnétique de haut-parleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées et distordre les images. • Les ondes électromagnétiques émises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à l’appareil photo numérique et perturber l’image et le son.
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 134 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Others Index DPOF Print Setting ................................ 89 A AC Adaptor ...................................... 93, 95 Access Indication ................................... 15 Adjusting Flash Output .......................... 40 Aerial Photo Mode ................................. 55 AF Area Selection .................................. 68 AF Assist Lamp ...................................... 74 AF Mode .............................
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 135 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 Others Motion Picture Mode .............................. 56 Multi Playback ........................................ 33 Multiple .................................................. 66 Multiple Exposure .................................. 70 N Night Portrait Mode ................................ 49 Night Scenery Mode .............................. 50 NO.RESET ............................................ 22 NTSC ......................................
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DMCFX150-VQT1S88_mst.book 136 ページ２００８年７月９日水曜日午後８時１８分 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.