DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 1 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX38 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 2 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Before Use 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 3 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Before Use -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 4 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Before Use ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. • We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 5 ページ ２００８年７月７日 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 Quick Guide .............................................. 7 Standard Accessories ............................... 8 Names of the Components ....................... 9 Preparation Charging the Battery ............................... 11 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................ 12 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery .......
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 6 ページ ２００８年７月７日 • AF [AF MODE] ................................ 62 • [QUICK AF]................................ 63 • ˜ [BURST]...................................... 64 • [I.EXPOSURE]........................... 64 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] ........................ 65 • H [COLOR MODE] .......................... 65 • [STABILIZER] ............................ 65 • [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .................. 66 • B [AUDIO REC.] ............................... 66 • F [AF ASSIST LAMP]..............
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 7 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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. (P11) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P13) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 8 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software: 1 2 DMW-BCE10E 3 Use it to install the software to your PC.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 9 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P37) Lens (P4, 101) Self-timer indicator (P41) AF assist lamp (P66) 4 5 6 7 8 9 LCD monitor (P35, 98) Status indicator (P13, 21, 25) [MENU/SET] button (P16) [DISPLAY] button (P35) [Q.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 10 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Before Use 11 12 13 14 15 16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) Zoom lever (P30) Speaker (P74) Microphone (P53, 66, 87) Shutter button (P25, 53) Mode dial (P24) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 11 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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. (The battery temperature should also be the same.) 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the AC cable.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 12 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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-AC5G; 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 13 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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 (DMW-BCE10E). • 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 14 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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. • Clipboard pictures (P68) are stored on the built-in memory even if a card is inserted.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 15 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; 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 (P23)]. 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 16 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. OFF ON • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons 2 Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 3 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 17 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 18 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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 P105.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 19 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 20 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 21 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 22 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 23 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Preparation | [VIDEO OUT] Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback mode only) [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. • This will work when the AV cable is connected. [TV ASPECT] Set to match the type of TV. (Playback mode only) [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable is connected.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 24 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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. 2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 25 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 26 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Basic ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P37) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P30) 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 27 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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 (P38) is enabled, and the flash is Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 28 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favourite settings (·: Normal picture 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 (P25). 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. A Mode dial B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 2 Set the mode dial to [·]. 3 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 29 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 30 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Basic [REC] mode: ñ·¿n¨ Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra 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 8.9k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 31 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ or ¨ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 32 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). A 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P76) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures are not rotated for display. ∫ To return to normal playback 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 33 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode 1 2 3 Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P31) All the pictures are played back. MENU /SET [SLIDE SHOW] (P71) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P73) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back. [FAVORITE PLAY] (P74)¢ Your favourite pictures are played back.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 34 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 1 2 Press [‚]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. •[ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. 4 5 DISPLAY Press [MENU/SET].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 35 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P32), while playing back motion pictures (P74) and during a slide show (P71), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 36 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. 1 Dark area, mid-tone, and bright area are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to take a picture. 2 The picture will become underexposed with more dark area.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 37 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 38 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 39 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • In [HIGH SENS.] (P48) 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 to approx. 15.4 m Tele: Approx. 1.0 m to approx. 7.3 m • In [FLASH BURST] (P49) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 40 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·n Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). 1 Press 4 [#]. • In macro mode, [ press 4 again. 2 ] is displayed. To cancel, Take the pictures. ∫ Focus range ¢ The focus range changes in steps.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 41 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press 2 [ë]. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. • 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 42 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·¿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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 43 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·¿ Taking Pictures using 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 44 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 45 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) + [SOFT SKIN] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫ Technique for Soft skin 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 46 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k). • The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or [PLAYBACK] mode is selected. • The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P65) • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 47 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. 1 [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶] 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 48 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON]. • If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 4 appears automatically. Press [MENU/SET] to finish. ∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME] Select the [OFF] setting in step 2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 49 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶] ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 2 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 50 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶] • The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the settings for the first picture. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200]. • See the Note on P39 when using the flash.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 51 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals. 8 [SNOW] This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 52 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 53 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 54 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the picture quality • When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 55 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 56 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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. 9 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. 10 • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P77. 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 57 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/ SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 3. 2 Press 4 to select [HOME], and then press [MENU/SET].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 58 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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: ñ·¿ ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 59 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 60 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 61 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 62 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) AF [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: ·¿n [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 63 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) – When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human being – When the camera is shaking – When digital zoom is used ∫ About [ƒ] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 64 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ˜ [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: ñ·¿ [OFF] ˜ ò Burst speed (pictures/ second) — 2.5¢ approx. 2 A — max. 3 › — max. 5 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 65 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom. Applicable modes: ·¿n [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P30 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1]. H [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 66 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – In digital zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a moving subject. – When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode and to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 67 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. [ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.) Note • The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m. • When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 68 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Mode dial: ¨ Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (¨: Clipboard mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 69 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Viewing clipboard pictures 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Set the mode dial to [¨]. 3 Press 2/1 to move the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture. 1: Play back the next picture. • When the zoom lever is turned to [L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 70 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard recording menu” (P68).) Item Description of setting Used to release the zoom position. [CANCEL 1 Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ ]. MARK] 2 Press [MENU/SET] to cancel. Used to add sound after the clipboard pictures are recorded.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 71 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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 favourites as a slide show.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 72 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 73 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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 71.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 74 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P84) (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 71. 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 75 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.] (P66) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P87) 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 76 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press the shutter button. 4 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 77 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 78 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 79 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. [SINGLE] [MULTI] • [‘] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. [MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and Press 2/1 to then press [MENU/SET] to set. • The setting is cancelled when [DISPLAY] select the picture. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures. is pressed again.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 80 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) 7 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢ ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 81 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 82 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. 1 Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise • Up to 2 o can be adjusted. 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 83 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position, and press [MENU/SET] to set. • Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically. 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 • After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 84 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed) 1 Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P31 for information about how to play back pictures. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 85 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) Note • You can set up to 999 pictures as favourites. • When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] (P34) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card. • You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favourites.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 86 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 87 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) Note • The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment. • Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in memory or the card is formatted. • Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card, they cannot be deleted when the card’s Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK]. B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 88 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Advanced (Playback) S [COPY] You can copy data of pictures you have shot from the built-in memory onto a card, from a card into the built-in memory or from a card into the dedicated clipboard folder. 1 2 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 4.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 89 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 90 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Connecting to other equipment 2 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P22) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 91 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) 1 Folder number 2 File number 3 JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures MISC: DPOF print Favourite PRIVATE1: Clipboard pictures (Built in memory only) A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations. • After [NO.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 92 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 93 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Connecting to other equipment • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the printer again. • The pictures recorded in clipboard mode, copy them onto a card (P70), and then print them out.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 94 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 95 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã 2 pictures on 1 page ä 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 96 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 97 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Connecting to other equipment • Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied). • You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards. • You may not be able to play back MultiMediaCards.
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DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 99 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others 34 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P55) 35 Self-timer mode (P41) ¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode. ¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 100 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 101 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 102 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others Charger • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio. • 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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 103 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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. (P14) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 104 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P23) [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 Centre.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 105 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 106 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others [QUALITY] (P59) • , 9, ô, • $ mode , [ASPECT RATIO] (P59) • 9, ô, and , and in [SCENE MODE] in [SCENE MODE] [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P59) • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode [SENSITIVITY] (P60) • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When Intelligent ISO is set [WHITE BALANCE] (P60) • ,, ., /, 1, 2, 3, ï, [WB ADJUST.] (P61) • [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE] is set [QUICK AF] (P63) • .
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 107 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others [ASPECT CONV.] (P82) • Pictures taken with Y or X • Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] [ROTATE] (P83) • Motion pictures • Protected pictures [ROTATE DISP.] (P83) • Multi playback • [CALENDAR] PRINT WITH DATE • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] [AUDIO DUB.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 108 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P24) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P33) The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 109 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others > Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P65) > Take pictures in bright places. • Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a malfunction. The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 110 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the camera, and it is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor flickers indoors.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 111 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P31) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. • Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back by this unit. The recorded pictures are not displayed.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 112 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode. • Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer. > Connect it only to the TV. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 113 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P66) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P66) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 114 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 115 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others Aspect ratio 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 Y (9M): (6M ): 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 ): (2.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 116 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 117 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extra optical zoom: Max. 8.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 118 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２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: Interface Digital: Analogue video/ audio: AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 119 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 Others Dimensions: Approx. 94.7 mm (W)k51.9 mm (H)k22.0 mm (D) (excluding the projecting parts) Mass: Approx. 125 g (excluding card and battery) Approx. 146 g (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A40A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 0.
DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_eng.book 120 ページ ２００８年７月７日 月曜日 午後８時４２分 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. A VQT1S07 F0708MG0 ( 2000 ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.
