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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX48

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

VQT1X57

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or

send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

until

2009/2/12

DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年１２月２６日　金曜日　午後６時２５分

Summary of content (136 pages)

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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX48 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 2 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 3 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Before Use THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 4 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Before Use ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 5 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Before Use ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 6 ページ２００８年１２月２６日 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 Quick Guide .............................................. 8 Standard Accessories ............................... 9 Names of the Components ..................... 10 Preparation Charging the Battery............................... 12 • About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures) ........ 13 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ..........................
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 7 ページ２００８年１２月２６日 Motion Picture Mode ............................... 59 Taking a picture with Face Recognition function ................................................... 61 • Face Recognition functions .............. 61 • Face settings .................................... 61 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ... 64 • Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture ......... 64 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) .....
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 8 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 9 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 DMW-BCF10PP 3 DE-A59B 4 Use it to install the software to your PC.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 10 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P41) Lens (P5, 108) Self-timer indicator (P46) AF assist lamp (P76) 4 5 6 7 8 9 LCD monitor (P39, 105) Status indicator (P15, 24, 28) [MENU/SET] button (P17) [DISPLAY] button (P39) [Q.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 11 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Before Use 11 12 13 14 15 16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) Zoom lever (P34) Speaker (P84) Microphone (P59, 76, 95) Shutter button (P28, 59) Mode dial (P27) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when 17 18 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 12 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 13 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 14 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation Playback time Approx. 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCF10PP) are the same as above.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 15 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. • If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 16 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 (P77) are stored on the built-in memory even if a card is inserted.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 17 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 (P26)]. 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 18 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to Recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. • When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” procedure below.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 19 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 20 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal picture mode OFF ON Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 21 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 22 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P17 for details.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 23 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 24 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 25 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P98) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P26) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 26 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Preparation It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. [VERSION DISP.] [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) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 27 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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. Turn the camera on.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 28 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 29 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication (P16) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P41) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P34) 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 30 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic Face Recognition Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday. When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 31 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu – [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P74)/[FACE RECOG.] (P61) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu – [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE] • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [GUIDE LINE] (P23) ([REC. INFO.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 32 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. A Mode dial B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Set the mode dial to [·].
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 33 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 34 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P91) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 35 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic 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 “Extended Optical Zoom”. • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 36 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) A Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P85) 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 37 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚].
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 38 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P92) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the 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).
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 39 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 (P36), while playing back motion pictures (P84) and during a slide show (P80), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 40 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Underexposed 3 Overexposed ¢ Histogram 1/6 10:00 DEC .1.2009 1/6 10:00 DEC .1.2009 1/6 10:00 DEC .1.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 41 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording mode” .
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 42 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 43 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet) ISO80 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.7 m (5.58 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet) 1.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 44 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 45 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 46 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 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. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 47 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 48 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 49 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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. 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 50 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 51 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide). • You can record yourself with audio (P76). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will light up while recording the audio. • The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k). • The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 52 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 53 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 54 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON]. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 55 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 2 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. 3 Take pictures.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 56 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 5 [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P21) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 57 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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. 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 58 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. ∫ 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. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures. Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 59 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 60 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item ¢ ¢ ¢ Picture size fps 1280k720 pixels 30 848k480 pixels 30 640k480 pixels 30 320k240 pixels 30 Aspect ratio 16:9 4:3 •[ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to “Playing back on the TV with component socket” (P104) for details.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 61 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿ Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. Face Recognition functions Following [FACE RECOG.] functions will work when [FACE RECOG.] in [REC] mode menu is set to [ON]. • It will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 62 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered. • Take a picture of a face from the front Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1. [NAME]: It is possible to register names. For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P86.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 63 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step 3 of the “Face settings”, the registration screen will display automatically after taking the picture of a face that has high number of appearance. (Registration screen is displayed after approximately 5 pictures. It is not counted when the Burst Mode and Auto Bracket is set.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 64 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 P20. 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 65 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P86. 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 66 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. 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. (P17) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 67 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 68 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 69 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 70 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 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 center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 71 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. 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 real life. Applicable modes: · [OFF]/[ON] Note • When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 72 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 73 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 or bright – When the subject is moving too fast – When the background has the same or similar color to the subject.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 74 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the Burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality. – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. • The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 75 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we recommend setting to [NATURAL]. • You cannot set [NATURAL], [VIVID], [COOL] or [WARM] in Intelligent auto mode. Also, you cannot set [NATURAL] or [VIVID] in Motion picture mode. • Different color modes can be set in different [REC] modes. [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 76 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) B [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. Applicable modes: ·¿ [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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 77 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 78 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Viewing clipboard pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Set the mode dial to [¨]. 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 79 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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” (P77).) Item Description of setting [CANCEL MARK] Used to release the zoom position. 1 Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ 2 Press [MENU/SET] to cancel. ]. Used to add sound after the clipboard pictures are recorded.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 80 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 81 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 82 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 80.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 83 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P92) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 80. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 84 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. C B A A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 85 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in Playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 86 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P87). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles. Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 87 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [‚]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [FACE RECOG.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 88 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item. [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P53) If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures. [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 89 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 90 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Enlargement () Move the position () Press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 91 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise • Up to 2 o can be adjusted. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 92 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) Note • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 93 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 94 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text. Note • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 95 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Advanced (Playback) B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 96 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 97 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 e-mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 98 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Connecting to other equipment Double-click [DCIM] folder. 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. ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 99 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures AV OUT/ DIGITAL 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 from the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 100 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • 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).
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 101 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Connecting to other equipment Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P101 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. MULTI SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 102 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 103 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P25) 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 104 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Connecting to other equipment Playing back on the TV with component socket You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional). Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.  AUDIO  AV OUT/ DIGITAL #WFKQ .
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 106 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others 33 Quick AF (P73)/ : AF Lock (P58)/ : AF assist lamp (P76) 34 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P64) 35 Self-timer mode (P46) ¢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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 107 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 hand 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 108 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 109 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 110 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature:15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 111 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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. (P16) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 112 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] > Use a card compatible with this unit. (P16) • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. [MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred accessing the card. > Insert the card again. > Insert a different card. [READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • It has failed to read or write data. > Remove the card after turning the power [OFF].
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 113 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P113–119). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P25) 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 114 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P47) • Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker. > Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P75) to slower speed. 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time. > Set Auto bracket (P48), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P55), [FLASH BURST] (P55) in Scene mode or [BURST] (P73) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF].
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 115 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 116 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P22) • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P23) 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 117 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 118 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV. • Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P103, 104) The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. > Check [TV ASPECT] setting.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 119 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 120 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 ( Picture size Quality A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 121 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others Y Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 122 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 123 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary color 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 124 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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 VQT1X57 AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 125 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: “USB 2.0” (High Speed) NTSC, Component Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [COMPONENT OUT]: Dedicated jack (10 pin) [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) Dimensions: Approx. 95.3 mm (W)k52.9 mm (H)k21.5 mm (D) [3 3/4q (W)k2 1/16q(H)k7/8q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass(weight) Approx. 128 g/4.51 oz (excluding card and battery) Approx. 150 g/5.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 127 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 128 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico 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.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 130 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 131 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) 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/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 132 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５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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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 133 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others ∫ À propos du chargeur de batterie ATTENTION! NE PAS INSTALLER CET APPAREIL DANS UNE BIBLIOTHÈQUE, UNE ARMOIRE OU TOUT AUTRE ESPACE CONFINÉ. S’ASSURER QUE LA VENTILATION DE L’APPAREIL EST ADÉQUATE. AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU D’INCENDIE DÛ À UN SURCHAUFFEMENT, S’ASSURER QUE RIDEAUX OU TOUT OBJET QUELCONQUE NE BOUCHENT LES ÉVENTS D’AÉRATION DE L’APPAREIL.
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 134 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others Others Index D A AC Adaptor ................................ 15, 97, 99 Access Indication ................................... 16 Aerial Photo Mode ................................. 57 AF Assist Lamp ...................................... 76 AF Lock .................................................. 58 AF Macro Mode ..................................... 44 AF Mode ................................................ 71 AF Tracking ......
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 135 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 Others L R Language Setting ................................... 26 Layout .................................................. 102 LCD Mode .............................................. 23 LCD Monitor ................................... 39, 105 Leveling ................................................. 91 Reset of Setting ..................................... 25 Resizing ................................................. 89 Rotate Display .
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DMC-FX48P_PC~VQT1X57_eng.book 136 ページ２００８年１２月２６日金曜日午後６時２５分 • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.