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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX100

VQT1F52

Before connecting, operating or

adjusting this product, please read

the instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com

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DMC-FX100ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年５月１６日　水曜日　午後３時２２分

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DMC-FX100ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX100 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com 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-FX100ENG.book 2 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 3 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Before Use • Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. • Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 4 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Before Use Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX100 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 5 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 6 ページ２００７年５月１６日 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories............................... 8 Names of the Components ....................... 8 Quick Guide ............................................ 10 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 11 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................ 12 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ..............................
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 7 ページ２００７年５月１６日 • [SLOW SHUTTER] ........................... 68 • [COL.EFFECT] ................................. 69 • [PICT.ADJ.]....................................... 69 Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ................................................ 70 Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ............................... 71 Using the Playback Zoom ....................... 72 Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio.........
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 8 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 DE-A41B CGA-S005A 3 4 K1HA08CD0008 K1HA08CD0007 5 6 • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 9 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation 2/Self-timer button (P41) 4/[REV] button (P31) 1/Flash setting button (P37) 3/Exposure compensation (P42)/ Auto bracket (P43)/ White balance fine adjustment (P61)/ Backlight compensation in simple mode (P27) button In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 10 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation 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. • Set the clock. (P15) OFF ON 1 Charge the battery. (P11) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P23) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 4 Play back the pictures.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 11 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after about 130 minutes).
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 12 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode [ ]) Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures (Approx. 160 min) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 13 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Prepare a card. (optional) • You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 14 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional) The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P90) ∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play back pictures with the built-in memory. (The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted.) • The built-in memory capacity is about 27 MB.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 15 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. • : Cancel without setting the clock. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct. Changing the clock setting OFF 1 Press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 16 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation About the Mode Dial ∫ Basic If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take a close-up picture of a subject or to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose. Use this mode for normal recording. Normal picture mode (P23) ∫ Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part A.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 17 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation Setting the Menu 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is displayed. B A A C A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings • Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the menu item to switch to the next/previous page easily. • The menu icons and the menu items that are displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 18 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen About the Setup Menu Press [MENU/SET]. • When the mode dial is set to [ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway. ∫ Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press 2 on a menu screen. • Set items as required. • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 19 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation [POWER SAVE] (Turning off this unit automatically.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P17) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [1MIN.], [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.], [OFF] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn this unit off and on to cancel power save mode.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 20 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation [TRAVEL DATE] (P55) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P17) Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. [SET], [OFF] MENU /SET [BEEP] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P17) This allows you to set the beep.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 21 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation [TV ASPECT] (Playback mode only) (P98) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P17) Set to match the type of TV. MENU /SET [ [ ]: ]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display ∫ Screen display in normal picture mode [ ] (at the time of purchase) When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 22 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Preparation 9 Recording state 10 Built-in memory/Card • The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). – When using the built-in memory – When using the card • Do not do the following when the access indication lamps lights. The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally. – Turn this unit off. – Remove the battery or the card.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 23 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. F2.8 • The status indicator 3 lights for about 1 second when you turn this unit on 2. (1: Shutter button) 1 Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 24 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic • When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment however the recorded picture will not be affected. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 25 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic • You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock before pressing the shutter button fully. F2.8 1/125 F2.8 1/125 ∫ Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P81) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 26 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic ∫ Settings in Simple mode [PICT.MODE] [ENLARGE] [4qk6q/ 10k15cm] Suitable for enlarging the pictures to be printed to 8qk10q size, letter size etc. Suitable for regular size printing. Suitable for attaching pictures to e-mails or adding pictures to websites. [E-MAIL] [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [ON] The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 27 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic – [PICT.ADJ.] – [GUIDE LINE] • The settings for [WORLD TIME], [MONITOR], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], [SHUTTER], [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] in the [SETUP] menu (P18) also affect simple mode. ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture. Press 3.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 28 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, —: Not available) Aspect ratio (P62) Picture size (P26, 63) / Maximum Extended zoom magnifioptical cation (Tele) zoom (12M) (10.5M) 3.6k — 4.4k ± 5.6k ± (9M) (8M EZ) (7M EZ) (6M EZ) • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 29 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic ∫ When the picture size is set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio The picture size becomes smaller temporarily and the extended optical zoom can be used. e.g.: Setting to [ ] (12M) 1 W T ∫ When the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio e.g.: Setting to [ ] (3M EZ) 1 W T 1 2 W T 1 2 W T 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 W T Press [E.ZOOM] once. Press [E.ZOOM] twice. Press [E.ZOOM] three times.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 30 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again. Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom ≥[OFF]: W ≥[ON]: W A maximum of 14.3k zoom can be achieved with the 3.6k optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] mode menu. However, if a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 27.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 31 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Press 4 [REV]. A • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 32 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic Playing back/Deleting Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory is played back or deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is played back or deleted when a card is inserted. Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Check the pictures one by one and delete unwanted pictures. ∫ Playing back pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 33 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ [ALL DELETE] 1 Press [ 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. ] twice. 2 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MENU /SET MENU /SET • [MULTI DELETE] > step 3. • [ALL DELETE] > step 5. • [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (When [FAVORITE] (P78) is set only) > step 5.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 34 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed DISPLAY/LCD MODE D E F G ¢1 ¢2 Normal display Display with histogram No display (Recording guide line)¢2 No display Histogram Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 35 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. Examples of histogram 100_0001 1/3 ISO100 F2.8 1/200 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 AWB 100_0001 1/3 ISO100 F2.8 1/100 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 AWB 100_0001 1/3 ISO100 F2.8 1/50 10:00 DEC. 1.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 36 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode) • If the mode dial is set [ ] and [ ], the Power LCD function only can be used. [ ]: The LCD monitor [POWER LCD] becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. [ ]: [HIGH ANGLE] The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 37 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is adjusted when Power LCD mode or High angle mode is activated. Therefore, some subjects may look different on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 38 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) : Forced ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. : ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
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DMC-FX100-BODY_mst.fm 39 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後６時３４分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 40 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash range in Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode Highest ISO sensitivity (P44) Available flash range Wide Tele ISO400 Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to approx. 4.0 m (13.1 feet) Approx. 40 cm (1.31 feet) to approx. 2.0 m (6.56 feet) ISO800 Approx. 80 cm (2.62 feet) to approx. 5.6 m (18.4 feet) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to approx. 2.8 m (9.19 feet) ISO1250 Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 7.0 m (23.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 41 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. • The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject. (P60) • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient. • It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 42 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • You can compensate from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 43 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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. 1 Press 3 [ ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 44 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded The camera detects the movement of the subject near the center of the screen and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject. the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter speed faster.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 45 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) – When the moving subject is small – When the moving subject is at the edge of the screen – When the subject starts moving the instant the shutter button is pressed fully • To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the highest ISO sensitivity or setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. (P69) • You cannot use the following functions. – [D.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 46 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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. • Refer to P47 to 53 and “About the information ” for details about each scene mode. • Press [MENU/SET] and then perform steps 1, 2 and 3 to change the scene mode.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 47 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. MENU /SET ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To increase the effectiveness of this mode: 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-FX100ENG.book 48 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P66) ]. (P65) • The AF mode is fixed to [ • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. [SCENERY] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. MENU /SET • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 49 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. MENU /SET ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower (up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also recommend using the self-timer for taking pictures. • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 50 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 2 [BABY1]/[BABY2] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. You can set two different birthdays by using [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can display the set age when playing back the pictures and stamp the age on the recorded pictures with [DATE STAMP] (P82).
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 51 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [SUNSET] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun. MENU /SET • You can set the flash to AUTO [ ] or Forced ON [ ]. • The extended optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used. [HI-SPEED BURST] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 52 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The picture size becomes 2M (4:3/16:9) or 2.5M (3:2). • [QUALITY] is fixed to . • The recorded picture becomes slightly rougher. This is not a malfunction. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/ 10k15 cm printing. • The shutter speed becomes 1/60th of a second to 1/2000th of a second. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 53 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P46) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. MENU /SET ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away. • The shutter speed becomes the following.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 54 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode 2 Press 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. R50s 3s 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. • When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 55 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower. • The picture size is large with [15fps16:9H] although the picture quality is not as smooth. • The file size with [10fpsQVGA] is small so it is suitable for e-mails. • You can only record motion pictures to the built-in memory when the [ASPECT RATIO] is [ ] and the picture size is [30fpsQVGA] or [10fpsQVGA] (320k240 pixels).
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 56 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the departure/return date (e.g.: The following are examples of the screen in normal picture mode [ ].) 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select [TRAVEL DATE] and then press 1. 2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the year, month and date. • The travel date is canceled if the current date is after the return date.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 57 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] (minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 58 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press 3. Press 3 again to return to the original time. • The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 59 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. ∫ Using the quick setting • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the following items when recording. (Recording in normal picture mode [ – [STABILIZER] – [BURST] – [METERING MODE] – [W.BALANCE] – [SENSITIVITY] – [PICT.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 60 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The [ ] (White Set) setting does not appear when using the quick setting. [W.BALANCE] 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent light Incandescent light bulb Sunrise and sunset Candlelight Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture 2) 3) 4) 1) Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 61 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] Use this to set the white balance manually. • Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. 1 Press 3 [ ] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then press 2/1 to adjust the white balance. • 2 [RED]:Press when the hue is bluish. • 1 [BLUE]:Press when the hue is reddish.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 62 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 63 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 64 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • In simple mode [ ], the settings become as follows. –[ ENLARGE]: : (12M)/ –[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: : (2.5M EZ)/ –[ E-MAIL]: : (0.3M EZ)/ [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) You can record audio with the still picture if this is set to [ON].
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 65 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] Setting the focus method Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. MENU /SET 9-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 66 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) MENU /SET [MODE1] The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can assist during photo composition. [MODE2] The jitter is compensated for ( ) when the shutter button is pressed. There is a greater stabilizing effect. [OFF] ( ) When the stabilizer is not desired.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 67 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] Taking Pictures using Burst Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) MENU /SET ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second) 2¢ approx. 1 Number of recordable pictures (pictures) max. 3 max. 5 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card. ¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 68 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode. • The initial setting for [PET] in scene mode is [OFF]. (P46) [SLOW SHUTTER] Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 69 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [COL.EFFECT] [PICT.ADJ.] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) Select a color effect that matches the recording conditions and your image of the recording. MENU /SET [OFF] This is the standard setting. [COOL] The picture becomes bluish. [WARM] The picture becomes reddish.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 70 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) –[ ](Pictures stamped with [DATE STAMP]) ∫ Example of 25 screens 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) ∫ To return to normal playback Rotate towards [ ] [T] or press [MENU/ SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 71 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] 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. You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. 1 Rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] (W) to display the calendar screen.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 72 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) Using the Playback Zoom ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ ]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. • You can also delete the recording information etc. on the screen during playback zoom by pressing [DISPLAY]. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 73 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s]. • The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/ 2/1. Stopping motion picture playback Press 4. Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during motion picture playback. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 2/1 is released. To pause Press 3 during motion picture playback.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 74 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) Creating still pictures from a motion picture ∫ Saving a single still picture with 9 screens from the motion picture • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a sportsperson etc.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 75 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) When a motion picture with [ ], [ ]or [ ] was selected The recorded motion picture is created using 10 still picture frames per second. [ [ ] ] All the frames of the recorded motion picture are displayed as still pictures (1/10th second intervals) 1 frame is skipped/every second frame is displayed as a still picture (1/5th second intervals) • You can move forward frame-by-frame by pressing 3/4/2/1.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 76 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode menu Items that can be set Menu screen Item : [SLIDE SHOW] (P77) : [FAVORITE] (P78) You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. 1/3 : [ROTATE DISP.] (P81) : [ROTATE] (P81) : [DATE STAMP] (P82) 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. : [CATEGORY] (P79) : [DPOF PRINT] (P84) 2/3 : [PROTECT] (P86) : [AUDIO DUB.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 77 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) (Screen when [ALL] is selected) [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P76) This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen. You can skip unwanted pictures if [FAVORITE] (P78) has been set. Also, you can play back a recorded category slide show (P80).
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 78 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] on the screen shown in step 2 and set. Can be set to [1SEC.], [2SEC.], [3SEC.], [5SEC.] or [MANUAL] (manual playback). • You can only select [MANUAL] when [ ] or [DURATION] [ ] has been selected in step 1. • Press 2/1 to display the previous or next picture when [MANUAL] is selected. A slide show effect can be selected.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 79 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) • You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites. ∫ Deleting all favorites 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 1 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (P33) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 80 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (W) to display 9 screens and rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (T) to enlarge the picture up to 16a. • You can record pictures as favorites by pressing 3 if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. • Pictures cannot be deleted during category playback even if you press [ ]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. • Press 3 during a slide show to pause it.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 81 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) • If there are 1000 or more pictures, you can make a slide show with up to 999 pictures. 3 Press 2 to return to the category playback screen. • Press [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫ Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. • You cannot play back motion pictures as a slide show.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 82 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) • If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, it may not be possible to display the pictures vertically. • The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and played back vertically. • 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.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 83 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) • [SHOOTING DATE] [W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month and date. [WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. • [AGE] If this is set to [ON], the age is stamped on pictures recorded when the camera was set to [WITH AGE]. • [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], the travel date is stamped on pictures recorded when [TRAVEL DATE] was set to [ON]. 3 Press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 84 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press [MENU/SET]. • After performing step 2, perform step 2 onwards in “Single setting”. • When you print pictures stamped with the date stamp, the date will be printed over the stamped date if you set date printing at the photo printing store or on the printer. • We recommend setting date stamp when there is plenty of space on the built-in memory or the card. • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 85 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints. B ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. C • The number of prints icon [ ] B appears. • Repeat the above procedure. (You cannot set all the pictures at one time.) • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 86 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P76) You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. MENU /SET Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protection, the canceling will stop halfway.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 87 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) • 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.) • Audio dubbing cannot be used with the following pictures. – Motion pictures – Protected pictures 2 Press 4 to stop recording. 2 Press 2/1 to select the size and then press 4.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 88 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) • The following pictures cannot be resized. Aspect ratio setting 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed. Picture size – Motion pictures – Pictures with audio – Pictures stamped with [DATE STAMP] • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. 4 Press the shutter button. • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 89 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture 3 Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P76) You can convert pictures taken with a [ ] aspect ratio to a [ ] or a [ ] aspect ratio. MENU /SET 1 Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 90 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) [COPY] Copying the picture data Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P76) You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa. MENU /SET 1 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET • : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 3.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 91 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Advanced (Playback) [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P76) Usually, it is not necessary to format the built-in memory and the card. Format them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. MENU /SET Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. (The illustration shows the screen when the built-in memory is formatted.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 92 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２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. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] (for Windows® ) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 93 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Connecting to other equipment • The drive is displayed as [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] when you connect the camera with a card inserted. ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC Use the software “QuickTime” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to play back motion pictures recorded on this camera on a PC. • If you use “Windows 98/98SE/Me”, download “QuickTime 6.5.2 for Windows” from the following site, and install it. http://www.apple.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 94 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Connecting to other equipment • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed. • When there are many pictures on the built-in memory or the card, it may take some time to transfer them. • You may not be able to play back motion pictures on the built-in memory or the card correctly when the camera is connected to a PC.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 95 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Connecting to other equipment A USB connection cable (supplied) B AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) • It may take time to print some pictures. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when you connect to a printer. • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Set the mode dial to [ ].
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 96 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. 1 Press 3. 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE SELECT CANCEL MULTI SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT CANCEL SET MENU MENU /SET Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 97 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Connecting to other equipment • If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture. • [NUM. OF PRINTS] Set the number of prints. • You can set up to 999 prints. • [PAPER SIZE] (Paper sizes that can be set with this unit) The paper sizes are displayed on pages 1/2 and 2/2. Press 4 to select. 1/2 Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 98 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Connecting to other equipment • With date printing, the setting on the printer may take priority over the setting on the camera. Check the date print setting on the printer also. • The message [USB MODE CHANGED. PLEASE REMOVE THE USB CABLE.] appears if you change the mode dial to a mode other than [ ] while the camera and the printer are connected. Set the mode dial to [ ] again and then disconnect the USB connection cable.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 99 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Others Screen Display 15 16 17 18 19 ISO100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 3 R3s 34 33 32 31 30 8 9 10 3s 29 F2.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 100 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to simple mode.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 102 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected. Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords or the cables. Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 103 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Bring charged spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort. • When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are travelling in. Dispose of unusable battery. • The battery has a limited life.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 104 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others ∫ About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it. • You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod. • Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 105 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] Use a card compatible with this unit. (P5, 14) • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 106 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20) ∫ Battery and power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • Is the battery inserted correctly? – Check the direction of the battery. (P13) • Is the battery sufficiently charged? – Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 107 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others – Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or set every item except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW]. (P69) – Take pictures in bright places. • In [HIGH SENS.] (P51) in scene mode, the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing. This is not a malfunction. 8: The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 108 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others ∫ Flash 1: The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF [ ]? – Change the flash setting. (P37) • The flash is not activated when motion picture mode [ ] (P54), [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [HI-SPEED BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] or [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode is selected. (P46) 2: The flash is activated 2 times.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 109 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others • A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture. ∫ TV, PC and printer 1: The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? • Set the TV input to external input mode. 2: The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 110 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others 4: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P68) • Are you taking pictures in dark places? – The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. • The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SELF PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] or [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode is selected. (P46) 5: The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 111 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２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. • The numbers inside the thick black lines are the number of recordable pictures in simple mode [ ].
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 112 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Aspect ratio (10.5M): (4000k2672 pixels) Picture size (7M EZ): (3264k2176 pixels) (4.5M EZ): (2560k1712 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 113 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Aspect ratio (3.5M EZ): (2560k1440 pixels) Picture size (2M EZ): (1920k1080 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 114 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Aspect ratio Picture quality setting 30fps 16:9L 10fps 16:9L 15fps 16:9H Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 115 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,200,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.72q CCD, total pixel number 12,400,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.6k zoom, fl6.0 mm to 21.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 116 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: 8 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 25 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/ 80/100/200/400/800/1250/1600 [HIGH SENS.
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DMC-FX100-BODY-2_mst.fm 117 ページ２００７年５月１７日木曜日午後４時８分 Others Motion pictures: Quality: When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card), 320k240 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 1280k720 pixels (Only when using a Card) 848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card) Fine/Standard Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 119 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 120 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. include your proof of purchase. Request for Service Notice: • Please (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) (USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 121 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 122 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 123 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center by visiting our Web Site.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 124 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Others Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada) Avertissement Risque d'incendie, d'explosion et de brûlures. Ne pas démonter, chauffer à plus de 60 °C (140 °F) ou incinérer.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 125 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others • Le puissant champ magnétique de hautparleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées sur support magnétique et distordre les images. • Les ondes électromagnétiques émises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à l’appareil photo numérique et perturber l’image et le son.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 126 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others Others Index A AC Adaptor ...................................... 92, 95 Access indication ................................... 22 Aerial Photo Mode ................................. 53 AF Assist Lamp ...................................... 68 AF Mode ................................................ 65 AF/AE Lock ............................................ 24 Aspect Ratio .......................................... 62 Aspect Ratio Conversion ........
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 127 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 Others MANUAL ................................................ 78 Metering Mode ....................................... 64 Motion Picture Mode .............................. 54 Multi Playback ........................................ 70 Multiple .................................................. 64 N Night Portrait Mode ................................ 48 Night Scenery Mode .............................. 49 NO.RESET ......................................
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 128 ページ２００７年５月１６日水曜日午後３時２２分 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.