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VQT1T00

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX150

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

until

2008/7/16

DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年７月１０日　木曜日　午後６時５２分

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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX150 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 2 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 3 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Before Use Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 4 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Before Use Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 5 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Before Use ∫ About the battery pack • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 6 ページ２００８年７月１０日 Contents 木曜日午後６時５２分 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures .............................. 35 Before Use Advanced (Recording pictures) Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Quick Guide .............................................. 8 Accessories .............................................. 9 Names of the Components ..................... 10 About the LCD Monitor ...........................
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 7 ページ２００８年７月１０日 • [ISO LIMIT SET] ......................... 64 • = [WHITE BALANCE] .................... 65 • C[METERING MODE]..................... 67 • AF [AF MODE] ................................ 67 • [QUICK AF]................................ 69 • ˜ [BURST]...................................... 70 • [I.EXPOSURE]............................ 70 • [MULTI EXPO.] ............................ 71 • )[DIGITAL ZOOM] ......................... 72 • H [COLOR EFFECT] .................
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 8 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory.
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VQT1T00~Body1_eng.fm 9 ページ２００８年７月１３日日曜日午後１時２３分 Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software: 1 2 CGA-S005E 3 DE-A42A 4 Use it to install the software to your PC.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 10 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P39) Lens (P5, 107) Self-timer indicator (P44) AF assist lamp (P75) 4 5 6 7 8 9 LCD monitor (P37, 104) Status indicator (P14, 22, 26) [MENU/SET] button (P16) [DISPLAY] button (P37) [Q.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 11 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Before Use 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) Zoom lever (P31) [E.ZOOM] button (P32) Speaker (P79) Microphone (P57, 75, 92) Shutter button (P26, 57) Mode dial (P25) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using 18 19 20 21 22 the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 12 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.) 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 13 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 14 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 15 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 16 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P24)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 17 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P18) • It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 18 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation ∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P111.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 19 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation 5 Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. 6 Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. 7 Press 3/4 to select [š]. 8 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET 9 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 20 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P16 for details.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 21 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 22 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 23 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation w [RESET] The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, [ROTATE DISP.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 24 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 25 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 1 Turn the camera on.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 26 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 27 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P39) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P31) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 28 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, [ brightness. • When [ ] or [ activated twice. ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P40) is enabled, and the flash is Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 29 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favourite settings (³: Program AE mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P26). 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. A Mode dial B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 2 Set the mode dial to [³].
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 30 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic B C D E F G ¢ AF area (normal) AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) Focus range Aperture value¢ Shutter speed¢ ISO sensitivity If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. (However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 31 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic [REC] mode: ñ³²¿n Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.7k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 32 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14.5M (14.7 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 33 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 34 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 35 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button 2 Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 1 2 3 Press [‚].
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 36 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P90) 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-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 37 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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 (P34), while playing back motion pictures (P79) and during a slide show (P76), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 38 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. 1 Dark area, mid-tone, and bright area are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to take a picture. 2 The picture will become underexposed with more dark area.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 39 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³²¿ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 2 Press 1 [‰]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 40 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject. ∫ 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.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 41 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide AUTO¢ 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.9 m (19.3 feet) 100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet) 200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) 400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) 800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) 1600 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 7.5 m (24.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 42 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) 1¢1 ‡ to 1/2000th 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2 1/30¢1 to 1/2000th ‰ Œ 1¢1 to 1/2000th 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2, 3 ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P74).
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 43 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³²n 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). 1 Press 4 [#]. • In macro mode, [ press 4 again. 2 ] is displayed. To cancel, Take the pictures.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 44 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³²¿ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 2 3 Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 45 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³¿n Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. 1 Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 46 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³²¿ Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Colour Bracket Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 47 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen, and when setting colour bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 48 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 Press the shutter button halfway. • The manual exposure assistance A appears for about 10 seconds to indicate the exposure. • Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate. Manual setting screen is displayed when 3 is pressed. 5 A Take the pictures. ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 49 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 3, explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.) Note • To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3 above. • Refer to P42 for information about the shutter speed.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 50 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 2 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P19). Take pictures. Note • [SOFT SKIN] is activated when recording. It becomes harder to detect the [SOFT SKIN] when the level of [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is selected. • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 51 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800]. . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 52 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. 3 [CANDLE LIGHT] This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. ∫ Technique for Candle light mode • This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 53 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. í [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P84). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P52.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 54 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 3 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. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed approx. 7 pictures/second (Speed priority) approx. 5 pictures/second (Image priority) Number of recordable pictures approx.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 55 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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. (P19) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 56 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 57 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Set the mode dial to [n]. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 58 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item ¢ ¢ ¢ Picture size fps 1280k720 pixels 24 848k480 pixels 30 640k480 pixels 30 320k240 pixels 30 Aspect ratio 16:9 4:3 10 • • • • fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps” and “24 fps”.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 59 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³²¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 60 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 6 Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. 7 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 8 Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P83. 9 10 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture. • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 61 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/ SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 3. 2 Press 4 to select [HOME], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 62 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ñ³²¿ ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode. (14.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 63 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again. • The extra optical zoom does not work in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode so the picture size for [ not displayed. • Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. • Refer to P121 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 64 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P119) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 65 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise. Note • This will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or when the Intelligent ISO is set to [ON].
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 66 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue bysetting the white balance. • It can be set from the quick menu (P19). 1 Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1 • Press 1 again if [ ], [ ] or [ SET ] is selected. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the white balance and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 67 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K]. C[METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: ³²n [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 68 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù]. • If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. • Switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 69 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) – When the subject is moving too fast – When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject. – When jitter is occurring – When using the zoom • If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press 4 again. • AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 70 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ˜ [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: ñ³²¿ [OFF] ˜ ò Burst speed (pictures/ second) — 2¢ approx. 1.5 A — max. 4 › — max. 8 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 71 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [MULTI EXPO.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Using this function, you can achieve the kind of effect that is obtained when an image is exposed two or three times. Applicable modes: ³² 1 Select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Decide on the composition, and take the first picture. • After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 72 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About automatic gain control setting Select [AUTO GAIN] on the screen shown in step 1 and set it. [ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the pictures are superimposed over each other. [OFF]: Compensate the exposure to match the subject so that all the superimposed exposure effects will be just right.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 73 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) I [PICT.ADJ.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: ³² [CONTRAST]: [r]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [s]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [SHARPNESS]: [r]: The picture is sharply defined. [s]: The picture is softly focused.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 74 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: ³²¿n [OFF] [AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition. [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 75 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Recording pictures) B [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. Applicable modes: ³²¿ [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded. [ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen. Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 76 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 77 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) 6 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 7 Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 78 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 76.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 79 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P90) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). 1 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 76. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 80 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. ] A A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P75) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P92) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P20) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 81 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press [MENU/SET] to display the 9 screens playback screen. A: 30 frames: Display image every 1/30 second as picture To advance frame-by-frame 3/4: Advance every 3 frames 2/1: Advance every 1 frames A Change the number of frame rate per second Turn the zoom lever toward [L] (W) Quality Frame rate per second 24>12>6 / / 30>15>10>5 10>5 To end 9 screen display Press [MENU/SET] 3 Press the shutter button.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 82 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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], [LEVELING] or [ASPECT CONV.], 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-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 83 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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] (P84). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) 1 Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 84 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) [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 [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date can also be registered by using the operation in steps 4 and following.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 85 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date or [TITLE EDIT]. 5 Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 86 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) 1 2 [SINGLE] setting Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the size¢, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] ¢ Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. 1 2 [MULTI] setting Press 3/4 to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET]. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation [MULTI] of resizing is displayed.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 87 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) 3 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 () 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 6 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 88 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Quality of image may become coarse when levelling is performed. • Recorded pixels may decrease compared to original image when levelling is performed. • Levelling may not be performed on images recorded with other equipment. ? [ASPECT CONV.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 89 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) Note • After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture. • You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment. N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 90 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) Ü[FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]) 1 2 Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 91 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) 3 [SINGLE] Press 2/1 to select the picture. 4 [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures. Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (It is not possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.) 5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 92 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) 3 [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/ SET] is pressed again. Press 2/1 to select the picture. 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 93 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Advanced (Playback) Note • Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment. S [COPY] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. 1 2 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 94 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 95 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment 2 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P23) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 96 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) 1 Folder number 2 File number 3 JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures RW2: Pictures in RAW files MISC: DPOF print Favourite A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations. • After [NO.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 97 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 98 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the printer again. Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message disappears in about 2 seconds.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 99 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 100 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã 2 pictures on 1 page ä 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 101 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)  AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN  COMPONENT OUT Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P23) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 102 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied).
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 103 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 105 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others 33 Burst (P70)/ : Auto bracket (P46)/ :Colour bracket (P46)/ :Multiple exposure (P71) B: Audio recording (P75) 34 Quick AF (P69)/ : AF assist lamp (P75) 35 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P59) 36 Self-timer mode (P44) ¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 106 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not attach any other items to the wrist strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 107 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others • 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. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However, there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 108 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 109 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P15) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 110 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P24) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 111 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
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VQT1T00~Body2_eng.fm 112 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後４時４４分 Others [EXPOSURE] (P45) • º mode • 5 in [SCENE MODE] [AUTO BRACKET] (P46) , 5, and • , ô, • $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ • [MULTI EXPO.] [COLOR BRACKET] (P46) • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ • [MULTI EXPO.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 113 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P74) • º mode • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON] [AUDIO REC.] (P75) • [AUTO BRACKET] • [COLOR BRACKET] • [BURST] • ô, and 5 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ • [MULTI EXPO.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 114 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others ∫ Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected [LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/ [LEVELING]/[ASPECT CONV.]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [DPOF PRINT]/ [MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MULTI]/Creation of still pictures from motion pictures Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P114–120).
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 115 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark. • Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom is near [W] (1k)? > Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. (P31) • Is this a picture taken in [PIN HOLE] in scene mode? The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P45) • Setting the [MIN.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 116 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 117 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P20) • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P21) Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Noise appears on the LCD monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 118 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 119 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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. (P101, 102) The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. > Check [TV ASPECT] setting.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 120 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 121 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures X Aspect ratio (14.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 122 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others X Aspect ratio Picture size (3M ): (2048k1536) Y (2M ): (1600k1200) (13M): (4416k2944) Quality A › A › A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 123 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others W Aspect ratio (11M): (4416k2480) Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) Card 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB (7.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 124 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 125 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,700,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.72q CCD, total pixel number 15,000,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 3.6kzoom, fl6.0 mm to 21.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extra optical zoom: Max.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 126 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２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: 126 VQT1T00 AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 127 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 Others Interface Digital: Analogue video/ audio: “USB 2.0” (High Speed) NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [COMPONENT OUT]: [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: [DC IN]: Dimensions: Dedicated jack (10 pin) Dedicated jack (8 pin) Dedicated jack (2 pin) Approx. 96.7 mm (W)k54.0 mm (H)k24.8 mm (D) [3 13/16q (W)k2 1/8xq(H)k31/32q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass: Approx. 151 g/5.
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DMC-FX150EB-VQT1T00_eng.book 128 ページ２００８年７月１０日木曜日午後６時５２分 EU QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. B VQT1T00 F0708MG0 ( 3000 ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.