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Model No. DMC-FX33

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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年７月２０日　金曜日　午後１時５９分

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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX33 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 2 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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-FX33_ENG.book 3 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 4 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Before Use Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 5 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 6 ページ２００７年７月２０日 Before Use ∫ About cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard. • When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards. – SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) – MultiMediaCard (still pictures only) More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 7 ページ２００７年７月２０日 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 Preparation Accessories .............................................. 9 Names of the Components ..................... 10 Quick Guide ............................................ 11 Charging the Battery with the Charger............................................. 11 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 8 ページ２００７年７月２０日 • [SLOW SHUTTER] ........................... 66 • [COL.MODE] .................................... 66 Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) .................................... 67 Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ...................................... 70 Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ............................... 70 Using the Playback Zoom.......................
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 9 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation Preparation Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 11 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation 20 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 21 Card/Battery door (P13) 22 Release lever (P13) OFF ON 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 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P23) 1 Charge the battery.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 12 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation 2 Connect the AC mains lead. • The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. • Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 13 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 70.] ∫ Playback time Playback time Approx.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 14 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. card may be damaged. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being accessed. (P22) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. A B 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-FX33_ENG.book 15 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation that prevents writing and formatting the card. (If the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is slid to the other side, these functions become available.) 2 • This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 16 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation 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 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Press 1 and then perform steps 2 and 3 to set the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 17 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation ∫ Basic Setting the Menu Normal picture mode (P23) Use this mode for normal recording. Intelligent auto mode (P25) Use this mode to have the camera automatically handle all settings for taking pictures. Playback mode (P29) ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed. B A C This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 18 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. ∫ Closing the menu screen 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. A • Press 4 at A to switch to the next screen. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon. 2 Press 1. 3 Press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 19 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P21) • [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. [CLOCK SET] (P15) (Changing the date and time.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P17) Change date and time.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 20 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again. • The power save setting time is set to [2 MIN.]. [However, in the intelligent auto mode [ ], it is set to [5 MIN.], and when the AC adapter (DMW-AC5E; optional) is used, the power save function does not work.] • The brightness of the LCD monitor is not reduced in Power LCD mode and high angle mode.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 21 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format (P91) the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 22 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Preparation LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display ∫ Screen display in normal picture mode [ ] (at the time of purchase) 12 34 5 6 7 13 8 9 10 F2.8 1/30 12 11 • 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.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 23 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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 when you turn this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (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-FX33_ENG.book 24 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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-FX33_ENG.book 25 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Basic ∫ Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P79) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 26 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Basic ∫ Quick AF As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. ∫ Changing the settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu or the [SETUP] menu, and then select the item to set. (P17) Items that can be set Menu Item [ASPECT RATIO] (P60) [PICT.SIZE] (P61) [REC] mode menu [STABILIZER] (P64) [BURST] (P64) [COL.
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DMC-FX33-BODY_mst.fm 27 ページ２００７年７月２３日月曜日午前１１時２７分 Basic • Either AUTO [ ] or Forced OFF [ ] can be selected for the flash. When AUTO ] is selected, AUTO [ ], [ AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. ] is selected, [i-NIGHT • When AUTO [ SCENERY] scene mode is not identified. • When Forced OFF [ ] is selected, [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] scene mode is not identified.
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DMC-FX33-BODY_mst.fm 28 ページ２００７年７月２３日月曜日午後２時５０分 Basic not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated. • In motion picture mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set at the start of recording. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • If you set a picture size that activates the extra optical zoom, the extra optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 29 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Basic • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: – In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode. – When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON] ∫ Enlarging the picture Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (T).
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 30 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Basic You can only play back and delete clipboard pictures in clipboard mode [ ] (P67). 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. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 31 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Basic [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET • [MULTI DELETE] > step 3. • [ALL DELETE] > step 5. • [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (When [FAVORITE] (P80) is set only) > step 5. (However, this cannot be selected if none of the pictures have [ ] displayed.) 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set. (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) • Repeat the above procedure. • [ ] appears on the selected pictures.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 32 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor In recording mode Changing the information displayed 6 6 DISPLAY/LCD MODE A LCD monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P72), while playing back motion pictures (P73) and during a slide show (P76), you can only select “Normal display H” or “No display J”.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 33 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢4 The number of days that have passed since the travel date are displayed if you set [TRAVEL DATE] (P52) before taking pictures. ¢5 When characters are registered under [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P46) or [PET] (P47) name settings in scene mode, [TITLE EDIT] (P81) in [PLAY] mode menu, the recorded date and time appears after the registered characters are displayed for a few seconds.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 34 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. • The histogram does not appear during the following.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 35 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling setting If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step 2 is displayed. Select [OFF] to cancell a setting. • High angle mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor screen are increased in Auto Power LCD, Power LCD and High angle modes.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 36 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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-FX33_ENG.book 37 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢2 When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO [ ] , AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 38 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash range in Intelligent ISO Maximum ISO sensitivity level (P59) Available flash range Wide Tele ISO400 Approx. Approx. 60 cm to 40 cm to approx. 4.0 m approx. 2.0 m ISO800 Approx. Approx. 80 cm to 60 cm to approx. 5.6 m approx. 2.8 m ISO1250 Approx. 1.0 m Approx. 80 cm to approx. to approx. 7.0 m 3.5 m ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 39 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident. • When the flash is activated, you can only take 1 picture. Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press 2 [ ]. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ ] to select. 3 Press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 40 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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-FX33_ENG.book 41 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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-FX33_ENG.book 42 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 43 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 1, explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) [PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 44 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) Select this to take pictures of yourself. MENU /SET ∫ Technique for Self portrait mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 45 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus range is 1.2 m to 5 m. (Refer to P37 for the available flash range to take pictures.) • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. • Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. • When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is selected and the flash is activated every time.
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DMC-FX33-BODY_mst.fm 46 ページ２００７年７月２３日月曜日午前１１時２８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] • The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ]. • The white balance cannot be set. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ]. 1 2 [BABY1]/[BABY2] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 47 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings. • The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET]. • You cannot use the following functions. – [D.ZOOM] – [SLOW SHUTTER] • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ]. [PET] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 48 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. MENU /SET ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • 2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. MENU /SET 2 Take pictures.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 49 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. • Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 50 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [SNOW] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain. MENU /SET ∫ Adjusting the white balance [WB ADJUST.] You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather. 1 Press 3[ ] three times to display [WB ADJUST.]. 2 Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 51 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) the camera stops recording automatically. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] • The self-timer cannot be set. • The white balance cannot be set. Motion Picture Mode ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 52 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps”. • You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower. • The file size with [10fpsQVGA] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 53 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied). [For printing the pictures, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.] 6 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Setting the departure/return date (e.g.: The following are examples of the screen in normal picture mode [ ].) MENU /SET 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 54 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step 4 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 55 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] (Perform steps 1, 2 and 3.) 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. ∫ Setting the travel destination area (Perform steps 1, 2 and 3.) 1 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. A MENU /SET 2 Press 2/1 to select your home area and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 56 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2, 3 and then steps 1 and 2 of “Setting the home area [HOME]”. (P55) • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area. • The [WORLD TIME] setting is also reflected in clipboard mode [ ].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 57 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Using the quick setting • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the following items when recording. (Recording in normal picture mode [ – [STABILIZER] – [BURST] – [W.BALANCE] – [SENSITIVITY] – [PICT.SIZE] – [QUALITY] [W.BALANCE] ]) Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 58 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2) 3) 4) 1) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) KlKelvin Colour Temperature ∫ Auto white balance The available white balance range is shown in the illustration above. When you take a picture beyond the available white balance range, the picture may appear reddish or bluish. Even within the confines of the range, the auto white balance may not operate properly if there are many light sources or there is no colour close to white.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 59 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the white balance fine adjustment • You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item. • The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash. • The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. • The white balance fine adjustment level in [ ] returns to [0] when you reset the white balance using [ ].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 60 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) or setting [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P66) • You cannot use the following functions. – [D.ZOOM] – [SLOW SHUTTER] [SENSITIVITY] MENU /SET Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P56) 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-FX33_ENG.book 61 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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 (7M) 3264k2176 pixels (4.5M EZ) 2560k1712 pixels (2.5M EZ) 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P56) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 62 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] [AF MODE] Recording still pictures with audio Setting the focus method Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P56) You can record audio with the still picture if this is set to [ON]. This means you can record the conversation that took place when you were recording or an explanation of the picture. MENU /SET •[ ] appears on the screen when you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 63 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Spot-focusing: The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. ∫ About face detection This function detects a person’s face in the image area so that the focus can be adjusted properly. This is particularly effective in preventing errors such as when the focus is on the background when taking a commemorative photograph. • When the camera detects a person’s face, the following colour AF area is displayed.
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DMC-FX33-BODY_mst.fm 64 ページ２００７年７月２３日月曜日午前１１時２８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P56) • The camera uses movement detection when automatically setting the ISO sensitivity in the following cases.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 65 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The number of pictures indicated is when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated. • The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc. • If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.
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DMC-FX33-BODY_mst.fm 66 ページ２００７年７月２３日月曜日午前１１時２９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. • The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON] in intelligent auto mode[ ]. • The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SELF PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode. • The initial setting for [PET] in scene mode is [OFF].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 67 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Clipboard recording menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/ SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording. Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 68 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Recording pictures) appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the clipboard recording menu.) ∫ Viewing clipboard pictures 1 Press 3 to choose [PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 2 Press 2/1 to move the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture. 1: Play back the next picture. • When the zoom lever is turned to [ ] (W), a screen showing 9 pictures appears. To return to the full-screen display, turn the zoom lever to [ ] (T).
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DMC-FX33-BODY_mst.fm 69 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後６時４３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing them in the memory (zoom marks) This function is useful for enlarging parts of maps, for instance, and storing them in the memory. For details on how to enlarge pictures, refer to playback zoom on page 72. Rotate the zoom lever, decide on the enlargement size and position, and then press [MENU/ SET].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 70 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) • :1 screen>9 screens> 25 screens>Calendar screen display (P70) • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to return to the previous screen. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 71 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] (W) to display the calendar screen. • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed. • If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day is displayed. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 72 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. A • :1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T], the magnification becomes higher.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 73 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Press 2/1 while pausing. ∫ Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. ∫ Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ] and then press 4 to play back.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 74 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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-FX33_ENG.book 75 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) • You can move forward frame-by-frame by pressing 3/4/2/1. 3/4: Move forward/backward 3 frames at a time. 2/1: Move forward/backward 1 frame at a time. 3 Press the shutter button. • The message [SAVE THESE NINE PICTURES AS ONE SINGLE PICTURE ?] appears. Also, the message [SAVE AS A SINGLE PICTURE ?] appears if you saved the picture in step 2. 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 76 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Items that can be set Menu screen 1/3 2/3 3/3 Item : [SLIDE SHOW] (P76) : [CATEGORY] (P77) : [ROTATE DISP.] (P79) : [ROTATE] (P79) : [FAVORITE] (P80) : [TITLE EDIT] (P81) : [TEXT STAMP] (P83) : [DPOF PRINT] (P85) : [PROTECT] (P86) : [AUDIO DUB.] (P87) : [RESIZE] (P88) : [TRIMMING] (P88) : [ASPECT CONV.] (P89) : [COPY] (P90) : [FORMAT] (P91) • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [ASPECT CONV.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 77 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 4 to finish. [CATEGORY] Searching by recording information ∫ 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.
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DMC-FX33-BODY_mst.fm 78 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後２時８分 Advanced (Playback) (Event) [SPORTS], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW], [AERIAL PHOTO] [BABY1]/[BABY2] [PET] 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. ∫ Playing back a slide show 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [DISPLAY]. [FOOD] [UNDERWATER] [TRAVEL DATE]¢ [MOTION PICTURE] ¢ The travel dates of images in the clipboard folder are not categorized.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 79 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Recording a slide show If you record a category slide show, you can play it back by selecting [ ] in [SLIDE SHOW] on page 76. 1 Press 4 to select [SLIDESHOW SETUP] and then press [MENU/ SET]. [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 80 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. [FAVORITE] Setting your favourite pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 81 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Deleting all favourites 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 ] (P30) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card.
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DMC-FX33-BODY_mst.fm 82 ページ２００７年７月２３日月曜日午前１１時３１分 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET] to end text input. 4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. ∫ Multi setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/ CANCEL. A [SET] The [TITLE EDIT] icon A appears. [CANCEL] The [TITLE EDIT] icon A disappears. • Repeat this step. • Titles cannot be changed or deleted in [MULTI]. 2 Press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 83 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] Stamping text, dates and other registered information on recorded pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) Registered text, recorded date, age and travel dates can be stamped onto pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 84 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) 4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. (The screen shown appears when you select a picture recorded with a [ ] picture size.) ∫ Multi setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/ CANCEL. A MENU /SET • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less. • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 85 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) – [TRIMMING] – [ASPECT CONV.] • When text is stamped onto the [ pictures, it is difficult to read it. ∫ Single setting ] 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints. [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 86 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ To cancel all settings 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • DPOF print settings on the built-in memory are cancelled when a card is not inserted. DPOF print settings on the card are cancelled when a card is inserted. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 87 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/ CANCEL. A [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) You can add the audio after taking a picture. MENU /SET 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to start audio recording. [SET] The protect icon [ appears. ]A [CANCEL] The protect icon [ disappears.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 88 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Making the picture size smaller Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) We recommend resizing to if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. MENU /SET 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. Resized pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 89 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) 2 Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed. • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture. • The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment. [ASPECT CONV.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 90 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] is displayed on the screen. • You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment. 3 Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set. [COPY] Copying the picture data Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 91 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Advanced (Playback) (The illustration shows the screen when pictures are copied from the built-in memory to a card.) MENU /SET • If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off or perform any other operations before copying is finished. The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost. 4 Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 92 ページ２００７年７月２０日 Advanced (Playback) • Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. (Max. about 15 sec.) • You cannot format an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card’s Write- Protect switch A is set to [LOCK]. 2 • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Centre.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 93 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). • Set the camera to a mode other than [ ] mode. You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 94 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Connecting to other equipment • If you use “Windows 98/98SE/Me”, download “QuickTime 6.5.2 for Windows” from the following site, and install it. http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ quicktime652forwindows.html • This software is installed as standard on a “Macintosh OS”. ∫ Folder Composition Folders are displayed as shown in the following illustration. ≥Built-in memory ≥Card DCIM 100_PANA 1 100_PANA P1000001.JPG 2 3 P1000002.JPG P1000999.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 95 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Connecting to other equipment • 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. Import the motion picture files to the PC and then play them back. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the recorded data may be damaged.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 96 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to print and start printing on the camera’s screen. Set print settings such as the print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • It may take time to print some pictures.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 97 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Connecting to other equipment [TRAVEL DATE], use the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied) and print from the PC. To print the name of [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] or text (comments) which has been entered using [TITLE EDIT], use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. For details, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software. • To find out more about PictBridge compliant printers, contact your local dealer.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 98 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Connecting to other equipment • [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not displayed when [DPOF PICTURE] is set. • The [DPOF SET] is displayed when [DPOF PICTURE] is selected. If you selected [DPOF SET], refer to P85 and set them. • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing. • When you select [MULTI SELECT], [SELECT ALL] or [FAVORITE], a print confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] and print the pictures.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 99 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you want to print. • When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set [COUNT] in [DPOF PRINT] (P85) to 1 for each of the 4 pictures.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 100 ページ２００７年７月２０日 Connecting to other equipment • Depending on the aspect setting, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Audio playback is monaural. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 101 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others Others Screen Display 14 15 16 17 18 ISO100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 6 R3s 33 32 31 30 29 8 9 10 3s 28 F2.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 102 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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 recording mode.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 103 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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-FX33_ENG.book 104 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others 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. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card. ∫ About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 105 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers. damaged or scratched if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod. • Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 106 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P14, 87, 92) [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-FX33_ENG.book 107 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred writing the data. Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 108 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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. (P21) ∫ 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-FX33_ENG.book 109 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others 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. • If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not a malfunction.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 110 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others and then activated again for the actual recording. ∫ Playback 1: The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. The camera has a function that automatically rotates the display of pictures recorded holding the camera vertically. (If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, the camera may recognise that it is being held vertically.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 111 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others – Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera. (P99) 4: The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. • Set the aspect of the TV on the camera. (P21) 5: The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly? 6: The card is not recognised by the PC.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 112 ページ２００７年７月２０日 Others 8: The displayed picture is slightly distorted. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the recorded picture is slightly distorted. This is called distortion aberration. The closer you get to the subject to take pictures of in wide angle, the more distorted the picture you take is. However this is not a malfunction. 9: Colours appear on the picture which were not found in the actual scene.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 113 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 114 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others Aspect ratio (7M): (3264k2176 pixels) Picture size (4.5M EZ): (2560k1712 pixels) (2.5M EZ): (2048k1360 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 115 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio Picture quality setting 30fps VGA 10fps VGA 30fps QVGA 10fps QVGA Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 116 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others Aspect ratio Picture quality setting 30fps 16:9 10fps 16:9 Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) j j 16 MB 5s 22 s 32 MB 14 s 50 s 64 MB 33 s 1 min 45 s 128 MB Card 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s 256 MB¢ 2 min 20 s 7 min 512 MB¢ 4 min 40 s 14 min 1 GB¢ 9 min 20 s 28 min 10 s 2 GB¢ 19 min 20 s 57 min 30 s 4 GB¢ 38 min 1 h 53 min ¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 117 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９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: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 3.6k zoom, fl4.6 mm to 16.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extra optical zoom: Max. 5.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 118 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 7 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 15 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/ 100/200/400/800/1250/1600 [HIGH SENS.
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DMC-FX33-BODY-2_mst.fm 119 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後６時４５分 Others Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding Picture with audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)i“QuickTime” (picture with audio) Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio) Interface Digital: “USB 2.
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DMC-FX33_ENG.book 120 ページ２００７年７月２０日金曜日午後１時５９分 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. B VQT1J94 F0707GA0 (3000 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.