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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX40

DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 1 ページ２００９年１月１９日　月曜日　午前１１時３３分

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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 1 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX40 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 2 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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.Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 3 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 4 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 5 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 6 ページ２００９年１月１９日 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 Quick Guide .............................................. 8 Accessories .............................................. 9 Names of the Components ..................... 10 Preparation Charging the Battery............................... 12 • About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures) ........ 13 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery .................
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 7 ページ • ? [ASPECT RATIO] ..................... 69 • [INTELLIGENT ISO] ................. 69 • > [SENSITIVITY] .......................... 70 • = [WHITE BALANCE] .................. 70 • [I.EXPOSURE] .......................... 72 • [FACE RECOG.] ....................... 72 • AF [AF MODE] ............................... 72 • [QUICK AF] ............................... 74 • ˜ [BURST].................................... 74 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] ......................
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 8 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. Insert the battery and the card. (P15) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 9 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 10 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P42) Lens (P4, 109) Self-timer indicator (P47) AF assist lamp (P77) 4 5 6 7 8 9 LCD monitor (P40, 106) Status indicator (P15, 25, 29) [MENU/SET] button (P19) [DISPLAY] button (P40) [Q.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 11 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Before Use 11 12 13 14 15 16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19) Zoom lever (P35) Speaker (P85) Microphone (P60, 77, 96) Shutter button (P29, 60) Mode dial (P28) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Hand strap eyelet 17 18 • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
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VQT1X69~Body1_eng.fm 12 ページ２００９年１月２０日火曜日午後４時１４分 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 13 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 14 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation Playback time Approx. 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCF10E) are the same as above.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 15 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCF10E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 16 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation ∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are purchased in a set. Do not use if sold separately. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction. 3 Close the card/battery door. • Ensure that the card/battery door is closed. 4 Open the DC coupler cover A.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 17 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back. • Clipboard pictures (P78) are stored on the built-in memory even if a card is inserted.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 18 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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 written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P27)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 19 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF ON • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 20 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 21 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 22 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 23 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P19 for details.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 24 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 25 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 26 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P99) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P27) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 27 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been selected. } [SCENE MENU] [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. [VERSION DISP.] [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 28 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Turn the camera on.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 29 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 30 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication (P17) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P42) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P35) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 31 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Basic Face Recognition Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday. When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 32 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu – [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P68)/[BURST] (P74)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P75)/[FACE RECOG.] (P62) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu – [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE] • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [GUIDE LINE] (P24) ([REC. INFO.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 33 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favourite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. A Mode dial B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Set the mode dial to [·].
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 34 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 35 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P92) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 36 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Basic Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ or ¨ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 37 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) A Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P86) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures are not rotated for display. ∫ To return to normal playback 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 38 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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 Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚].
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 39 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P93) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], 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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 40 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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 (P37), while playing back motion pictures (P85) and during a slide show (P81), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 41 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Underexposed 3 Overexposed ¢ Histogram 1/6 10:00 1.DEC.2009 1/6 10:00 1.DEC.2009 1/6 10:00 1.DEC.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 42 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 43 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ], [ ]) selected, it will ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 44 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet) ISO80 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.7 m (5.58 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet) 1.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 45 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·n Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 46 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 47 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 48 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·¿n¨ Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 49 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·¿ Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 50 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿: Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [¿]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 51 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) + [SOFT SKIN] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫ Technique for Soft skin mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 52 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide). • You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P77). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will light up while recording the audio. • The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k). • The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 53 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 54 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 55 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON]. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 56 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 2 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 3 • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 57 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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. (P22) 2 Take pictures.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 58 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 59 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) < [UNDERWATER] Use the marine case (DMW-MCFX40; optional). This allows you to take pictures with a natural colour. Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock) You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject etc. 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. A 2 Press 2 to fix the focus. • The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 60 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 61 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item ¢ ¢ ¢ Picture size fps 1280k720 pixels 30 848k480 pixels 30 640k480 pixels 30 320k240 pixels 30 Aspect ratio 16:9 4:3 • [ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to “Playing back on the TV with component socket” (P105) for details.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 62 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿ Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Face Recognition functions Following [FACE RECOG.] functions will work when [FACE RECOG.] in [REC] mode menu is set to [ON]. • It will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 63 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1. [NAME]: It is possible to register names. For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P87. A A Face image Edit screen [PRIORITY]: The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher-priority faces. The priority can be changed in following operation.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 64 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Deleting information for registered faces 1 In Step 3 of “Face settings”, select [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the image of the person to delete and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • [AF MODE] is fixed to [š].
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 65 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. 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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 66 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P87. 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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 67 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P19) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 68 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ñ·¿ ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 69 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 70 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 71 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 72 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. Applicable modes: · [OFF]/[ON] Note • When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 73 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù]. • If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. • Switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 74 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below. – When the subject is too small – When the recording location is too dark or bright – When the subject is moving too fast – When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 75 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality. – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. • The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 76 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we recommend setting to [NATURAL]. • You cannot set [NATURAL], [VIVID], [COOL] or [WARM] in intelligent auto mode. Also, you cannot set [NATURAL] or [VIVID] in motion picture mode. • Different colour modes can be set in different [REC] modes. [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
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VQT1X69~Body2_eng.fm 77 ページ２００９年１月２０日火曜日午後２時４分 Advanced (Recording pictures) B [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. Applicable modes: ·¿ [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded. [ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen. Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 78 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Mode dial: ¨ Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (¨: Clipboard mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 79 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Viewing clipboard pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Set the mode dial to [¨]. Press 2/1 to move the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture. 1: Play back the next picture. • When the zoom lever is turned to [L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 80 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard recording menu” (P78).) Item Description of setting [CANCEL MARK] Used to release the zoom position. 1 Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ 2 Press [MENU/SET] to cancel. ].
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 81 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 82 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 83 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 81.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 84 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P93) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 81. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 85 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. C B A A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 86 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 87 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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] (P88). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles. Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 88 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [‚]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [FACE RECOG.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 89 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item. [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P54) If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures. [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 90 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 91 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Reduction Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Enlargement () Move the position () Press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 92 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise • Up to 2 o can be adjusted. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 93 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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]) Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 94 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 95 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) Note • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case. • It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the settings, and reset the settings. • If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the print setting cannot be set.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 96 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 97 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Advanced (Playback) S [COPY] You can copy data of pictures you have shot from the built-in memory onto a card, from a card into the built-in memory or from a card into the dedicated clipboard folder. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 4.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 98 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 99 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Connecting to other equipment Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” or “Untitled” is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 100 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures AV OUT/ DIGITAL If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started 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.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 101 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge 12 100-0001 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. MULTI PRINT SELECT Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P102 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 102 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 103 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 104 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) AV OUT/ DIGITAL Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P26) 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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 105 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Connecting to other equipment Playing back on the TV with component socket You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional). Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.   AV OUT/ DIGITAL #WFKQ .
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 107 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others 33 Quick AF (P74)/ : AF Lock (P59)/ : AF assist lamp (P77) 34 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P65) 35 Self-timer mode (P47) ¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode. ¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 108 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 109 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 110 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
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VQT1X69~Body2_eng.fm 111 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午後１時１７分 Others About the personal information If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BABY2]/face recognition function, this personal information is kept in the camera and included in the recorded image. Disclaimer • Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 112 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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. (P17) [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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 113 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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. (P27) [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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 114 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others [NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS] • The remaining battery power is low. > Charge the battery. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. • The battery cannot be recognised as its terminal is dirty. > Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 115 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth. The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 116 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others 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. A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 117 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the camera, and it is not a malfunction.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 118 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others The recorded pictures are not displayed. • Has [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] been set for playback? > Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P36) The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 119 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode. • Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer. > Connect it only to the TV. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 120 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P27) ] and then select the [~] icon to set A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P77) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 121 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures. [AGE] is not displayed correctly.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 122 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 123 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others Aspect ratio Y ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 124 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 125 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 126 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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 VQT1X69 AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 127 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３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]: Dedicated jack (10 pin) [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) Dimensions: Approx. 95.3 mm (W)k52.9 mm (H)k21.5 mm (D) [3 3/4q (W)k2 1/16q(H)k7/8q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass: Approx. 128 g/4.51 oz (excluding card and battery) Approx. 150 g/5.
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DMC-FX40&FX48EB-VQT1X69_eng.book 128 ページ２００９年１月１９日月曜日午前１１時３３分 • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.