Cover Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX55 Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
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Before Use • The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet. ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged.
Contents Advanced (Recording pictures) Before Use Information for Your Safety .......................2 Preparation Standard Accessories ...............................7 Names of the Components .......................7 Quick Guide ..............................................9 Charging the Battery with the Charger....10 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ................
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................75 • [W.BALANCE] ...................................77 • [INTELLIGENT ISO]..........................79 • [SENSITIVITY] ..................................80 • [ASPECT RATIO]..............................80 • [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] ....................81 • [AUDIO REC.] ...................................82 • [AF MODE]........................................83 • [STABILIZER] ...................................85 • [BURST] ............................................
Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Names of the Components Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 AC Cable 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM • Software 7 CD-ROM • Operating Instructions 8 Strap 9 Battery Carrying Case 1 1 2 3 • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.
Preparation In these operating instructions, operations using the joystick are described with illustrations below. e.g.:When you move the 4 button 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P125, 129, 134) 18 [DC IN] socket (P125, 129) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. 19 20 e.g.
Preparation Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P17) 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. OFF ON 1 Charge the battery. (P10) plug-in type 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P29) inlet type 4 Play back the pictures. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
Preparation • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after about 120 minutes). • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, read P11. Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. plug-in type inlet type • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal.
Preparation About the Battery 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.] (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode [ ]) Number of recordable pictures Approx. 280 pictures (Approx.
Preparation ∫ Charging conditions • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.) • The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). • The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Prepare a card. (optional) • You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. 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.
Preparation • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. • Do not insert or remove the battery or the card while this unit is turned on. The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged.
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional) • The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is fast. Both types of card are equipped with a Write-Protect switch A 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.
Preparation • The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P124) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. : : ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. OFF ON A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination (P73) • 2/1: Select the desired item. • 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time. • : Cancel without setting the clock. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • Turn the camera off after setting the clock.
Preparation Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Move 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. (P23) • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed.
Preparation About the Mode Dial ∫ Basic If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take a close-up picture of a subject or to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose. Use this mode for normal recording. Normal picture mode (P29) ∫ Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part A. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.
Preparation ∫ About the menu icons Setting the Menu [REC] mode menu (P75) ∫ Displaying the menu screens This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed. [PLAY] mode menu (P100) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]. B A C [SCENE MODE] menu (P56) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].
Preparation ∫ Setting menu items • The following example shows how to set [QUALITY] when normal picture mode [ is selected. ∫ Closing the menu screen Press [MENU/SET]. ] 1 Move 3/4 to select the menu item. A • Move 4 at A to switch to the next screen. 2 Move 1. 3 Move 3/4 to select the setting. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET - 21 - • When the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Preparation ∫ Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Move 2 on a menu screen. 2 Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon. 3 Move 1. • Select a menu item next and set it.
Preparation About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P25) • [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. [CLOCK SET] (P17) (Changing the date and time.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) Change date and time. MENU /SET [AUTO REVIEW] (Displaying the recorded picture.
Preparation [ECONOMY] (Turning off the LCD monitor automatically.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) The brightness of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the LCD monitor is turned off automatically while the camera is not in use, to save battery life when recording. MENU /SET [LEVEL 1]: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated for about 15 seconds in recording mode.
Preparation [TRAVEL DATE] (P71) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. [SET], [OFF] MENU /SET [BEEP] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) This allows you to set the beep. MENU /SET [BEEP LEVEL] [ ]: No operation sound [ ]: Soft operation sound [ ]: Loud operation sound [BEEP TONE]: 1 / 2 / [SHUTTER] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set.
Preparation [VIDEO OUT] (Playback mode only) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) Set to match the colour television system in each country. MENU /SET [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. [TV ASPECT] (Playback mode only) (P134) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) Set to match the type of TV. MENU /SET [ [ ]: ]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
Preparation • The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). – When using the built-in memory LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display ∫ Screen display in normal picture mode [ ] (at the time of purchase) 12 – When using the card 34 5 6 7 13 • Do not do the following when the access indication lamps lights. The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally. – Turn this unit off.
Preparation • Refer to P135 for information about other screen displays. ∫ Switching the screen display You can change the screen display by pressing [DISPLAY]. This allows you to display information while taking pictures such as the picture size or the number of recordable pictures or take pictures without displaying any information. Refer to P42 for details.
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 1/30 • The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area 1 turns from white to green. (3: Aperture value, 4: Shutter speed) • The focus range is 50 cm to ¶. • The subject is not focused in the following cases. – The focus indication blinks (green). – The AF area turns white to red or there is no AF area.
Basic ∫ Using the flash If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the flash is set to AUTO [ ]/ AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ]/Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction .) • You can switch the flash setting to match the recording. (P47) • 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.
Basic ∫ When you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock) When recording a picture of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area. 6 In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure. • The focus indication lights when the subject is focused.
Basic ∫ Scene detection The camera will distinguish the scene that matches the subject and the recording conditions. •[ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable. Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Determined scene [i-PORTRAIT] 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.
Basic ∫ Changing the settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu or the [SETUP] menu, and then select the item to set. (P20) Items that can be set Menu Item [ASPECT RATIO] (P80) [REC] mode menu [PICT.SIZE] (P81) [STABILIZER] (P85) [BURST] (P86) [COL.MODE] (P88) [CLOCK SET] (P17) [SETUP] menu [WORLD TIME] (P73) [TRAVEL DATE] (P71) [BEEP] (P25) [LANGUAGE] (P26) • The available settings for the following items will differ when used with other [REC] modes. – [PICT.
Basic ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture. Move 3. • When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication A) appears. Move 3 again to cancel this function. A • Either AUTO [ ] or Forced OFF [ ] can be selected for the flash.
Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, —: Not available) Aspect ratio (P80) Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Picture size (P81) Maximum Extra optizoom magnifical zoom cation (Tele) (8M) (7M) 3.6k — 4.6k ± 5.7k ± (6M) You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle with the 3.6k optical zoom.
Basic • 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. Take care 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”.
Basic Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 14.3k zoom can be achieved with the 3.6k optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] mode menu. However, if a picture size that can use extra optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 22.7k zoom can be achieved with the 5.7k extra optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom.
Basic Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) ∫ Enlarging the picture 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ (T). ] • Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] [T] for a 4k magnification and then rotate it even more for a 8k magnification. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 1 Move4 [REV]. 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to move the position.
Basic • If you keep moving 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/ rewound increases. • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P93), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. Playing back/Deleting Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory is played back or deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is played back or deleted when a card is inserted. You can only play back and delete clipboard pictures in clipboard mode [ ] (P89).
Basic • Repeat the above procedure. • [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If 4 is moved again, the setting is canceled. • The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected picture is protected and cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting and then delete the picture. (P116) ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Press [ ] while the picture is being played back. 2 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press [ ]. 5 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Basic • The message [DELETE ALL DATA EXCLUDING CLIPBOARD? ] and [DELETE ALL PICTURES ON THE MEMORY CARD ?] appears if you selected [ALL DELETE] in playback mode and the message [DELETE ALL CLIPPED PICTURES?] appears if you selected [ALL DELETE] in clipboard mode [ ]. • The message [DELETE ALL EXCEPT ?] appears if you selected [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ]. • If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], the deleting will stop halfway.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor In recording mode Changing the information displayed 6 6 2 H DISPLAY/LCD MODE 6 A LCD monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P95), while playing back motion pictures (P96) and during a slide show (P101), you can only select “Normal display I” or “No display K”.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Out-of-frame display Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can therefore concentrate on the subject when taking pictures without being obstructed by information displayed on the screen. ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ 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. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Brightening the LCD Monitor [ ]: [HIGH ANGLE] The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way. (However it becomes more difficult to see when looked at straight on.) [OFF] The LCD monitor returns to the normal brightness. 1 Press [LCD MODE] for 1 second. DISPLAY/LCD MODE 2 Move 3/4 to select a mode.
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. Therefore, some subjects may look different on the LCD monitor.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
Advanced (Recording pictures) : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢1 If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. : Forced OFF The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting) ]is selected, AUTO ¢2 When 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the flash is used at the ISO sensitivity [AUTO] setting, the ISO sensitivity is increased automatically to the maximum [ISO1000] level. • If you take a picture with the flash at close range when the zoom is near [W] (1k), the edges of the recorded picture may become dark. Rotate the zoom lever slightly and then take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) : AUTO : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction : : Forced ON Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./ 1/8¢1 to 1/2000 Red-eye 1/4 or 1 to reduction 1/2000¢2 : Forced OFF 1/8¢1 to 1/2000 1/4 or 1 to 1/2000¢2, 3 1/30 to 1/2000 ¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is cancelled. Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Move 2 [ ]. 2 Move3/4 to select a mode. • You can also move 2 [ ] to select. 3 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Compensating the Exposure 1 Move 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. 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. • You can compensate from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. Under exposed 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
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 Move 3 [ ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1. • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). ∫ Focus range 30 cm T 5 cm W • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer in macro mode. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed.
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.) 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] [SOFT SKIN] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This allows you to achieve a smoother appearance of the skin than in [PORTRAIT]. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To increase the effectiveness of this mode: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) 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. • The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. • The focus range is 5 m to ¶. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] [FOOD] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. MENU /SET Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. MENU /SET ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower (up to about 8 sec.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CANDLE LIGHT] 1 2 Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. [BABY1]/[BABY2] MENU /SET ∫ Technique for Candle light mode • If you make the most of the candle light, you can take successful pictures without using the flash. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 Move 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then move 1. 2 Move 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name. – Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/ day). 3/4: Setting. [MENU/SET]: Exit. – Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P109. • When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON]. • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] [SUNSET] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P111). • The age of the pet can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HIGH SENS.] [HI-SPEED BURST] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400]. MENU /SET ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Move 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] • The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed. • You cannot use the following functions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Starry sky mode • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer. • The LCD monitor automatically becomes darker. • Histograms are always displayed in orange. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. • The following functions cannot be used. – [EXPOSURE] – [W.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. MENU /SET • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals. • The white balance cannot be set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AERIAL PHOTO] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P56) This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. MENU /SET ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality Motion Picture Mode 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. 2 Move 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then move 1. 3 Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 5 Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. If you selected [ in step 2 Item [30fpsVGA] [10fpsVGA] [30fpsQVGA] [10fpsQVGA] Picture size 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels If you selected [ in step 2 Item [30fps16:9] [10fps16:9] ] on the screen shown fps 30 10 30 10 ] on the screen shown Picture size 848k480 pixels fps 30 10 • fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps”.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture If you set the departure date 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. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P111). ∫ Setting the departure/return date (e.g.
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. 6 Move 3/4/2/1 to set the return date and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the year, month and date.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] (Perform steps 1, 2 and 3.) 1 Move 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) If you set your home area and the travel destination area when travelling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finishing setting the home area • If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step 1 of “Setting the home area [HOME]” after you press [MENU/SET] to set your home area. Move 2 to return to the screen shown in step 3 and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • If you are setting the home area for the second time etc., the screen returns to the screen shown in step 3 after you press [MENU/SET] to set your home area.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting the white balance, colour mode etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode. ∫ Setting from the menu screen Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu and then select the item to set. (P20) Items that can be set (Recording in normal picture mode [ Menu screen Item : [W.BALANCE] (P77) : [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P79) : [ASPECT RATIO] (P80) : [PICT.
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] 1 Press and hold [FUNC] when recording. 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A Joystick [MENU/SET] B [FUNC] MENU /SET • You can also close the menu by pressing [FUNC].
Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) This function allows you to reproduce a white colour close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the white colour may appear reddish or bluish. Select a setting that matches the recording conditions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [ ] 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]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] Use this to set the white balance manually. • Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ].
Advanced (Recording pictures) shutter button fully, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity appear for a while. [INTELLIGENT ISO] Automatically setting the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) The camera will automatically set the optimal ISO sensitivity and the shutter speed to the movement of the subject and the surrounding brightness. • One of the following maximum ISO sensitivity levels can be selected.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera’s screen, the more pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] • The number of pixels that can be selected differs depending on the aspect ratio. If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • The extra optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode so the picture size for [EZ] is not displayed. • Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Spot-focusing: [AF MODE] The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. Setting the focus method Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. MENU /SET Face detection: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ]. – When the face is not facing the camera – When the face is at an angle – When the face is extremely bright or dark – When there is little contrast on the faces – When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) MENU /SET [MODE1] The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can assist during photo composition. [MODE2] The jitter is compensated for ( ) when the shutter button is pressed. There is a greater stabilizing effect. [OFF] ( ) When the stabilizer is not desired.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] Taking Pictures using Burst Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) MENU /SET ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second) 3¢ approx. 2 Number of recordable pictures (pictures) max. 4 max. 7 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card. ¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. MENU /SET • If the AF assist lamp is set to [ON], an AF area with a size wider than usual is displayed and the AF assist lamp A turns on when you press the shutter button halfway in dark places etc.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SLOW SHUTTER] [COL.MODE] Recording bright pictures in dark places Setting a colour effect and picture quality for the recorded picture Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) When taking pictures in dark places with low light, you can take pictures which are brighter than normal by selecting a setting even slower than the slowest setting of the shutter speed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) ∫ Clipboard recording menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording. 1 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move 1. This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item [GO TO PLAY] ∫ Viewing clipboard pictures Description of setting 1 Move 3 to choose [PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Used to switch operation to clipboard picture playback. [PICT.SIZE] Used to change the picture size. 2M EZ: Priority is given to the definition of the pictures over their number. 1M EZ 2 Move 2/1 to move the picture. [AUDIO REC.] Used to record sound (5 seconds) together with the pictures. ¢This setting is not reflected in [AUDIO REC.
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.) Item Description of setting [GO TO REC] Used to switch operation to clipboard recording. [CANCEL MARK] Used to release the zoom position. 1 Move 2 1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark ( ). 2 Move 4 to cancel. [AUDIO DUB.] Used to add sound after the clipboard pictures are recorded.
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 95. Rotate the zoom lever, decide on the enlargement size and position, and then press [MENU/SET]. A T W MENU /SET • The zoom mark ([ ]) A now appears on the picture stored in the memory.
Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ [W] to display multiple screens. ∫ Example of 25 screens ] ∫ To return to normal playback Rotate towards [ ] [T] or press [MENU/ SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) • :1 screen>9 screens> 25 screens>Calendar screen display (P94) • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to return to the previous screen.
Advanced (Playback) Displaying Pictures by Recording Date 4 Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. (Calendar Playback) ∫ To return to the 1 screen playback screen After the calendar screen is displayed, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to display 25 screens, 9 screens and the 1 screen. You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function.
Advanced (Playback) Using the Playback Zoom ∫ To stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or press [MENU/SET]. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ [T] to enlarge the picture. ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ ]. 2 Move 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. ] A • :1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.
Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Move and hold 2/1 during motion picture playback. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 2/1 is released. ∫ Motion pictures Move 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and then move 4 to play back. B A To pause Move 3 during motion picture playback. • Move 3 again to cancel pause.
Advanced (Playback) • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P25) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC. (P126) • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on the camera.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ 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. Creating still pictures from a motion picture 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.
Advanced (Playback) When a motion picture with [ ], [ ] or [ ] was selected The recorded motion picture is created using 10 still picture frames per second.
Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode menu Items that can be set Menu screen 1/3 You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3/4 to select the menu item and then move 1. 2/3 3/3 A • Move 4 at A to switch to the next menu screen. • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
Advanced (Playback) 2 Move 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration (Screen when [ALL] is selected) Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen. You can skip unwanted pictures if [FAVORITE] (P108) has been set. Also, you can play back a recorded category slide show (P104).
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] on the screen shown in step 2 and set. Can be set to [1SEC.], [2SEC.], [3SEC.], [5SEC.] or [MANUAL] (manual playback). • You can only select [MANUAL] when [ ] or [DURATION] [ ] has been selected in step 1. • Move 2/1 to display the previous or next picture when [MANUAL] is selected. A slide show effect can be selected. [OFF]:No effect :New pictures slide across the screen.
Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY] [CATEGORY] Searching by recording information Recording information e.g. scene modes [PORTRAIT], [i-PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [SELF PORTRAIT], (Portrait etc.) [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [BABY1]/[BABY2] Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) This mode allows you to search the recording information in scene modes etc. ([PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] etc.) and sort the pictures into different categories.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Playing back a slide show 1 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 1 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [DISPLAY]. MENU /SET 2 Move 2/1 to select the picture. 2 Move 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (W) to display 9 screens and rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (T) to enlarge the picture up to 16a.
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 101. 1 Move 4 to select [SLIDESHOW SETUP] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You cannot play back motion pictures as a slide show. • Still pictures created from a motion picture (P98) cannot be played back from the motion pictures category in category playback. MENU /SET 2 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps. 2 Move 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET MENU /SET ∫ Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed.
Advanced (Playback) • If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, it may not be possible to display the pictures vertically. • The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and played back vertically. • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added.
Advanced (Playback) • [FAVORITE] Setting your favourite pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) 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. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT ]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. MENU /SET 1 Move 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) • Refer to the P110 for an example of the text entry. • Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers). • The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the left with [ ], and to the right with [ ]. • To enter a blank, move the cursor to [SPACE], and press [MENU/SET]. • To stop editing at any time during text entry, press [ ]. • To delete an entered character, move the cursor to [DELETE], and press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting Example of text entry 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 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]. • After performing step 2, perform step 2 onwards in “Single setting” (P109).
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting [TEXT STAMP] 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move4. Stamping text, dates and other registered information on recorded pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) Registered text, recorded date, age and travel dates can be stamped onto recorded 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.
Advanced (Playback) 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting 5 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. • The icon [ ] A appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. • Use playback zoom to check added text and dates information B. Picture size / > / > / > A B • The picture becomes slightly rougher.
Advanced (Playback) • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • We recommend that you use text stamping when there is plenty of space in the built-in memory or the card. • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].
Advanced (Playback) • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. The DPOF print setting is cancelled when the number of prints is set to [0]. [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.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ To cancel all settings 1 Move 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. • DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print Order Format”. This feature allows you to write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant system.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in “[DPOF PRINT]”. (P114 to 115) [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. MENU /SET Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] [RESIZE] Adding audio after taking pictures Making the picture size smaller Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) You can add the audio after taking a picture. MENU /SET 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4 to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording.
Advanced (Playback) 3 Move 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. Resized pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten. • A resized picture is newly created when you select [NO]. • If the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite it. Select [NO] and newly create a resized picture. 4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. • The following pictures cannot be resized.
Advanced (Playback) 5 Move 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. MENU /SET 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4. • The following pictures cannot be trimmed.
Advanced (Playback) 3 Move 2/1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set. [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) You can convert pictures taken with a [ ] aspect ratio to a [ ] or a [ ] aspect ratio. MENU /SET 1 Move 3/4 to select [ ] or [ and then press [MENU/SET]. ] • Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically.
Advanced (Playback) • After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture. • Files that do not conform to the DCF standard cannot be converted. • You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment.
Advanced (Playback) (The illustration shows the screen when pictures are copied from the built-in memory to a card.) [COPY] Copying the picture data Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) 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. MENU /SET 1 Move 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced (Playback) • If you copy picture data from the built-in memory to a card which does not have sufficient free space, the picture data will only be copied halfway. We recommend using a card which has more free space than the built-in memory (about 27 MB). • If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in the copy destination when ] is selected, a new folder is created [ and the picture is copied.
Advanced (Playback) [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P100) Usually, it is not necessary to format the built-in memory and the card. Format them when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. MENU /SET Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. (The illustration shows the screen when the built-in memory is formatted.
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] (for Windows® ) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail. If you use “Windows 98/98SE”, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.
Connecting to other equipment [Windows] The drive appears in the [My Computer] folder. • If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognised by “Windows Plug and Play”. The drive then appears on the [My Computer] folder. ∫ Folder Composition Folders are displayed as shown in the following illustration. ≥Built-in memory ≥Card 100_PANA 1 100_PANA P1000001.JPG [Macintosh] The drive is displayed on the screen.
Connecting to other equipment • The data for up to 999 pictures recorded by the camera can be included in 1 folder. If the number of pictures exceeds 999, another folder is created. • To reset the file number or the folder number, select [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. ∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is used In the following cases, the picture is not recorded in the same folder as the previously recorded picture. It is recorded in a folder with a new number.
Connecting to other equipment • When connecting the camera to a “Windows 2000” OS PC with the USB connection cable, do not replace the card while the camera and the PC are connected. The information on the card may be damaged. Use “Safely Remove Hardware” in the task tray on your PC when replacing the card. • Pictures edited or rotated with a PC may be displayed in black in playback mode, multi playback and calendar playback. • Read the operating instructions for the PC.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Set the mode dial to [ 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.) ]. 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied).
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting a single picture and printing it • If the mode dial is not set to [ ] when the camera is connected to the printer, disconnect the USB connection cable, set the mode dial to [ ] and then connect the USB connection cable again. (Depending on the printer, it may be necessary to turn it off and then on again.) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 Move 3. 3 Move 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. MULTI SELECT 2 Move 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET]. PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PictBridge CANCEL MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE SELECT CANCEL SET MENU Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting date printing, the number of prints, the paper size and the page layout Select and set each item in step 3. • 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. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) • [PRINT WITH DATE] [OFF] Date is not printed. [ON] Date is printed.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Layout printing • When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you want to print.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen • 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.
Others Others Screen Display 14 15 16 17 18 ISO100 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 7 6 33 32 31 30 29 8 9 10 3s 28 F2.
Others • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode. Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P71) 24 Travel date (P71) 25 Elapsed recording time (P69) Operation for backlight compensation (P34): BACKLIGHT 26 Current date and time/ Travel destination setting (P73): • 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.
Others 1 2 21 20 19 18 17 16 3 4 5 6 1 PLAY AUDIO 15 100_0001 1/6 1ST DAY F2.8 1/30 ISO100 19 Audio playback (P96) Motion picture mode (P96): PLAY MOTION PICTURE 20 Stamped with text indication (P111) Zoom mark (P92): [ ] 7 AWB 10:00 1.DEC.
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.
Others ∫ About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
Others ∫ Charger • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio. • The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. • After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.) • Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P15, 116, 124) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
Others [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] Use a card compatible with this unit. (P4, 15) • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. [MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred accessing the card. Insert the card again. [READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred reading the data. Insert the card again. Make sure the card is inserted properly and then play back again.
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. (P25) ∫ 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. 2: The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. In this case, we recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P29) We recommend using the self-timer (P52) when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed. 7: The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture.
Others ∫ LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off although the camera is turned on. • Have you set economy mode? (P24) – In economy mode, the LCD monitor turns off while the flash is charged. 2: 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. 3: The LCD monitor flickers indoors.
Others 2: The picture is not played back. • Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]? • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? The pictures on the built-in memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. (P15) 3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black.
Others 3: The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV. • Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? – Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and then play back the pictures on the camera. (P134) 4: The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. • Set the aspect of the TV on the camera. (P26) 5: The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.
Others 5: The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera. 6: The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. 7: The clock is reset.
Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio (8M): (3264k2448 pixels) Picture size (5M EZ): (2560k1920 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory 6 (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio (7M): (3264k2176 pixels) Picture size (4.5M EZ): (2560k1712 pixels) (2.5M EZ): (2048k1360 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory 7 (Approx.
Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio 30fps 16:9 10fps 16:9 j j 16 MB 5s 22 s 32 MB 14 s 50 s 64 MB 33 s 1 min 45 s Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) Card 128 MB 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 (DMC-FX55GC/DMC-FX55SG/DMC-FX55PL) ¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
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.
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.
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.
