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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX550

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VQT1Y73~Cover_mst.fm 1 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後８時２２分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX550 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 2 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 3 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 4 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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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VQT1Y73~Safety_mst.fm 5 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後５時２７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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VQT1Y73~TOC_mst.fm 6 ページ２００９年１月２７日 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Quick Guide .............................................. 9 Accessories ............................................ 10 Names of the Components ..................... 11 How to Use the Touch Panel .................. 13 • What can be done by touch operation................................. 14 Preparation Charging the Battery...............................
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VQT1Y73~TOC_mst.fm 7 ページ２００９年１月２７日 • 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] ....................... 65 • [PIN HOLE] ................................. 66 • [FILM GRAIN] ............................. 66 Motion Picture Mode ............................... 67 Taking a picture with Face Recognition function ...................... 69 • Face Recognition functions .............. 69 • Face settings .................................... 69 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations.....
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 8 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Before Use Before Use Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre • For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 • For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 • Visit our website for product information • E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 9 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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. (P15) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. Insert the battery and the card. (P17) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory.
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VQT1Y73~Body1_mst.fm 10 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後６時５０分 Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 1 2 DMW-BCF10E 3 DE-A60A 4 • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 11 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P43) Lens (P4, 118) Self-timer indicator (P48)/ AF assist lamp (P86) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P13, 41, 115) Status indicator (P18, 26, 30) [MENU/SET] button (P20) [DISPLAY] button (P41) [Q.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 12 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Before Use 12 13 14 15 16 17 Camera ON/OFF switch (P20) Zoom lever (P35) Speaker (P102) Microphone (P67, 86, 105) Shutter button (P30, 67) [E.ZOOM] button (P36) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Hand strap eyelet 18 19 • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
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VQT1Y73~Body1_mst.fm 13 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後６時５１分 Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch panel. It is used to select icon or picture.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 14 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Before Use What can be done by touch operation Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation. When recording Select [REC] mode (P29) Select scene mode (P57) [REC] mode can be selected by using the touch panel. Quick Menu (P23) Touch AF/AE (P49) Menu can be set using It is possible to set the the touch panel. focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
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VQT1Y73~Body1_mst.fm 15 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後６時５２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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 16 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 17 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 18 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. • If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 19 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 20 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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 (P28)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 21 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Preparation Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P22) • It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 22 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the programme AE 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 programme AE mode Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button OFF Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 23 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 24 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] 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 P22. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P20 for details.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 25 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 26 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Preparation q [ECONOMY] The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. 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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 27 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Preparation w [RESET] The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When the [REC] mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also reset, too.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 28 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 29 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 30 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 31 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication (P19) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P43) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P35) ∫ When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P49) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 32 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 33 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Basic • The following functions cannot be used. – [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[COLOR BRACKET]/flash output adjustment/White balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[PICT.ADJ.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[AUDIO REC.]/[HISTOGRAM] • The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in the mode such as the Programme AE mode. What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
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VQT1Y73~Body1_mst.fm 34 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後６時５３分 Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 35 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P103) 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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 36 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 37 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Basic ∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele (the maximum zoom position). W T • Zoom returns to Wide. • When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture size which was changed in the extra optical zoom range now returns to what it was originally.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 38 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Basic Using the Touch Zoom Touch the part to enlarge. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • Portion that is touched will be enlarged. • Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the zoom lever toward [Z] (T). Move the position to be displayed by dragging the picture (P13). A • When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 39 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Basic ∫ List of [PLAYBACK] modes ( [NORMAL PLAY] (P37) All the pictures are played back. K [SLIDE SHOW] (P87) The pictures are played back in sequence. L [MULTI PLAYBACK] (P89) Multiple pictures are played back on one screen. [CALENDAR] (P90) Pictures are played back by the date recorded. [DUAL PLAY] (P91) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [CATEGORY PLAY] (P92) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 40 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Touch [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. Touch the picture to be deleted. (repeat this step) • [ ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels the setting. Touch [OK]. Touch [YES]. ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P94) setting The selection screen is displayed again.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 41 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 42 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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 Under Exposed 3 Overexposed  ¢ Histogram  1/6  1/6 10:00 1.DEC.2009 10:00 1.DEC.2009 1/6 10:00 1.DEC.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 43 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ 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 [‰]. Touch the item. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 44 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 45 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity 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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 46 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ‰ 1¢1 to 1/2000 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000¢2 1/30¢1 to 1/2000 Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P85). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P77) • ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].
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VQT1Y73~Body1_mst.fm 47 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後６時５４分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A A Focus range • [ ] is displayed during AF macro mode and [ ] is displayed during macro zoom mode. • To cancel, select the [OFF] in step 2. • Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification are displayed during zooming. Zoom range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range) during macro zoom mode.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 48 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Touch the item. • 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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 49 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch [ ]. Touch the subject.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 50 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ± Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (±: Aperture-priority AE) Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [APERTURE PRIORITY]. Touch the aperture set bar.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 51 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ´ Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter-priority AE) When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [SHUTTER PRIORITY]. Touch the shutter speed set bar.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 52 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ² Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE]. Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter speed set bar B. A B ∫ Manual exposure Available Aperture Value (W) (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 to F3.5 F4.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 53 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in playback mode. Note • Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in playback mode.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 54 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³±´ ¿n Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve correct exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears. Touch the slide bar.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 55 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Colour Bracket Auto Bracket [REC] mode: ³±´² ¿ 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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 56 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Colour Bracket [REC] mode: ³±´² Pressing the shutter button once allows you to take 3 pictures in black and white/standard/ sepia. Press 3 [È] several times to display [AUTO BRACKET] and touch [DISPLAY]. • Touching [DISPLAY] allows you to switch between auto bracket and colour bracket. Touch [2]/[1] to display [ ]. Touch [EXIT]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 57 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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. Registering scenes in scene mode ( : My scene mode) In [MY SCN MODE], you can register the scene mode you use most frequently as one of the recording mode.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 58 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the scene mode for each recording (¿: Scene mode) In [SCENE MODE], you can select the scene mode each time you make a recording. 1 2 In step 2 above, touch [SCENE MODE]. Touch the scene mode. • The recording screen for the selected scene mode will be displayed. • Touching the [SCN] in the recording screen of the scene mode will return to the menu screen of the scene modes.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 59 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. 1 Touch the level of transform. 2 • It can be set from the quick menu (P23). Take pictures. Note • [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below. –[ ] for [X], [ ] for [Y] and [ ] for [W] • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 60 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction 1 Touch the direction to take picture. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. 2 Take the picture. • You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE]. 3 Touch [NEXT]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 61 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 62 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 [CANDLE LIGHT] This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. ∫ Technique for Candle Light mode • This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Note • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 63 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) í [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P99). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P62. Note • The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 64 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. 2 • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 65 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away. • The shutter speed becomes the following.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 66 ページ２００９年１月２３日 Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 2 Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures. Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 67 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MOTION PICTURE]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 68 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality • When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 69 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Face Recognition functions Set [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. The following will then be possible using the Face Recognition function. • It will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 70 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch the item. [NAME]: The name can be registered. For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P98 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. Touch the position of priority you would like to move.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 71 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • [AF MODE] is fixed to [š]. • Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for registered faces in the following instances, depending on the facial expression and environment. – When the face is not facing the camera – When the face is at an angle – When the face is extremely bright or dark – Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 72 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿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 P22. 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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 73 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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. 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET] to end text input. • Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers).
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 74 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22. 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. (P20) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 75 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. 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: ñ³±´² ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 76 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 77 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject. Applicable modes: ³± [OFF]/[ON] Note • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 78 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [ISO LIMIT SET] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Most appropriate sensitivity within the range set will be set depending on the brightness of the subject. Applicable modes: ³±´² [AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] • The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set. • The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 79 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • It can be set from the quick menu (P23). 1 2 Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1 • Press 1 again if [Ò] or [ SET ] is selected. Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 80 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the colour temperature You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour temperature becomes high the picture becomes bluish and as the colour temperature becomes low the picture becomes reddish. 1 Select [ SET ] and then press 1.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 81 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 82 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) C [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: ³±´² [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 83 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ˜ [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: ñ³±´² ¿ [OFF] ˜ ò Burst speed (pictures/ second) — A — max. 3 › — max. 5 Number of recordable pictures approx. 2.3¢ approx. 1.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 84 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) H [COLOR EFFECT] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Setting colour effects for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: ñ³±´²n [OFF]: [B/W]: [SEPIA]: [COOL]: [WARM]: This is the standard setting. The picture becomes black and white. The picture becomes sepia. The picture becomes bluish. The picture becomes reddish.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 85 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. ¿ Applicable modes: ³±´² [OFF] [AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition. [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 86 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Recording pictures) B [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. ¿ Applicable modes: ³±´² [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded. [ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen. Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded. (It will stop in 5 seconds.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 87 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 88 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show 1 Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. A Control panel A 2 Operate control panel by touching.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 89 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK]. A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures B Slide bar • You can also turn the zoom lever several times toward [L] (W) to switch to multiple screen. A Touch the picture to select.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 90 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ([CALENDAR]) You can display pictures by recording date. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also turn the zoom lever for several times toward [L] (W) to switch to calendar screen. Touch the date to play back.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 91 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY]) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [DUAL PLAY]. • You cannot select [DUAL PLAY] if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded picture. Touch a picture to select from above or below. 1 The previous picture is displayed.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 92 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 93 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] Pictures that are set as [FAVORITE] (P94) can be played back. (Only if there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY]. Note • You can use only [EDIT], [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu. [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 94 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) Items Ü [FAVORITE] (P94) [RESIZE] (P95) [TRIMMING] (P96) [EDIT] [LEVELING] (P97) [TITLE EDIT] (P98) [TEXT STAMP] (P99) [PROTECT] (P101) ‚ [DELETE] (P101) Note • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING] a new edited picture is created.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 95 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) [EDIT] [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.) Touch [ ]. Touch [RESIZE]. Touch the picture size. • Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 96 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. Touch [ ]. Touch [TRIMMING]. Select the part to be trimmed. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag (P13): Move • The zoom lever and cursor buttons can also be used. Reduction Enlargement () Move the position () Touch [SET]. Touch [YES].
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VQT1Y73~Body2_mst.fm 97 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後７時０分 Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. Touch [ ]. Touch [LEVELING]. Touch [ ]/[ ] to adjust the tilting, and then touch [SET]. : clockwise : counter-clockwise ≥Up to 2 o can be adjusted. Touch [YES]. Note • Quality of image may become coarse when levelling is performed.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 98 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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] (P99). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode and [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles. You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Touch [ ].
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 99 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [FACE RECOG.] or [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date can also be registered by using the operation in steps 5 and following. • The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date and [TITLE EDIT] cannot be registered at the same time.
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VQT1Y73~Body2_mst.fm 100 ページ２００９年１月２９日木曜日午後３時１３分 Advanced (Playback) Touch the item of [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE], or [TITLE] to set. [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P62) 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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 101 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Touch [ ]. Touch [PROTECT]. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, and touch the main image. • Repeat the step to set more than 2 images. • Setting is cancelled by touching the same picture again. Touch [EXIT]. ∫ Cancelling all the [PROTECT] settings 1 Touch [CANCEL] in step 3. 2 Touch [YES].
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 102 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Select motion picture [ back. ] and touch [ ] to play B A A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 103 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, copy them, etc. [EDIT] This is same function as [EDIT] in [EASY ORG.] (P95). M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 104 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 105 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P22) 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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 106 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Advanced (Playback) S [COPY] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P22) 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. : One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-in memory.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 107 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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 e-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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 108 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 109 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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 start printing on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 110 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. 12 PictBridge 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 P111 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 111 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 112 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. { [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 113 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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]. (P27) 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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 114 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 116 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 100_0001 Others 1 1/6 9s 34 Burst (P83)/ : Auto bracket (P55)/ :Colour bracket (P56)/B: Audio recording (P86) 35 Quick AF (P81)/ : AF assist lamp (P86) 1 日目 36 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P72) 1 ヵ月10日 37 Self-timer mode (P48) 2009.12. 1 10:00 ¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 117 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 118 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 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.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 119 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 120 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it. • You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod. • Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 121 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.) – Files not based on the DCF standard. • Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 122 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] • A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. (P108) > Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P28) If you execute [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P26) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 123 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others The [CHARGE] lamp flashes. • Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete. • Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty? > Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth. Recording The picture cannot be recorded.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 124 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P77) > Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] or lower the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 125 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 126 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P103) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P37) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 127 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen. • Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality. A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures. • This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 128 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P28) ] 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 (P86) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 129 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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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VQT1Y73~Body3_mst.fm 130 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後６時５７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-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 131 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 132 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 133 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８分 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. 4k Extra optical zoom: Max.
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VQT1Y73~Body3_mst.fm 134 ページ２００９年１月２７日火曜日午後６時５７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: 134 VQT1Y73 AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.
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DMC-FX550&FX580EB-VQT1Y73_eng.book 135 ページ２００９年１月２３日金曜日午後３時４８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. 94.9 mm (W)k57.1 mm (H)k21.9 mm (D) [3 3/4q (W)k2 1/4q(H)k7/8q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass: Approx. 145 g/5.11 oz (excluding card and battery) Approx. 167 g/5.
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VQT1Y73~BCover_mst.fm 136 ページ２００９年１月２９日木曜日午後１時４３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.