Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX50 User manual

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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX50
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Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
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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.
Information for Your
Safety
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or
discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your
own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may
be restricted.
• 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.
• SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Leica is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH.
• Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica
Camera AG.
• Other names, company names, and
product names printed in these
instructions are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the companies concerned.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
∫How to replace the Fuse
The location of the fuse differ according
to the type of AC cable (figures A and
B).
Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
cable.
1 Open the fuse cover with a
screwdriver.
2 Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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-If you see this symbol-
∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the
camera. The camera may stop operating
normally, pictures may not be recorded or
the lens may be damaged.
• Sand or dust may cause the camera to
malfunction. Make sure that sand or
dust does not get into the lens or the
terminals when using the camera on a
beach etc.
• Make sure that water does not get into the
camera when using it on a rainy day or on
a beach.
• If water or seawater splashes on the
camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the
camera body carefully.
∫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.
• Condensation may form on the LCD
monitor in places with large temperature
differences. Wipe the condensation with a
soft, dry cloth.
• 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.
∫About the Lens
• Do not press the lens with excessive
force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens
facing the sun as it may cause the camera
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you
leave the camera outside or near a
window.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen. However there may be some
dark or bright spots (red, blue or green)
on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
The spots will not be recorded on
pictures on a card.
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∫About Condensation (When the lens
is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes as
described below. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains,
fungus and camera malfunction.
– When the camera is taken from the cold
outdoors to the warm indoors.
– When the camera is taken from outside
to inside an air-conditioned car.
– When cool wind from an air conditioner
etc. blows directly on the camera.
– In humid places.
• To prevent condensation, put the camera
in a plastic bag until the temperature of
the camera is close to the ambient
temperature. If condensation occurs, turn
the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally
when the temperature of the camera
becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫When not using the camera for a long
period of time
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature:
15 oC to 25 oC,
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card
from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera,
it will discharge even if the camera is
turned off. If the battery continues to be
left in the camera, it will discharge
excessively and may become unusable
even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period
of time, we recommend charging it once a
year. Remove the battery from the camera
and store it again after it has completely
discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a
desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a
closet or a cabinet.
∫About cards that can be used in this
unit
You can use an SD Memory Card, an
SDHC Memory Card and a
MultiMediaCard.
• When the term card is used in these
operating instructions this refers to the
following types of Memory Cards.
– SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
– SDHC Memory Card (4 GB)
– MultiMediaCard
More specific information about memory
cards that can be used with this unit.
• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card
if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
• A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC
logo is not based on the SD Standard and
will not work in this product.
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About the Mode Dial
Adjust part Ato the desired mode.
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to
adjust to each mode.
: Normal picture mode (P22)
Use this mode for normal recording.
: Macro mode (P47)
This mode allows you to take a close-up
picture of a subject.
: Motion picture mode (P61)
This mode allows you to record motion
pictures.
: Scene mode (P48)
This mode allows you to take pictures
depending on the recording scenes.
: Simple mode (P25)
This mode is recommended for beginners.
: Playback mode (P31)
This mode allows you to play back
recorded pictures.
: Print mode (P95)
This mode allows you to print pictures of
recorded pictures.
∫About indications in these operating
instructions
The modes indicated here allow you to use
the functions or settings shown on the
page. Set the mode dial to any of the
modes indicated to use the functions or
settings.
Convenient or helpful information for use of
the camera is described.
∫About illustrations in these operating
instructions
The appearance of the product, the
illustrations and menu screens etc. will
differ slightly from those in actual use.
∫About illustrations of the joystick
In these operating instructions, operations
using the joystick are described with
illustrations.
e.g.:When you move the 4button
e.g.:When you Press the [MENU/SET]
button
/SET
MENU
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
About the Mode Dial ................................. 5
Preparation
Standard Accessories............................... 8
Names of the Components ....................... 9
Quick Guide ............................................ 10
Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 11
About the Battery (charging/
number of recordable pictures) ........... 12
Inserting/Removing the Battery .............. 13
Inserting/Removing the Card .................. 14
About the Card........................................ 15
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 16
• Changing the clock setting ............... 16
About the Setup Menu ............................ 17
Basic
Taking Pictures ....................................... 22
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode .............25
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 27
• Using the Optical Zoom .................... 27
•
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) .... 28
• Using the Digital Zoom
Further extending the zoom ............. 29
Checking the Recorded Picture
(Review) .............................................. 30
Playing Back Pictures ............................. 31
Deleting Pictures..................................... 32
Advanced
About the LCD Monitor ........................... 34
•
Changing the information displayed .... 34
• Brightening the LCD Monitor
(Power LCD/High angle mode) ........ 37
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash .... 38
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42
Compensating the Exposure .................. 43
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 44
Optical Image Stabilizer.......................... 45
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 46
Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 47
Scene Mode............................................ 48
– [PORTRAIT] .................................. 49
– [SOFT SKIN] ................................. 49
– [SCENERY] ................................... 49
– [SPORTS]...................................... 49
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ...................... 50
– [NIGHT SCENERY]....................... 50
– [SELF PORTRAIT] ........................ 51
– [FOOD] ......................................... 51
– [PARTY] ........................................ 51
– [CANDLE LIGHT] .......................... 52
– [FIREWORKS]............................... 52
– [STARRY SKY].............................. 53
– [BEACH] ........................................ 53
– [AERIAL PHOTO].......................... 54
– [SNOW] ......................................... 54
– [HIGH SENS.]................................ 54
– [BABY1]/[BABY2] .......................... 55
Recording which Day of the Vacation
You Take the Picture........................... 56
Displaying the Time at
the Travel Destination (World Time)
..... 58
• Location candidates for
World Time settings.......................... 60
Motion Picture Mode............................... 61
Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback)................................... 63
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date
(Calendar Playback)............................ 64
Using the Playback Zoom....................... 65
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio.............................. 66
Creating still pictures from
a motion picture................................... 68
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Menu Settings
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................70
• [W.BALANCE]
Adjusting the hue for a more natural
picture............................................... 71
• [SENSITIVITY]
Setting the light sensitivity ................ 73
• [ASPECT RATIO]
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures .... 74
• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]
Setting a picture size and quality
that match your use of the pictures
... 75
• [AUDIO REC.]
Recording still pictures with audio ..... 76
• [AF MODE]
Setting the focus method.................. 77
• [AF ASSIST LAMP]
Focusing in low light conditions
becomes easier ................................ 78
• [SLOW SHUTTER]
Recording bright pictures
in dark places ................................... 78
• [COL.EFFECT]
Setting colour effects for
the recorded pictures........................ 79
• [PICT.ADJ.]
Adjusting the picture quality for
the recorded pictures........................ 79
• [CLOCK SET]
Set the display order for
the date and time.............................. 79
Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 80
• [DUAL DISPLAY]
Displaying the recorded pictures on
a dual display ................................... 80
• [SLIDE SHOW]
Playing back pictures in order for
a fixed duration ................................. 81
• [FAVORITE]
Setting your favourite pictures.......... 82
• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]
To display the picture rotated ...........83
• [DPOF PRINT]
Setting the picture to print and
the number of prints.......................... 85
• [PROTECT]
Preventing accidental erasure of
pictures ............................................. 87
• [AUDIO DUB.]
Adding audio after taking pictures ..... 88
• [RESIZE]
Making the picture smaller................ 88
• [TRIMMING]
Enlarging a picture and trimming it ..... 89
• [ASPECT CONV.]
Changing the aspect ratio of
a 16:9 picture.................................... 90
• [FORMAT]
Initializing the card............................ 91
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC.................................92
Printing the Pictures................................95
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ....99
Others
Screen Display......................................100
Cautions for Use ...................................103
Message Display ..................................105
Troubleshooting ....................................106
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time .................112
Specifications........................................115
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included
before using the camera.
1Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery in the text)
2Battery Charger
(Indicated as charger in the text)
3AC Cable
A: Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region of China and Saudi Arabia
B: Areas Other than Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region of
China and Saudi Arabia
4USB Connection Cable
5AV Cable
6CD-ROM
7Strap
8Battery Carrying Case
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card
in the text.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest
servicentre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
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8
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Names of the
Components
1 Flash (P38)
2 Lens (P3)
3 Self-timer indicator (P42)
AF assist lamp (P78)
4 LCD monitor (P34, 100)
5Joystick
/[MENU/SET] button (P17)
2/ Self-timer button (P42)
4/ [REV] button (P30)
1/ Flash setting button (P38)
3/ Exposure compensation (P43)/
Auto bracket (P44)/White balance fine
adjustment (P72)/Backlight
compensation in simple mode (P26)
button
6 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button
(P34, 37)
7 Status indicator (P12)
8 Single or burst mode (P46)/
Delete button (P32)
9 Camera ON/OFF switch (P10, 16)
10 Zoom lever (P27)
11 Optical image stabilizer button (P45)
12 Speaker (P66)
13 Microphone (P61, 76, 88)
14 Shutter button (P22, 61)
15 Mode dial (P5)
16 Strap eyelet
17 Lens barrel
18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P92, 95, 99)
19 [DC IN] socket (P92, 95)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).
• This camera cannot charge the battery
even though the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5; optional) is connected to it.
20 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
21 Card/Battery door (P13, 14)
22 Release lever (P13, 14)
123
54
78
6
/SET
MENU
9
12
10
13 14 15
11
DIGITAL
AV OUT
DC IN
16
17
18
19
OPEN LOCK
20 21
22
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Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and
playback pictures with the camera. For
each step, be sure to refer to the pages
indicated in brackets.
1Charge the battery. (P11)
• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the
battery before use.
2Insert the battery and the card.
(P13, 14)
3Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
• Set the clock. (P16)
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P22)
4Play back the pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select the picture you want to view.
(P31)
OFF ON
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