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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX150 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1S88
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX150 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1S88
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...PERSONNEL. Recording of the companies concerned. 2 VQT1S88 Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the below. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is a ... in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your Camera. RBRC A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Carefully observe copyright... products on the underside of enjoyment. Information for choosing Panasonic!
...PERSONNEL. Recording of the companies concerned. 2 VQT1S88 Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the below. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is a ... in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your Camera. RBRC A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Carefully observe copyright... products on the underside of enjoyment. Information for choosing Panasonic!
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...focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 30 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 30 • Direction detection function 30 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 31 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom... (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 31 • Using the Easy zoom 32 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 33 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 33 • Using...
...focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 30 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 30 • Direction detection function 30 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 31 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom... (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 31 • Using the Easy zoom 32 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 33 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 33 • Using...
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... 66 • AF [AF MODE 66 • [QUICK AF 69 • ˜ [BURST 69 • [I.EXPOSURE 70 • [MULTI EXPO 70 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 71 • H [COLOR EFFECT 72 • I [PICT.ADJ 72 • [STABILIZER 73 • [MIN. SHTR SPEED 73 • B [AUDIO REC 74 ...8226; TV, PC and printer 116 • Others 117 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 119 Specifications 123 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 126 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 127 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 128 Limited Warranty (For USA Only)...
... 66 • AF [AF MODE 66 • [QUICK AF 69 • ˜ [BURST 69 • [I.EXPOSURE 70 • [MULTI EXPO 70 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 71 • H [COLOR EFFECT 72 • I [PICT.ADJ 72 • [STABILIZER 73 • [MIN. SHTR SPEED 73 • B [AUDIO REC 74 ...8226; TV, PC and printer 116 • Others 117 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 119 Specifications 123 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 126 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 127 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 128 Limited Warranty (For USA Only)...
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...parts. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are indicated as card in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to your PC. 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case DE-A41B • SD...4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: CGA-S005A 3 4 Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P126) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional.
...parts. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are indicated as card in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to your PC. 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case DE-A41B • SD...4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: CGA-S005A 3 4 Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P126) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional.
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... it . 24 Card/Battery door (P14) 25 Release lever (P14) 23 24 25 VQT1S88 11 optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Before Use 11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) 12 Zoom lever (P31) 13 [E.ZOOM] button (P32) 14 Speaker (P78) 15 Microphone ... you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is connected to it . 20 19 Lens barrel 20 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P100) 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P93, 95, 99) 21 22 22 [DC IN] socket (P93, 95) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
... it . 24 Card/Battery door (P14) 25 Release lever (P14) 23 24 25 VQT1S88 11 optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Before Use 11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) 12 Zoom lever (P31) 13 [E.ZOOM] button (P32) 14 Speaker (P78) 15 Microphone ... you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is connected to it . 20 19 Lens barrel 20 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P100) 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P93, 95, 99) 21 22 22 [DC IN] socket (P93, 95) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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...is displayed around the subject's face by the face detection function. A Flash B AF assist lamp 4 Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are being recorded on the built-in further), and take the picture. • The ...the shutter button fully (push it in memory (or the card). 26 VQT1S88 Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation • The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on the subject which is in focus. ...
...is displayed around the subject's face by the face detection function. A Flash B AF assist lamp 4 Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are being recorded on the built-in further), and take the picture. • The ...the shutter button fully (push it in memory (or the card). 26 VQT1S88 Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation • The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on the subject which is in focus. ...
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...) C AF area (when using a tripod. - Slow sync./Red-eye reduction - SHTR SPEED] Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. 30 VQT1S88 We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value¢ F Shutter speed¢ G ISO sensitivity ¢ If correct...
...) C AF area (when using a tripod. - Slow sync./Red-eye reduction - SHTR SPEED] Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. 30 VQT1S88 We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value¢ F Shutter speed¢ G ISO sensitivity ¢ If correct...
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... far as the maximum zoom position of the extended optical zoom. (2) A Optical zoom B Extended optical zoom C Digital zoom W T The colors of "Extended optical Zoom". • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14.5M... (14.7 million pixels) CCD area is set : The zoom stops once at high speed as far as shown below. Using the Easy zoom You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom ...
... far as the maximum zoom position of the extended optical zoom. (2) A Optical zoom B Extended optical zoom C Digital zoom W T The colors of "Extended optical Zoom". • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14.5M... (14.7 million pixels) CCD area is set : The zoom stops once at high speed as far as shown below. Using the Easy zoom You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom ...
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... feet) to 7.5 m (24.6 feet) 90 cm (2.95 feet) to take pictures • The available flash range is turned off. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the...; The available flash range to 3.7 m (12.1feet) VQT1S88 39 Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is an approximation.
... feet) to 7.5 m (24.6 feet) 90 cm (2.95 feet) to take pictures • The available flash range is turned off. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the...; The available flash range to 3.7 m (12.1feet) VQT1S88 39 Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is an approximation.
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...; This is lower. • [ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using this unit cannot be played back on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) sold before August 2008. • In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion... pictures with "30 fps" and "24 fps". • You can record longer motion pictures with the camera are played back on the type of the card, the card access indication may not be recorded continuously up to 2 GB only is displayed on...
...; This is lower. • [ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using this unit cannot be played back on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) sold before August 2008. • In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion... pictures with "30 fps" and "24 fps". • You can record longer motion pictures with the camera are played back on the type of the card, the card access indication may not be recorded continuously up to 2 GB only is displayed on...
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...a malfunction. ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) 1 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to focus using [Ù]. • The camera may detect the subjects other than [š] and then take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù]. • If the AF mode...frame will continuously focus on the subject's movement once the subject is recognized. • AF tracking is turned off when 4 is pressed again. When digital zoom is used ∫ About [ƒ] • You can focus on the subject more than in [ ]. Other faces that are the same ...
...a malfunction. ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) 1 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to focus using [Ù]. • The camera may detect the subjects other than [š] and then take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù]. • If the AF mode...frame will continuously focus on the subject's movement once the subject is recognized. • AF tracking is turned off when 4 is pressed again. When digital zoom is used ∫ About [ƒ] • You can focus on the subject more than in [ ]. Other faces that are the same ...
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... the number of pictures taken and the pictures are recorded, and the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed. • Image is taken. ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can enlarge subjects even ...more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. When the camera has been switched from [REC] mode to the camera - When the position of the mode dial has been changed - This can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. ...
... the number of pictures taken and the pictures are recorded, and the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed. • Image is taken. ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can enlarge subjects even ...more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. When the camera has been switched from [REC] mode to the camera - When the position of the mode dial has been changed - This can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. ...
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... When the zoom magnification is pressed. When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. • Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The setting is pressed halfway. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer...SKY] in well-lit area. The jitter is compensated for taking pictures while following cases. - When there is selected depending on the condition. In digital zoom range. - SHTR SPEED] slower. SHTR SPEED] to be set it faster to reduce the blur of jitter, so we recommend recording the...
... When the zoom magnification is pressed. When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. • Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The setting is pressed halfway. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer...SKY] in well-lit area. The jitter is compensated for taking pictures while following cases. - When there is selected depending on the condition. In digital zoom range. - SHTR SPEED] slower. SHTR SPEED] to be set it faster to reduce the blur of jitter, so we recommend recording the...
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...copying is copied from the card to the built-in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off at a time is finished. 92 VQT1S88 We recommend using a card which does not have taken from the built-in memory to a card...copied. (P107) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you copy from the built-in memory to be copied in memory are copied and then the screen automatically returns...
...copying is copied from the card to the built-in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off at a time is finished. 92 VQT1S88 We recommend using a card which does not have taken from the built-in memory to a card...copied. (P107) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you copy from the built-in memory to be copied in memory are copied and then the screen automatically returns...
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...has been inserted (Such as when pictures were taken using another make of camera) • When there is a picture with the hardware removal using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is not displayed on the LCD monitor of ...[PictBridge(PTP)]. Note • Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Connecting to other equipment 3 Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using "Safely Remove Hardware" on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (...
...has been inserted (Such as when pictures were taken using another make of camera) • When there is a picture with the hardware removal using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is not displayed on the LCD monitor of ...[PictBridge(PTP)]. Note • Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Connecting to other equipment 3 Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using "Safely Remove Hardware" on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (...
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...; [ROTATE DISP.] (P87) is set to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. If it is, it cannot be played back by another make of digital camera? This does not affect the pictures you are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been...
...; [ROTATE DISP.] (P87) is set to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. If it is, it cannot be played back by another make of digital camera? This does not affect the pictures you are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been...
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..., total pixel number 15,000,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.6kzoom, fl6.0 mm to 21.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.7k Focus: Normal/Macro/Face detection/AF Tracking/Multi-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing...
..., total pixel number 15,000,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.6kzoom, fl6.0 mm to 21.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.7k Focus: Normal/Macro/Face detection/AF Tracking/Multi-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing...
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Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S005A Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-HDC2 Component Cable RP-SDV32GU1K RP-...
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S005A Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-HDC2 Component Cable RP-SDV32GU1K RP-...
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...enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First ...Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS...
...enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First ...Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS...