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DMC-FX150 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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
DMC-FX150 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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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... years of enjoyment. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of certain material...purposes other published or broadcast material for the purpose of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. Information for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. Please take time to retain this battery. Model No. RBRC A lithium ion battery that the actual...
... years of enjoyment. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of certain material...purposes other published or broadcast material for the purpose of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. Information for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. Please take time to retain this battery. Model No. RBRC A lithium ion battery that the actual...
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... be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may result. • Be particularly careful in your pants pocket when you do not leave the camera in the following places as when using it etc. or Canada, use a dry cloth to an AC supply outside of sand or dust. - Battery ...charger This battery charger operates on the camera, use a plug adaptor to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of the U.S.A. Also, be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • ...
... be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may result. • Be particularly careful in your pants pocket when you do not leave the camera in the following places as when using it etc. or Canada, use a dry cloth to an AC supply outside of sand or dust. - Battery ...charger This battery charger operates on the camera, use a plug adaptor to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of the U.S.A. Also, be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • ...
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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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...Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use a card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Press the shutter button to ...[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you can record or play back pictures with the camera. Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures on ...built-in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in memory. (P15)...
...Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use a card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Press the shutter button to ...[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you can record or play back pictures with the camera. Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures on ...built-in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in memory. (P15)...
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...Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case DE-A41B • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008 5 6 VFC4320 7 ... Check that all the accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P126) • If any accessories are included before using a card. •...
...Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case DE-A41B • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008 5 6 VFC4320 7 ... Check that all the accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P126) • If any accessories are included before using a card. •...
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optional) is connected to it. 23 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 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 ... 14 15 16 17 18 Strap eyelet 18 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera 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 ...
optional) is connected to it. 23 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 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 ... 14 15 16 17 18 Strap eyelet 18 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera 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 ...
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... a fire and/or electric shocks may have expired. Also, charging may not be frequently topped up .) • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after charging. This is excessively high or low. Note • After charging is shipped. Buy a new battery. • ... power plug. Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is completed, be the same.) 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to swell up...
... a fire and/or electric shocks may have expired. Also, charging may not be frequently topped up .) • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after charging. This is excessively high or low. Note • After charging is shipped. Buy a new battery. • ... power plug. Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is completed, be the same.) 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to swell up...
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... AE mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • ...Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is exhausted. • The performance of ...
... AE mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • ...Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is exhausted. • The performance of ...
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...; The card may be damaged if it is designed only for the camera. Do not use it again. Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow ...and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A). • If you use other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn off completely. (Otherwise, this product. 2 Battery: Insert ...
...; The card may be damaged if it is designed only for the camera. Do not use it again. Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow ...and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A). • If you use other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn off completely. (Otherwise, this product. 2 Battery: Insert ...
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... minute, display sequence or time : : display format), and press 3/4 to ensure proper operation. (P24) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P60) ,: Cancel without the clock having been set, set . • After ...) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on the built-in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons 2 Press [MENU/SET]. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock...
... minute, display sequence or time : : display format), and press 3/4 to ensure proper operation. (P24) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P60) ,: Cancel without the clock having been set, set . • After ...) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on the built-in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons 2 Press [MENU/SET]. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock...
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... A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ! [REC] mode menu (P61 to 74) • This menu lets you make it more fun with the camera and use the camera. [MODE] playback mode menu (P33, 75 to78) • This menu lets you select the setting of the playback methods such as playback or ... set other settings which make the rotation, protection, trimming or DPOF settings, etc. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. Preparation Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P18) • It...
... A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ! [REC] mode menu (P61 to 74) • This menu lets you make it more fun with the camera and use the camera. [MODE] playback mode menu (P33, 75 to78) • This menu lets you select the setting of the playback methods such as playback or ... set other settings which make the rotation, protection, trimming or DPOF settings, etc. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. Preparation Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P18) • It...
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... some functions may not be possible to set it may not work in the program AE mode 1 Turn the camera on. For details, refer to [š] in some conditions Due to the camera's specifications, it . 18 VQT1S88 Preparation ∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some of the... conditions under which the camera is used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Setting menu items This section describes how to select the program AE mode settings, ...
... some functions may not be possible to set it may not work in the program AE mode 1 Turn the camera on. For details, refer to [š] in some conditions Due to the camera's specifications, it . 18 VQT1S88 Preparation ∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some of the... conditions under which the camera is used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Setting menu items This section describes how to select the program AE mode settings, ...
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...) [BEEP TONE]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] [SHUTTER VOL.]: [ ] (Muted) [ ] (Low) [ ] (High) [SHUTTER TONE]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the vacation. [TRAVEL SETUP] [OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION] [OFF]/[SET...
...) [BEEP TONE]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] [SHUTTER VOL.]: [ ] (Muted) [ ] (Low) [ ] (High) [SHUTTER TONE]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the vacation. [TRAVEL SETUP] [OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION] [OFF]/[SET...
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...If [HIGHLIGHT] is set either to display or not display the histogram. (P37) [OFF]/[ON] [HIGHLIGHT] When the auto review function is around the camera. ... [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures. However, this case, the area directly illuminated by the ...]: [ ]/[ ] • The [PATTERN] setting is too close when taking the picture again. It may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode. [HISTOGRAM] This allows you are displayed. (P36) [REC.
...If [HIGHLIGHT] is set either to display or not display the histogram. (P37) [OFF]/[ON] [HIGHLIGHT] When the auto review function is around the camera. ... [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures. However, this case, the area directly illuminated by the ...]: [ ]/[ ] • The [PATTERN] setting is too close when taking the picture again. It may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode. [HISTOGRAM] This allows you are displayed. (P36) [REC.
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...used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the folder number will turn on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn... the camera off . o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any button to turn off the LCD monitor automatically ...
...used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the folder number will turn on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn... the camera off . o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any button to turn off the LCD monitor automatically ...
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...) is set to PAL system. • This will work when the AV cable is connected. ¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FX150P sold in [PLAYBACK] mode menu. - VQT1S88 23 The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P51) and [PET] (P51) in the ...the following settings are not changed. The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P58) (departure date, return date, location) - z [PC]: Set after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). The [WORLD TIME] (P60) setting. • The folder number and the clock setting...
...) is set to PAL system. • This will work when the AV cable is connected. ¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FX150P sold in [PLAYBACK] mode menu. - VQT1S88 23 The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P51) and [PET] (P51) in the ...the following settings are not changed. The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P58) (departure date, return date, location) - z [PC]: Set after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). The [WORLD TIME] (P60) setting. • The folder number and the clock setting...
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...not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the version DMC-FX150P sold in.../contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO Not available on the camera again. • It may take longer to display [...
...not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the version DMC-FX150P sold in.../contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO Not available on the camera again. • It may take longer to display [...
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... dial. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial 2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 1 Turn the camera on. Align a desired mode with part C. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where there 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...
... dial. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial 2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 1 Turn the camera on. Align a desired mode with part C. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where there 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...