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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 DMC-FX150 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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...sure it will bring you and your Camera. Please take time to fill in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. Even ... information on the below. Model No. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Recording of the companies concerned. 2 VQT1S88 of your Digital Camera may be restricted. • Please note that is a trademark. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation...
...sure it will bring you and your Camera. Please take time to fill in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. Even ... information on the below. Model No. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Recording of the companies concerned. 2 VQT1S88 of your Digital Camera may be restricted. • Please note that is a trademark. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation...
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... DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. or Canada, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Places with...monitor or personal injury may be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the camera becomes close to get into a full or tight bag etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be careful not to allow...
... DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. or Canada, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Places with...monitor or personal injury may be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the camera becomes close to get into a full or tight bag etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be careful not to allow...
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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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...Playback 115 • 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) ......... 129 ...MODE 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.
...Playback 115 • 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) ......... 129 ...MODE 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.
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.... 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use a card. 3 Turn the camera on the built-in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is an overview of how to record and play back pictures on to take pictures. 1 Slide the... memory. (P15) Refer to P15 when you use the card, you want to [(]. 2 Select the picture you can record or play back pictures with the camera. Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is shipped.
.... 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use a card. 3 Turn the camera on the built-in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is an overview of how to record and play back pictures on to take pictures. 1 Slide the... memory. (P15) Refer to P15 when you use the card, you want to [(]. 2 Select the picture you can record or play back pictures with the camera. Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is shipped.
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...ROM • Software: CGA-S005A 3 4 Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P126) • If any accessories 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 Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at...
...ROM • Software: CGA-S005A 3 4 Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P126) • If any accessories 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 Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at...
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...OUT] socket (P100) 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P93, 95, 99) 21 22 22 [DC IN] socket (P93, 95) • Always use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 23 Tripod receptacle ... not 19 drop it . 24 Card/Battery door (P14) 25 Release lever (P14) 23 24 25 VQT1S88 11 Before Use 11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) 12 Zoom lever (P31) 13 [E.ZOOM] button (P32) 14 Speaker (P78) 15 Microphone (P56,...Strap eyelet 18 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
...OUT] socket (P100) 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P93, 95, 99) 21 22 22 [DC IN] socket (P93, 95) • Always use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 23 Tripod receptacle ... not 19 drop it . 24 Card/Battery door (P14) 25 Release lever (P14) 23 24 25 VQT1S88 11 Before Use 11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) 12 Zoom lever (P31) 13 [E.ZOOM] button (P32) 14 Speaker (P78) 15 Microphone (P56,...Strap eyelet 18 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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...generated. 12 VQT1S88 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is excessively high or low. In this case, wipe them with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the ... of the power plug. Buy a new battery. • Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the camera becomes extremely short even after charging is completed. ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is shipped. This is complete...
...generated. 12 VQT1S88 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is excessively high or low. In this case, wipe them with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the ... of the power plug. Buy a new battery. • Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the camera becomes extremely short even after charging is completed. ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is shipped. This is complete...
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...program 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 the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with full flash every second recording. • ...
...program 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 the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with full flash every second recording. • ...
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...battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely. (Otherwise, this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the ...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 as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is not fully...
...battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely. (Otherwise, this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the ...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 as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is not fully...
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... static electricity or breakdown of children to vibration or impact. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to prevent swallowing. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set . • ...After completing the clock settings, turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. ... or the built-in memory or the card is displayed as PM 12:00. Then turn the camera off , remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the...
... static electricity or breakdown of children to vibration or impact. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to prevent swallowing. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set . • ...After completing the clock settings, turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. ... or the built-in memory or the card is displayed as PM 12:00. Then turn the camera off , remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the...
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... [FAVORITE] . ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P80 to 92) A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ! [REC] mode menu (P61 to 74) • This menu lets you to operate the camera. • The [SETUP] menu can be set from 2000 to 24) • This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone.... • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the pictures 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...
... [FAVORITE] . ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P80 to 92) A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ! [REC] mode menu (P61 to 74) • This menu lets you to operate the camera. • The [SETUP] menu can be set from 2000 to 24) • This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone.... • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the pictures 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...
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... [(], and proceed to step 4. 3 Set the mode dial to [³]. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. • You can be possible to the camera's specifications, it . 18 VQT1S88 Setting menu items This section describes how to select the program AE mode settings, and the same setting can switch menu... [š] in some conditions Due to set some of the functions or some functions may not work under some of the conditions under which the camera is used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Switching to the [SETUP] menu 2 Press 4 to P109. For details, refer to select...
... [(], and proceed to step 4. 3 Set the mode dial to [³]. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. • You can be possible to the camera's specifications, it . 18 VQT1S88 Setting menu items This section describes how to select the program AE mode settings, and the same setting can switch menu... [š] in some conditions Due to set some of the functions or some functions may not work under some of the conditions under which the camera is used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Switching to the [SETUP] menu 2 Press 4 to P109. For details, refer to select...
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Preparation Perform these settings if you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in your home area and travel ...
Preparation Perform these settings if you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in your home area and travel ...
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shining on it is around the camera. ... [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the ... Power LCD mode. [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of light from the sun etc. It may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to the histogram (P37) and then taking the picture...
shining on it is around the camera. ... [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the ... Power LCD mode. [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of light from the sun etc. It may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to the histogram (P37) and then taking the picture...
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...8226; The auto review function is activated regardless of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is updated....] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any button to reset the file number. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn...
...8226; The auto review function is activated regardless of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is updated....] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any button to reset the file number. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn...
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... a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable is also performed at the same time. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). In addition, [ROTATE DISP.] (P87) 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 the U.S. [TV ASPECT] Set to match the type of [TRAVEL DATE] (P58) (departure date, return date, location) - y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select...
... a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable is also performed at the same time. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). In addition, [ROTATE DISP.] (P87) 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 the U.S. [TV ASPECT] Set to match the type of [TRAVEL DATE] (P58) (departure date, return date, location) - y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select...
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... 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 ...card. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the version DMC-FX150P sold in memory or card is formatted. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera's features. [JITTER, SUBJ. Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in the U.S. • If you set a different ...
... 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 ...card. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the version DMC-FX150P sold in memory or card is formatted. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera's features. [JITTER, SUBJ. Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in the U.S. • If you set a different ...
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...that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion picture mode (P56) This mode allows you 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 recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which the optimal settings are recorded using your own settings. º Manual exposure...
...that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion picture mode (P56) This mode allows you 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 recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which the optimal settings are recorded using your own settings. º Manual exposure...