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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX55 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1J59
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX55 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1J59
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... not occur in a particular installation. Dispose of used in a residential installation. However, there is incorrectly replaced. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning... controls and components, menu items, etc. • Please note that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to the manufacturer's instructions. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ...
... not occur in a particular installation. Dispose of used in a residential installation. However, there is incorrectly replaced. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning... controls and components, menu items, etc. • Please note that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to the manufacturer's instructions. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ...
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... • [PROTECT 85 • [AUDIO DUB 86 • [RESIZE 86 • [TRIMMING 87 • [ASPECT CONV 88 • [COPY 89 • [FORMAT 90 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 119 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 120 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 121 Customer Services Directory...
... • [PROTECT 85 • [AUDIO DUB 86 • [RESIZE 86 • [TRIMMING 87 • [ASPECT CONV 88 • [COPY 89 • [FORMAT 90 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 119 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 120 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 121 Customer Services Directory...
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...in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as card in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are indicated as charger in the text) ...3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic...
...in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as card in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are indicated as charger in the text) ...3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic...
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...sure to refer to the pages indicated in intelligent auto mode (P25) button In these operating instructions, operations using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P91, 94, 97) 18 [DC IN] socket (P91, 94) • Always use a tripod...15 Strap eyelet • We recommend attaching the strap when using the joystick are described with the camera. optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; e.g.:When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Charge the battery before use. 9 VQT1J59
...sure to refer to the pages indicated in intelligent auto mode (P25) button In these operating instructions, operations using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P91, 94, 97) 18 [DC IN] socket (P91, 94) • Always use a tripod...15 Strap eyelet • We recommend attaching the strap when using the joystick are described with the camera. optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; e.g.:When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Charge the battery before use. 9 VQT1J59
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Basic • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The digital zoom does not work in scene mode. - In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] in the following cases: - You...∫ Enlarging the picture 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). Refer to P28 to be deleted during Review (Quick deletion) A single picture, multiple pictures or all the pictures can...
Basic • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • The digital zoom does not work in scene mode. - In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] in the following cases: - You...∫ Enlarging the picture 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. 2 Move 3/4/2/1 to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). Refer to P28 to be deleted during Review (Quick deletion) A single picture, multiple pictures or all the pictures can...
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... to Forced OFF [ ]. • The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to make the shutter speed become high-speed. • You cannot use a tripod. Extended optical zoom - Digital zoom - Self-timer - [ASPECT RATIO] - [PICT.SIZE] - [AUDIO REC.] - [BURST] - [SLOW SHUTTER] [STARRY SKY] Press [ MENU ] to display the [SCENE ...or [60 SEC.]. 1 Move 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • It is displayed. Do not move the camera after this screen is also possible to change the number of time as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele...
... to Forced OFF [ ]. • The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to make the shutter speed become high-speed. • You cannot use a tripod. Extended optical zoom - Digital zoom - Self-timer - [ASPECT RATIO] - [PICT.SIZE] - [AUDIO REC.] - [BURST] - [SLOW SHUTTER] [STARRY SKY] Press [ MENU ] to display the [SCENE ...or [60 SEC.]. 1 Move 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • It is displayed. Do not move the camera after this screen is also possible to change the number of time as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele...
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where a wide view is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more pictures and attach them to an e-mail or post them on a PC monitor. This is [ ]. (8M) (5M EZ) (3M EZ) (2M EZ)... on a large piece of the pictures Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to the compression rate when saving digital pictures. You can record more pixels the finer the picture will be cut at printing. (P109) A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢ These pictures...
where a wide view is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera's screen, the more pictures and attach them to an e-mail or post them on a PC monitor. This is [ ]. (8M) (5M EZ) (3M EZ) (2M EZ)... on a large piece of the pictures Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to the compression rate when saving digital pictures. You can record more pixels the finer the picture will be cut at printing. (P109) A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢ These pictures...
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...- This is effective when the subject is little contrast on the screen - [AF MODE] Setting the focus method Advanced (Recording pictures) Spot-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 5 focus areas. When there is not in the image area so that face no matter what portion of the picture it... the same distance away as when the focus is on the background when taking conditions including the following color AF area is rapid movement - When digital zoom is detected. This is particularly effective in preventing errors such as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused. • Up to...
...- This is effective when the subject is little contrast on the screen - [AF MODE] Setting the focus method Advanced (Recording pictures) Spot-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 5 focus areas. When there is not in the image area so that face no matter what portion of the picture it... the same distance away as when the focus is on the background when taking conditions including the following color AF area is rapid movement - When digital zoom is detected. This is particularly effective in preventing errors such as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused. • Up to...
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...AF mode to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. • If the AF mode is set to finish this screen using the quick setting (P55). • The camera automatically detects the jitter and the movement of the subject and displays these on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light...AF area displayed is bigger than a person as the face. The focus position is focusing on the indicator. • We recommend using the digital zoom. • The camera is not predetermined. MOVE DEMO] when the [STABILIZER] screen is compensated for a moment before being brought into focus. • Switch the...
...AF mode to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. • If the AF mode is set to finish this screen using the quick setting (P55). • The camera automatically detects the jitter and the movement of the subject and displays these on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light...AF area displayed is bigger than a person as the face. The focus position is focusing on the indicator. • We recommend using the digital zoom. • The camera is not predetermined. MOVE DEMO] when the [STABILIZER] screen is compensated for a moment before being brought into focus. • Switch the...
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In intelligent auto mode [ ] - In digital zoom range. - You can have higher speed burst if you use [HI... the first picture. When there is activated regardless of card, the picture size and the quality. - Be careful of camera jitter when you are following a moving subject. - In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in memory/card.... ¢ The burst speed is fixed to take time until the capacity of the card. • The camera uses movement detection when automatically setting the ISO sensitivity in dark places. When the shutter speed becomes slower to [MODE2]...
In intelligent auto mode [ ] - In digital zoom range. - You can have higher speed burst if you use [HI... the first picture. When there is activated regardless of card, the picture size and the quality. - Be careful of camera jitter when you are following a moving subject. - In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in memory/card.... ¢ The burst speed is fixed to take time until the capacity of the card. • The camera uses movement detection when automatically setting the ISO sensitivity in dark places. When the shutter speed becomes slower to [MODE2]...
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...if the built-in "[DPOF PRINT]". (P83 to 85) • If you to write print information to media and then use the information on the camera. MENU /SET 2 • The following functions cannot be used with protected pictures. - [ROTATE] - [AUDIO DUB.] - [TITLE EDIT] 85 VQT1J59... the printer may not be effective on the printer also. (P94) • Some DPOF information set . [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of "Digital Print Order Format". • DPOF is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge. Check the date printing setting on ...
...if the built-in "[DPOF PRINT]". (P83 to 85) • If you to write print information to media and then use the information on the camera. MENU /SET 2 • The following functions cannot be used with protected pictures. - [ROTATE] - [AUDIO DUB.] - [TITLE EDIT] 85 VQT1J59... the printer may not be effective on the printer also. (P94) • Some DPOF information set . [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of "Digital Print Order Format". • DPOF is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge. Check the date printing setting on ...
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... number) as the picture to be copied in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off or perform any other operations before copying is finished. The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or ... a card into the dedicated clipboard folder. 1 Move 3/4 to copy them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be able to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. We recommend using a card ...
... number) as the picture to be copied in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off or perform any other operations before copying is finished. The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or ... a card into the dedicated clipboard folder. 1 Move 3/4 to copy them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be able to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. We recommend using a card ...
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...; The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card inserted. • The drive is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by e-mail. optional). • Set the camera to a mode other than [ ] mode. 1 Turn on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the ...USB connection cable at a slant or upside down you connect the camera with the camera to a PC, print them...
...; The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you connect the camera with no card inserted. • The drive is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by e-mail. optional). • Set the camera to a mode other than [ ] mode. 1 Turn on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the ...USB connection cable at a slant or upside down you connect the camera with the camera to a PC, print them...
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...the USB connection cable again. (Depending on the printer, it may take straight out. Use a battery with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at 1 and insert straight in or take time to turn it off before inserting or removing the cable... (supplied) B AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Connecting to other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • If a card is not inserted when the camera is connected to the printer, you can access the picture data on it. • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card...
...the USB connection cable again. (Depending on the printer, it may take straight out. Use a battery with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at 1 and insert straight in or take time to turn it off before inserting or removing the cable... (supplied) B AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Connecting to other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • If a card is not inserted when the camera is connected to the printer, you can access the picture data on it. • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card...
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... on 1 sheet of DPOF pictures printed is receiving an error message from the number set [NUM. AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the printer. • If the total number of DPOF prints or the... number of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set [COUNT] in or take priority over the setting on the camera. Check the date print setting on the TV. • 1 Yellow:to the video input socket • 2 White:to [ ] and then set . After finishing printing, make...
... on 1 sheet of DPOF pictures printed is receiving an error message from the number set [NUM. AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the printer. • If the total number of DPOF prints or the... number of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set [COUNT] in or take priority over the setting on the camera. Check the date print setting on the TV. • 1 Yellow:to the video input socket • 2 White:to [ ] and then set . After finishing printing, make...
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... monitor are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This may be cut off when it is being held vertically.) • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function.... playback [ ]? • Is there a picture on the built-in calendar playback. • Was the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This kind of picture may be displayed with dates different from the actual recording dates in calendar playback etc. 5: White round spots...
... monitor are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This may be cut off when it is being held vertically.) • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function.... playback [ ]? • Is there a picture on the built-in calendar playback. • Was the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This kind of picture may be displayed with dates different from the actual recording dates in calendar playback etc. 5: White round spots...
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...built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). (Performance in the above settings. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,...pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.6k zoom, fl4.6 mm to 16.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 5.7k Focus: Normal/Macro/Face detection/5-area-focusing/3-area-...
...built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). (Performance in the above settings. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,...pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.6k zoom, fl4.6 mm to 16.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 5.7k Focus: Normal/Macro/Face detection/5-area-focusing/3-area-...
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Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-...
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-...
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... 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...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. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1.
... 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...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. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1.