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... BACK); Recording of your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to fill in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Digital Camera may be restricted. • Please note that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of enjoyment. of the companies concerned. 2 VQT1S88 The serial number is a trademark. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted...
... BACK); Recording of your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to fill in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Digital Camera may be restricted. • Please note that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of enjoyment. of the companies concerned. 2 VQT1S88 The serial number is a trademark. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted...
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... Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 33 • Using the Playback Zoom 34 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 34 Deleting Pictures 35 6 VQT1S88 • To delete a single picture 35 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 35 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor 36 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 38 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 38 • Adjust the flash output 40 Taking Close-up Pictures 41 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42 Compensating the Exposure 43 Taking Pictures using Auto...
... Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 33 • Using the Playback Zoom 34 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 34 Deleting Pictures 35 6 VQT1S88 • To delete a single picture 35 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 35 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor 36 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 38 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 38 • Adjust the flash output 40 Taking Close-up Pictures 41 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42 Compensating the Exposure 43 Taking Pictures using Auto...
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... 100 Others Screen Display 102 Cautions for Use 104 Message Display 107 Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions 109 Troubleshooting 112 • Battery and power source 112 • Recording 112 • Lens 114 • LCD monitor 114 • Flash 115 • 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...
... 100 Others Screen Display 102 Cautions for Use 104 Message Display 107 Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions 109 Troubleshooting 112 • Battery and power source 112 • Recording 112 • Lens 114 • LCD monitor 114 • Flash 115 • 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...
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...% 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 set to [AUTO].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to about 82.] Playback time Approx. 450 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will...
...% 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 set to [AUTO].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to about 82.] Playback time Approx. 450 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will...
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...) formatting is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being recorded on the built-in memory may be recorded on the following operations can be performed using this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, standard) no further data writing, deletion or SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB)¢ (Formatted using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being used...
...) formatting is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being recorded on the built-in memory may be recorded on the following operations can be performed using this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, standard) no further data writing, deletion or SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB)¢ (Formatted using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being used...
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.... • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. Set the length of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is displayed after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use to prevent discharge of its setting when using auto bracket (P44)/ color bracket (P45), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52) and [FLASH BURST...
.... • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. Set the length of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is displayed after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use to prevent discharge of its setting when using auto bracket (P44)/ color bracket (P45), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52) and [FLASH BURST...
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... folder number and the clock setting are also reset. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. Preparation w [RESET] The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable is connected. ¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FX150P...
... folder number and the clock setting are also reset. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. Preparation w [RESET] The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable is connected. ¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FX150P...
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... pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P43) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P26). 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Basic [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with greater freedom than when you want to focus on. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication (green) lights...
... pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P43) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P26). 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Basic [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with greater freedom than when you want to focus on. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication (green) lights...
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... : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢ slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that can be selected, refer to "Available flash settings by recording mode". (P39) 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to [ ] only when you set [PARTY] or reduction¢ [CANDLE LIGHT] in scene mode. (P47) If you take a picture with your subject is activated every time regardless of...
... : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢ slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that can be selected, refer to "Available flash settings by recording mode". (P39) 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to [ ] only when you set [PARTY] or reduction¢ [CANDLE LIGHT] in scene mode. (P47) If you take a picture with your subject is activated every time regardless of...
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... 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 image data. ¢ It may change if the recording mode is changed . ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is changed . ISO sensitivity AUTO¢ Available flash...
... 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 image data. ¢ It may change if the recording mode is changed . ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is changed . ISO sensitivity AUTO¢ Available flash...
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... 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 also press the shutter button halfway to implemented sound quality improvements, motion pictures shot using the component cable (DMW-HDC2; VQT1S88 57 Also the recording information may not be displayed...
... 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 also press the shutter button halfway to implemented sound quality improvements, motion pictures shot using the component cable (DMW-HDC2; VQT1S88 57 Also the recording information may not be displayed...
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... using the software "SILKYPIX Developer Studio" by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM (supplied). • [ ] images are to maximum recordable pixels of each aspect ratio( , , ). ¢2 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will take time to write the picture data. • Refer to P18. Note • If a RAW picture is recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ]. • The following [PLAYBACK] mode menu can...
... using the software "SILKYPIX Developer Studio" by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM (supplied). • [ ] images are to maximum recordable pixels of each aspect ratio( , , ). ¢2 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will take time to write the picture data. • Refer to P18. Note • If a RAW picture is recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ]. • The following [PLAYBACK] mode menu can...
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... press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The images up to the third picture taken are recorded, and the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be able to use the following times: - When the card has been changed • [PICTURE SIZE] is fixed when [START] is selected. • The zoom position and white balance are superimposed over one another and displayed. • Press 3 to select [RETAKE] and then press [MENU/SET] to...
... press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The images up to the third picture taken are recorded, and the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be able to use the following times: - When the card has been changed • [PICTURE SIZE] is fixed when [START] is selected. • The zoom position and white balance are superimposed over one another and displayed. • Press 3 to select [RETAKE] and then press [MENU/SET] to...
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... set [USB MODE] to [PC] again. optional) • Use a battery with [USB MODE] set this . • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in memory. 1 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Otherwise, data may cause malfunction. Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures...
... set [USB MODE] to [PC] again. optional) • Use a battery with [USB MODE] set this . • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in memory. 1 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Otherwise, data may cause malfunction. Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures...
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... a recorded picture and then play it . (P15) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with the same name as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are copied until the capacity of pictures set, and then repeat the operation. • More than 999 favorites have been set. [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] • [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [DPOF PRINT...
... a recorded picture and then play it . (P15) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with the same name as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are copied until the capacity of pictures set, and then repeat the operation. • More than 999 favorites have been set. [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] • [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [DPOF PRINT...
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... [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P22) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P93, 95) [PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER] • The printer cannot print. > Check the printer. 108 VQT1S88 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] •...
... [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P22) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P93, 95) [PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER] • The printer cannot print. > Check the printer. 108 VQT1S88 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] •...
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...; Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P22) of the [ECONOMY] mode active? > Press the shutter button halfway to charge the battery or charging may be exhausted. > Turn the camera off frequently by selecting [RESET] (P23) on the lens. > If the lens is exhausted. The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark. • Was this a picture taken in [PIN HOLE] in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are...
...; Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P22) of the [ECONOMY] mode active? > Press the shutter button halfway to charge the battery or charging may be exhausted. > Turn the camera off frequently by selecting [RESET] (P23) on the lens. > If the lens is exhausted. The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark. • Was this a picture taken in [PIN HOLE] in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are...
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... brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is turned on the type of the lens. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. • The LCD monitor may flicker for the flash to the characteristics of the card, recording may be charged, and the time during picture-taking care not to expose the screen to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with the AF area. (P67) Lens Recorded image may...
... brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is turned on the type of the lens. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. • The LCD monitor may flicker for the flash to the characteristics of the card, recording may be charged, and the time during picture-taking care not to expose the screen to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with the AF area. (P67) Lens Recorded image may...
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... pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P87) The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set for playback? > Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P33) The folder number and the file number are recording. If it is, it cannot be played back by another make of the LCD monitor. Others The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P20) • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P21) Black, red...
... pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P87) The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set for playback? > Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P33) The folder number and the file number are recording. If it is, it cannot be played back by another make of the LCD monitor. Others The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P20) • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P21) Black, red...
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... Mode 54 Flash Burst Mode 53 Focus 29 Folder Composition 94 Folder Number 22, 94, 103 Food Mode 50 Formatting 24 G Guide Line 21, 37 H High Sensitivity Mode 52 Highlight Display 21 Hi-speed burst Mode 52 Histogram 21, 37 I Intelligent Auto Mode 26 Intelligent Exposure 70 Intelligent ISO 63 ISO Sensitivity 63, 64 J Jitter 30 L Language Setting 24 Layout 98 LCD Mode 21 LCD Monitor 36, 102 Leveling 86 M Macro Mode 41 Manual exposure 46 Manual Exposure Assistance 46 Metering Mode...
... Mode 54 Flash Burst Mode 53 Focus 29 Folder Composition 94 Folder Number 22, 94, 103 Food Mode 50 Formatting 24 G Guide Line 21, 37 H High Sensitivity Mode 52 Highlight Display 21 Hi-speed burst Mode 52 Histogram 21, 37 I Intelligent Auto Mode 26 Intelligent Exposure 70 Intelligent ISO 63 ISO Sensitivity 63, 64 J Jitter 30 L Language Setting 24 Layout 98 LCD Mode 21 LCD Monitor 36, 102 Leveling 86 M Macro Mode 41 Manual exposure 46 Manual Exposure Assistance 46 Metering Mode...