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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico 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 VQT1Y62 DMC-FX580 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico 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 VQT1Y62 DMC-FX580 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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.... • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information below. Serial No. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Be sure.... Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of enjoyment. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for purposes other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to retain this battery.
.... • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information below. Serial No. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Be sure.... Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of enjoyment. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for purposes other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to retain this battery.
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... settings 68 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations 70 • Recording which Day of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 127 Specifications 130 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 134 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ..... 135 Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only 136...77 • AF [AF MODE 78 • [QUICK AF 79 • C [METERING MODE 79 • [I.EXPOSURE 80 • ˜ [BURST 80 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 81 • H [COLOR EFFECT 81 • I [PICT.ADJ 81 • [STABILIZER 82 • [MIN.
... settings 68 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations 70 • Recording which Day of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 127 Specifications 130 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 134 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ..... 135 Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only 136...77 • AF [AF MODE 78 • [QUICK AF 79 • C [METERING MODE 79 • [I.EXPOSURE 80 • ˜ [BURST 80 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 81 • H [COLOR EFFECT 81 • I [PICT.ADJ 81 • [STABILIZER 82 • [MIN.
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...LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera... Accessory System". (P134) • If any accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. ...
...LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera... Accessory System". (P134) • If any accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. ...
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Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Using any other equipment may cause damage. optional).... DC coupler for the AC adaptor and DC coupler. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P134) VQT1Y62 17 optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; Do not use it with any other...when the AC adaptor is connected. optional) are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow...
Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Using any other equipment may cause damage. optional).... DC coupler for the AC adaptor and DC coupler. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P134) VQT1Y62 17 optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; Do not use it with any other...when the AC adaptor is connected. optional) are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow...
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...available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion Picture Mode, the following functions cannot be used. - The maximum available recording time for...FACE RECOG.] functions will search for the face similar to [ON], and detect the face that name with audio recorded by this camera cannot be possible to close the menu. optional). Refer to "Playing back on MultiMediaCards. • Compared to still pictures, motion ...
...available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion Picture Mode, the following functions cannot be used. - The maximum available recording time for...FACE RECOG.] functions will search for the face similar to [ON], and detect the face that name with audio recorded by this camera cannot be possible to close the menu. optional). Refer to "Playing back on MultiMediaCards. • Compared to still pictures, motion ...
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...that make focusing difficult. when taking pictures in dark places), set the year, month, day and time. In this case, it easier for the camera to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. VQT1Y62 83 Applicable modes [OFF]: [ON]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on [REC] mode...[OFF]: Audio will become more difficult to P21. Note • Audio is fixed to P21. When the Burst Mode is canceled. When taking pictures of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be recorded as soon as a memo. U [CLOCK SET] For details on [REC] mode...
...that make focusing difficult. when taking pictures in dark places), set the year, month, day and time. In this case, it easier for the camera to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. VQT1Y62 83 Applicable modes [OFF]: [ON]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on [REC] mode...[OFF]: Audio will become more difficult to P21. Note • Audio is fixed to P21. When the Burst Mode is canceled. When taking pictures of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be recorded as soon as a memo. U [CLOCK SET] For details on [REC] mode...
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...recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Select [FACE RECOG.] on the camera. • If you press [,], the audio dubbing is recorded from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this... original audio is overwritten.) • Audio is canceled. Note • Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. [FACE RECOG.] All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] cannot be restored. • Images Cleared of [FACE RECOG...
...recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Select [FACE RECOG.] on the camera. • If you press [,], the audio dubbing is recorded from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this... original audio is overwritten.) • Audio is canceled. Note • Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. [FACE RECOG.] All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] cannot be restored. • Images Cleared of [FACE RECOG...
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... picture is not copied. (P118) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off at a time is finished. Press [,] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.... while copying pictures from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to ...
... picture is not copied. (P118) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off at a time is finished. Press [,] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.... while copying pictures from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to ...
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... tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Note • This unit cannot be destroyed. ∫ Viewing the contents of...Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off before removing the hardware. Otherwise, data may be stood upright when the AC adaptor...
... tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Note • This unit cannot be destroyed. ∫ Viewing the contents of...Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off before removing the hardware. Otherwise, data may be stood upright when the AC adaptor...
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...is inserted. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take a picture of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color..., that red part may be corrected to black by the digital red-eye reduction function. > It is recommended to take the picture using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment? The recorded pictures are not...
...is inserted. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take a picture of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color..., that red part may be corrected to black by the digital red-eye reduction function. > It is recommended to take the picture using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment? The recorded pictures are not...
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...the 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 1.3 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700...,000 pixels, Primary Lens: color filter Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 9.8k Focus: Normal, AF Macro, Macro zoom, Touch AF/AE...
...the 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 1.3 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700...,000 pixels, Primary Lens: color filter Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 9.8k Focus: Normal, AF Macro, Macro zoom, Touch AF/AE...
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optional) are purchased as a set. Consult your local dealer. 134 VQT1Y62 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCF10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler DMW-CHTZ3 Semi Hard Case DMW-HDC2 Component ...
optional) are purchased as a set. Consult your local dealer. 134 VQT1Y62 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCF10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler DMW-CHTZ3 Semi Hard Case DMW-HDC2 Component ...
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... Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 3. Digital Camera Model # 2. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Shipping information...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...
... Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 3. Digital Camera Model # 2. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Shipping information...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...
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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 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by the manufacturer. of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to radio communications. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. However, there is... in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. If this equipment. 3 VQT1J59 CAUTION Danger of fire, explosion and burns. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may look somewhat different from that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. FCC Note:...
... of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by the manufacturer. of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to radio communications. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. However, there is... in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. If this equipment. 3 VQT1J59 CAUTION Danger of fire, explosion and burns. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may look somewhat different from that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. FCC Note:...
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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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...Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before ... are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card...
...Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before ... are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card...
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...other operations before copying is not copied. • 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 PC.) 89 VQT1J59 [COPY] Copying the picture data Press [ MENU ...SET] while copying pictures from the built-in memory) one at a time. (Motion pictures cannot be able to copy them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be copied.) > Step 2. 2 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4. (Only when selecting [ ], [ ]) 3 ...
...other operations before copying is not copied. • 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 PC.) 89 VQT1J59 [COPY] Copying the picture data Press [ MENU ...SET] while copying pictures from the built-in memory) one at a time. (Motion pictures cannot be able to copy them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be copied.) > Step 2. 2 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then move 4. (Only when selecting [ ], [ ]) 3 ...
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...a date different from the actual recording date in calendar playback. • Was the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from the actual recording dates in the air. This is due to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P90) (Formatting irretrievably deletes all... data including the other pictures. This kind of picture may be displayed with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This is not a malfunction. • A characteristic of this is that automatically rotates the display of the picture...
...a date different from the actual recording date in calendar playback. • Was the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from the actual recording dates in the air. This is due to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P90) (Formatting irretrievably deletes all... data including the other pictures. This kind of picture may be displayed with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This is not a malfunction. • A characteristic of this is that automatically rotates the display of the picture...