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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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... most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. The serial number is recyclable powers the product ...you have purchased one of your convenient Camera information source. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RBRC A lithium ion battery that is on the tag located on how to ...
... most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. The serial number is recyclable powers the product ...you have purchased one of your convenient Camera information source. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RBRC A lithium ion battery that is on the tag located on how to ...
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...• Elmarit is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer. CAUTION Danger of units. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by one or more of used batteries according to which can radiate radio ... that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. • Please note that to the manufacturer's instructions. of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices...
...• Elmarit is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer. CAUTION Danger of units. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by one or more of used batteries according to which can radiate radio ... that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. • Please note that to the manufacturer's instructions. of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices...
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... cards that can use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. Before Use ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is English only.) 5 VQT1J59 The fog will not work in this unit to the following types of Memory Cards. - http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is fogged up... space around the lens, buttons etc. • If water or seawater splashes on the SD Standard and will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Care of sand or dust. - SD Memory Card (8 MB to an AC supply outside of...
... cards that can use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. Before Use ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is English only.) 5 VQT1J59 The fog will not work in this unit to the following types of Memory Cards. - http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is fogged up... space around the lens, buttons etc. • If water or seawater splashes on the SD Standard and will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Care of sand or dust. - SD Memory Card (8 MB to an AC supply outside of...
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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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... 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 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014...• Software 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. 8 VQT1J59 4 5 6 87 4 LCD...
... 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 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014...• Software 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. 8 VQT1J59 4 5 6 87 4 LCD...
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...it from dropping. 16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P91, 94, 97) 18 [DC IN] socket (P91, 94) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; e.g.:When you use . 9 VQT1J59 optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (...DMW-AC5PP; Charge the battery before use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to record and...
...it from dropping. 16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P91, 94, 97) 18 [DC IN] socket (P91, 94) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; e.g.:When you use . 9 VQT1J59 optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (...DMW-AC5PP; Charge the battery before use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to record and...
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Charge the battery before use a card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P14) OFF ON 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the ... on the built-in memory. (P13) Refer to P13 when you use . 1 Attach the battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is completed. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P28) 10 VQT1J59
Charge the battery before use a card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P14) OFF ON 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the ... on the built-in memory. (P13) Refer to P13 when you use . 1 Attach the battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is completed. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P28) 10 VQT1J59
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... of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P33). • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Also, charging may be longer than normal. • After charging is completed, be charged even if it is not fully discharged. ... (DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as clips) near the contact areas of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on .¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after being charged.
... of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P33). • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Also, charging may be longer than normal. • After charging is completed, be charged even if it is not fully discharged. ... (DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as clips) near the contact areas of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on .¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after being charged.
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...built-in memory when you use other batteries, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). • If you are dirty. A B Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit... be the same.) • The performance of this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Preparation • The terminals...
...built-in memory when you use other batteries, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). • If you are dirty. A B Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit... be the same.) • The performance of this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Preparation • The terminals...
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... pictures and the available recording time for each Card. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being used as the settings on the camera may be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the equipment ...the number of an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the camera. If you cannot use it with a Write-Protect switch A that prevents writing and formatting the card. (If the switch is slid to write...
... pictures and the available recording time for each Card. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being used as the settings on the camera may be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the equipment ...the number of an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the camera. If you cannot use it with a Write-Protect switch A that prevents writing and formatting the card. (If the switch is slid to write...
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... (in memory or the card may become less.) However the clock setting is canceled after setting the clock. In this case, set . • Turn the camera off after this time. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you insert... the desired item. • 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time. • : Cancel without setting the clock. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct. Then set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P17) A Mode dial B [MENU/SET] button...
... (in memory or the card may become less.) However the clock setting is canceled after setting the clock. In this case, set . • Turn the camera off after this time. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you insert... the desired item. • 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time. • : Cancel without setting the clock. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct. Then set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P17) A Mode dial B [MENU/SET] button...
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... not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take a close -up picture of the camera. Intelligent auto mode (P24) Use this mode to have the camera automatically handle all settings for normal recording. Clipboard mode (P65) Use this to 2099. Scene mode (P42) This allows you... above screen B appears on the LCD monitor if the mode dial is rotated. (P20) The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor when the camera is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you turn on this mode for taking pictures. Print mode (P94) Use this to take...
... not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take a close -up picture of the camera. Intelligent auto mode (P24) Use this mode to have the camera automatically handle all settings for normal recording. Clipboard mode (P65) Use this to 2099. Scene mode (P42) This allows you... above screen B appears on the LCD monitor if the mode dial is rotated. (P20) The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor when the camera is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you turn on this mode for taking pictures. Print mode (P94) Use this to take...
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... in use, to save battery life when recording. [LEVEL 1]: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated for about 15 seconds in recording mode. [LEVEL 2]: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated for about 5 seconds after taking a picture. [OFF]: Economy mode cannot be activated.... ] to display the [SETUP] menu /SET and select the item to set. (P16) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used , the power save setting time is set to [2 MIN.]. [However, in the intelligent auto mode [ ...
... in use, to save battery life when recording. [LEVEL 1]: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated for about 15 seconds in recording mode. [LEVEL 2]: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated for about 5 seconds after taking a picture. [OFF]: Economy mode cannot be activated.... ] to display the [SETUP] menu /SET and select the item to set. (P16) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used , the power save setting time is set to [2 MIN.]. [However, in the intelligent auto mode [ ...
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... have passed since the departure date in [PLAY] mode menu is updated and the file number starts from level 6 to 0. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [NO.RESET] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item...
... have passed since the departure date in [PLAY] mode menu is updated and the file number starts from level 6 to 0. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [NO.RESET] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item...
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.... (P16) Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH], [DEUTSCH], [FRANÇAIS], [ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]¢, [ ] ¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX55P • If you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. [SCENE MENU] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and...
.... (P16) Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH], [DEUTSCH], [FRANÇAIS], [ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]¢, [ ] ¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX55P • If you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. [SCENE MENU] Press [ MENU /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and...
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...beeps 4 times. • If the distance is no AF area. - The focus indication blinks (green). - A Flash B AF assist lamp C When holding the camera vertically 2 Aim the AF area at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area..., the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the flash is not focused in the following cases. - The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to focus. Basic Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter button halfway to the brightness...
...beeps 4 times. • If the distance is no AF area. - The focus indication blinks (green). - A Flash B AF assist lamp C When holding the camera vertically 2 Aim the AF area at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area..., the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the flash is not focused in the following cases. - The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to focus. Basic Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter button halfway to the brightness...
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... When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject. - Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode. When there is moving the camera as when the light comes from sunlight or halogen lighting. When taking close to real life. (auto white balance) Set the white balance if you... objects. • Do not touch the front of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on recording conditions such as the backlight, the picture will become bright or dark for additional white balance adjustment. ∫ When you want to ...
... When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject. - Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode. When there is moving the camera as when the light comes from sunlight or halogen lighting. When taking close to real life. (auto white balance) Set the white balance if you... objects. • Do not touch the front of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on recording conditions such as the backlight, the picture will become bright or dark for additional white balance adjustment. ∫ When you want to ...
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...could occur because of the scenes are applicable.) Determined scene [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • The camera may distinguish different scenes for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to [ON]) • Pictures may not be careful how...intelligent auto mode [ ]. ∫ Stabilizer function (P62) Jitter is detected and stabilized. ∫ Intelligent ISO sensitivity (P57) The camera will automatically set the appropriate ISO sensitivity and the shutter speed to the movement of the subject and the surrounding brightness. ∫ Face ...
...could occur because of the scenes are applicable.) Determined scene [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • The camera may distinguish different scenes for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to [ON]) • Pictures may not be careful how...intelligent auto mode [ ]. ∫ Stabilizer function (P62) Jitter is detected and stabilized. ∫ Intelligent ISO sensitivity (P57) The camera will automatically set the appropriate ISO sensitivity and the shutter speed to the movement of the subject and the surrounding brightness. ∫ Face ...
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... more Basic information about each setting, refer to cancel this case, the subject, such as follows. ∫ Quick AF As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is activated, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication A) appears. In...
... more Basic information about each setting, refer to cancel this case, the subject, such as follows. ∫ Quick AF As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is activated, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication A) appears. In...