Panasonic Dmc Fx150 Operating Instructions Manual

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Connecting to other equipment
Note
•Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left 
and right of the pictures.
•Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; 
optional).
•Audio will be output as monaural.•When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.•Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.•There are some playback menus that cannot be used while the component...

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OthersScreen Display
∫In recording
Recording in program AE mode [ »] (Initial setting)
1 Recording mode
2 Flash mode (P38)
3 AF area (P29)
4 Focus (P29)
5 Picture size (P61)
6 Quality (P62)
7 Battery indication (P13)
8 Number of recordable pictures (P119)
9 Built-in memory (P15) : Card (P15) (displayed only during 
recording)
10 Recording state
11 ISO sensitivity (P63)
12 Shutter speed (P29)
13 Aperture value (P29)
14 Metering mode (P66)
15 Optical image stabilizer  (P73)/ : Jitter...

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33 Burst (P69)/ : Auto bracket (P44)/ :Color bracket (P45)/:Multi exposure (P70)
B : Audio recording (P74)
34 Quick AF (P69)/
: AF assist lamp (P74)
35 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P58)
36 Self-timer mode (P42)
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1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or 
[PET] in scene mode.
¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to...

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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
•Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may 
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
•Do not attach any other items to the wrist strap that’s included with your camera. While being 
stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
•Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.•We...

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•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker 
than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause...

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•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. •Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Do not leave the card where the temperature is...

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
> The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are 
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P15)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling...

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[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
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This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera.> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P24)
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR]
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This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.
> Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest 
Service Center.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
>Use a card compatible with this unit....

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Functions that cannot be set or will not work 
under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or 
some functions may not work in some of  the conditions under which the camera is used.
The table below lists these func tions and the corresponding conditions.
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For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P28).
Functions that cannot be set...

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[AUTO BRACKET] (P44)•, ô, , 5,  and  in [SCENE MODE]•$
 mode•When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]•[MULTI EXPO.]
[COLOR BRACKET] (P45) •[SCENE MODE]•$
 mode•When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]•[MULTI EXPO.]
[PICTURE SIZE] (P61) •, 9
, ô, ,  and  in [SCENE MODE]•$  mode•When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
[QUALITY] (P62) •, 9
, ô, ,  and  in [SCENE MODE]•$  mode
[ASPECT RATIO] (P62) •9
, ô , ,  and  in [SCENE MODE]
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P63) •º
 mode•[SCENE MODE]•$  mode
[SENSITIVITY] (P63)...