Panasonic Dmc Fx150 Operating Instructions Manual

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•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects 
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the 
recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording 
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
•If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or 
another object to block the light.
•The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode.
•The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
 [LCD MODE]
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when 
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
„  [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
…  [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes bright er and easier to see even when 
taking pictures outdoors.
 [GUIDE LINE]
Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. 
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information 
displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P36)
[REC. INFO.]: 
[OFF]/[ON] [PATTERN]: 
[]/[ ]
 [HISTOGRAM]
This allows you to set either to display or not display the 
histogram. (P37)
[OFF]/[ON]
 [HIGHLIGHT]
When the auto review function is activated, white saturated areas 
appear blinking in black and white.
[OFF]/[ON]
•
If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend 
compensating the exposure towards negative (P43) 
referring to the histogram (P37) and then taking the 
picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.
•There may be white saturated areas if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is too close when 
taking pictures with the flash. 
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area 
directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white 
saturated and appear blinking in black and white.
LCD
[ON][OFF]
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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].•[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.•[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the 
LCD monitor again.
•[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.
•The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P44)/
color bracket (P45), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52) and [FLASH BURST] (P53) in scene mode, 
burst mode (P69) and when recording still pictures with audio (P74). (The pictures cannot be 
enlarged.)
•In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P94)•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting 
the card (P24) 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 this 
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
q [ECONOMY]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use 
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [POWER SAVE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
 [AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not 
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
o  [AUTO REVIEW]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
[1SEC.]
[2SEC.]
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons 
is pressed.
[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then 
enlarged 4k  and displayed for 1 more second.
v [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
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•When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is 
also performed at the same time. 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 also reset. In addition, 
[ROTATE DISP.] (P87) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P88) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK] 
mode menu.
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P51) and [PET] (P51) in scene mode.–The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P58) (departure date, return date, location)–The [WORLD TIME] (P60) setting.•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
•When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication 
system.
•When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer 
Protocol)” communication system.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FX150P sold in the U.S.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial 
settings.
x  [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting 
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the 
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
|  [VIDEO OUT]¢
Set to match the color television system in each country. 
(Playback mode only)
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
 [TV ASPECT]
Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback mode only)
[W ]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[ X ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
} [SCENE MENU]
Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been 
selected.
[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene 
mode appears.
[AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.
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•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when 
formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
•If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove 
the card.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
A Jitter detection demonstration
B Movement detection demonstration
•In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be 
displayed.
•Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. 
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
•[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.•[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.
 [FORMAT]The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably 
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
~ [LANGUAGE]
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/
[繁體中文 ]
¢/[¢ ]¢Not available on the version DMC-FX150P sold in the U.S.
 [DEMO MODE]
Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the 
camera’s features.
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]
[AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a 
slide show.
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo         
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B
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in 
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the 
recording conditions, or to the scene mode whic h enables you to take pictures that match 
the scene being recorded.
∫ List of [REC] modes
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
Switching the mode by  rotating the mode 
dial.
Align a desired mode with part  C.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where 
there is no mode will not turn.)
¦ Intelligent auto mode (P26)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
» Program AE mode (P29)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
ºManual exposure mode (P46)
The subjects are recorded with set aperture and shutter speed.
Û  Scene mode (P47)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$ Motion picture mode (P56)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function 
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for  beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]  selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to  [ ñ].
•The status indicator  3 lights when you turn this 
unit on  2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) 
( 1: Shutter button)
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep 
your arms still at your side and stand with 
your feet slightly apart.
A Flash
B AF assist lamp
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication  1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm 
(0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
•The access indication (P15) lights red when pictures are 
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P38)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P31)
Note
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Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens.
When the camera identifies the optimum sce ne, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking (P67).
∫ Face detection
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera autom atically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure (P67).
Note
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Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to 
the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving, When zoom is used
–Recording conditions: Sunse t, Sunrise, Under low brightness cond itions, When the camera is shaken•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the 
appropriate recording mode.
∫The Backlight Compensation
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will  become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by 
brightening the whole of the picture automatically. 
It is possible to set the focus to the specifie d subject. Focus will keep following the subject 
automatically even if it moves.  Refer to  P67 for details.
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Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON].
([  is displayed on the screen.)
Bring the subject to the  AF tracking frame, and 
press  4 to lock the subject.
•AF tracking frame will turn yellow.•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen.•Press  4 again to release.
Scene detection
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 >[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •
Only when [‡
] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY] •Only when [Œ
] is selected
AF Tracking Function
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•When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P39) is enabled, and the flash is 
activated twice.
•Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P61)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P62)/[BURST] (P69)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P72)/[AF TRACKING]
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]•The settings of the following items are fixed.
•The following functions cannot be used.–[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[COLOR BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/
[MULTI EXPO.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[PICT.ADJ.]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/
[HISTOGRAM]/[HIGHLIGHT]/ Adjusting flash output
•The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the Program  AE  mode. 
What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
About the flash
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
ItemSettings
[GUIDE LINE] (P21)  ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])
[ECONOMY] 
([POWER SAVE]) (P22) [5MIN.]
[AUTO REVIEW] (P22) [2SEC.]
Focus range The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.
[5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶] (P41)
•
The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at 
which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom 
magnification.
Self-timer (P42) 10 seconds
[QUALITY] (P62) A (Set to [ ›] when picture size is [ ] (0.3M ))
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P63) [ON]
[ISO LIMIT SET] (P64) [800]
[WHITE BALANCE] (P64) [AWB]
[METERING MODE] (P66)
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[AF MODE] (P66) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected)
[QUICK AF] (P69) [ON]
[I.EXPOSURE] (P70) [STANDARD]
[STABILIZER] (P73) [AUTO]
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P74) [ON]
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[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(³ : Program AE mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than 
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P26).
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too 
dark (P43)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red 
(P64)
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
A Mode dial
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Set the mode dial to  [ ³].
•To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P61).
Aim the AF area at the point you want to 
focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is 
focused.
•The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to  ¶.•If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, 
refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P41).
Press the halfway pressed shutter button 
fully to take a picture.
•The access indication lights (P15) red when pictures 
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the 
card).
Focusing
FocusWhen the subject is 
focusedWhen the subject 
is not focused
Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White>Green White >Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
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AFocus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
D Focus range
E Aperture value
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FShutter speed¢
GISO sensitivity
¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. 
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)
1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway  to fix the 
focus and exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter button halfway  while moving the camera as you 
compose the picture.
•
You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 
before pressing the shutter button fully.
We recommend that you use the face 
detection function when taking pictures of 
people. (P66)
∫ Subjects and recording conditions 
which are difficult to focus
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Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast•When the recordable range display has appeared in red.•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects•When it is dark or when jitter occurs•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near 
subjects
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILI ZER] (P73), a tripod or the self-timer 
(P42).
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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [P ARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or 
[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P47)
–When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P87) is set to [ON])
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Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
When the subject is not in  focus (such as when it is not in the center of 
the composition of the picture you want to take)
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
Direction detection function
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F2.8ISO 1001/1251/125F2.8F2.8ISOISO 100 1001/125
F2.8ISO 100
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