Panasonic Dmc Fx150 Operating Instructions Manual

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P83).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1 .
2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the birthday or name.
Birthday:
2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3/4 : Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P81.
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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
Note
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The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software 
on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶ ]
•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the 
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•If [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or[ ] and pictures are taken, the name is not registered on the 
pictures.
•The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P83).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P51.
Note
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The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶ ]
•Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2]
í [PET]
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Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects , and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this fo r high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity 
automatically switches to  between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
Note
•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶ ]
This is a convenient mode for shooting  rapid movement or a decisive moment.
1Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE 
PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
2Press  3/4 to select the picture size 
and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.3Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is 
pressed fully.
•The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
•The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
ï [SUNSET]
9 [HIGH SENS.]
ô [HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst speed approx. 7 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 5 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable 
picturesapprox. 30 to 100 (Speed priority)
approx. 35 to 100 (Image priority)
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Note
•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶ ]
•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high 
to achieve a high shutter speed.
Still pictures are taken contin uously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still 
pictures in dark places.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and 
then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is 
pressed fully.
Note
•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶ ]
•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].•See the Note on P41 when using the flash.
This allows you to take vivid pictur es of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Press  3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the 
quick menu. (P19)
2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do 
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown 
screen is displayed.
 [FLASH BURST]
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 5 pictures
5 [STARRY SKY]
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∫Technique for Starry sky mode
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
•The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictur es of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.•The shutter speed becomes the following.–Image stabiliser function [OFF]: 2 seconds–When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a 
second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has 
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
–You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.•The AF area is not displayed.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
This allows you to take even more vivid pictures  of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also 
prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does 
not get into the lens or the terminals.
•Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.
This allows you to take pictures that show the  snow as white as possible at a ski resort or 
a snow-covered mountain.
4 [FIREWORKS]
6 [BEACH]
8 [SNOW]
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This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode
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We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. 
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the 
picture.
Note
•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.•When using the camera,  follow all instructions from the cabin crew.•Be careful about the reflection from the window.
Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. 
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
Picture is taken with a grainy  texture as though blasted with sand.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
7 [AERIAL PHOTO]
 [PIN HOLE]
Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
Note
•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) 
(Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶]
•Face detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the 
edges of the screen.
 [FILM GRAIN]
Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
Note
•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) 
(Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶]
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[REC] mode: n
Advanced (Recording pictures)Motion Picture Mode
•When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed 
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Press 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then press 
1.
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET]. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]  selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to  [ n].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to start recording.
A Audio recording•The available recording time  B is displayed on the top 
right and the elapsed recording time  C is displayed on 
the bottom right of the screen.
•After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight 
away. If the button is held down, the sound will not be 
recorded for a few seconds when recording starts.
•When the subject is focused, the focus indication 
lights.
•The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when 
recording starts (the first frame).
•The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the 
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures 
cannot be recorded without audio.)
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera 
stops recording automatically.
Changing the settings for the picture quality
Press [MENU/SET].
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•fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.•You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps” and “24 fps”.•You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.•[ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the component 
cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to “Playing back on the TV with component  socket” 
(P100) for details.
•The file size with [ ] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.
¢ Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
•Refer to P122 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the 
quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. 
Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.
•Due to implemented sound quality improvements, motion pictures shot using this unit cannot 
be played back on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) sold before August 2008.
•In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.–[ š ] and [ ] in [AF MODE]/Direction detection function/[AUTO] and [MODE2] on the optical 
image stabilizer function
•This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.•The angle of field may be narrower in [ ].
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect ratio¢1280 k720 pixels 24
16:9¢848k480 pixels 30¢640k480 pixels 30
4:3
 
320k240 pixels 30
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•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording 
time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
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[REC] mode: 񳲿n
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18.
If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the 
number of days that have passed since the depar ture date (which day of the vacation it is) 
is recorded when you take the picture. Y ou can display the number of days that have 
passed when playing back the pictures and st amp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT 
STAMP] (P83).
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The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P16)
Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture
Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and 
then press  1.
Press  3 to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press 
1.
Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to set the departure date (year/
month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to set the return date (year/month/
day), and then press [MENU/SET].
•If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while 
the date bar is displayed.
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∫Canceling the travel date
The travel date is automaticall y canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you 
want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen 
shown in step 
3 or 7 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to 
[OFF] in step 3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF]. 
Note
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The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. 
If you set [WORLD TIME] (P60) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the 
date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
•The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure 
date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if 
[TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took 
them is not displayed.
•If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] 
(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not 
recorded.
•If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date 
change between the [HOME] and [D ESTINATION]. (It will be recorded)
•The text set as [LOCATION] can be edited later with [TITLE EDIT].•The names for [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] will not be recorded when [LOCATION] is set. •[LOCATION] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures. 
Press 4 to select [LOCAT ION] and then press  1.
Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/
SET].
Enter the location.
•For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P81.
Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
Take a picture.
•The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 
5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date 
is set.
•When the travel date is set, [ —] appears on the lower right of the screen.
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For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18.You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take.•Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P16)
Note
•Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.•If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.•If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time 
difference from the home area.
•The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination.
Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, 
and then press  1.
•When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE 
SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/
SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 
3.
Press 4 to select [HOME], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the home area, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
A  Current time
B  Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
•If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press 
3. Press 3 again to return to the original time.
•The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not 
advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour.
Press  3 to select [DESTINATION] and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination 
area or the home area is displayed.
Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination 
is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
D Current time of the destination area
E Time difference
•If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination, 
press  3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to 
return to the original time.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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