Panasonic Lumix DMC FX5 User Manual

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Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)
ªInitial setting
The clock is not set when the camera is 
shipped. When you turn the camera on, 
the clock setting screen appears.
When pressing the [MENU] button, the 
screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the 
clock on it.1Select [CLOCK SET] from the 
[SETUP] menu. (P23)
2Set date and time.
2/1: Select the desired item.
3/4: Set date and time.
PLEASE SET THE CLOCKMENUCLOCK SET
MENU
SETREVIEW
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SETREVIEW
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SETREVIEW
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RECSETUP2/3/
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BEEP
NO.RESET
RESET
CLOCK SET
1
EXITSETSELECTMENU
CLOCK SET
M/D/Y
JAN112004..1000:
EXITSETSELECTMENU
SETREVIEW
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SETREVIEW
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3Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button 2 times after 
finishing the setting.
 Check if the clock setting is correct, 
after turning the camera off and on.
ªDate Printing
 You can set the date printing in DPOF 
print setting on this camera. (P82)
 Using the supplied software, [SD 
Viewer for DSC], it is possible to have 
the date imprinted on the picture. For 
details, please read the supplied 
operating instructions for PC 
connection.
 When you go to a photo studio for 
printing, be sure to order the printing 
of the date. For further information, 
ask the photo studio. Depending on 
the studio, it may not be possible to 
print the date.¬
Suggestions/Tips ¬
 You can set the year from 2003 to 
2099. The 24-hour system is used.
 After the fully charged battery has 
been inserted for more than 48 hours, 
the clock setting is stored (in the 
camera) for 3 months after the battery 
was removed. (The time may be 
shorter if the battery is not charged 
sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the 
clock setting will be lost. In this case, 
set the clock again.
CLOCK SET
10:001JAN.11.2004
M/D/Y
EXITSETSELECTMENU
SETREVIEW
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Setup Menu
1Turn the camera on.
 The status indicator 1 lights.
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Select the [SETUP] Menu.
4Select the desired item.
5Set the desired value.
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
OFF ON
REC1/3/3SETUP
PICT.SIZEW.BALANCE
QUALITYSPOT MODE
AUTO1600
OFF
EXITSETSELECTMENU
MENU
RECSETUP1/3/3
AUTO REVIEWMONITOR
POWER SAVE2MIN.OFF
EXITSETSELECTMENU
SET
WB
ECONOMYOFFECO
SETREVIEW
WBOFF1SEC.3SEC.ZOOM
RECSETUP1/3/3
AUTO REVIEWMONITOR
POWER SAVE2MIN.
EXITSETSELECTMENU
ECONOMYOFFECO
SETREVIEW
WBOFF1SEC.3SEC.ZOOM
RECSETUP1/3/3
AUTO REVIEWMONITOR
POWER SAVE2MIN.
EXITSETSELECTMENU
ECONOMYOFFECO
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You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.
°
1 Recording mode only
MenuFunctions
  MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
AU TO  
REVIEW°
1 [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically 
appear.
 [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears 
on the screen for about 1 second.
 [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears 
on the screen for about 3 seconds.
 [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears 
on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is 
enlarged 4 times and appears for about 
1 second. This mode is useful to confirm the 
fo cus.
 In Motion image mode [ ] and Self-portrait mode 
[ ], auto review function is not activated.
 When using burst mode or auto bracket, the auto review 
function works while recording the data into the card 
regardless of the setting on the auto review function. 
(The picture is not enlarged.)
 When using pictures with audio, the auto review 
function works while recording the audio or the data into 
the card regardless of the setting on the auto review 
function. (The picture is not enlarged.)
POWER SAVE  [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:
The camera is automatically turned off if it has 
not been used for a predetermined amount of 
time.
(Press the shutter button or turn the camera off 
and on to cancel the power save mode.)
 [OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off.
 When using the AC adaptor/connecting to a PC or 
printer/recording motion images/playing back motion 
images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not 
activated.
 When you press the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds, 
the power save mode is activated. (You can turn the 
camera on again when pressing the shutter button 
halfway.)
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°1 Recording mode only
MenuFunctions
ECONOMY°
1If you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds in 
recording mode, the message [MONITOR OFF] blinks and 
then the LCD monitor is turned off to save the power. Press 
any key to turn it on again.
 When setting economy mode to [ON], the LCD monitor is 
turned off even when charging the flash.
 When setting economy mode to [ON], the setting for 
power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].
 You cannot use economy mode in Playback mode [ ] 
and Simple mode [ ].
 Economy mode is not activated while the menu screen is 
displayed or the self-timer is set.
 Economy mode is not activated when using the AC 
adapter or recording motion images even if it is set to 
[ON].
BEEP Set to the volume of operational sound and shutter sound. 
You can select the shutter sound from [ ], [ ] or [ ].
 [ ]: The operational sound turns high.
 [ ]: The operational sound turns low.
 [ ]: The operational sound turns off.
NO.RESET°
1Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture 
from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is 
updated, and the file number starts from 0001.)
 The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999.
When the folder number reaches to 999, it cannot be 
reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the 
data on a PC or other.
 The file number reset is also reflected on Simple mode 
[].
RESET°
1The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the 
folder number, the clock setting and the setting on Simple 
mode [ ] are not changed.
CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P21)
USB MODE Set to the USB communication system. Set before 
connecting to a PC or a printer. (P94)
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°2 Playback mode only
MenuFunctions
LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 
7 languages.
Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with 
4.
 [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English.
 [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German.
 [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French.
 [ESPAÑOL]: The menu screen in Spanish.
 [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian.
 [ ]: The menu screen in Chinese (Simplified).
 [ ]: The menu screen in Japanese.
 When you set to another language by mistake, select [ ] 
from the menu icons to set the desired language.
 The language setting is also reflected on Simple mode 
[].
VOLUME°
2The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps.
 When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the 
speakers of the TV is not changed.
VIDEO 
OUT°
2 [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
 [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P93)
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Using the LCD Monitor
ªSelecting the screen to be used
Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to 
the screen to be used.
 When the menu screen appears, 
during multi playback or during 
playback zoom, the [DISPLAY] button 
is not activated.
In recording mode
ADisplay
BDisplay with histogram
CNon-display (Recording guide line)
DNon-display
ELCD monitor is turned off
¢HistogramIn playback mode
FDisplay
GDisplay with recording information 
and histogram
HNon-display
ªRecording guide line
You can achieve balanced pictures by 
aligning the subject on the cross point of 
the horizontal and vertical guide lines.
You can also take pictures easily by 
adjusting the horizon to the guide line.
You can take pictures with 
well-designed composition by viewing 
the size and the balance of subjects.
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About the Histogram
 A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to 
white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
 It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.
 When the values are concentrated to 
the left as A, the picture is under 
exposed.
 When the values in the histogram are 
distributed as B, the exposure is 
adequate and the brightness is 
well-balanced.
 When the values are concentrated to 
the right as C, the picture is over 
exposed.
ªExample of histogram
AUnder Exposed
BProperly Exposed
COver Exposed
¢Histogram¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 When the photo flash is activated or 
when you record pictures in dark 
places, the histogram turns yellow 
because the recorded picture and 
the histogram do not match each 
other.
 The histogram does not appear when 
in Motion image mode [ ], during 
multi playback and playback zoom.
 The histogram in recording and 
playback may not match each other.
 The histogram in this camera does not 
match the one displayed in image 
editing software on PC, etc.
 The histogram in the recording mode 
is an approximation.
F2.8 1/200
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The Mode Dial
Select the desired mode turning the mode dial.
: Normal Picture mode (P30)
The aperture value and the shutter 
speed are automatically adjusted.
: Macro mode (P51)
This allows you to get closer to the 
subject up to 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide).
: Portrait mode (P52)
This allows you to easily achieve the 
depth of focus effect. The subject 
stands out in front of an unfocused 
background.
: Landscape mode (P53)
You can capture sharp and crisp 
landscape photos easily. Please note 
that this mode is suitable for landscape 
farther than 9.84 feet (3 m) away and in 
daylight.
: Night portrait mode (P54)
This allows you to record the subject 
clearly in front of beautiful night 
illumination scenery.: Self-portrait mode (P55)
Use this mode when you want to take a 
picture of yourself.
: Motion image mode (P56)
This allows you to record motion 
images.
: Simple mode (P34)
You can take the pictures easily 
because the necessary setting menus 
are minimized. This mode is for 
beginners.
: Playback mode (P45)
This allows you to play back recorded 
pictures.
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Recording pictures (basic)
Taking Pictures
Preparation
 Insert the charged battery (P14) or connect the AC adaptor (P16).
 Insert the card. (P18)
11Turn the camera on.
2Select Normal Picture mode 
[].
2Aim the AF area 1 to the point 
you want to focus.
3Focus on the subject to take the 
picture.
A: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus.
B: Press the shutter button fully to 
take the picture.
 The focus indication 2 lights and 
then the aperture value 3 and the 
shutter speed 4 appear.
 When the focus indication is 
blinking, the subject is not focused. 
Press the shutter button halfway 
and focus on the subject again.
OFF ON
1600
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