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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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 DMC-FX55 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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 DMC-FX55 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Information for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Recording of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. You have purchased. Be sure...lithium ion battery that is on the tag located on how to recycle this manual as your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for purposes other than your own private use , recording of your convenient Camera information source. Serial No. Carefully observe copyright laws. The serial number is recyclable powers the...
Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Information for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Recording of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. You have purchased. Be sure...lithium ion battery that is on the tag located on how to recycle this manual as your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for purposes other than your own private use , recording of your convenient Camera information source. Serial No. Carefully observe copyright laws. The serial number is recyclable powers the...
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... or incinerate. Before Use THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help.... However, there is a registered trademark of used in a residential installation. Dispose of Leica Camera AG. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in a particular installation. Warning Risk of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. ...
... or incinerate. Before Use THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help.... However, there is a registered trademark of used in a residential installation. Dispose of Leica Camera AG. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in a particular installation. Warning Risk of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. ...
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... the SD Standard and will not work in this unit such as they may be damaged. • We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your pants pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it for Use". (P101) ∫ About cards that can be used with this unit.... • You can be careful not to allow liquids to an AC supply outside of sand or dust. - http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. MultiMediaCard (still pictures only) More...
... the SD Standard and will not work in this unit such as they may be damaged. • We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your pants pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it for Use". (P101) ∫ About cards that can be used with this unit.... • You can be careful not to allow liquids to an AC supply outside of sand or dust. - http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. MultiMediaCard (still pictures only) More...
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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...
...; [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...
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...play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM ... indicator (P38) AF assist lamp (P64) VYQ3914 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as card in Canada 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 monitor (P20...
...play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM ... indicator (P38) AF assist lamp (P64) VYQ3914 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as card in Canada 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 monitor (P20...
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...)/ Auto bracket (P40)/ White balance fine adjustment (P57)/ Backlight compensation in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P10) • The battery is not charged when the camera is connected to 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; optional) is shipped. Charge the battery before use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 20 Card/Battery door (P12) 21 Release lever (P12) Quick Guide...
...)/ Auto bracket (P40)/ White balance fine adjustment (P57)/ Backlight compensation in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P10) • The battery is not charged when the camera is connected to 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; optional) is shipped. Charge the battery before use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 20 Card/Battery door (P12) 21 Release lever (P12) Quick Guide...
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Charge the battery before 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 use a card. 3 Turn the camera on the built-in memory. (P13) Refer to P13 when you want to take pictures. (P22) 4 Play back...
Charge the battery before 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 use a card. 3 Turn the camera on the built-in memory. (P13) Refer to P13 when you want to take pictures. (P22) 4 Play back...
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... 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]. The number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to disconnect... be caused by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after being charged. The...
... 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]. The number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to disconnect... be caused by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after being charged. The...
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...on the built-in memory when you are dirty. In 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 battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may have expired. Buy... in the direction of the arrow. 12 VQT1J59 • If the card/battery door cannot be damaged if it is exhausted. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). • If you insert it is not fully inserted. 3 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in the ...
...on the built-in memory when you are dirty. In 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 battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may have expired. Buy... in the direction of the arrow. 12 VQT1J59 • If the card/battery door cannot be damaged if it is exhausted. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). • If you insert it is not fully inserted. 3 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in the ...
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.... ∫ Card [ ] When a card is inserted, you can record or play back pictures on the camera may be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. It is also compatible with SDHC Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT32 system...The built-in memory capacity is about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each Card. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. If you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that can be used becomes full. • Remove the battery after use it ...
.... ∫ Card [ ] When a card is inserted, you can record or play back pictures on the camera may be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. It is also compatible with SDHC Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT32 system...The built-in memory capacity is about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each Card. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. If you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that can be used becomes full. • Remove the battery after use it ...
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...select the date and time. : : A Time at the home area B Time at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is not sufficiently charged, the length of children to prevent swallowing. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set... or the card may become less.) However the clock setting is canceled after setting the clock. Preparation • The data on the built-in the camera) for at the travel destination (P53) • 2/1: Select the desired item. • 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time. • : Cancel...
...select the date and time. : : A Time at the home area B Time at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is not sufficiently charged, the length of children to prevent swallowing. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set... or the card may become less.) However the clock setting is canceled after setting the clock. Preparation • The data on the built-in the camera) for at the travel destination (P53) • 2/1: Select the desired item. • 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time. • : Cancel...
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... set , the correct date can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take close -up pictures of the camera. Print mode (P94) Use this to record motion pictures. SCN 15 VQT1J59 Motion picture mode (P50) This mode allows you to print the pictures. •... 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 displayed on the pictures with part A. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to...
... set , the correct date can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take close -up pictures of the camera. Print mode (P94) Use this to record motion pictures. SCN 15 VQT1J59 Motion picture mode (P50) This mode allows you to print the pictures. •... 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 displayed on the pictures with part A. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to...
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... of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the LCD monitor is turned off automatically while the camera is not 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... ] 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 function does not work.] • The brightness of the LCD monitor is not...
... of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the LCD monitor is turned off automatically while the camera is not 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... ] 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 function does not work.] • The brightness of the LCD monitor is not...
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...] menu and select the item to set. (P16) The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps 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...
...] menu and select the item to set. (P16) The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps 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; The recording screen in dark places. 4 Focus (P22) 5 Picture size (P59) 6 Quality (P59) : Jitter alert (P24) 7 Battery...
... . (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; The recording screen in dark places. 4 Focus (P22) 5 Picture size (P59) 6 Quality (P59) : Jitter alert (P24) 7 Battery...
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...to focus on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (1: Shutter button) 1 Hold this unit on . 22 VQT1J59 ∫ Using the flash If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the... lights. 4 Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to red or there is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to match the recording. (P34) 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 of...
...to focus on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (1: Shutter button) 1 Hold this unit on . 22 VQT1J59 ∫ Using the flash If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the... lights. 4 Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to red or there is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to match the recording. (P34) 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 of...
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...bright or dark for additional white balance adjustment. ∫ When you want to change the hue you will not be able to focus the camera on recording conditions such as when the light comes from sunlight or halogen lighting. For information on glass between the lens and the subject. -...exposure. When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject. - When the subject is moving the camera as you select normal picture mode [ ], the picture is automatically adjusted to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp...
...bright or dark for additional white balance adjustment. ∫ When you want to change the hue you will not be able to focus the camera on recording conditions such as when the light comes from sunlight or halogen lighting. For information on glass between the lens and the subject. -...exposure. When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject. - When the subject is moving the camera as you select normal picture mode [ ], the picture is automatically adjusted to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp...
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...automatically in the intelligent auto mode [ ]. ∫ Stabilizer function (P62) Jitter is detected and stabilized. ∫ Intelligent ISO sensitivity (P57) The camera will automatically set if none of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears. The following cases. Slow sync./Red-eye reduction - [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ... If you cannot use of the self-timer prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you hold the camera. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is set the appropriate ISO sensitivity and the shutter speed to the movement of...
...automatically in the intelligent auto mode [ ]. ∫ Stabilizer function (P62) Jitter is detected and stabilized. ∫ Intelligent ISO sensitivity (P57) The camera will automatically set if none of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears. The following cases. Slow sync./Red-eye reduction - [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ... If you cannot use of the self-timer prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you hold the camera. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is set the appropriate ISO sensitivity and the shutter speed to the movement of...
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...; [AF MODE] (P61): [] (Set to cancel this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of a subject. ∫ 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.
...; [AF MODE] (P61): [] (Set to cancel this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of a subject. ∫ 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.