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... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this equipment. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX9 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on...
... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this equipment. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX9 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on...
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... Card 16 About the Card 17 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size ..... 18 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 20 About the Setup Menu 21 About the LCD Monitor 25 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures 28 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 33 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 36 Using the Optical Zoom 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 38 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 41 Compensating the Exposure 42 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 43 Optical Image Stabilizer 44 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 45 Playback (basic) Playing...
... Card 16 About the Card 17 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size ..... 18 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 20 About the Setup Menu 21 About the LCD Monitor 25 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures 28 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 33 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 36 Using the Optical Zoom 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 38 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 41 Compensating the Exposure 42 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 43 Optical Image Stabilizer 44 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 45 Playback (basic) Playing...
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... Prints [DPOF PRINT 83 • Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT 85 • Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB 86 • Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 87 • Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING 88 • Clean-up [CLEAN UP 90 • Initializing the Card [FORMAT] ......... 91 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 92 Screen Display 100 Cautions for Use 103 Message Display 105 Troubleshooting 107 Specifications 111 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 113 Digital Camera...
... Prints [DPOF PRINT 83 • Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT 85 • Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB 86 • Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 87 • Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING 88 • Clean-up [CLEAN UP 90 • Initializing the Card [FORMAT] ......... 91 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 92 Screen Display 100 Cautions for Use 103 Message Display 105 Troubleshooting 107 Specifications 111 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 113 Digital Camera...
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...;When the Power LCD function (P26) is an abbreviation of recordable pictures decreases. If the [CHARGE] indicator still blinks even if you use the camera along with full flash every other recording. • Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks.) • Recharge the battery or replace it again. optional).] • The battery indication turns red and blinks. (When the LCD monitor is set to Wide and...
...;When the Power LCD function (P26) is an abbreviation of recordable pictures decreases. If the [CHARGE] indicator still blinks even if you use the camera along with full flash every other recording. • Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks.) • Recharge the battery or replace it again. optional).] • The battery indication turns red and blinks. (When the LCD monitor is set to Wide and...
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..., breakdown of the camera or a defective card. • Do not format the card on the card and format it with a Write-Protect switch B that can use SD Memory Cards of a MultiMediaCard is cleaned up (P90) or formatted, do not: • turn the camera off. • remove the battery or the card. • shake or impact the camera. The card and the data may not operate normally. ∫ About handling a card Transfer important pictures/motion pictures from 8 MB...
..., breakdown of the camera or a defective card. • Do not format the card on the card and format it with a Write-Protect switch B that can use SD Memory Cards of a MultiMediaCard is cleaned up (P90) or formatted, do not: • turn the camera off. • remove the battery or the card. • shake or impact the camera. The card and the data may not operate normally. ∫ About handling a card Transfer important pictures/motion pictures from 8 MB...
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... if [ZOOM] is selected. • In motion picture mode [ ], auto review function is not activated. • When pictures are recorded in scene mode, or when [AUDIO REC.] is set - optional)/connecting to a PC or a printer/ recording motion pictures/playing back motion pictures/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated. (However, during the following. - Preparation [SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.) [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor...
... if [ZOOM] is selected. • In motion picture mode [ ], auto review function is not activated. • When pictures are recorded in scene mode, or when [AUDIO REC.] is set - optional)/connecting to a PC or a printer/ recording motion pictures/playing back motion pictures/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated. (However, during the following. - Preparation [SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.) [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor...
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... mode [ ]. [VOLUME] The volume of the TV is not changed. [CLOCK SET] Change date and time. (P20) [NO.RESET] Set this function to reset the file number. Select [YES] to reset the folder number. • Refer to P95 for detailed information about 5 seconds after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use in simple mode [ ] when the menu screen is displayed, the self-timer is set, recording motion pictures or using...
... mode [ ]. [VOLUME] The volume of the TV is not changed. [CLOCK SET] Change date and time. (P20) [NO.RESET] Set this function to reset the file number. Select [YES] to reset the folder number. • Refer to P95 for detailed information about 5 seconds after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use in simple mode [ ] when the menu screen is displayed, the self-timer is set, recording motion pictures or using...
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...; Switching to the appropriate flash setting For the selectable flash settings, refer to "Available flash settings by triggering the flash before actually recording the picture. After that, the flash is activated for a preparation of actual recording. Simultaneously it with a dark background landscape, this feature makes the shutter speed slow when the flash is activated twice. Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. It reduces the red-eye...
...; Switching to the appropriate flash setting For the selectable flash settings, refer to "Available flash settings by triggering the flash before actually recording the picture. After that, the flash is activated for a preparation of actual recording. Simultaneously it with a dark background landscape, this feature makes the shutter speed slow when the flash is activated twice. Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. It reduces the red-eye...
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... flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you repeat taking a picture with your fingers or any other items. • While the flash is being charged in economy mode, the LCD monitor is turned off. • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. • When you take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture...
... flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you repeat taking a picture with your fingers or any other items. • While the flash is being charged in economy mode, the LCD monitor is turned off. • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. • When you take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture...
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... ( ) needed or when using the camera with the optical zoom set . 44 VQT0S57 OFF When image stabilization is in ( ) standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. The stabilizer function menu does not appear. • In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be activated. When taking pictures while following cases. - Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer This mode recognizes and compensates jitter. MENU SET MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and...
... ( ) needed or when using the camera with the optical zoom set . 44 VQT0S57 OFF When image stabilization is in ( ) standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. The stabilizer function menu does not appear. • In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be activated. When taking pictures while following cases. - Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer This mode recognizes and compensates jitter. MENU SET MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and...
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... which does not support these settings. • In motion picture mode [ ], you clean up may be recorded without audio. • The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture values are fixed to what they are played back on the PC. 55 VQT0S57 We recommend you cannot use the direction detection function and the review function. • You cannot set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA], we recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only genuine SD...
... which does not support these settings. • In motion picture mode [ ], you clean up may be recorded without audio. • The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture values are fixed to what they are played back on the PC. 55 VQT0S57 We recommend you cannot use the direction detection function and the review function. • You cannot set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA], we recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only genuine SD...
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... flash. • When you set the white balance using the White Set [ ], the adjustment level in [ ] (White Set) returns to "0". • When the color effect is set to [AUTO]. • When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for each of the modes in white balance. • The setting on the screen turns red or blue. • You can adjust the white balance finely. 1 Set the white balance to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] (White Set) and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera...
... flash. • When you set the white balance using the White Set [ ], the adjustment level in [ ] (White Set) returns to "0". • When the color effect is set to [AUTO]. • When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for each of the modes in white balance. • The setting on the screen turns red or blue. • You can adjust the white balance finely. 1 Set the white balance to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] (White Set) and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera...
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... [LOCK] prevents the picture from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data. (P91) • The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment. • Sliding the Card Write-Protect switch A on the SD Memory Card to be used with protected pictures. - [ROTATE] (P82) - [AUDIO DUB.] (P86) SELECT SET/CANCEL EXIT MENU MENU 2 times SET The protect icon [ CANCEL The protect icon [ disappears. ] appears. ] 85 VQT0S57 PROTECT THIS 100_0001 1/3 • The following functions cannot be Printed...
... [LOCK] prevents the picture from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data. (P91) • The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment. • Sliding the Card Write-Protect switch A on the SD Memory Card to be used with protected pictures. - [ROTATE] (P82) - [AUDIO DUB.] (P86) SELECT SET/CANCEL EXIT MENU MENU 2 times SET The protect icon [ CANCEL The protect icon [ disappears. ] appears. ] 85 VQT0S57 PROTECT THIS 100_0001 1/3 • The following functions cannot be Printed...
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..., and this can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print, or send them by e-mail easily. Select [Cancel] to the separate operating instructions for PC connection. optional). 94 VQT0S57 D: This message appears during data transfer. [Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder. • If it is the first time you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it appears on the...
..., and this can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print, or send them by e-mail easily. Select [Cancel] to the separate operating instructions for PC connection. optional). 94 VQT0S57 D: This message appears during data transfer. [Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder. • If it is the first time you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it appears on the...
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... the USB connection cable. • When the OS of up to 999 pictures recorded by the camera can be included in the [SETUP] menu. (P23) ∫ PictBridge (PTP) setting Even if you set the [USB MODE] to the PC. DCIM Folders from the camera and cannot write them on the card or delete them. • When there are recorded • Picture data of your PC is Windows 2000 and you reset the file number...
... the USB connection cable. • When the OS of up to 999 pictures recorded by the camera can be included in the [SETUP] menu. (P23) ∫ PictBridge (PTP) setting Even if you set the [USB MODE] to the PC. DCIM Folders from the camera and cannot write them on the card or delete them. • When there are recorded • Picture data of your PC is Windows 2000 and you reset the file number...
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..., the battery indication turns red and blinks (P14) and the alarm beeps. Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with sufficient battery power (P14) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; Set the print settings such as print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN 1 Turn the camera on and then set . (P83) PICTURE]. (P98) A: USB connection cable...
..., the battery indication turns red and blinks (P14) and the alarm beeps. Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with sufficient battery power (P14) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; Set the print settings such as print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN 1 Turn the camera on and then set . (P83) PICTURE]. (P98) A: USB connection cable...
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... Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be set . [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The format of the Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card. (P17) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC or elsewhere. [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE ] / [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] If the pictures are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Unlock [LOCK] of the card cannot be deleted...
... Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be set . [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The format of the Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card. (P17) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC or elsewhere. [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE ] / [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] If the pictures are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Unlock [LOCK] of the card cannot be deleted...
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... mode, the LCD monitor is turned off while the flash is charged. 2: The brightness of SD Memory Card and how many times it has been recorded onto or deleted, recording may stop in advance. (P90) ∫ Flash 1: Flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF [ ]? ∫ LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor is turned off sometimes although the camera is turned on. • Have you set to set the picture...
... mode, the LCD monitor is turned off while the flash is charged. 2: The brightness of SD Memory Card and how many times it has been recorded onto or deleted, recording may stop in advance. (P90) ∫ Flash 1: Flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF [ ]? ∫ LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor is turned off sometimes although the camera is turned on. • Have you set to set the picture...
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... the camera. 5: The pictures cannot be printed with the camera connected to delete the pictures mentioned above, format the data. (P91) (Once formatted, all the data including the other pictures cannot be restored. You cannot print pictures with printers which cuts out both ends. 109 VQT0S57 Take pictures in bright places. 4: The folder number and the file number are different. Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P69) - The camera has a function to automatically rotate and display pictures recorded by...
... the camera. 5: The pictures cannot be printed with the camera connected to delete the pictures mentioned above, format the data. (P91) (Once formatted, all the data including the other pictures cannot be restored. You cannot print pictures with printers which cuts out both ends. 109 VQT0S57 Take pictures in bright places. 4: The folder number and the file number are different. Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P69) - The camera has a function to automatically rotate and display pictures recorded by...
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... (Unlimited) Number of recordable pictures: Max. 8 frames (Standard), max. 6 frames (Fine), Depends on the capacity of the card.) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400 Shutter speed: 8 to 1/2000th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Motion picture mode: 1/30th to 1/2000th White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced...
... (Unlimited) Number of recordable pictures: Max. 8 frames (Standard), max. 6 frames (Fine), Depends on the capacity of the card.) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400 Shutter speed: 8 to 1/2000th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Motion picture mode: 1/30th to 1/2000th White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced...