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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0S57 DMC-FX9PP 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@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0S57 DMC-FX9PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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Please read these material for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. We would like to take this opportunity to Recording of the companies concerned.... that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. laws. COVER (OR BACK); CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating SHOCK HAZARD...
Please read these material for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. We would like to take this opportunity to Recording of the companies concerned.... that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. laws. COVER (OR BACK); CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating SHOCK HAZARD...
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... [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 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 114 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 115 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 116 Customer Services Directory...
... [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 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 114 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 115 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 116 Customer Services Directory...
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Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 2 Battery Pack (In the text, ...-ROM 7 Strap 8 Battery Carrying Case DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0004 6 K1HA08CD0005 7 8 • For information about optional accessories, please refer to "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P113) • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on...
Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 2 Battery Pack (In the text, ...-ROM 7 Strap 8 Battery Carrying Case DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0004 6 K1HA08CD0005 7 8 • For information about optional accessories, please refer to "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P113) • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on...
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... battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) is attached to it. 21 Tripod Receptacle • When you use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; 10 11 Preparation 12 10 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 11 Zoom Lever (P37, 71, 75) 12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P44) 13 Speaker (P77) 14..., 72) 15 Shutter Button (P29, 54) 16 Mode Dial (P28) 13 14 15 16 AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN 21 17 18 19 20 22 OPEN LOCK 17 Strap Eyelet 18 Lens Barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P92, 94, 96) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P94, 96) • Please be sure to...
... battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) is attached to it. 21 Tripod Receptacle • When you use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; 10 11 Preparation 12 10 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 11 Zoom Lever (P37, 71, 75) 12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P44) 13 Speaker (P77) 14..., 72) 15 Shutter Button (P29, 54) 16 Mode Dial (P28) 13 14 15 16 AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN 21 17 18 19 20 22 OPEN LOCK 17 Strap Eyelet 18 Lens Barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P92, 94, 96) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P94, 96) • Please be sure to...
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... maximum of the picture can be recorded in the [REC] mode menu to [ON], you can use the digital zoom to take even closer pictures. (P75) 37 VQT0S57 W T 1X ∫ Taking pictures using digital zoom When you set [D.ZOOM] in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) When ... subjects appear further away use (Wide) When the picture size setting is [ ] (6M). 3 W T • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on the subject again. • In motion picture mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set at the start of recording...
... maximum of the picture can be recorded in the [REC] mode menu to [ON], you can use the digital zoom to take even closer pictures. (P75) 37 VQT0S57 W T 1X ∫ Taking pictures using digital zoom When you set [D.ZOOM] in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) When ... subjects appear further away use (Wide) When the picture size setting is [ ] (6M). 3 W T • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on the subject again. • In motion picture mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set at the start of recording...
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... extremely slow due to exit the demonstration halfway through, press the [MENU] button again. When the shutter speed is not ( ) needed or when using the camera with the optical zoom set . 44 VQT0S57 When too much jitter occurs. - Be careful of the optical image stabilizer (Demonstration Mode) When you take pictures..., the demonstration appears. Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer This mode recognizes and compensates jitter. Moreover, you want to dark conditions or other reasons. In digital zoom range. -
... extremely slow due to exit the demonstration halfway through, press the [MENU] button again. When the shutter speed is not ( ) needed or when using the camera with the optical zoom set . 44 VQT0S57 When too much jitter occurs. - Be careful of the optical image stabilizer (Demonstration Mode) When you take pictures..., the demonstration appears. Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer This mode recognizes and compensates jitter. Moreover, you want to dark conditions or other reasons. In digital zoom range. -
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...is not a malfunction. If you can record a picture in free composition without limiting the position of the subject. (3-area-focusing (High speed)): The camera focuses on any of focusing. Recording Menu Settings [REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for a moment in the condition before being focused. The ...) mode and 1-area-focusing (High speed) mode. • When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures, switch the AF mode to the position that the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is activated in high speed and you do not want to determine the focus...
...is not a malfunction. If you can record a picture in free composition without limiting the position of the subject. (3-area-focusing (High speed)): The camera focuses on any of focusing. Recording Menu Settings [REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for a moment in the condition before being focused. The ...) mode and 1-area-focusing (High speed) mode. • When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures, switch the AF mode to the position that the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is activated in high speed and you do not want to determine the focus...
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... icon [ DATE ] appears. • When using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date by pressing the [DISPLAY] button after setting the number of Digital Print Order Format. For further information, ask the photo studio or ... SETTINGS? DPOF SET THIS 1 100_0001 DATE 1 / 14 • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you go to a photo studio for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print on the...
... icon [ DATE ] appears. • When using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date by pressing the [DISPLAY] button after setting the number of Digital Print Order Format. For further information, ask the photo studio or ... SETTINGS? DPOF SET THIS 1 100_0001 DATE 1 / 14 • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you go to a photo studio for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print on the...
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... Card slot.) • Motion pictures cannot be blurry. (When using the AV cable) 92 VQT0S57 To play back a picture vertically, it may be played back. DIGITAL • Even if you set the mode dial to a TV with the AV cable (supplied). • Do not use the NTSC or PAL system. Playback... [PAL], the output signal is DC IN still NTSC in the recording mode. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. • Hold the AV cable at B and insert straight...
... Card slot.) • Motion pictures cannot be blurry. (When using the AV cable) 92 VQT0S57 To play back a picture vertically, it may be played back. DIGITAL • Even if you set the mode dial to a TV with the AV cable (supplied). • Do not use the NTSC or PAL system. Playback... [PAL], the output signal is DC IN still NTSC in the recording mode. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. • Hold the AV cable at B and insert straight...
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... cable at C and insert straight in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print, or send them by e-mail easily. AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] on the [SETUP] menu to [PC]. (P93) • If you... the PC, messages may appear on the screen of [LUMIX Simple Viewer] and installation, refer to the computer. Connect the camera after you are connecting the camera to close the indications and disconnect the camera from the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] (for PC connection. optional). 94 VQT0S57 D: This message ...
... cable at C and insert straight in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print, or send them by e-mail easily. AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] on the [SETUP] menu to [PC]. (P93) • If you... the PC, messages may appear on the screen of [LUMIX Simple Viewer] and installation, refer to the computer. Connect the camera after you are connecting the camera to close the indications and disconnect the camera from the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] (for PC connection. optional). 94 VQT0S57 D: This message ...
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...• For printing the age in [BABY] (P60) in scene mode, print from a PC using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in and take time to be printed or start printing on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at once. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. ... mark on the LCD monitor. 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 [USB MODE] on the [SETUP] menu to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P93) 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the...
...• For printing the age in [BABY] (P60) in scene mode, print from a PC using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in and take time to be printed or start printing on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at once. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. ... mark on the LCD monitor. 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 [USB MODE] on the [SETUP] menu to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P93) 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the...
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Zoom (P37)/Extended optical zoom (P71)/Digital zoom (P75) W T 1X 17 Shutter speed (P29) 18 Aperture value (P29) 19 Exposure compensation (P42) 20 Auto bracket (P43) 21 Slow shutter (P75) 22 Power ... 12 Card access indication (P17) 13 Recording state 14 Histogram (P27) 15 Age (P60) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning on the camera in 100 VQT0S57 [BABY], setting the clock and birthday, and after switching from other modes to [BABY]. 16 Current date and time (P20) • This...
Zoom (P37)/Extended optical zoom (P71)/Digital zoom (P75) W T 1X 17 Shutter speed (P29) 18 Aperture value (P29) 19 Exposure compensation (P42) 20 Auto bracket (P43) 21 Slow shutter (P75) 22 Power ... 12 Card access indication (P17) 13 Recording state 14 Histogram (P27) 15 Age (P60) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning on the camera in 100 VQT0S57 [BABY], setting the clock and birthday, and after switching from other modes to [BABY]. 16 Current date and time (P20) • This...
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... played are displayed as [-] and the screen may turn black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with the digital camera other pictures cannot be printed with both edges of the picture may appear cut at printing. • When using the printer with the... the other than Panasonic? This is not a malfunction. 3: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be printed with the card inserted into the camera. 5: The pictures cannot be transferred. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by holding the camera vertically. (If ...
... played are displayed as [-] and the screen may turn black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with the digital camera other pictures cannot be printed with both edges of the picture may appear cut at printing. • When using the printer with the... the other than Panasonic? This is not a malfunction. 3: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be printed with the card inserted into the camera. 5: The pictures cannot be transferred. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by holding the camera vertically. (If ...
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...640k480 pixels/320k240 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second with SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.8 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 6,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 6,370,...000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 105 mm)/F2.8 to F5.0 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: Normal/Macro, 5-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing (High ...
...640k480 pixels/320k240 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second with SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.8 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 6,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 6,370,...000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 105 mm)/F2.8 to F5.0 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: Normal/Macro, 5-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing (High ...
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...Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Mass: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others When the...Fine/Standard JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)iQuickTime ...0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A11B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A CHARGE ...
...Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Mass: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others When the...Fine/Standard JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)iQuickTime ...0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A11B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A CHARGE ...
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Please consult your local dealer. 113 VQT0S57 Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S005A Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5 AC Adaptor RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD256BU1A ...
Please consult your local dealer. 113 VQT0S57 Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S005A Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5 AC Adaptor RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD256BU1A ...
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... Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM... (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Discover Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping...
... Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM... (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Discover Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping...
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... a request for service notice. Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this product needs service. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 115 VQT0S57 Request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) •... Purchase along with your Proof of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N.
... a request for service notice. Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this product needs service. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 115 VQT0S57 Request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) •... Purchase along with your Proof of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N.
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..., Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest servicenter by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332...Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully ...
..., Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest servicenter by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332...Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully ...