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DMC-FX500 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1Q36 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-FX500 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1Q36 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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...this manual as your own private use , recording of private use may infringe copyright laws. Information for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other ... these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of your family years of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. of your Digital Camera may be restricted. • Please note that is a trademark. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft ...
...this manual as your own private use , recording of private use may infringe copyright laws. Information for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other ... these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of your family years of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the below. of your Digital Camera may be restricted. • Please note that is a trademark. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft ...
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... to the LCD monitor or personal injury may be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to wipe the camera body carefully. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens and LCD monitor are fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity... changes. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of the U.S.A. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may ...
... to the LCD monitor or personal injury may be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to wipe the camera body carefully. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens and LCD monitor are fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity... changes. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of the U.S.A. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may ...
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... center of the composition of the picture you want to take 33 • Preventing jitter (camera shake 33 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 34 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 34 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 36 • Using the Touch Zoom 36...
... center of the composition of the picture you want to take 33 • Preventing jitter (camera shake 33 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 34 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 34 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 36 • Using the Touch Zoom 36...
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...68 • C [METERING MODE 70 • AF [AF MODE 71 • [QUICK AF 72 • ˜ [BURST 73 • [I.EXPOSURE 73 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 74 • H [COLOR EFFECT 74 • I [PICT.ADJ 74 • [STABILIZER 75 • [MIN. SHTR SPEED 75 • B [AUDIO REC 76 ...not work under some conditions.......... 115 Troubleshooting 118 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 124 Specifications 127 Digital Camera Accessory System 130 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 131 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 132 Limited Warranty (For...
...68 • C [METERING MODE 70 • AF [AF MODE 71 • [QUICK AF 72 • ˜ [BURST 73 • [I.EXPOSURE 73 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 74 • H [COLOR EFFECT 74 • I [PICT.ADJ 74 • [STABILIZER 75 • [MIN. SHTR SPEED 75 • B [AUDIO REC 76 ...not work under some conditions.......... 115 Troubleshooting 118 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 124 Specifications 127 Digital Camera Accessory System 130 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 131 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 132 Limited Warranty (For...
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...; 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P16) • When you do not use a card. 3 Turn the camera on the built-in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P14) • The battery is not charged when the camera is an overview of how to record and play back pictures on to take 1 pictures. (P29) 4 Play... refer to the pages indicated in memory. (P17) Refer to P17 when you use the card, you can record or play back pictures with the camera. Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is shipped.
...; 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P16) • When you do not use a card. 3 Turn the camera on the built-in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P14) • The battery is not charged when the camera is an overview of how to record and play back pictures on to take 1 pictures. (P29) 4 Play... refer to the pages indicated in memory. (P17) Refer to P17 when you use the card, you can record or play back pictures with the camera. Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is shipped.
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...3 4 DE-A39B • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008 5 6 VFC4304 7 8 VYQ3914 VGQ9790 9 VQT1Q36 Before Use Standard ... using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P130) • If any accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. •...
...3 4 DE-A39B • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008 5 6 VFC4304 7 8 VYQ3914 VGQ9790 9 VQT1Q36 Before Use Standard ... using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P130) • If any accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. •...
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... Use 14 15 16 17 Strap eyelet 17 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to it . 19 18 Lens barrel 19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P107) 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P100, 102, 12 20 21 106) 21 [DC IN] socket (P100, 102) • Always use a tripod, make... sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to ensure that you will not 18 drop it . 23 Card/Battery door (P16) 24 Release lever (P16) 22 23 24 VQT1Q36 11 optional) is connected to it. 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
... Use 14 15 16 17 Strap eyelet 17 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to it . 19 18 Lens barrel 19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P107) 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P100, 102, 12 20 21 106) 21 [DC IN] socket (P100, 102) • Always use a tripod, make... sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to ensure that you will not 18 drop it . 23 Card/Battery door (P16) 24 Release lever (P16) 22 23 24 VQT1Q36 11 optional) is connected to it. 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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...is fully charged. (The battery has characteristics that the battery charge be frequently topped up .) • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after charging. Also, charging may be completed. • The terminals of the battery may have expired. Note •...use . Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is excessively high or low. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may not be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat ...
...is fully charged. (The battery has characteristics that the battery charge be frequently topped up .) • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after charging. Also, charging may be completed. • The terminals of the battery may have expired. Note •...use . Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is excessively high or low. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may not be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat ...
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...AE mode) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • ...Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is charged increases. If the recording ...
...AE mode) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • ...Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is charged increases. If the recording ...
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... card until it with any other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). • If you use other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn off completely. (Otherwise, this product. 2...supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the...
... card until it with any other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). • If you use other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn off completely. (Otherwise, this product. 2...supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the...
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...clock having been set, set . • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off , remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Preparation Note • Do not turn ...the camera back on the built-in memory or the card may no longer operate normally. • The...or lost due to complete the settings without setting the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set when the camera is being formatted (P26)]. Then turn this unit may be damaged, and this unit off . optional) when ...
...clock having been set, set . • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off , remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Preparation Note • Do not turn ...the camera back on the built-in memory or the card may no longer operate normally. • The...or lost due to complete the settings without setting the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set when the camera is being formatted (P26)]. Then turn this unit may be damaged, and this unit off . optional) when ...
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... for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of the... camera. VQT1Q36 19 Preparation Changing the clock setting (In program AE mode) 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Move 1 and then perform steps 3 and 4 ...
... for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of the... camera. VQT1Q36 19 Preparation Changing the clock setting (In program AE mode) 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Move 1 and then perform steps 3 and 4 ...
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...lets you make it easier for taking pictures and playing them back just as you to have more easily. For details, refer to the camera's clock and power. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some of the functions or some functions may not work under some conditions Due... to set some of the conditions under which make the rotation, protection or DPOF settings, etc. Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with the camera and use the camera. of recorded pictures. • This menu lets you set the coloring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, number of pixels and other ...
...lets you make it easier for taking pictures and playing them back just as you to have more easily. For details, refer to the camera's clock and power. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some of the functions or some functions may not work under some conditions Due... to set some of the conditions under which make the rotation, protection or DPOF settings, etc. Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with the camera and use the camera. of recorded pictures. • This menu lets you set the coloring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, number of pixels and other ...
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... select the program AE mode settings, and the same setting can switch menu screens from [Ø] to [š] in the program AE mode 1 Turn the camera on. A • When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step 4. 3 Touch [PROGRAM AE]. 4 Press [MENU...
... select the program AE mode settings, and the same setting can switch menu screens from [Ø] to [š] in the program AE mode 1 Turn the camera on. A • When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step 4. 3 Touch [PROGRAM AE]. 4 Press [MENU...
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... SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to . Set the time in your head. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is increased so some subjects may appear differently from the sun etc. Press any button to make it , use your head.... These menu settings make the LCD monitor bright again. • If the screen is difficult to see the LCD monitor when you are holding the camera high above your home area and travel destination. [WORLD TIME] " [DESTINATION]: Travel destination area - [HOME]: Your home area • Refer to P64 for...
... SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to . Set the time in your head. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is increased so some subjects may appear differently from the sun etc. Press any button to make it , use your head.... These menu settings make the LCD monitor bright again. • If the screen is difficult to see the LCD monitor when you are holding the camera high above your home area and travel destination. [WORLD TIME] " [DESTINATION]: Travel destination area - [HOME]: Your home area • Refer to P64 for...
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...to any button to turn off and on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: When taking pictures. The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] • Press the shutter button halfway or ...[HISTOGRAM] This allows you to set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off if the camera has not been used for details. You can also set the beep and shutter sound. Preparation r [BEEP] This allows you to set whether or not...
...to any button to turn off and on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: When taking pictures. The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] • Press the shutter button halfway or ...[HISTOGRAM] This allows you to set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off if the camera has not been used for details. You can also set the beep and shutter sound. Preparation r [BEEP] This allows you to set whether or not...
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...but this function to reset the file number. x [USB MODE] y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after taking it. v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording... be enlarged.) • In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to a PC. • When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the "PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)" communication system. We recommend formatting the card (P26) after or before connecting to 0001. •...
...but this function to reset the file number. x [USB MODE] y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after taking it. v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording... be enlarged.) • In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to a PC. • When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the "PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)" communication system. We recommend formatting the card (P26) after or before connecting to 0001. •...
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...formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. optional) when formatting. For USA assistance, please call : 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to format the built-in memory than the card. • If the built-in memory or the card cannot ... displayed in feet. [TOUCH GUIDE] Set the guide screen including Touch AF/AE or Touch Zoom to display on the camera again. • It may take longer to : lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com 26 VQT1Q36 Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery ...
...formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. optional) when formatting. For USA assistance, please call : 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to format the built-in memory than the card. • If the built-in memory or the card cannot ... displayed in feet. [TOUCH GUIDE] Set the guide screen including Touch AF/AE or Touch Zoom to display on the camera again. • It may take longer to : lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com 26 VQT1Q36 Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery ...
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...) (5 places). • A message is displayed once the position is set the desired language. Touch the [i] mark again. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera's features. [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] [AUTO DEMO]: The camera's features are displayed as a slide show. MOVE DEMO.] is not touched. MOVE DEMO.]. VQT1Q36 27 A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration...
...) (5 places). • A message is displayed once the position is set the desired language. Touch the [i] mark again. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera's features. [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] [AUTO DEMO]: The camera's features are displayed as a slide show. MOVE DEMO.] is not touched. MOVE DEMO.]. VQT1Q36 27 A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration...