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DMC-FX100ENG.book 1 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX100
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
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
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 2 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Information for Your Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most Safety sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of WARNING: enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, information on the below. ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT The serial number is on the tag located on DAMAGE
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 3 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Before Use � Please note that the actual controls and THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN components, menu items, etc. of your THE U.S.A. Digital Camera may look somewhat FCC Note: different from those shown in the This equipment has been tested and illustrations in these Operating found to comply with the limits for a Class Instructions. B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the � SDHC Logo is a trademark. FCC Rules. These limits are designed
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 4 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Information on Disposal in other Model No.: DMC-FX100 Countries outside the European Responsible party: Panasonic Union Corporation of This symbol is only valid in the European North America Union. One Panasonic Way, If you wish to discard this product, please Secaucus, NJ 07094 contact your local authorities or dealer Support Contact: Panasonic and ask fo
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 5 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger – Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when CAUTION! using it on a rainy day or on a beach. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS � If water or seawater splashes on the UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED camera body carefully. SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL ∫ About Condensation (When the lens VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 6 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 (Power LCD/High angle mode) ........ 36 Contents Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash..... 37 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 41 Before Use Compensating the Exposure .................. 42 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 43 Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded... 44 Preparation Taking Close-up Pictures......................
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 7 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 � [SLOW SHUTTER] ...........................68 Order Form � [COL.EFFECT] .................................69 (For USA Customers) ...........................119 � [PICT.ADJ.]....................................... 69 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) .....................................120 Advanced (Playback) Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........121 Customer Services Directory Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi (For USA Only) ......
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 8 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation Preparation � SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card Standard Accessories and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. Check that all the accessories are included � The card is optional. before using the camera. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are 12 not using a card. � For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P118) � If any accessories a
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 9 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation 2/Self-timer button (P41) 17 Strap eyelet 4/[REV] button (P31) � We recommend attaching the strap 1/Flash setting button (P37) when using the camera to prevent it 3/Exposure compensation (P42)/ from dropping. Auto bracket (P43)/ 18 Lens barrel White balance fine adjustment (P61)/ 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P92, 94, 98) Backlight compensation in simple mode 20 [DC IN] socket (P92, 94) (P27) button � Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 10 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation � Set the clock. (P15) Quick Guide OFF ON This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P11) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P23) 4 Play back the pictures. � The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 11 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation Charging the Battery 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. � After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. � The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camer
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 12 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation Playback time About the Battery Playback Approx. 340 min (charging/number of recordable time pictures) The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the ∫ The battery life operating conditions and storing condition The number of recordable pictures of the battery. (By CIPA standard in normal picture ∫ Charging mode [ ]) Charging Approx. 130 min Number of Approx. 320 pictures time recordable (Approx.
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 13 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation B: Do not touch the connection terminals Inserting and of the card. Removing the Card � The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. (optional)/the Battery 3 1: � Check that this unit is turned off. Close the card/battery door. � Prepare a card. (optional) 2: � You can record or play back pictures Slide the release lever in the on the built-in memory when you are direction of the arrow. not using a card. 1 Slide the rel
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 14 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation switch is slid to the other side, these About the Built-in functions become available.) Memory/the Card (optional) 2 The built-in memory can be used as a � This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is temporary storage device when the card compatible with SD Memory Cards based being used becomes full. on SD Memory Card Specifications and You can copy the recorded pictures to a formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 card. (P90) syst
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 15 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation � : Cancel without setting the clock. Setting Date/Time 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. (Clock Set) � Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock ∫ Initial setting setting is correct. The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 16 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation ∫ Basic About the Mode Dial Normal picture mode (P23) If you turn on this unit and then rotate Use this mode for normal recording. the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but Simple mode (P25) also switch to macro mode to take a This mode is recommended for beginners. close-up picture of a subject or to a scene mode that matches your Playback mode (P32) recording purpose. This mode allows you to play
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 17 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation Setting the Menu 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is displayed. B A A C A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings � Press 4 at A to switch to the next � Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the screen. menu item to switch to the next/previous 2 Press 1. page easily. � The menu icons and the menu items that are displayed diff
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 18 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen About the Setup Menu Press [MENU/SET]. � Set items as required. � When the mode dial is set to [ ]/ � Select [RESET] to return the settings to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also the initial settings at the time of purchase. close the menu screen by pressing the (P20) shutter button halfway. � [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are ∫ Switching to the [SETUP] menu important items. Check the
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 19 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation [POWER SAVE] � The LCD monitor is turned off while the flash is being charged. (Turning off this unit automatically.) MENU � The status indicator lights while the LCD Press [ /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu monitor is turned off. Press any button to and select the item to set. (P17) turn on the LCD monitor again. Power save mode is activated (the camera � Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.]. is automatically turned off to save
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DMC-FX100ENG.book 20 ページ ２００７年５月１６日 水曜日 午後３時２２分 Preparation [TRAVEL DATE] (P55) � A folder number between 100 and 999 MENU Press [ /SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu can be assigned. and select the item to set. (P17) When the folder number reaches 999, the Set the departure date and the return date number cannot be reset. We recommend of the vacation. formatting the card after saving the data [SET], [OFF] on a PC or elsewhere. � To reset the folder number to 100, format [BEEP] (P91) the b
