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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 1 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分
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
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 2 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information sour
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 3 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate. Product Identification Mark
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 4 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX500 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 5 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But � In the U.S.A. and Canada, the
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 6 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Deleting Pictures..........................................38 Contents � To delete a single picture ......................38 � To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ................ 38 Before Use Information for Your Safety............................2 Advanced (Recording pictures) Quick Guide ...................................................8 Standard Accessories....................................9 About the LCD Monitor
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 7 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Using the [REC] Mode Menu....................... 66 � B [AUDIO DUB.].................................... 98 � @ [PICTURE SIZE]............................... 66 � S [COPY]........................................... 99 � A [QUALITY]....................................... 67 � ? [ASPECT RATIO]............................ 67 � [INTELLIGENTISO].......................67 Connecting to other equipment � > [SENSITIVITY] ................................
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 8 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use Before Use Quick Guide 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. Charge the battery. (P14) 1 � The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90 Insert the battery and the card. 2 (P16) � When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P17) Ref
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 9 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1Battery Pack 12 (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5CD-ROM DMW-BCE10PP DE-A39B � Software 3 4 6Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case 8 Stylus pen � SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the K1HA08CD0008 text. K1HA08CD0007 � The
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 10 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash (P42) 12 3 2 Lens (P5, 111) 3 Self-timer indicator (P46)/ AF assist lamp (P76) 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P12, 40, 108) 4 9 10 5 Status indicator (P16, 24, 29) 6 [MENU/SET] button (P18) 7 [DISPLAY] button (P40) 8 [Q.MENU] (P22)/Delete (P38) button 7 9 [MODE] button (P28) 11 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P20) 5 6 8 A 11 Joystick A: 3/Exposure compensation (P52)/ Auto bracket (P53)/White balance
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 11 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 12 13 13 Zoom lever (P34) 14 Speaker (P90) 15 Microphone (P61, 76, 98) 16 Shutter button (P29, 61) 14 15 16 17 Strap eyelet 17 � Be sure to attach the strap when using 18 the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 19 18 Lens barrel 20 1 19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P107) 2 21 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P100, 102, 106) 21 [DC IN] socket (P100, 102) � Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-A
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 12 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch panel. It is used to select icon or picture. ∫ Drag A movement without releasing the touch panel. It is used to change the range of displayed pictu
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 13 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Before Use What can be done by touch operation Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation. When recording Select [REC] mode Touch AF/AE (P47) Aperture Value Set (P28) It is possible to set the (P48, 50) [REC] mode can be focus and exposure to Shutter Speed Set selected by touching. the subject specified (P49, 50) on the touch panel. Exposure Compensation (P48, 49) Setting for aperture value or shutter speed, or exposure
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 14 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery � Use the dedicated charger and battery. � The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. � Charge the battery with the charger indoors. � Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.) Attach the battery with attention to 1 the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 15 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) connected.] � The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charge
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 16 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery � Check that this unit is turned off. � We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of 1 the arrow and open the card/battery door. � Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). � If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert it fully being careful about 2 the direction you insert it.
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 17 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. � When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. � When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back. � When using the built-in memory ¢ k>ð (access indication ) � When using the card ¢ † (access indication ) ¢ The access indication lights red when pict
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 18 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Preparation Note � Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P26)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. � The data on the built-i
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 19 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 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 to set the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. � You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P23) Note � The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. � When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built
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DMC-FX500P_mst.book 20 ページ ２００８年２月２５日 月曜日 午後５時５４分 Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. A A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector swit
