Panasonic Dmc Fx01 Operating Instructions Manual

							Basic
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 In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P58), the 
pictures can only be forwarded or 
rewound one by one.
 This camera is based on the DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File 
system) which was established by the 
Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association 
(JEITA).
 The file format that can be played back on 
the camera is JPEG. (In some cases, 
even JPEG pictures cannot be played 
back.)
 The LCD monitor may not be able to  display the details of the recorded 
pictures. You can use the playback zoom 
(P60) to check the details of the pictures.
 If you play back pictures that have been  recorded with other equipment, the picture 
quality may deteriorate. (The pictures are 
displayed as [THUMBNAIL IS 
DISPLAYED] on the screen.)
 If you change a folder name or file name  on your PC, the pictures may not play 
back on the camera.
 If you play back a non-standard file, the  folder/file number is indicated by [—] and 
the screen may turn black.
 Depending on the subject, an interference  fringe may appear on the screen. This is 
called moire. This is not a malfunction.
Deleting Pictures
∫ To delete a single picture
1Select the picture with 2 1.
2: Play back the previous picture
1: Play back the next picture
2Press [ ].
3Press  3 to select [YES] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
 While the picture is being deleted, [ ] 
appears on the screen.
∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/
[ALL DELETE]
1Press [ ] twice.
2Press  34 to select 
[MULTI DELETE] or 
[ALL DELETE] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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DELETE THIS PICTURE?
DELETE SINGLE
MULTI/ALLSELECT
SET
NOYES
MENU/SETMENU
MULTI/ALL DELETE
CANCEL
MULTI DELETE
ALL DELETE
SELECTSETMENU/SETMENU
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 If you select [MULTI DELETE], perform steps 3 onwards. 
 If you select [ALL DELETE], perform  steps 5 onwards.
 When [FAVORITE] (P71) is set to [ON],  [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] appears. If 
you select [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], 
perform steps 5 onwards. (However, if 
none of the pictures have [ ] 
displayed, you cannot select [ALL 
DELETE EXCEPT ] even if 
[FAVORITE] is set to [ON].)
3 Press  21 to select the picture 
and then press  4 to set.
(Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE])
 Repeat the above procedure.
 [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If 
4 is pressed again, the setting is 
canceled.
 The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected  picture is protected and cannot be 
deleted. Cancel the protect setting and 
then delete the picture. (P75)
4 Press [ ].
5Press  3 to select [YES] and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
(Screen when selecting 
[MULTI DELETE])  [DELETE ALL PICTURES?] is 
displayed when using [ALL DELETE] 
and [DELETE ALL EXCEPT ?] is 
displayed when using [ALL DELETE 
EXCEPT ].
 If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting  pictures using [ALL DELETE] or [ALL 
DELETE EXCEPT ], the deleting will 
stop halfway.
 If you press [ ] twice and execute 
[ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE 
EXCEPT ] when pictures that were 
recorded on the same date are 
displayed on the 9 screens playback 
screen using the calendar playback 
function (P59), be careful as all 
pictures that are not protected will be 
deleted and not only those pictures 
that were recorded on the same date.
 Once deleted, pictures cannot be  recovered. Double-check pictures 
before deleting them.
 Do not turn off the camera while deleting.
 When deleting pictures, use a battery with 
sufficient battery power (P12) or the AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).
 It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures at 
one time using [MULTI DELETE].
 The greater the number of pictures the  longer it takes to delete them.
 If there are pictures that are protected  [ ] (P75), do not conform to the DCF 
standard (P31) or are in a card with the 
Write-Protect switch slid to the [LOCK] 
side (P15), they are not deleted even if 
[ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE 
EXCEPT ] is selected.
SELECTMARK/UNMARK
7
11
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12
MULTI DELETE
10DELETEEXITMENU
SELECT
DELETE THE PICTURES
YOU MARKED?
MULTI DELETE
NOYES
SETMENUSET/SETMENU
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Advanced
About the LCD Monitor
ALCD monitor (LCD)
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
 When the menu screen appears, the 
[DISPLAY] button is not activated. During 
playback zoom (P60), while playing back 
motion pictures (P56) and during a slide 
show (P70), you can only select “Normal 
display” or “No display”.
In simple mode [ ]
BNormal display
CNo displayIn recording mode
DNormal display
EDisplay with histogram
FNo display (Recording guide line)
GNo display
¢1 Histogram
In playback mode
HNormal display
IDisplay with recording information and 
histogram
JNo display
¢2 Displayed if [BIRTHDAY SET.] and 
[WITH AGE] were set in [BABY1]/
[BABY2] (P51) in scene mode before 
taking pictures.
¢3 The number of days that have passed 
since the travel date are displayed if 
you set [TRAVEL DATE] (P54) before 
taking  pictures.
Changing the information 
displayed
DISPLAY/LCD MODE
BACKLIGHT
3
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∫Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal 
and vertical guide lines or the cross point of 
these lines, you can take pictures with 
well-designed composition by viewing the 
size, the slope and the balance of the subject.
∫Histogram
 A histogram is a graph that displays  brightness along the horizontal axis (black 
to white) and the number of pixels at each 
brightness level on the vertical axis.
 It allows you to easily check a picture’s  exposure.
 It is very useful if manual adjustments of  the lens aperture and shutter speed are 
available, especially in those situations 
where automatic exposure may be difficult 
due to uneven lighting. Using the 
histogram feature allows you to get the 
maximum performance from your camera.
A When the values are concentrated on 
the left, the picture is under exposed.
B When the values are distributed evenly, 
the exposure is proper and the 
brightness is well-balanced.
C When the values are concentrated on 
the right, the picture is over exposed. Example of histogram
A
Under Exposed
B Properly Exposed
C Over Exposed
¢ Histogram
 When you take pictures with the flash 
or in dark places, the histogram is 
displayed in orange because the 
recorded picture and the histogram do 
not match each other.
 The histogram is an approximation in 
recording mode.
 The histogram of a picture may not match  in recording mode and playback mode.
 The histogram displayed in this camera  does not match histograms displayed by 
picture editing software used in PCs etc.
 The histogram does not appear in simple  mode [ ] or motion picture mode [ ] 
and  during multi playback or calendar 
playback and playback zoom.
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1Press [LCD MODE]  for one 
second.
ALCD monitor (LCD)
2Press 3/4 to select a mode.
3Press [MENU/SET].
B:POWER LCD
C:HIGH ANGLE
 The [POWER LCD] or [HIGH ANGLE] 
icon appears.
Brightening the LCD Monitor
(Power LCD/High angle mode)
DISPLAY/LCD MODE
LCD MODE
SET
SELECTMENU
LCDOFFPOWER LCDHIGH ANGLE 
[]:
POWER LCDThe LCD monitor 
becomes brighter and 
easier to see even when 
taking pictures outdoors.
[]:
HIGH ANGLEThe LCD monitor is easier 
to see when taking 
pictures with the camera 
held high above your 
head. This is useful when 
you cannot get close to 
the subject because there 
is a person in the way. 
(However it becomes 
more difficult to see when 
looked at straight on.)
[OFF] The LCD monitor returns 
to the normal brightness.
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∫Canceling High angle mode or Power 
LCD
 If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again 
for 1 second the screen shown in step 2 is 
displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel Power 
LCD mode or High angle mode.
 High angle mode is also canceled if you 
turn the camera off or power save mode is 
activated.
 The brightness of the pictures displayed 
on the LCD monitor is adjusted when 
Power LCD mode or High angle mode is 
activated. Therefore, some subjects may 
look different on the LCD monitor. 
However, this does not affect the recorded 
pictures.
 The LCD monitor automatically returns to 
normal brightness after 30 seconds when 
recording in Power LCD mode. Press any 
button to make the LCD monitor bright 
again.
 You may not notice the High angle mode 
effect if the LCD monitor is difficult to see 
because of light from the sun etc. shining 
on it. In this case, we recommend using 
your hand or another object to block the 
light when using the camera.
 High angle mode is not activated in the 
following cases.
– In simple mode [ ]
– In playback mode
– While the menu screen is displayed
– While the review screen is displayed
Taking Pictures using 
the Built-in Flash
A:Photo flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other 
objects.
∫Switching to the appropriate flash 
setting
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [ ] to switch the flash 
setting.
 For information about flash settings that 
can be selected, refer to “Available flash 
settings by recording mode”. (P37)
:AUTO
The flash is automatically activated when 
the recording conditions make it necessary.
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1
The flash is automatically activated when 
the recording conditions make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual 
recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject 
appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
 Use this when you take pictures of 
people in low lighting conditions.
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: Forced ON
The flash is activated every time regardless 
of the recording conditions.
 Use this when your subject is back-lit 
or under fluorescent light.
: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction
¢1
 The flash setting is set to Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction only when you set 
[PARTY] (P49) or [CANDLE LIGHT] 
(P50) in scene mode.
: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢1
If you take a picture with a dark background 
landscape, this feature will slow the shutter 
speed when the flash is activated so that 
the dark background landscape will 
become bright. Simultaneously it reduces 
the red-eye phenomenon.
 Use this when you take pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
: Forced OFF
The flash is not activated in any recording 
conditions.
 Use this when you take pictures in 
places where the use of the flash is not 
permitted.
¢1The flash is activated twice. The 
subject should not move until the 
second flash is activated.∫Available flash settings by recording 
mode
The available flash settings depend on the 
recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available)
¢2 It becomes Forced ON [ ], when the 
backlight compensation function is 
activated.1
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∫The available flash range to take 
pictures
The available flash range to take pictures 
depends on the ISO sensitivity selected.
 The available flash range differs in 
[HIGH SENS.] (P52) scene mode.
Wide:  80 cm (2.62 feet) to 5.7 m 
(18.7 feet)
Tele:  80 cm (2.62 feet) to 2.8 m 
(9.19 feet) The available flash range is an 
approximation.
 Refer to P64 for the ISO sensitivity.
 Refer to P23 for the focus range.
 If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when 
using the flash, it will be automatically 
increased to a maximum of [ISO400].
 To avoid noise, we recommend 
decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P64) or 
setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P69)
 If you take a picture with the flash at close 
range when the zoom is near [W] (1k), 
the edges of the recorded picture may 
become dark. Rotate the zoom lever 
slightly and then take the picture.
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢3 The shutter speed changes depending 
on the slow shutter setting. (P68)
 There may be differences in the above 
shutter speeds in scene mode.
– [NIGHT SCENERY] (P48):
8 to 1/2000th
– [FIREWORKS] (P50):
1/4th, 1 second
– [STARRY SKY] (P51):
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash range
AU TO
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
4 m (13.1 feet)
Te l e
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 
2 m (6.56 feet)
ISO80
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
1.7 m (5.58 feet)
Te l e
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 
80 cm (2.62 feet)
ISO100
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
2 m (6.56 feet)
Te l e
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 
1 m (3.28 feet)
ISO200
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
2.8 m (9.19 feet)
Te l e
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 
1.4 m (4.59 feet)
ISO400
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
4 m (13.1 feet)
Te l e
40 cm (1.31 feet) to 
2 m (6.56 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed 
(Sec.)
:AUTO1/30 to 1/2000
:AUTO/
Red-eye reduction1/30 to 1/2000
: Forced ON
: Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction1/30 to 1/2000
: Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction1/8
¢3 to 1/2000
: Forced OFF1/8
¢3 to 1/2000
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 Do not look directly at the flash at 
close range when it is activated.
 If you bring the flash too close to an 
object, the object may be distorted or 
discolored by the heat or lighting from 
the flash.
 Do not cover the photo flash with your 
fingers or other objects.
 In economy mode, the LCD monitor 
turns off and the status indicator blinks 
while the flash is charged. [This does 
not happen when using the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5; optional).] If the remaining 
battery power is low, the length of time 
that the LCD monitor turns off to 
charge may become longer.
 If you press the shutter button halfway 
when the flash is activated, the flash icon 
turns red.
 When the jitter alert appears, we 
recommend using a tripod.
 When you take a picture beyond the 
available flash range, the exposure may 
not be adjusted properly and the picture 
may become bright or dark.
 When the flash is being charged, the flash 
icon blinks red, and you cannot take a 
picture even when you press the shutter 
button fully.
 When taking a picture with the flash, the 
white balance is automatically adjusted 
[except for [ ] (Daylight)]. However, the 
white balance may not be properly 
adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. 
(P63)
 When the shutter speed is fast, the flash 
effect may not be sufficient.
 If you repeat taking a picture, it may not 
actually be taken even if the flash is 
activated. Take a picture after the access 
indication disappears. The red-eye reduction effect differs 
between people. Also, if the subject was 
far away from the camera or was not 
looking at the first flash, the effect may not 
be evident.
 When you set burst mode or auto bracket, 
only 1 picture is recorded for every flash 
activated.
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Taking Pictures with 
the Self-timer
1Press 2 [ ] to select the 
self-timer mode.
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
;
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds
;
No display: canceled
2Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
take the picture.
A: Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
B: Press the shutter button fully to take 
the picture.
 The self-timer indicator 
C blinks and the 
shutter is activated 
after 10 seconds (or 
2 seconds).
 If you press [MENU/SET] while the 
self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is 
canceled.
 When using a tripod etc., setting the 
self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient 
way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing 
the shutter button.
 When you press the shutter button once 
fully, the subject is automatically focused 
just before recording. In dark places, the 
self-timer indicator will blink and then may 
turn on brightly operating as an AF assist 
lamp (P68) to allow the camera to focus 
on the subject.
 In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed 
to 10 seconds.
 In [SELF PORTRAIT] (P49) in scene 
mode, the self-timer is fixed to 2 seconds.
 When you set the self-timer in burst mode, 
the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 
10 seconds after the shutter button is 
pressed. The number of pictures taken at 
one time is fixed to 3.
 We recommend using a tripod when 
recording with the self-timer. (When you 
use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable 
when the camera is attached to it.)
 The self-timer cannot be used in [UNDER 
WATER] (P53) in scene mode.
3
CANCEL
3
MENU
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