Panasonic Dmc Fx30 Operating Instructions Manual

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 Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator A lights green.
 Charging is complete when the 
[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after 
about 120 minutes).
 When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, 
read P12.
3Detach the battery after charging 
is completed.
 After charging is completed, be sure to 
disconnect the charger from the electrical 
outlet.
 The battery becomes warm after using it 
and during and after charging. The 
camera also becomes warm during use. 
This is not a...

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Playback time
The number of recordable pictures and 
playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition 
of the battery.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable 
pictures with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as above.
 The [CHARGE] indicator lights when 
charging starts.
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
 When the battery temperature is 
excessively high or low, [CHARGE] 
indicator flashes and the charging time...

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B: Do not touch the connection 
terminals of the card.
 The card may be damaged if it is not 
fully inserted.
31Close the card/battery door.
2Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
 If the card/battery door cannot be 
completely closed, remove the card, 
check its direction and then insert it 
again.
 Remove the battery after use. Store the 
removed battery in the battery carrying 
case (supplied).
 Do not remove the battery until the 
LCD monitor and the status...

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 This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is 
compatible with SD Memory Cards based 
on SD Memory Card Specifications and 
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 
system. It is also compatible with SDHC 
Memory Cards based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications and formatted in 
FAT32 system.
 You can use an SDHC Memory Card in 
equipment that is compatible with SDHC 
Memory Cards however you cannot use 
an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that 
is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. 
(Always...

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3Press [MENU/SET] to 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 setting is correct.
∫Changing the clock setting
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 
(P57)
3Press 1 and then perform steps 
2 and 3 to set the clock.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also set the clock in the 
[SETUP] menu. (P18)
 When a fully charged battery has been 
inserted for...

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∫Basic
: Normal picture mode (P22)
Use this mode for normal recording.
: Simple mode (P24)
This mode is recommended for beginners.
: Playback mode (P29)
This mode allows you to play back 
recorded pictures.
∫Advanced
: Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode 
(P41)
This mode automatically sets the optimal 
ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according 
to the movement and the brightness of the 
subject.
: Macro mode (P42)
This allows you to take close-up pictures of 
a subject.
: Scene mode...

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1Press 3/4 to select the menu 
item.
4 at A to switch to the next 
screen.
2Press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the setting.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫Closing the menu screen
Press [MENU/SET].
 When the mode dial is set to [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also 
close the menu screen by pressing the 
shutter button halfway.
∫Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press 2 on a menu screen.
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon.
3Press 1.
 Select a menu item next and set it.
EXITMENUSELECT...

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About the Setup Menu
 Set items as required. (Refer to P18  to 20 
for each menu item.)
 Select [RESET] to return the settings to the 
initial settings at the time of purchase. (P20)
 [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], 
[POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are 
important items. Check their settings 
before using them.
[CLOCK SET]
(Changing the date and time.)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P16)
Change date and time. (P14)
[AUTO REVIEW]
(Displaying the recorded...

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 The status indicator lights while the LCD 
monitor is turned off. Press any button to 
turn on the LCD monitor again.
 Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].
[However, power save mode is not 
activated when using the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional).]
 The brightness of the LCD monitor is not 
reduced in Power LCD mode and high 
angle mode.
 Economy mode is not activated in the 
following cases.
– In simple mode [ ]
– When using the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional)
– While a menu...

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 To reset the folder number to 100, format 
(P84) the built-in memory or the card first 
and then use this function to reset the file 
number.
A reset screen for the folder number will 
then appear. Select [YES] to reset the 
folder number.
[RESET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P16)
The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are 
reset to the initial settings.
 [FAVORITE] (P74) is fixed to [OFF] and 
[ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is fixed to [ON].
 If the...