Panasonic Dmc Fx30 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Setting the date printing with the 
DPOF print in advance
We recommend setting DPOF date printing 
with [DPOF PRINT] (P78) in advance when 
the printer supports it. If you select 
[DPOF PICTURE], printing starts and the 
recording date is printed.
∫Layout printing
 When printing a picture several times 
on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print a picture 
4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set 
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set 
[NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4.
 When printing different pictures on 
1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print 4 different 
pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set 
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set 
[COUNT] in [DPOF PRINT] (P77) to 1 for 
each of the 4 pictures.
 Do not disconnect the USB connection 
cable when the cable disconnection 
warning icon [ ] is displayed. 
(Depending on the printer, the icon may 
not be displayed.)
 If the remaining battery power becomes 
low while the camera and the printer are 
connected, the status indicator blinks and 
the alarm beeps. If this happens during 
printing, press [MENU/SET] and stop 
printing at once. If not printing, disconnect 
the USB connection cable.
 The camera is receiving an error message 
from the printer when the [¥] indication 
lights orange during printing. After 
finishing printing, make sure there are no 
problems with the printer.
 If the total number of DPOF prints or the 
number of DPOF pictures printed is high, 
pictures may be printed several times. The 
remaining number of prints indicated may 
differ from the number set. This is not a 
malfunction. With date printing, the setting on the 
printer may take priority over the setting 
on the camera. Check the date print 
setting on the printer also.
 The message [USB MODE CHANGED. 
PLEASE REMOVE THE USB CABLE.] 
appears if you change the mode dial to a 
mode other than [ ] while the camera 
and the printer are connected. Set the 
mode dial to [ ] again and then 
disconnect the USB connection cable. If 
this happens during printing, stop printing 
and then disconnect the USB connection 
cable. 
						

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Playing Back Pictures 
on a TV Screen
∫Playing back pictures using the AV 
cable (supplied)
 Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P20)
 Turn this unit and the TV off.
1Connect the AV cable A 
(supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket 
on the camera.
 Connect the AV cable with the [ ] 
mark facing the [2] mark on the 
[AV OUT] socket.
 Hold the AV cable at B and insert 
straight in or take straight out.
2Connect the AV cable to the video 
input and the audio input sockets 
on the TV.
1 Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
3Turn the TV on and select external 
input.
4Turn the camera on.
 Depending on the aspect setting, black 
bands may be displayed on the top and 
bottom or the left and right of the pictures.
 Do not use any other AV cables except the 
supplied one.
 Audio playback is monaural.
 Read the operating instructions for the TV.
 When you play back a picture vertically, it 
may be blurry.
 You can view pictures on TVs in other 
countries (regions) which use the NTSC 
or PAL system when you set 
[VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu. Even 
if you set [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the 
output signal will still be NTSC in the 
recording mode.
∫Playing back pictures on a TV with an 
SD Memory Card slot
Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory 
Card can be played back on a TV with an 
SD Memory Card slot.
 Depending on the TV model, pictures may 
not be displayed on the full screen.
 Motion pictures cannot be played back. To 
play back motion pictures, connect the 
camera to the TV with the AV cable 
(supplied).
 You may not be able to play back 
MultiMediaCards.
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Screen Display
In recordingRecording in normal picture mode [ ] 
(Initial setting)
1 Recording mode
2 Flash mode (P34)
3 AF area (P22)
4 Focus (P22)
5 Picture size (P61)
6 Quality (P61)
: Jitter alert (P24)
7 Battery indication (P21)
8 Number of recordable pictures (P104)
9 Built-in memory (P13)
: Card (P13)
10 Recording state
11 Spot AF area (P62)
12 Shutter speed (P22)
13 Aperture value (P22)
14 Optical image stabilizer (P63)In recording (after settings)
15 Burst (P64)
: Audio recording (P51, 62)
16 White balance (P58)
17 ISO sensitivity (P60)
/ / : ISO limit (P41)
18 Color mode (P66)
19 Picture mode (P51)
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/  (16:9)
20 Available recording time 
(P51):
21 Histogram (P32)
22 Age (P46)
 This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/
[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode.
Number of days that have passed since 
the travel date (P53)
23 Travel date (P53)
24 Elapsed recording time (P51)
25 Current date and time/
Travel destination setting (P55):
 This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when the camera is turned on, after 
setting the clock and after switching from 
playback mode to recording mode.
Zoom (P26)/Extended optical zoom 
(P26)/Digital zoom (P27):
26 Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode (P41)
27 Exposure compensation (P39)
28 Auto bracket (P40)
29 Slow shutter (P66)
30 High angle mode (P33)/
: Power LCD (P33)
31 Self-timer mode (P38)
32 AF assist lamp (P65)
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Recording in simple mode
1 Flash mode (P34)
2 Focus (P22)
3 Picture mode (P24)
: Jitter alert (P24)
4 Battery indication (P21)
5 Number of recordable pictures
6 Built-in memory (P13)
: Card (P13)
7 Recording state
8 AF area (P22)
9 Travel date (P53)
10 Operation for backlight compensation (P25)
11 Current date and time
 This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when the camera is turned on, after 
setting the clock and after switching 
from playback mode to simple mode.
Zoom (P26)/Extended optical zoom 
(P26):
12 Number of days that have passed since 
the travel date (P53)
13 Backlight compensation (P25)
14 Power LCD (P33)
15 Self-timer mode (P38)
16 AF assist lamp (P65)
In playback
1 Playback mode (P29)
2 Number of DPOF prints (P77)
3 Protected picture (P79)
4 Picture with audio/Motion pictures (P69)
5 Picture size (P61)
6 Quality (P61)
In Motion picture mode (P69)
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In Simple mode (P24)
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7 Battery indication (P21)
8 Folder/File number (P86)
Built-in memory (P13)
: Card (P13)
9 Picture number/Total pictures
10 Cable disconnection warning icon (P91)
Motion picture recording time 
(P69):
11 Histogram (P32)
12 Recording information
13 Favorites settings (P74)/
Elapsed playback time (P69):
14 Recorded date and time/
Travel destination setting (P55)
15 Age (P46)
16 Power LCD (P33)
17 Number of days that have passed since 
the travel date (P53)
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18 Audio playback (P69)
: In motion picture mode 
(P69)
19 Stamped with date stamp indication (P75)
20 Favorites (P74)
Cautions for Use
∫Optimal use of the camera
Take care not to drop or knock the unit 
or put a lot of pressure on it.
 Take care not to knock or drop the bag/
case that you inserted the camera in as 
the shock may cause damage to the 
camera, lens or LCD monitor.
 Do not attach any other items to the wrist 
strap that’s included with your camera. 
While being stored, that item can rest 
against the LCD monitor and damage it.
 Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip 
causing the camera to fall and be 
damaged.
 We strongly recommend you purchase a 
good camera bag/case from your local 
dealer to protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible 
from electromagnetic equipment (such 
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games 
etc.).
 If you use the camera on top of or near a 
TV, the pictures and sound on the camera 
may be disrupted by electromagnetic 
wave radiation.
 Do not use the camera near cell phones 
because doing so may result in noise 
adversely affecting the pictures and 
sound.
 Recorded data may be damaged, or 
pictures may be distorted, by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or 
large motors.
 Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 
by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and 
sound.
 If the camera is adversely affected by 
electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn the camera off 
and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then 
reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
 If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures 
and sound may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, 
use the cords and the cables supplied 
with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with 
insecticides or volatile chemicals.
 If the camera is sprayed with such 
chemicals, the body of the camera may be 
damaged and the surface finish may peel 
off.
 Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the camera for a long period 
of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the camera.
 Before cleaning the camera, remove the 
battery or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) from the 
electrical outlet.
 The body of the camera may be damaged 
and the surface finish may peel off.
 Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth.
 Do not use kitchen detergent or a 
chemically treated cloth.
∫About the LCD monitor
 Do not press the LCD monitor with 
excessive force. Uneven colors may 
appear on the LCD monitor and it may 
malfunction.
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 If the camera is cold when you turn it on, 
the picture on the LCD monitor will be 
slightly darker than usual at first. However, 
the picture will return to normal brightness 
when the internal temperature of the 
camera increases.
∫About the Lens
 Do not press the lens with excessive 
force.
 Do not leave the camera with the lens 
facing the sun as it may cause the camera 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you 
leave the camera outside or near a 
window.
∫Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery. Its ability to generate power 
comes from the chemical reaction that 
takes place inside it. This reaction is 
susceptible to the surrounding 
temperature and humidity. If the 
temperature is too high or too low, the 
operating time of the battery will 
become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.Store the removed battery in the battery 
carrying case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the body of the battery 
and the terminals are damaged.
 Inserting a damaged battery in the 
camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when 
going out.
 Be aware that the operating time of the 
battery becomes shorter in low temperature 
conditions such as at a ski resort.
 When you travel, do not forget to bring the 
battery charger (supplied) so that you can 
charge the battery in the country that you 
are travelling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
 The battery has a limited life.
 Do not throw the battery into fire because 
it may cause an explosion.
 The unusable battery should be discarded 
in accordance with battery recycling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 
for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come 
into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
 This can cause short circuiting or heat 
generation and you may be badly burned 
if you touch a battery.
∫Charger
 If you use the battery charger near a 
radio, the radio reception may be 
disturbed. Keep the charger 1 m 
(3.28 feet) or more away from radios.  Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD monitor 
screen. However there may be some 
dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) 
on the screen. This is not a malfunction. 
The LCD monitor screen has more than 
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. 
The spots will not be recorded on 
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 The charger may generate whirring 
sounds when it is being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
 After using the charger, be sure to 
disconnect it from the electrical outlet. (A 
very small amount of current is consumed 
if it is left connected.)
 Keep the terminals of the charger and 
battery clean.
∫Card
Do not leave the card where the 
temperature is high, where 
electromagnetic waves or static 
electricity are easily generated or 
exposed to direct sunlight. 
Do not bend or drop the card. 
 The card may be damaged or the recorded 
content may be damaged or deleted.
 Put the card in the card case or the 
storage bag after use and when storing or 
carrying the card.
 Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into 
the terminals on the back of the card and do 
not touch the terminals with your fingers.
∫When not using the camera for a long 
period of time
 Store the battery in a cool and dry place 
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature:
15oC to 25oC (59oF to 77oF),
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
 Always remove the battery and the card 
from the camera.
 If the battery is left inserted in the camera, 
it will discharge even if the camera is 
turned off. If the battery continues to be 
left in the camera, it will discharge 
excessively and may become unusable 
even if charged.
 When storing the battery for a long period 
of time, we recommend charging it once a 
year. Remove the battery from the camera 
and store it again after it has completely 
discharged.
 We recommend storing the camera with a 
desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a 
closet or a cabinet.
Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages 
will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below 
as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
The Write-Protect switch on the SD 
Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card 
are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch 
back to unlock it. (P13, 79, 84)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
Record a picture or insert a card with a 
recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
Delete or overwrite the picture after 
canceling the protect setting. (P79)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE 
DELETED]
Pictures not based on the DCF standard 
cannot be deleted. If you want to delete 
some pictures, format the card after saving 
necessary data on a PC etc. (P84)
[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS 
CAN BE MADE]
You have exceeded the number of pictures 
that can be set at one time with [MULTI] in 
[DATE STAMP] or [MULTI DELETE].
Delete the set pictures or stamp the date 
information on them and then do the 
operation for any remaining pictures.
More than 999 favorites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
DPOF print cannot be set for pictures not 
based on the DCF standard.
[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN 
MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON 
THE CARD]
There is no space left on the built-in 
memory or the card.
 When you copy pictures from the built-in 
memory to the card (batch copy), the 
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[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE 
COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE 
COMPLETED] 
The following pictures cannot be copied.
 When a picture with the same name as 
the picture to be copied exists in the copy 
destination.
 Files not based on the DCF standard.
Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by 
other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
This message will be displayed when you 
format the built-in memory on the PC or 
remove the batteries without turning the 
camera off. Format the built-in memory on 
the camera again. (P84) The data on the 
built-in memory will be deleted.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The card format cannot be recognized by 
the camera. Format the card again with the 
camera after saving necessary data on a 
PC etc. (P84)
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND 
THEN ON AGAIN]
This message appears when the camera is 
not operating properly. Turn the camera off 
and on. If the message persists, contact the 
dealer or your nearest Service Center.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
Use a card compatible with this unit. (P5, 13)
 You can only use an SDHC Memory Card 
if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
 An error has occurred accessing the card. 
Insert the card again.
[READ ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
An error has occurred reading the data.
Insert the card again. Make sure the card is 
inserted properly and then play back again.[WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
An error has occurred writing the data.
Turn the camera off and remove the card. 
Insert the card again and turn the camera 
on. Make sure the camera is turned off 
before removing or inserting the card to 
avoid damage.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS 
CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION 
OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE 
CARD]
 When you set the picture quality to 
[30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we 
recommend using a high speed SD 
Memory Card with “10MB/s” or greater 
displayed on the package.
 Depending on the type of SD Memory 
Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording 
may stop in the middle.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
A folder cannot be created because there 
are no remaining folder numbers that can 
be used. (P86)
Format the card after saving necessary 
data on a PC etc. (P84)
If you execute [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] 
menu after formatting, the folder number is 
reset to 100. (P19)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]
 The AV cable is connected to the camera. 
Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete 
this message at once.
 Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] 
menu to change the TV aspect. (P20)
 This message also appears when the 
USB connection cable is connected to the 
camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the 
USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. 
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[PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.]
This message will be displayed if you 
change the mode dial to print mode [ ] 
while this unit and the PC are connected. If 
a printer is connected, change the mode to 
a mode other than [ ] mode and then 
check that no data is being transferred. 
([ACCESS] appears on the LCD monitor of 
this unit while data is being transferred.)
[USB MODE CHANGED. PLEASE 
REMOVE THE USB CABLE.]
This message will be displayed if you 
change the mode dial to a mode other than 
print mode [ ] while this unit and the 
printer are connected.
Set the mode dial to [ ] again and then 
disconnect the USB cable. If printing, stop 
the printing and then disconnect the USB 
cable.
Troubleshooting
If you return the menu settings to the initial 
settings at the time of purchase, the 
condition may improve.
Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. 
(P20)
∫Battery and power source
1: The camera cannot be operated even 
when it is turned on.
 Is the battery inserted correctly?
– Check the direction of the battery. (P12)
 Is the battery sufficiently charged?
– Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
2: The LCD monitor turns off while the 
camera is turned on.
 Is power save mode (P18) or economy 
mode (P18) activated?
– Press the shutter button halfway to 
cancel these modes.
 Is the battery exhausted?
– Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.3: The camera turns off immediately 
after it is turned on.
 Is the battery charge insufficient to 
operate the camera?
– Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
– If you leave the camera on, the 
battery will be exhausted. Turn the 
camera off frequently by using power 
save mode (P18) etc.
∫Recording
1: The picture cannot be recorded.
 Is the mode dial correctly set?
 Is there any memory remaining on the 
built-in memory or the card?
– Before recording, delete some 
pictures. (P29)
2: The recorded picture is whitish.
The lens is dirty.
 The picture can become whitish if there 
is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. If the 
lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject 
the lens barrel (P9) and gently wipe the 
lens surface with a soft dry cloth.
3: The recorded picture is too bright or 
dark.
 Check that the exposure is correctly 
compensated. (P39)
4: 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.
 Is auto bracket (P40) or burst mode 
set? (P64)
5: The subject is not focused properly.
 The focus range varies depending on 
the recording mode.
Rotate the mode dial to set the proper 
mode for the distance to the subject.
 Is the subject beyond the focus range of 
the camera? (P22, 42)
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6: The recorded picture is blurred. The 
optical image stabilizer is not 
effective.
 The shutter speed will become slower 
and the optical image stabilizer function 
may not work properly when taking 
pictures especially in dark places. In 
this case, we recommend holding the 
camera firmly with both hands when 
taking pictures. (P22) We recommend 
using the self-timer (P38) when taking 
pictures with a slow shutter speed.
7: The recorded picture looks rough. 
Noise appears on the picture.
 Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter 
speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when 
the camera is shipped. Therefore, when 
taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO 
sensitivity increases.)
– Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P60)
– Set [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. 
(P66)
– Take pictures in bright places.
 In [HIGH SENS.] (P48) in scene mode, 
the resolution of the recorded picture 
decreases slightly because of high 
sensitivity processing.
This is not a malfunction.
8: The brightness or the hue of the 
recorded picture is different from the 
actual scene.
 If recording under fluorescent light, the 
brightness or the hue may change 
slightly when the shutter speed 
becomes fast. This occurs due to the 
characteristics of fluorescent light. It is 
not a malfunction.9: A reddish vertical line appears on the 
LCD monitor when the shutter button 
is pressed halfway or when recording 
motion pictures.
 This is a phenomenon 
called smear. It is a 
characteristic of CCD 
and appears when the 
subject has a bright 
part. Black or green 
vertical lines may also appear or uneven 
colors may appear around the smear. 
This is not a malfunction. It is recorded 
in motion pictures but is not recorded on 
still pictures.
10: Motion picture recording stops in 
the middle.
 Are you using a MultiMediaCard?
– This unit does not support 
MultiMediaCards.
 When you set the picture quality to 
[30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we 
recommend using a high speed SD 
Memory Card with “10MB/s” or greater 
displayed on the package.
 Depending on the type of SD Memory 
Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording 
may stop in the middle.
∫LCD monitor
1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off 
although the camera is turned on.
 Have you set economy mode? (P18)
– In economy mode, the LCD monitor 
turns off while the flash is charged.
2: The LCD monitor becomes darker or 
brighter for a moment.
 This phenomenon appears when you 
press the shutter button halfway to set 
the aperture value and does not affect 
the recorded pictures.
3: The LCD monitor flickers indoors.
 The LCD monitor may flicker for a few 
seconds after turning the camera on 
indoors under fluorescent light.
This is not a malfunction.