Panasonic Dmc Fx35 Operating Instructions Manual

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High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects 
may appear differently from actuality 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.
If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or 
another object to block the light.
The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and 
High angle mode.
When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
The [PATTERN]  setting is fixed to  [ ]  in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.
Refer to P54 for details.
r [BEEP]This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r [BEEP LEVEL]: 
[s] (Muted)
[t] (Low)
[u] (High) [SHUTTER VOL.]: 
[ ] (Muted)
[ ] (Low)
[ ] (High)
 [BEEP TONE]:
[]/[]/[] [SHUTTER TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
u [VOLUME]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
 [GUIDE LINE]Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You 
can also set whether or not to have the recording information 
displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P36)[REC. INFO.]: 
[OFF]/[ON][PATTERN]: 
[]/[]
 [HISTOGRAM]This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. 
(P37)
[OFF]/[ON]
— [TRAVEL DATE]Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.[OFF]/[SET]
q [ECONOMY]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to 
prevent discharge of the battery.
p [POWER SAVE]:The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
 [AUTO LCD OFF]:When taking pictures, the LCD monitor is automatically turned off if 
the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
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Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].[POWER SAVE]  is set to  [5 MIN. ]  in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the 
LCD monitor again.
The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P44), 
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P49) in scene mode, burst mode (P63) and when recording still pictures 
with audio (P66). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)
In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P89)A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting 
the card (P24) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
To reset the folder number to 100, format 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.
When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is 
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal 
and not indicative of malfunctioning.
When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, 
[FAVORITE] (P83) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] (P82) is set 
to [ON].
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P48) and [PET] (P48) in scene mode.–The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P54)–The [WORLD TIME] (P55) setting.The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication 
system.
o [AUTO REVIEW]Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
[1SEC.]
[2SEC.]
[HOLD]:
The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is 
pressed.
[ZOOM]:The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 
4k and displayed for 1 more second.
v [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.
x [USB MODE]Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the 
camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to 
a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.z [PC]:Set after or before connecting to a PC.
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When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer 
Protocol)” communication system.
This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
| [VIDEO OUT]Set to match the color television system in each country. 
(Playback mode only)[NTSC]:Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]:Video output is set to PAL system.
 [TV ASPECT]Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback mode only)[W]:When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X]:When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
 [m/ft]Change the unit displayed for the distance at which pictures can be 
taken.[m]:The distance is displayed in metres.
[ft]:The distance is displayed in feet.
} [SCENE MENU]Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been 
selected.[OFF]:The recording screen in the currently selected scene mode 
appears.
[AUTO]:The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.
 [DIAL DISPLAY]Set whether or not to show the mode dial display when the mode dial 
is rotated.
[OFF]/[ON]
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Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when 
formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove 
the card.
If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service 
Center.

If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
AJitter detection demonstration
BMovement detection demonstration
In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be 
displayed.
Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. 
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.
 [FORMAT]The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably 
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
~ [LANGUAGE]Set the language displayed on the screen.[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/
[繁體中文]¢/[¢]¢Not displayed on DMC-FX35P
 [DEMO MODE]Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s 
features.[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]
[AUTO DEMO]:The camera’s features are displayed as a slide 
show.
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or  
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA assistance, please call: 
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:  
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo         
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which 
the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording 
conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being 
recorded.
∫List of [REC] modes
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
BMode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [!].
Switching the mode by rotating the mode 
dial.
Align a desired mode with part C.
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where 
there is no mode will not turn.)
¦ Intelligent auto mode (P26)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
! Normal picture mode (P29)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Û Scene mode (P45)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$ Motion picture mode (P52)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
 ìClipboard mode (P67)
Record as a memo.
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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function 
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to 
the camera and take pictures easily.
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/ Digital Red-eye Correction
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to  [ñ].
The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this 
unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) 
(1: Shutter button)
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep 
your arms still at your side and stand with 
your feet slightly apart.
AFlash
BAF assist lamp
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm 
(1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
The access indication (P15) lights red when pictures 
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the 
card).
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P38)
∫When taking pictures using the zoom (P30)
Note
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.Do not touch the front of the lens.
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in 
blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
∫Face detectionWhen [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure (P62).
Under backlight conditions, the lighting is automatically corrected so that 
the brightness of the faces will be optimal.
Note
Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be 
identified for the same subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the 
subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject, 
When the subject is moving, When zoom is used
–Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is 
shaken
To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the 
appropriate recording mode.
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by 
brightening the whole of the picture.
Press 3.
When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ] 
appears. 
Press 3 again to cancel this function.
Scene detection
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 >[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
Only when [‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
Only when [Œ] is selected
The Backlight Compensation
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When [‡]  is selected, digital red-eye correction (P39) will turn on depending on the type and 
brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ ].
When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.
Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P57)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P58)/[BURST] (P63)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P64)/
[STABILIZER]¢ (P65)
¢The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]The settings of the following items are fixed.
The following functions cannot be used.–[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/
[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]
The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the normal picture mode. 
What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
About the flash
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
ItemSettings
[GUIDE LINE] (P21) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])
[ECONOMY] 
([POWER SAVE]) (P21)[5MIN.]
[AUTO REVIEW] (P22)[2SEC.]
Focus rangeThe focus range becomes the same as macro mode.
[5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶] (P41)
The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at 
which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom 
magnification.
Self-timer (P42)10 seconds
[QUALITY] (P58)A (Set to [›] when picture size is [ ] (0.3M ))
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P58)
[WHITE BALANCE] (P59)
[AWB]
[AF MODE] (P61)š (Set to [•] when a face cannot be detected)
[QUICK AF] (P63)[ON]
[I.EXPOSURE] (P64)[ON]
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P66)[ON]
ISOMAX800
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[REC] mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(·: Normal picture mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when 
you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P26).
∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too 
dark (P43)
∫
To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P59)
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
AFocus indication
BAF area (normal)
CAF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
DAperture value
EShutter speed
FISO sensitivity
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [!].
AMode dial
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Set the mode dial to  [·].To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to 
“Using the [REC] Mode Menu”  (P57).
Aim the AF area at the point you want to 
focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶.If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, 
refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P41).
Press the halfway pressed shutter button 
fully to take a picture.
The access indication lights (P15) red when pictures 
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Focusing
FocusWhen the subject is 
focusedWhen the subject 
is not focused
Focus indicationOn Blinks
AF areaWhite>Green White>Red
SoundBeeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
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1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you 
compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 
before pressing the shutter button fully.
We recommend that you use the face 
detection function when taking pictures of 
people. (P61)
∫Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrastWhen the recordable range display has appeared in red.When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objectsWhen it is dark or when jitter occursWhen the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near 
subjects
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P65), a tripod or the self-timer (P42).
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or 
[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P45)
–When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]∫Direction detection functionPictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when 
[ROTATE DISP.] (P82) is set to [ON])
Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
[REC] mode:
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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in 
wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.1k], do not set the picture size 
to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] 
menu.
When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of 
the composition of the picture you want to take)
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using 
the Digital Zoom 
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
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