Panasonic Dmc Fx48 Operating Instructions Manual

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Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the 
“Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the 
“Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures.
•
When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not 
supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ {] 
and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, 
refer to the operating instructions of the printer.)
•When [PRINT SET (DPOF)] has been selected, the 
[PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] items are not displayed.
•If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture.•Since the printer’s settings may take precedence over the print with date setting, check the 
printer’s print with date setting as well.
•When printing images with a text stamp, please remember to set print with date to [OFF] or the 
date will print on top.
NoteWhen asking the photo shop to print the pictures•By stamping the date using [TEXT STAMP] (P87) or setting date printing at the time of the 
[PRINT SET] (P93) setting before going to a photo shop, the dates can be printed at the photo 
shop.
You can set the number of prints up to 999.
Press  3 to select [PRINT START] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Refer to P101 for the items which can be set before starting to 
print the pictures.
•Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing.•Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
Print Settings
[PRINT WITH DATE]
ItemDescription of settings
[OFF] Date is not printed.
[ON] Date is printed.
[NUM. OF PRINTS]
OFF
1PRINT STARTPRINT WITH DATE
NUM. OF PRINTS
PAPER SIZE
PAGE LAYOUT
MULTI SELECT
CANCEL
SELECT SET
OFF
1
CANCEL SELECT EXIT
PRINT START
PRINT WITH DATE
NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE
PAGE LAYOUT
MULTI SELECT
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•Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
•An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
∫Layout printing
When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set 
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you 
want to print. 
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 [ ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 1 for each of the 4 pictures.
Note
•
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 number of prints is high, the pictures may be printed several times. In this case, the 
remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number set.
[PAPER SIZE]
ItemDescription of settings
{   Settings on the printer are prioritized.
[L/3.5 qk5q]
89 mmk127 mm
[2L/5 qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm
[POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm
[16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm
[A4] 210 mmk297 mm
[A3] 297 mmk420 mm
[10 k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm
[4 qk 6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm
[8 qk 10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm
[LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm
[CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm
[PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)
ItemDescription of settings
{   Settings on the printer are prioritized.
á   1 picture with no frame on 1 page
â   1 picture with a frame on 1 page
ã   2 pictures on 1 page
ä   4 pictures on 1 page
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Preparations:
Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P25)
Turn this unit and the TV off.
1Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
A Align the marks, and insert.
B AV cable (supplied)
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)
Connect the AV cable  B (supplied) to the video input and the audio 
input sockets on the TV.
Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera.
Turn the TV on and select external input.
Turn the camera on.
Note
•Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], 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.•Read the operating instructions for the TV.•When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD 
Memory Card slot.
Note
•
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 cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards.•You may not be able to play back MultiMediaCards.
Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot
AV  O U T / DIGITAL
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You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the 
camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional).
Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i.Note
•
Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left 
and right of the pictures.
•Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; 
optional).
•Audio will be output as monaural.•When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.•Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.•When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.•Read the operating instructions for the TV.•The following functions cannot be used when the component cable is connected.–[LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[AUTO DEMO]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/
[TRIMMING]/[LEVELING]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[FACE RECOG.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of 
[PRINT SET]/[MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MULTI]
Playing back on the TV with component  socket
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
1 Component Plugs: Connect the plugs to the component video input sockets on the TV 
with same color. (Indication on the TV might be different.)
2 Audio Pin Plugs:  to the audio input socket
3 TV with component socket
A  Align the marks, and insert.
B  Component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional)
•
Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)
Connect the component cable  B (DMW-HDC2; optional) to the 
component input and the audio input sockets on the TV.
Connect the component cable to the [COMPONENT OUT] socket on 
the camera.
Turn on the TV and switch to component input.
Turn the camera on.
•Play back the pictures. (Except clipboard)
AV OUT/ DIGITAL
COMPONENT OUT
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OthersScreen Display
∫In recording
Recording in Normal picture mode [ !] (Initial setting)
1 Recording mode
2Flash mode (P41)
3 AF area (P33)
4 Focus (P33)
5 Picture size (P67)
6 Quality (P68)
7 Battery indication (P13)
8 Number of recordable pictures (P120)
9 Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during 
recording)
10 Recording state
11 ISO sensitivity (P69)
12 Shutter speed (P33)
13 Aperture value (P33)
14 Optical image stabilizer (P75)/ : Jitter alert (P33)
∫ In recording (after settings)
15 AF Tracking (P72) : AF Macro mode (P44)
: Macro zoom mode (P44)
16 White balance (P69)
17 ISO sensitivity (P69) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P68)
18 Color mode (P74)
19 Picture mode (P59)
20 Available recording time (P59):
21 Spot AF area (P71)
22 Name
¢1 (P53)
23 Histogram (P40)
24 Travel date (P64)
25 Elapsed recording time (P59)
AF tracking operation (P30, 72)
: Intelligent ISO (P68)
26 Current date and time/ “: Travel destination setting¢2 (P66)
: Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P34)/Digital zoom (P34, 74)
27 Minimum shutter speed (P75)
28 Age
¢1 (P53)
Location¢ 2 (P64)
29 Exposure compensation (P47)
30 Power LCD (P23)/ „: Auto Power LCD (P23)
31 Intelligent Exposure (P71)
32 Burst (P73)/ : Auto bracket (P48)/ B: Audio recording (P76)
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33 Quick AF (P73)/: AF Lock (P58)/: AF assist lamp (P76)
34 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P64)
35 Self-timer mode (P46)
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1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or 
[PET] in Scene mode.
¢2 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.
∫ In playback
1 Playback mode (P35)
2 Protected picture (P94)
3 Favorites (P92) : Zoom mark (P78)
4 Stamped with text indication (P87)
5 Picture size (P67) Motion picture icon (P84)
6 Quality (P68)
7 Battery indication (P13)
8 Folder/File number (P98) Built-in memory (P16)
Elapsed playback time (P84):
9 Picture number/Total pictures
10 Motion picture recording time (P84):
11 Histogram (P40)
12 Exposure compensation (P47)
13 Recording information (P39)
14 Favorites settings (P92)
15 Recorded date and time/Travel destination setting (P66)/Name (P53, 62)/Location 
(P64)/Title (P86)
16 Age (P53)
17 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P64)
18 Power LCD (P23)
19 Number of prints (P93)
20 Audio playback (P84) : Motion picture playback (P84)
Cable disconnection warning icon (P99)
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Cautions for Use
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 hand 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.
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with 
a dry soft cloth.
• When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean 
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
Optimal use of the camera
Cleaning
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•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
•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.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
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 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 traveling 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.
About the LCD monitor
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 pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
About the Lens
Battery
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•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.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device 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.
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.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card
•“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, 
and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available 
computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before 
transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.
If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BABY2]/face recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and included in the recorded image.
Disclaimer
•
Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing
•Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P25)•If there are pictures stored in the built-in memory, copy them into the memory card (P96) before 
formatting the built-in memory (P26) as needed.
•Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.•Built-in memory and settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.•Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center  if 
above operations are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card” on  
P109.
Charger
Card
About the personal information
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•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature:15oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), 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.
•Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.•You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod.•Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the 
camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it. 
Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is 
attached too tightly to the tripod.
•Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully.•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) are connected.
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
About tripods
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