Panasonic Dmc Fx48 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide).•You can record yourself with audio (P76). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will light up 
while recording the audio.
•The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1 k).•The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until 
the camera is turned off, the Scene mode is cha nged or [REC] mode or [PLAYBACK] mode is selected.
•The Stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P75)•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫ Setting the recording direction
1Press  3/4 to select the recording direction and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].3Press  3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.•Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
4Take picture after moving the camera 
horizontally or vertically so the transparent image overlaps
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When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
5Press  3/4 to select  [EXIT] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•We recommend using a tripod.•The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software “ArcSoft 
Panorama Maker” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
, [SCENERY]
 [PANORAMA ASSIST]
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Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note
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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for 
taking pictures.
•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking a picture.
Note
•The focus range is 80 cm (2.62 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
∫Technique for Night scenery mode
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When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set 
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and 
the self-timer for taking picture. 
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ .•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by 
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Note
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The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ .
- [SPORTS]
. [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
/ [NIGHT SCENERY]
1 [FOOD]
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Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle light mode
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This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P87).
∫Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press  1.
2Press  3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the birthday or name.
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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
2 [PARTY]
3 [CANDLE LIGHT]
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2]
Birthday:  2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3/ 4:Set.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the  [TITLE EDIT] section on P86.
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Note
•The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ .•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the 
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P87).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P53.
Note
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The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].•Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
Select this when you want to take pictures a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity 
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
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[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [› ].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ .
í [PET]
ï [SUNSET]
9 [HIGH SENS.]
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This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.
2Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] 
to set.
•3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.3Take pictures.•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
•The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
•The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
Note•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high 
to achieve a high shutter speed.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
taking a picture.
Still pictures are taken continuous ly with flash. It is convenient to  take continuous still pictures 
in dark places.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] 
to set.
•3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.•The shutter speed becomes 1/30th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the settings 
for the first picture.
•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].•See the Note on P43 when using the flash.
ô [HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst speedapprox. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable 
picturesapprox. 15 to 100
 [FLASH BURST]
Number of recordable 
pictures
max. 5 pictures
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This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Press  3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
•It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P21)2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do 
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown 
screen is displayed.
∫ Technique for Starry sky mode
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The Optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.•The shutter speed becomes the following.–Image stabiliser function [OFF]: 2 seconds–When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the Optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a 
second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has 
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
–You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure.•The AF area is not displayed.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also 
prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does 
not get into the lens or the terminals.
•Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.
5 [STARRY SKY]
4 [FIREWORKS]
6 [BEACH]
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This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or 
a snow-covered mountain.
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫Technique for Aerial photo mode
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We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. 
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the 
picture.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.•When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.•Be careful about the reflection from the window.
Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. 
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
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[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•Face detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the 
edges of the screen.
8 [SNOW]
7 [AERIAL PHOTO]
 [PIN HOLE]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
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[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [› ].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ .
Use the marine case (DMW-MCFX40; optional). This allows you to take pictures with a 
natural color.
Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take 
pictures of a fast moving subject etc.
1Aim the AF area at the subject.2Press 2 to fix the focus.
•The AF lock icon  A appears when the subject is focused.•Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.•When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF lock is canceled. In this 
case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.
•You cannot set to AF lock when [AF MODE] is set to [ ].
White balance fine adjustment
You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.
1Press  3 [È ] three times to display  [WB ADJUST.].
2Press  2/1 to adjust the white balance.
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Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance.3Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•If you adjust the white balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or blue.
Note
 [FILM GRAIN]
< [UNDERWATER]
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
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The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ .
A
AWB
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: n
A dv anced (Recor ding  pictures)Motion Picture Mode
•When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed 
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 
1.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to  [ n].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to start recording.
A Audio recording•The available recording time  B is displayed on the top 
right and the elapsed recording time  C is displayed on 
the bottom right of the screen.
•After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight 
away. If the button is held down, the sound will not be 
recorded for a few seconds when recording starts.
•When the subject is focused, the focus indication 
lights.
•The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when 
recording starts (the first frame).
•The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the 
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures 
cannot be recorded without audio.)
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera 
stops recording automatically.
Changing the settings for the picture quality
Press [MENU/SET].
C
AB
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•[ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the component 
cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to “Playing back on the TV with component  socket” 
(P104) for details.
¢ Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•Refer to P122 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the 
quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. 
Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.
•Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played 
back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.
•In Motion picture mode, direction detection function cannot be used.•In the Motion picture mode, [AF MODE] is fixed to [ ] and [STABILIZER] to [MODE1].•This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.•Compared to still pictures, motion pictures may have a narrow angle of view.
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect ratio¢1280 k720 pixels 30
16:9¢848k480 pixels 30¢640k480 pixels 30
4:3
 320 k240 pixels 30
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording 
time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
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