Panasonic Lumix DMC FX37 User Manual

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Before Use
11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)
12 Zoom lever (P30)
13 Speaker (P73)
14 Microphone (P53, 66, 86)
15 Shutter button (P25, 53)
16 Mode dial (P24)
17 Strap eyelet•
Be sure to attach the strap when using 
the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
18 Lens barrel
19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P95)
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P88, 90, 94)
21 [DC IN] socket (P88, 90)•
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
•This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) is connected to it.
22 Tripod receptacle•When you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable when the camera is 
attached to it.
23 Card/Battery door (P14)
24 Release lever (P14)
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P reparationCharging the Battery
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
•The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than 
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
•The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note
•After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device 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 malfunction.
•The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the 
battery to swell up.)
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. 
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
Attach the battery with 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator  A lights green.
•Charging is complete when the 
[CHARGE] indicator  A turns off (after 
approx. 120 min maximum).
Detach the battery after 
charging is completed.
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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) connected.]
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully 
charged battery.
∫ The battery life
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer 
function is set to [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD 
mode.
 (P20)
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases to about 77.]
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 charging time  will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the 
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note
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The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is 
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the 
battery before it is exhausted.
•The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may 
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
Number of recordable  pictures Approx. 310 pictures
By CIPA standard in normal picture mode
Recording time Approx. 150 min
Playback time Approx. 400 min
Charging timeApprox. 120 min maximum
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries 
(DMW-BCE10PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert it fully being careful about 
the direction you insert it. Pull the lever 
A in the direction of the arrow to remove 
the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being 
careful about the direction you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
•
The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide 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.
Note
•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 indicator (green) turn off as the 
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
•The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself 
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 50 MB•Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used 
becomes full.
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P87)•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as  card in the text.)
¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢ 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 read the operating instructions for the equipment being 
used.)
•You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using 
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
•When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in 
the built-in memory and played back.
•When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the 
card and played back.
•Clipboard pictures (P67) are stored on the built-in memory even if a 
card is inserted.
•When using the built-in memory
k>ð (access indication¢)•When using the card
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¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or 
the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of cardCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 
format in compliance with the SD 
standard)•Fast recording and writing speed•Write-Protect switch  A provided (When 
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or 
formatting is possible. The ability to 
write, delete and format data is restored 
when the switch is returned to its 
original position.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 
16 GB, 32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in 
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard•Still pictures only.
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Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read 
or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P23)]. Furthermore, do 
not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be 
damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic 
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation. (P23)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4  to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P56)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
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Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format. 
•AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, 
switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were 
performed.
•When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having 
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” procedure 
below.
Turn the camera on.
•The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. 
(This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] 
mode.)
A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons1ONOFF
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Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P18)
•It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Note
•The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.•You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P77) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Changing the clock setting
[MODE] playback mode menu
 (P31 , 70 to 73)
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
•This menu lets you 
select the setting of 
the playback methods 
such as playback or 
slide show of only the 
pictures set as 
[FAVORITE] .
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P75 to 87)! [REC] mode menu (P58 to 66)
•This menu lets you 
make the rotation, 
protection, trimming 
or DPOF settings, etc. 
of recorded pictures.•This menu lets you 
set the coloring, 
sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, number of pixels 
and other aspects of 
the pictures you are 
recording.
 [SETUP] menu (P20 to 23)
•This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating 
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you 
to operate the camera.
•The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or 
[PLAYBACK MODE].
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∫Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or 
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to P103.
This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same 
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
•When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu 
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to 
[( ], and proceed to step
4.
Set the mode dial to  [ ·].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by 
rotating the zoom lever.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Press  2.
Press  4 to select the [SETUP] menu 
icon [ ].
Press  1.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.•When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P65) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE 
DEMO.] can be displayed.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
•Select the item at the very bottom, and press  4 to 
move to the second screen.
Press  1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [ š].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press  3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item and 
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to 
close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their 
settings before using them.
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In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and 
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18.
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Refer to P16 for details.
•Refer to P56 for details.
•Refer to P55 for details.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
 [WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
“  [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
–  [HOME]:
Your home area
—  [TRAVEL DATE]
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[TRAVEL SETUP]
[OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION]
[OFF]/[SET]
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 [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.
 [MONITOR]Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
 [LCD MODE]
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when 
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
„  [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
…  [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when 
taking pictures outdoors.
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