Panasonic Lumix DMC FX5 User Manual

Preparation
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Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)
ªInitial setting
The clock is not set when the camera is 
shipped. When you turn the camera on, 
the clock setting screen appears.
When pressing the [MENU] button, the 
screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the 
clock on it.1Select [CLOCK SET] from the 
[SETUP] menu. (P23)
2Set date and time.
2/1: Select the desired item.
3/4: Set date and time.
PLEASE SET THE CLOCKMENUCLOCK SET
MENU
SETREVIEW
WB
SETREVIEW
WB
SETREVIEW
WB
RECSETUP2/3/
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BEEP
NO.RESET...

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3Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button 2 times after 
finishing the setting.
 Check if the clock setting is correct, 
after turning the camera off and on.
ªDate Printing
 You can set the date printing in DPOF 
print setting on this camera. (P82)
 Using the supplied software, [SD 
Viewer for DSC], it is possible to have 
the date imprinted on the picture. For 
details, please read the supplied 
operating instructions for PC 
connection.
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Setup Menu
1Turn the camera on.
 The status indicator 1 lights.
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Select the [SETUP] Menu.
4Select the desired item.
5Set the desired value.
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
OFF ON
REC1/3/3SETUP
PICT.SIZEW.BALANCE
QUALITYSPOT MODE
AUTO1600
OFF
EXITSETSELECTMENU
MENU
RECSETUP1/3/3
AUTO REVIEWMONITOR
POWER SAVE2MIN.OFF
EXITSETSELECTMENU
SET
WB
ECONOMYOFFECO
SETREVIEW
WBOFF1SEC.3SEC.ZOOM
RECSETUP1/3/3
AUTO REVIEWMONITOR...

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You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.
°
1 Recording mode only
MenuFunctions
  MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
AU TO  
REVIEW°
1 [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically 
appear.
 [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears 
on the screen for about 1 second.
 [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears 
on the screen for about 3 seconds.
 [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears 
on the screen for about 1...

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°1 Recording mode only
MenuFunctions
ECONOMY°
1If you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds in 
recording mode, the message [MONITOR OFF] blinks and 
then the LCD monitor is turned off to save the power. Press 
any key to turn it on again.
 When setting economy mode to [ON], the LCD monitor is 
turned off even when charging the flash.
 When setting economy mode to [ON], the setting for 
power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].
 You cannot use economy mode in Playback mode [ ] 
and...

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°2 Playback mode only
MenuFunctions
LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 
7 languages.
Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with 
4.
 [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English.
 [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German.
 [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French.
 [ESPAÑOL]: The menu screen in Spanish.
 [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian.
 [ ]: The menu screen in Chinese (Simplified).
 [ ]: The menu screen in Japanese.
 When you set to another...

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Using the LCD Monitor
ªSelecting the screen to be used
Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to 
the screen to be used.
 When the menu screen appears, 
during multi playback or during 
playback zoom, the [DISPLAY] button 
is not activated.
In recording mode
ADisplay
BDisplay with histogram
CNon-display (Recording guide line)
DNon-display
ELCD monitor is turned off
¢HistogramIn playback mode
FDisplay
GDisplay with recording information 
and histogram
HNon-display
ªRecording guide line
You...

Preparation
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About the Histogram
 A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to 
white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
 It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.
 When the values are concentrated to 
the left as A, the picture is under 
exposed.
 When the values in the histogram are 
distributed as B, the exposure is 
adequate and the brightness is 
well-balanced.
 When the values are...

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The Mode Dial
Select the desired mode turning the mode dial.
: Normal Picture mode (P30)
The aperture value and the shutter 
speed are automatically adjusted.
: Macro mode (P51)
This allows you to get closer to the 
subject up to 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide).
: Portrait mode (P52)
This allows you to easily achieve the 
depth of focus effect. The subject 
stands out in front of an unfocused 
background.
: Landscape mode (P53)
You can capture sharp and crisp 
landscape photos easily. Please note...

Recording pictures (basic)
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Recording pictures (basic)
Taking Pictures
Preparation
 Insert the charged battery (P14) or connect the AC adaptor (P16).
 Insert the card. (P18)
11Turn the camera on.
2Select Normal Picture mode 
[].
2Aim the AF area 1 to the point 
you want to focus.
3Focus on the subject to take the 
picture.
A: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus.
B: Press the shutter button fully to 
take the picture.
 The focus indication 2 lights and 
then the aperture value 3 and the...