Panasonic DMC-FX40, DMC-FX48 User Manual

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Basic

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX40/DMC-FX48

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.

Warn ing

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

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∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON
THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ Cautions for Use

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional).

• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2;
optional).

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

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-AC5G;
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.

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∫ How to replace the Fuse

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable.

1 Open the fuse cover with a

screwdriver.

2 Replace the fuse and close or attach

the fuse cover.

∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.

The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.

• We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.

• 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.

• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this
unit to malfunction.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using

it on a rainy day or on a beach.

• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

• This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service centre.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.

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∫ About cards that can be used in this unit

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You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard.

• When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of
Memory Cards.
– SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
– SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
– MultiMediaCard (still pictures only)

More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.

• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or
more capacity.

• A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on
the SD Standard and will not work in this product.

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.

(This Site is English only.)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

co.jp/pavc/global/cs

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Contents

Information for Your Safety.................................................................................................2

Standard Accessories......................................................................................................... 7

Names of the Components ................................................................................................. 8

Charging the Battery......................................................................................................... 10

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................................... 12

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......................................................................................... 13

• Changing the clock setting ......................................................................................... 13

Setting the Menu...............................................................................................................14

• Setting menu items..................................................................................................... 14

Selecting the [REC] Mode ................................................................................................ 16

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ................................................................................................ 17

• Scene detection .......................................................................................................... 18

• Face Recognition........................................................................................................ 18

• AF Tracking Function .................................................................................................18

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(·: Normal picture mode) ................................................................................................19

• Focusing..................................................................................................................... 19

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........................................................................20

Deleting Pictures...............................................................................................................21

• To delete a single picture ........................................................................................... 21

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures.............................................21

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................................22

Specifications.................................................................................................................... 23

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Standard Accessories

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1

2

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6

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DE-A60E
(DMC-FX40SG)

DE-A60B
(DMC-FX48GC/
DMC-FX48GH/
DMC-FX48GJ)

K1HA08AD0003

K1HA08CD0020

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VFC4297

: K2CT3CA00004
(DMC-FX48GC/
DMC-FX48GH)

: K2CQ2CA00006
(DMC-FX48GC)

DMW-BCF10E

K2CA2CA00019
(DMC-FX40SG)

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VGQ0D56

K2CP2YY00001
(DMC-FX48GJ)

VFF0460
(DMC-FX40SG)

VFF0461
(DMC-FX48GC/
DMC-FX48GH/
DMC-FX48GJ)

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.

1Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text)

3 AC Cable

A: Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region of China and Saudi Arabia

B: Areas Other than Hong Kong Special

Administrative Region of China and
Saudi Arabia

4 USB Connection Cable
5 AV Cable
6 CD-ROM

Software:

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Use it to install the software to your PC.

7 CD-ROM

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Operating Instructions

8 Hand Strap
9Battery Case

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

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MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the
text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a
card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service

Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories
separately.)

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Names of the Components

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1Flash
2 Lens
3 Self-timer indicator

AF assist lamp

4 LCD monitor
5 Status indicator
6 [MENU/SET] button
7 [DISPLAY] button
8 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
9 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

10 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation/Auto

bracket/White balance fine
adjustment

B: 4/Macro mode/

AF Tracking

C: 2/Self-timer button
D: 1/Flash setting button

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

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or Press 4

11 Camera ON/OFF switch

11 12

13 14 15 16

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17

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12 Zoom lever
13 Speaker
14 Microphone
15 Shutter button
16 Mode dial

17 Hand strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the hand strap when

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using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.

18 Lens barrel
19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

21 Tripod receptacle

When you use a tripod, make sure the

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tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.

22 Card/Battery door
23 Release lever

24 DC coupler cover

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

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the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;
optional) are used.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

•

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries

(DMW-BCF10E) are supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported
by this function cannot be used.)

• 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 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should

also be the same.)

Attach the battery with
attention to the direction of the
battery.

Connect the AC cable.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into

the AC input terminal. A gap will remain
as shown on the right.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]

indicator A lights green.

• Charging is complete when the

[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after
approx. 130 min maximum).

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Detach the battery after
charging is completed.

Note

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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.

∫ The battery life

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 175 min

Approx. 350 pictures

By CIPA standard in normal picture mode

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

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• 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.

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 87.]

Playback time Approx. 360 min

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the

operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum

The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the

conditions in the charging environment.

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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-BCF10E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by the
lever A 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.

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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.

CARDRY

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

ONOFF

/SET

MENU

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons

• The language select screen is not displayed on

DMC-FX48GJ > step

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in

[PLAYBACK] mode.)

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.

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

4.

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
below.

“Changing the clock setting” procedure

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.

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It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 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.)

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Setting the Menu

ONOFF

/SET

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.

Setting menu items

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 [

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

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.

Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode

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Switching to the [SETUP] menu

/SET

MENU

Press 2.

Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu
icon [ ].

Press 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

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.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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Selecting the [REC] Mode

ONOFF

SCN

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.

Turn the camera on.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode 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

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there is no mode will not turn.)

∫ List of [REC] modes

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Intelligent auto mode

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

! Normal picture mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Û Scene mode

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

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Motion picture mode

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

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Clipboard mode

Record as a memo.

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[REC] mode: ñ

ONOFF

1

2

Basic

Taking 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.

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– Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/

[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation

• The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this

unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)
(1: Shutter button)

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Set the mode dial to [ñ].

Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep
your arms still at your side and stand with
your feet slightly apart.

A Flash
B AF 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 (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.

Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.

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The access indication lights red when pictures are being
recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

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• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor

(DMW-AC5G; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being
written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted].
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer
operate normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the
operation again.

Scene detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

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> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

Only when [‡] is selected

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-BABY]

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

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• When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R]

is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces

already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.

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Only when [Œ] is selected

Face Recognition

Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as
name and birthday.
When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar
to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially. The camera will also
remember the face during the face recognition, and detect the face that the picture is taken
for many times automatically, displaying the face recognition registration screen.

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AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.

1 Press 3 .

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[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.

• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the

screen.

• Press 3 again to cancel.

2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and

press 4 to lock the subject.

AF tracking frame will turn yellow.

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• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be

chosen.

• Press 3 to cancel.

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[REC] mode: ·

B

A

C

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(·: Normal picture mode)

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].

A Mode dial
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

Set the mode dial to [·].

Aim the AF area at the point you want to
focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is

focused.

• The focus range is 50 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.

Press the halfway pressed shutter button
fully to take a picture.

• The access indication lights red when pictures are

being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.

Focus

Focus indication On Blinks

AF area White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

When the subject is
focused

When the subject
is not focused

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

A
B

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch A

• Normal playback is set automatically in the

following cases.

– When the mode was switched from the [REC]

– When the camera was turned on while the

to [(].

to [PLAYBACK].

[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at
[(].

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

2: Play back the previous picture

1: Play back the next picture

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

Press and hold 2/1 during playback.

2: Fast rewind

1: Fast forward

The file number A and the picture number B only

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change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of
the desired picture appears to play back the picture.

• If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

/SET

MENU

DISPLAY

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted.

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To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then
press [‚].

A [DISPLAY] button
B [

‚] button

Press 2 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].

To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures

Press [‚].

Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then
press [MENU/SET].

• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and
then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this

step.)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is

pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

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Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

• You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to
progress to advanced operations.

• You want to check the Troubleshooting.

In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the
CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

∫ For Windows

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).

Select the desired language and then
click [Operating Instructions] to
install.

(Example: When an English language OS)

Double click the “Operating
Instructions” shortcut icon on the
desktop.

∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later or Adobe Reader 6.0 or later to browse or
print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the
following Web Site.

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html

If using Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista and SP1

Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R)
Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the screen to install.

∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.

• When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the
contents of this folder] to display them.

∫ For Macintosh

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).

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Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and
then copy the PDF file with the desired language
inside the folder.

Double click the PDF file to open it.

Specifications

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 5.1 V

Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording)

Camera effective pixels
Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary

Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera

Digital zoom: Max. 4k
Extra

optical zoom: Max. 9.8k

Focus: Normal/AF Macro/Macro zoom/Face detection/AF Tracking/

Focus range:

Shutter system:
Motion picture
recording: 1280k720 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card)/

Burst recording

Burst speed:

Number of recordable
pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), Depends on

Hi-speed burst

Burst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)

Number of recordable
pictures:

0.6 W (When playing back)

: 12,100,000 pixels

colour filter

equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9

11-area-focusing/1-area-focusing (High speed)/
1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing

Normal: 50 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶

Macro/Intelligent auto/Clipboard mode:
5 cm (Wide)/
Scene mode: There may be differences in the above settings.

Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter

848k480 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card)/
640k480 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card)/
320k240 pixels (30 frames/second)
With audio

Approx. 2.3 pictures/second (
second

the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card
(Unlimited).
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be
less.)

Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
(3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture
size.)

Approx. 15 to 100

1m (Tele) to ¶

(Unlimited)

Normal

), Approx. 1.8 pictures/

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ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600

[HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400

Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second

[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/

White set

Exposure (AE):

Programme AE

Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2EV)

Metering mode: Multiple
LCD monitor: 2.5q TFT LCD

(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO]

Approx. 60 cm to 6.0 m (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced
flash OFF

Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC

Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)

Picture size

Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X]

4000k3000 pixels, 3264k2448 pixels, 2560k1920 pixels,
2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 640k480 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [Y]
4000k2672 pixels, 3264k2176 pixels, 2560k1712 pixels,
2048k1360 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [W]
4000k2248 pixels, 3264k1840 pixels, 2560k1440 pixels,
1920k1080 pixels

Motion pictures: 1280k720 pixels (Only when using a Card)/

848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/
640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/
320k240 pixels

Quality: Fine/Standard
Recording file format

Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based

on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding

Pictures with audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based

on “Exif 2.21” standard)r“QuickTime” (pictures with audio)

Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)

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Interface

Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analogue video/
audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component

Audio line output (monaural)

Terminal

[COMPONENT OUT]: Dedicated jack (10 pin)
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Dimensions: Approx. 95.3 mm (W)k52.9 mm (H)k21.5 mm (D)

Mass: Approx. 128 g (excluding card and battery)

(excluding the projecting parts)

Approx. 150 g (with card and battery)

Operating temperature:

0 oC to 40 oC

Operating humidity: 10% to 80%

Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60B)(DMC-FX48GC/DMC-FX48GH/DMC-FX48GJ):

Information for your safety

Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A

Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60E)(DMC-FX40SG):

Information for your safety

Input: 100 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

AC100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA (for Japan)

Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A

Battery Pack
(lithium-ion)

(Panasonic
DMW-BCF10E): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity
(Minimum): 3.6 V/940 mAh

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• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks

of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft

Corporation.

• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these

instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.