Panasonic DMC-FX38 Manuel d'utilisateur

Before use, please read these instructions completely.GNVQT1S07Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FX38until 2008/8/1DMC-FX38GN-VQT1S07_

VQT1S0710Before Use11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)12 Zoom lever (P30)13 Speaker (P74)14 Microphone (P53, 66, 87)15 Shutter button (P25, 53)16 Mode dial

VQT1S07100OthersCautions for UseIn the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the

101VQT1S07Others• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.• If the came

VQT1S07102Others• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio.•

103VQT1S07OthersMessage DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are described

VQT1S07104Others[MEMORY CARD ERRORFORMAT THIS CARD?]•This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera.> Format the card again with the

105VQT1S07OthersFunctions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditionsDue to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set s

VQT1S07106Others[QUALITY] (P59)• , 9, ô, , and in [SCENE MODE]• $ mode[ASPECT RATIO] (P59)•9, ô, , and in [SCENE MODE][INTELLIGENT ISO] (P59)•[S

107VQT1S07Others∫ Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected[LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMI

VQT1S07108Others• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P24)• Is the mode dial correctly set?• Is there any memory remaining on

109VQT1S07Others> Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P65)> Take pictures in bright places.• Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode

11VQT1S07PreparationPreparationCharging the Battery• Use the dedicated charger and battery.• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Ch

VQT1S07110Others• This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded picture

111VQT1S07Others• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P31)• Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?> The pictures o

VQT1S07112Others• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to external input mode.• Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket i

113VQT1S07Others• In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P66) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.• Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode

VQT1S07114OthersOthersNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time a

115VQT1S07OthersAspect ratio Y Picture size (9M):(3648k2432) (6M ):(3072k2048) (4.5M ):(2560k1712) (2.5M ):(2048k1360)Quality A › A › A › A › B

VQT1S07116Others∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)Note•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time dis

117VQT1S07OthersSpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 5.1 VPower Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording)0.6 W (When pl

VQT1S07118OthersISO sensitivity: AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600[HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second[STARRY SKY]

119VQT1S07OthersDimensions: Approx. 94.7 mm (W)k51.9 mm (H)k22.0 mm (D) (excluding the projecting parts)Mass: Approx. 125 g (excluding card and batter

VQT1S0712PreparationAbout the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)∫ Battery indicationThe battery indication is displayed on the LCD monit

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13VQT1S07PreparationInserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery• Check that this unit is turned off.• We recommend using a Panasonic card.S

VQT1S0714PreparationAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card• Memory size: Approx. 50 MB• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only• The built-

15VQT1S07PreparationNote•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) when the access indic

VQT1S0716PreparationSetting Date/Time (Clock Set)• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.Press [MENU/SET].Press 2/1 to select the items (yea

17VQT1S07PreparationSelect [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 cloc

VQT1S0718Preparation∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditionsDue to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to

19VQT1S07PreparationPress [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

VQT1S072Before UseBefore UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea

VQT1S0720PreparationPerform these settings if you need to.About the Setup Menu[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check thei

21VQT1S07Preparation• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality

VQT1S0722Preparation• The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P43), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P49) and [FLASH

23VQT1S07Preparation• This will work when the AV cable is connected. • This will work when the AV cable is connected. • Use a battery with sufficient

VQT1S0724PreparationMode switchingSelecting the [REC] ModeWhen the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which

25VQT1S07Basic[REC] mode: ñBasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settin

VQT1S0726Basic∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P37)∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P30)Note•Be careful not to move the camera when you p

27VQT1S07Basic• When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.• When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye

VQT1S0728Basic[REC] mode: ·Taking pictures with your favourite settings (·: Normal picture mode)Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictu

29VQT1S07BasicA Focus indicationB AF area (normal)C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)D Focus rangeE Aperture value¢F Shutter sp

3VQT1S07Before Use-If you see this symbol-∫ About the battery charger•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is

VQT1S0730Basic[REC] mode: ñ·¿n¨Taking Pictures with the ZoomYou can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes

31VQT1S07Basic∫ Extra optical zoom mechanismWhen you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped

VQT1S0732BasicRotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P76)A Number of the selected pict

33VQT1S07Basic[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is be

VQT1S0734Basic∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P84) settingThe selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [

35VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD MonitorPress [DISPLAY] to change.A LCD monitorB [DISPLAY] button• Whe

VQT1S0736Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ About the HistogramA histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)

37VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ñ·¿¨Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSet the flash to match the recording.Press 1 [‰].Press 3

VQT1S0738Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ About the digital red-eye correctionWhen the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected

39VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)• In [HIGH SENS.] (P48) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6

VQT1S074Before Use∫ Care of the camera•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may n

VQT1S0740Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ·nTaking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when ta

41VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ñ·¿¨Taking Pictures with the Self-timerNote•When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 se

VQT1S0742Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ·¿n¨Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to t

43VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ·¿Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selec

VQT1S0744Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ¿Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿: Scene mode)When you select a scene mode to

45VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appea

VQT1S0746Advanced (Recording pictures)• The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).• The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 second

47VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.This mode allows you to take pictures of food w

VQT1S0748Advanced (Recording pictures)• When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].• If [ON] is selected when the

49VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.• The

5VQT1S07ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety ... 2Quick Guide ...7Standard Acc

VQT1S0750Advanced (Recording pictures)• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]• The focus, zoom, exposure, shut

51VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.• Sand or seawater will c

VQT1S0752Advanced (Recording pictures)Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.∫ Picture size and aspect ratioUse the marine

53VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: nAdvanced (Recording pictures)Motion Picture ModeSlide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].S

VQT1S0754Advanced (Recording pictures)• When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or gre

55VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ñ·¿nUseful Functions at Travel DestinationsFor details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18.If

VQT1S0756Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Cancelling the travel dateThe travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return d

57VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P16)Note•Return the setting to [HOME] when th

VQT1S0758Advanced (Recording pictures)Using the [REC] Mode MenuFor details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.Set the number of pixels. The hig

59VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be s

VQT1S076• [AF MODE] ... 62• [QUICK AF]... 63• ˜ [BURST]...

VQT1S0760Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to

61VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white

VQT1S0762Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.This allows the focusing method that suits the positions a

63VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)– When there is rapid movement– When the subject is other than a human being– When the camera is shaking– When d

VQT1S0764Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button i

65VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom

VQT1S0766Advanced (Recording pictures)– When there is a lot of jitter.– When the zoom magnification is high.– In digital zoom range.– When taking pict

67VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18.To set the year, month, day and time.It functions in exact

VQT1S0768Advanced (Recording pictures)Mode dial: ¨Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (¨: Clipboard mode)This setting is useful when taking pictures

69VQT1S07Advanced (Recording pictures)Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.Slide the [REC]/[PL

7VQT1S07Before UseBefore UseQuick GuideThis is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to

VQT1S0770Advanced (Recording pictures)• Following functions are fixed.• In the clipboard mode, the following functions cannot be used.– [AUTO BRACKET]

71VQT1S07Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)You can play back the pictures you have

VQT1S0772Advanced (Playback)∫ Operations performed during slide showThe cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.•The menu screen is re

73VQT1S07Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])This mode allows you to search

VQT1S0774Advanced (Playback)You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P84) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are picture

75VQT1S07Advanced (Playback)Note•Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P20) for information about how to adjust the volume in the

VQT1S0776Advanced (Playback)Press the shutter button.Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].• [QUALITY] is fixed to [›].Note•You may not be

77VQT1S07Advanced (Playback)Note•The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen

VQT1S0778Advanced (Playback)Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.• Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals)

79VQT1S07Advanced (Playback)Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL

VQT1S078Before UseStandard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are included before using the camera.1Battery Pack(Indicated as battery in the te

VQT1S0780Advanced (Playback)Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.• Press [MENU/

81VQT1S07Advanced (Playback)Note•You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].• The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate.•

VQT1S0782Advanced (Playback)Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18)Press [‚] to return to th

83VQT1S07Advanced (Playback)Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.Note•After converting the aspect ratio, the pi

VQT1S0784Advanced (Playback)Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18)Note•When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed

85VQT1S07Advanced (Playback)Note•You can set up to 999 pictures as favourites.• When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]

VQT1S0786Advanced (Playback)∫ To print the dateAfter setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].•

87VQT1S07Advanced (Playback)Note•The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment.• Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or

VQT1S0788Advanced (Playback)You can copy data of pictures you have shot from the built-in memory onto a card, from a card into the built-in memory or

89VQT1S07Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCYou can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camer

9VQT1S07Before UseNames of the Components1 Flash (P37)2 Lens (P4, 101)3 Self-timer indicator (P41)AF assist lamp (P66)4 LCD monitor (P35, 98)5 Status

VQT1S0790Connecting to other equipmentUsing a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to a

91VQT1S07Connecting to other equipment∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition)A new folder is created w

VQT1S0792Connecting to other equipmentPrinting the PicturesIf you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures t

93VQT1S07Connecting to other equipment• You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. Disco

VQT1S0794Connecting to other equipmentSelect and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in

95VQT1S07Connecting to other equipment• An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.∫ Layout printingWhen printing a pi

VQT1S0796Connecting to other equipment[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPreparations:Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P23)Turn this unit and

97VQT1S07Connecting to other equipment• Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV

VQT1S0798OthersOthersScreen Display∫ In recordingRecording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting)1 Recording mode2 Flash mode (P37)3 AF area (P2

99VQT1S07Others34 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P55)35 Self-timer mode (P41)¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when thi