Panasonic DMC-FX9PP User Manual

Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FX9PPVQT0S57For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@pana

Preparation10VQT0S57Names of the Components1 Photo Flash (P38)2Lens (P5)3 Self-timer Indicator (P41)AF Assist Lamp (P74)4 LCD Monitor (P25, 100)5 Curs

Others100VQT0S57OthersScreen Display∫ In recording1 Recording mode (P28)2 Flash mode (P38)3 Burst (P45): Audio recording (P54, 72)4 White balance (P67

Others101VQT0S57∫ Recording in simple mode1 Flash mode (P38)2 Focus (P29)3 Picture mode (P33): Jitter alert (P31)4 Battery indication (P14)5 Pictures

Others102VQT0S57∫ In playback1 Playback mode (P47)2 Number of DPOF prints (P83)3 Protected picture (P85)4 Picture with audio/Motion pictures (P77)5 Pi

Others103VQT0S57Cautions for Use∫ Optimal Use of the CameraWhen carrying the camera, take care not to drop or cause impact to it.• The lens or the out

Others104VQT0S57∫ CardDo not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static ele

Others105VQT0S57Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.Major messages are described belo

Others106VQT0S57[READ ERRORPLEASE CHECK THE CARD]Data reading error.Be sure that the card is inserted securely and then play it back again.[WRITE ERRO

Others107VQT0S57TroubleshootingIf you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved.Carry out the [RESET]

Others108VQT0S575: Motion picture recording stops in the middle.• Are you using a MultiMediaCard?– This unit does not support MultiMediaCard.• When yo

Others109VQT0S57∫ Playback1: Pictures being played are rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction.The camera has a function to automatically rot

Preparation11VQT0S5710 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12)11 Zoom Lever (P37, 71, 75)12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P44)13 Speaker (P77)14 Microphone (P54

Others110VQT0S57∫ Others1: Unreadable language was selected by mistake.• Press the [MENU] button and select [ ] icon on the [ SETUP] menu to set the d

Others111VQT0S57SpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safetyCamera effective pixels: 6,000,000 pixelsImage sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixe

Others112VQT0S57Picture sizeStill picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]2816k2112 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels,

Others113VQT0S57Digital Camera Accessory System• Please refer to P14, for details on the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures.•

Others114VQT0S57Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.

Others115VQT0S57Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Servi

Others116VQT0S57Limited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic

Others117VQT0S57Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call

Others118VQT0S57Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product RepairsWeb Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportYou can purchase parts, acc

Others119VQT0S57OthersIndexAAC Adaptor ...94, 96AF Assist Lamp ...74AF Mode ..

Preparation12VQT0S57Quick GuideThis is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to r

Others120VQT0S57OOperation Tone ...23Operation Tone Level ...23Operational Sound ...

Others121VQT0S57OthersSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolÉsta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproduci

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VQT0S57F0705Mn0 (02000 A)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07

Preparation13VQT0S57Charging the Battery with the ChargerWhen the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use.1 Attac

Preparation14VQT0S57About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)∫ Battery indicationThe remaining battery power appears on the screen. [

Preparation15VQT0S57Inserting/Removing the Battery• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.1 Slide the release lever to th

Preparation16VQT0S57Inserting/Removing the Card• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.1 Slide the release lever to the d

Preparation17VQT0S57About the Card∫ Access to the cardWhen pictures are being recorded onto the card, the card access indication A lights red.When the

Preparation18VQT0S57Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeAspect ratioPicture size (6M):(2816k2112 pixels) (3M EZ):(2048k1536 pixels)

Preparation19VQT0S57• The aspect ratio is the horizontal to vertical ratio of a picture. Refer to P69 for the aspect ratio.• If you select a larger pi

Before Use2VQT0S57Before UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea

Preparation20VQT0S57Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)∫ Initial settingThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the fo

Preparation21VQT0S57About the Setup Menu• Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P22– 24 for each menu item.)1 Turn the camera on.• The menu items depe

Preparation22VQT0S57[SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.)[MONITOR]Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.• The setting on t

Preparation23VQT0S57[SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.)[ECONOMY]The brightness of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the battery life is

Preparation24VQT0S57[SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.)[RESET]The settings on the [REC] or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial s

Preparation25VQT0S57About the LCD MonitorA LCD monitor (LCD)Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the display.• When the menu screen appears, the [DISP

Preparation26VQT0S57∫ To view the LCD monitor outdoors on a bright sunny day (Power LCD function)When you press and hold the [PWR LCD] button for 1 se

Preparation27VQT0S57∫ Histogram• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels a

Recording pictures (basic)28VQT0S57Recording pictures (basic)Taking Pictures∫ The Mode DialThis camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds

Recording pictures (basic)29VQT0S57∫ Normal recordingThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightnes

Before Use3VQT0S57FCC Note: (U.S. only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa

Recording pictures (basic)30VQT0S57∫ When you want to take a subject out of the AF area (AF/AE Lock)When recording a picture of people with a composit

Recording pictures (basic)31VQT0S57∫ Focusing• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶.• When you press the shutter button fully with one stroke, pi

Recording pictures (basic)32VQT0S57∫ Exposure• If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the apertu

Recording pictures (basic)33VQT0S57Taking Pictures in Simple ModeThis mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions app

Recording pictures (basic)34VQT0S57∫ Other Settings in Simple modeIn Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages

Recording pictures (basic)35VQT0S57∫ The Backlight CompensationBacklight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. Subjects such as

Recording pictures (basic)36VQT0S57Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)1 Press 4 [REV].• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.• Re

Recording pictures (basic)37VQT0S57Using the Optical ZoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes

Recording pictures (basic)38VQT0S57Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashWhen you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash acco

Recording pictures (basic)39VQT0S57∫ Available flash settings by recording modeThe available flash settings depend on the recording mode.(±: Available

Before Use4VQT0S57-If you see this symbol- ∫ Care for the camera• Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally

Recording pictures (basic)40VQT0S57∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P75)• Ther

Recording pictures (basic)41VQT0S57Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Select the self-timer mode.: Self-timer set to 10 seconds;: Self-timer set to

Recording pictures (basic)42VQT0S57Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of br

Recording pictures (basic)43VQT0S57Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter

Recording pictures (basic)44VQT0S57Optical Image StabilizerThis mode recognizes and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter espec

Recording pictures (basic)45VQT0S57Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Press the single or burst mode button to switch the burst mode setting and then t

Recording pictures (basic)46VQT0S57• The ways to control the exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When the burst m

Playback (basic)47VQT0S57Playback (basic)Playing Back Pictures1 Select the picture.• 2: Play back the previous picture.• 1: Play back the next picture

Playback (basic)48VQT0S57Multi Playback (9 screens, 16 screens, and 25 screens)1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple pictures.(S

Playback (basic)49VQT0S57∫ To return to the normal playbackRotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] or press the [MENU] button.• The picture framed in or

Before Use5VQT0S57∫ About the Lens• Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. It may cause not only a malfunction of the camera but i

Playback (basic)50VQT0S57Using the Playback Zoom1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] to enlarge the picture.• When you rotate the zoom lever towards [

Playback (basic)51VQT0S57Deleting Pictures∫ To delete a single picture1 Select the picture to be deleted.• 2: Play back the previous picture.• 1: Play

Playback (basic)52VQT0S572 Select the pictures to be deleted.(Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE])• Repeat the above procedure.• The selected pictures

Recording pictures (advanced)53VQT0S57Recording pictures (advanced)Using the Mode DialThis mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e

Recording pictures (advanced)54VQT0S572 Press the shutter button halfway.• When the subject is focused, the focus indication A lights.3 Press the shut

Recording pictures (advanced)55VQT0S57• When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with “10 MB/s”

Recording pictures (advanced)56VQT0S57Set the mode dial to the scene mode to display the [SCENE MODE] menu.When [SCENE MENU] (P24) on the [SETUP] menu

Recording pictures (advanced)57VQT0S57[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu.)Select this mode when you want to

Recording pictures (advanced)58VQT0S57[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu.)Select this mode when you want to

Recording pictures (advanced)59VQT0S57[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu.)This mode allows you to take pictu

Before Use6VQT0S57About These Operating InstructionsPlease note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this

Recording pictures (advanced)60VQT0S57[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu.)Select this mode when you want to

Recording pictures (advanced)61VQT0S57[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu.)In this mode, camera detects a ski

Recording pictures (advanced)62VQT0S57[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu.)Select this mode when you want to

Recording pictures (advanced)63VQT0S57[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu.)This mode allows you to take a pic

Recording pictures (advanced)64VQT0S57[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu.)• Press the shutter button until t

Recording pictures (advanced)65VQT0S57• The available focus range is about 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 70 cm (2.30 feet).• You can take a picture of yourself

Recording Menu Settings66VQT0S57Recording Menu SettingsUsing the [REC] mode menuSetting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create

Recording Menu Settings67VQT0S57[REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for the setting method.)This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to th

Recording Menu Settings68VQT0S57∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set )Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually.1 Selec

Recording Menu Settings69VQT0S57[REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for the setting method.)ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. I

7VQT0S57ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety...2About These Operating Instructions ...6PreparationStandard Accessor

Recording Menu Settings70VQT0S57[REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for the setting method.)When you select a larger picture size [ ] (6M), you can print pi

Recording Menu Settings71VQT0S57∫ Using the extended optical zoom (EZ)When the optical zoom (P37) is used, subjects can usually be magnified up to 3 t

Recording Menu Settings72VQT0S57[REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for the setting method.)You can select 2 types of quality (compression level) according

Recording Menu Settings73VQT0S57[REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for the setting method.)∫ High speed AF (H) mode• When you select 3-area-focusing (High

Recording Menu Settings74VQT0S57[REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for the setting method.)Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the came

Recording Menu Settings75VQT0S57[REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for the setting method.)The shutter speed can be automatically adjusted. However, if you

Recording Menu Settings76VQT0S57[REC] mode menu (Refer to P66 for the setting method.)• In the digital zoom, a larger picture has lower picture qualit

Playback (advanced)77VQT0S57Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Pictures∫ Pictures with audioSelect the picture with audio icon

Playback (advanced)78VQT0S57Using the [PLAY] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for re

Playback (advanced)79VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)1 Select [ALL] or [ ].• [ ] appears when [FAVORITE] is set to [

8VQT0S57Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Pictures ...77Using the [PLAY] mode menu ...

Playback (advanced)80VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)You can add a mark [ ] (favorites icon) to your favorites pictu

Playback (advanced)81VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)This mode allows you to display pictures recorded by holding th

Playback (advanced)82VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)You can rotate the recorded pictures in steps of 90° and displa

Playback (advanced)83VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the u

Playback (advanced)84VQT0S57∫ To cancel all settingsSelect [YES] to cancel all settings.∫ To print the dateYou can set/cancel the printing with the re

Playback (advanced)85VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)You can set the protection for pictures you do not want to be d

Playback (advanced)86VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)You can record the audio after taking a picture (max. 10 second

Playback (advanced)87VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of

Playback (advanced)88VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)3 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.• When you select [YES], the

Playback (advanced)89VQT0S572 Enlarge or decrease the picture.3 Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set.4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set i

Preparation9VQT0S57PreparationStandard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1 SD Memory Card (16 MB)(In the text, it is indicated a

Playback (advanced)90VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)[CLEAN UP] recovers the data writing speed, which has been redu

Playback (advanced)91VQT0S57[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P78 for how to select the menu.)1 Select [YES] to format.• Usually, it is not necessary to form

Playback (advanced)92VQT0S57Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied)• Turn the camera and the TV off.1 Con

Connecting to a PC or Printer93VQT0S57Connecting to a PC or PrinterBefore Connecting to the PC or the Printer[ : USB MODE]Select the USB communication

Connecting to a PC or Printer94VQT0S57Connecting to a PCYou can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and PC.The sof

Connecting to a PC or Printer95VQT0S57∫ Folder CompositionThe folder structure of the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as the illustration below.1

Connecting to a PC or Printer96VQT0S57Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge

Connecting to a PC or Printer97VQT0S57∫ Single picture1 Select a picture to be printed.• The message disappears in about 2 seconds.2 Set the print set

Connecting to a PC or Printer98VQT0S57• [PAGE LAYOUT](Possible layouts on the camera)3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture.• Press the

Connecting to a PC or Printer99VQT0S57∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen the printer supports the date printing by DPOF se