Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX50
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Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Before Use
Before UseDear 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.
Information for Your
Safety
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
• 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.
• SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Leica is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH.
• Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica
Camera AG.
• Other names, company names, and
product names printed in these
instructions are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the companies concerned.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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.
R B R C
T M
L i - i o n
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
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FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued
compliance, follow the
attached installation
instructions and use only
shielded interface cables
with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Before Use
Panasonic
Trade Name:
DMC-FX50
Model No.:
Responsible party: Panasonic
Corporation of
North America
One Panasonic
Way, Secaucus, NJ
07094
Support Contact: Panasonic
Consumer
Electronics
Company
1-800-272-7033
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003
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Before Use
-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.
Care of the camera
• Do not strongly shake or bump the
camera. The camera may stop operating
normally, pictures may not be recorded or
the lens may be damaged.
• Sand or dust may cause the camera to
malfunction. Make sure that sand or
dust does not get into the lens or the
terminals when using the camera on a
beach etc.
• Make sure that water does not get into the
camera when using it on a rainy day or on
a beach.
• If water or seawater splashes on the
camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the
camera body carefully.
About the LCD monitor
• Do not press the LCD monitor with
excessive force. Uneven colors may
appear on the LCD monitor and it may
malfunction.
• Condensation may form on the LCD
monitor in places with large temperature
differences. Wipe the condensation with a
soft, dry cloth.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on,
the picture on the LCD monitor will be
slightly darker than usual at first. However,
the picture will return to normal brightness
when the internal temperature of the
camera increases.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen. However there may be some
dark or bright spots (red, blue or green)
on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
The spots will not be recorded on
pictures on a card.
About the Lens
• Do not press the lens with excessive
force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens
facing the sun as it may cause the camera
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you
leave the camera outside or near a
window.
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About Condensation (When the lens
is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes as
described below. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains,
fungus and camera malfunction.
– When the camera is taken from the cold
outdoors to the warm indoors.
– When the camera is taken from outside
to inside an air-conditioned car.
– When cool wind from an air conditioner
etc. blows directly on the camera.
– In humid places.
• To prevent condensation, put the camera
in a plastic bag until the temperature of
the camera is close to the ambient
temperature. 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.
When not using the camera for a long
period of time
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature:
15 C to 25 C (59 F to 77 F),
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card
from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera,
it will discharge even if the camera is
turned off. If the battery continues to be
left in the camera, it will discharge
excessively and may become unusable
even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period
of time, we recommend charging it once a
year. Remove the battery from the camera
and store it again after it has completely
discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a
desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a
closet or a cabinet.
Before Use
About cards that can be used in this
unit
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)
– MultiMediaCard
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 Memory Card without an SDHC
logo is not based on the SD Standard and
will not work in this product.
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Before Use
About the Mode Dial
Adjust part to the desired mode.
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to
adjust to each mode.
: Normal picture mode (P23)
Use this mode for normal recording.
: Macro mode (P48)
This mode allows you to take a close-up
picture of a subject.
: Motion picture mode (P62)
This mode allows you to record motion
pictures.
: Scene mode (P49)
This mode allows you to take pictures
depending on the recording scenes.
: Simple mode (P26)
This mode is recommended for beginners.
: Playback mode (P32)
This mode allows you to play back
recorded pictures.
: Print mode (P95)
This mode allows you to print pictures of
recorded pictures.
About indications in these operating
instructions
The modes indicated here allow you to use
the functions or settings shown on the
page. Set the mode dial to any of the
modes indicated to use the functions or
settings.
Convenient or helpful information for use of
the camera is described.
About illustrations in these operating
instructions
The appearance of the product, the
illustrations and menu screens etc. will
differ slightly from those in actual use.
About illustrations of the joystick
In these operating instructions, operations
using the joystick are described with
illustrations.
e.g.:When you move the button
e.g.:When you Press the [MENU/SET]
button
MENU
/SET
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety.......................2
About the Mode Dial .................................6
Preparation
Standard Accessories...............................9
Names of the Components .....................10
Quick Guide ............................................11
Charging the Battery with the Charger ....12
About the Battery (charging/
number of recordable pictures) ........... 13
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..............14
Inserting/Removing the Card .................. 15
About the Card........................................ 16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 17
• Changing the clock setting................ 17
About the Setup Menu ............................ 18
Basic
Taking Pictures ....................................... 23
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ............. 26
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 28
• Using the Optical Zoom .................... 28
• Using the Extended Optical Zoom
(EZ) .................................................. 29
• Using the Digital Zoom
Further extending the zoom ............. 30
Checking the Recorded Picture
(Review) ..............................................31
Playing Back Pictures .............................32
Deleting Pictures..................................... 33
Advanced
About the LCD Monitor ...........................35
• Changing the information displayed.... 35
• Brightening the LCD Monitor
(Power LCD/High angle mode) ........ 38
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ....39
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .........43
Compensating the Exposure ..................44
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........45
Optical Image Stabilizer ..........................46
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..........47
Taking Close-up Pictures........................48
Scene Mode............................................49
– [PORTRAIT] .................................. 50
– [SOFT SKIN].................................. 50
– [SCENERY] ................................... 50
– [SPORTS]...................................... 50
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ...................... 51
– [NIGHT SCENERY] ....................... 51
– [SELF PORTRAIT] ........................ 52
– [FOOD] ......................................... 52
– [PARTY]......................................... 52
– [CANDLE LIGHT] .......................... 53
– [FIREWORKS]............................... 53
– [STARRY SKY].............................. 54
– [BEACH] ........................................ 54
– [AERIAL PHOTO] .......................... 55
– [SNOW] ......................................... 55
– [HIGH SENS.]................................ 55
– [BABY1]/[BABY2] .......................... 56
Recording which Day of the Vacation
You Take the Picture...........................57
Displaying the Time at the Travel
Destination (World Time).....................59
• Location candidates for World Time
settings ............................................. 61
Motion Picture Mode...............................62
Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback)...................................64
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date
(Calendar Playback)............................65
Using the Playback Zoom .......................66
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio..............................67
Creating still pictures from
a motion picture...................................68
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Menu Settings
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 70
• [W.BALANCE]
Adjusting the hue for a more natural
picture............................................... 71
• [SENSITIVITY]
Setting the light sensitivity ................ 73
• [ASPECT RATIO]
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ... 74
• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]
Setting a picture size and quality
that match your use of the pictures ... 75
• [AUDIO REC.]
Recording still pictures with audio .... 76
• [AF MODE]
Setting the focus method.................. 77
• [AF ASSIST LAMP]
Focusing in low light conditions
becomes easier ................................ 78
• [SLOW SHUTTER]
Recording bright pictures
in dark places ................................... 78
• [COL.EFFECT]
Setting color effects for
the recorded pictures........................ 79
• [PICT.ADJ.]
Adjusting the picture quality for
the recorded pictures........................ 79
• [CLOCK SET]
Set the display order for
the date and time.............................. 79
Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 80
• [DUAL DISPLAY]
Displaying the recorded pictures on
a dual display ................................... 80
• [SLIDE SHOW]
Playing back pictures in order for
a fixed duration................................. 81
• [FAVORITE]
Setting your favorite pictures............ 82
• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]
To display the picture rotated ........... 83
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• [DPOF PRINT]
Setting the picture to print and
the number of prints ......................... 85
• [PROTECT]
Preventing accidental erasure of
pictures............................................. 87
• [AUDIO DUB.]
Adding audio after taking pictures .... 88
• [RESIZE]
Making the picture smaller ............... 88
• [TRIMMING]
Enlarging a picture and trimming it... 89
• [ASPECT CONV.]
Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9
picture............................................... 90
• [FORMAT]
Initializing the card............................ 91
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC................................. 92
Printing the Pictures................................ 95
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen.... 99
Others
Screen Display...................................... 100
Cautions for Use ................................... 103
Message Display .................................. 105
Troubleshooting .................................... 106
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time ................. 112
Specifications........................................ 115
Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 118
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)........................ 119
Request for Service Notice
(For USA Only).................................. 120
Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 121
Customer Services Directory
(For USA Only).................................. 123
Index ..................................................... 124
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía rápida en español..................... 126