Panasonic DMC-FX90K Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX90
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed
instructions on the
operation of this
camera are contained in “Owner’s
Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to
read it.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
P
until
2011/9/6
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on
the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be
sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.
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 this Owner’s Manual.
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.
-If you see this symbol-
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
FCC RF Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply
without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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 Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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FCC Note:
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FX90
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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.
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∫About the battery pack
•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.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that
device. To view, choose
[ ] in Recording Mode >[]>[ ] ([Wi-Fi Setup]) >
[Manual Setup] >[ ] ([Approved Regulations])
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBQX466
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (iand j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
(140 oF) or incinerate.
DMC-FX90
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∫About the battery charger
∫Cautions for Use
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 feet)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or 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 this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3
The camera has wireless LAN (Wi-FiR), so sharing still pictures and
motion pictures is easy..................................................................................8
Care of the camera .....................................................................................12
Standard Accessories.................................................................................13
Names and Functions of Main Parts...........................................................14
How to Use the Touch Panel ......................................................................15
Charging the Battery...................................................................................16
• Charging ...............................................................................................16
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........17
About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................18
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................19
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................20
• Changing the Clock Setting ..................................................................20
Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................21
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)......22
Recording Motion Pictures..........................................................................23
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................24
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................24
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................25
About the supplied software........................................................................26
• Installing supplied software...................................................................27
Message Display.........................................................................................28
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................29
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................32
Specifications..............................................................................................34
Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................39
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................40
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).....................41
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The camera has wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
R
), so
sharing still pictures and motion pictures is easy.
AV device
You can send images to AV device at
home or outdoors, so you can enjoy
watching them with your family or
show them to family and friends who
are elsewhere.
¢For models that support this function, please see the following
support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Smartphone
Even in places with no wireless access
points (broadband router), such as when
outdoors, you can instantly copy images
to your smartphone and enjoy viewing
them on it.
¢The smartphone application “LUMIX LINK” is required.
You need a smartphone or a wireless access point (broadband router) in
order to connect to wireless LAN. Please read the “Easy connection
setup guide” for connections and settings.
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WEB service
You can instantly upload stillpictures or
motion pictures to WEB services such
as Facebook, and YouTube, etc.
¢For supported WEB services, go to the “FAQ/Contact us” on the
following site.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
PC
You can copy only the images you
select even if you leave your computer.
¢The “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi” software
on the CD-ROM (supplied) must be installed.
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∫Instantly send images displayed on the screen
Press [Wi-Fi] button.
•Please read “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” for the
method of sending.
∫You can send multiple images
Touch [ ].
•Please read “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” for the
method of sending.
Note
•Images may contain information such as a title, the time and date when the
picture was taken, and the location where the picture was taken on a camera
with a GPS function. Please carefully check these before uploading images to
WEB services.
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∫You can send images to smartphone
2Carry out the operation to send the image to the smartphone.
•This will make the connection to the smartphone and send the image.
1Download the smartphone
application “LUMIX LINK”, install it
and start it.
or
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be
damaged if used in following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or
forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap
attached to the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of
dust, water, sand, etc.
•Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into
the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause
malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
–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 the
beach.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of August 2011. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
•Owner’s Manual
5 Hand Strap
6 Stylus Pen
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card 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.
•For information about optional
accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera
Accessory System”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers
should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1-800-833-9626 for
further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
4Wi-Fi
RTransmitter
5 Touch panel/LCD monitor
6 Speaker
7 Microphone
8 Camera ON/OFF switch
9 Motion picture button
10 Shutter button
11 Zoom lever
12 [Wi-Fi] button
13 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when
using the camera to ensure that you
will not drop it.
14 Lens barrel
15 [HDMI] socket
16 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
17 Tripod receptacle
18 Card/Battery door
19 Release lever
20 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC10; For shop display
purpose only) and AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
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How to Use the Touch Panel
This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Note
•If you use a commercially available liquid crystal
protection sheet, please follow the instructions that
accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection
sheets may impair visibility or operability.)
•Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you
have a commercially available protection sheet affixed
or if you feel it is not responding well.
•Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit is pressing
on the touch panel.
•Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the
supplied stylus pen.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and
others.
Touch the screen
To touch and release the touch panel. Drag A movement without releasing the
touch panel.
Use this to perform tasks such as
selecting icons or images displayed on
the touch panel.
•It may not operate properly when
multiple icons are touched
simultaneously, so try to touch the
center of the icon.
This is used when performing tasks
such as moving to the next image by
dragging horizontally, or changing the
range of the displayed image.
This can also be used to perform tasks
such as switching the screen by
operating the slide bar.
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
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.
Charging
Attach the battery paying attention to
the direction of the battery.
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator Alights up and
charging begins.
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∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn offonce the charging hascompleted without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the
battery after charging is completed.)
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge
the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC
(50 oF and 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them
with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Normal Picture Mode
•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical
Image Stabilizer function is set to [On].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Changing the zoom magnification 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.
Charging time Approx. 120 min
Approximate operating time and number of recordable
pictures
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 200 pictures
Recording time Approx. 100 min
Playback time Approx. 150 min
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for
a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this
unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check
via the label on the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Built-in Memory
Card
Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB) •Use a card with SD Speed Class¢with “Class 4”
or higher when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible
equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC
Memory Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are
compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/
SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
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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-BCK7PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, insert all the
way until you hear a locking sound
and then check that it is locked by
lever A.
Pull the lever Ain the direction of
the arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way
until you hear a “click” while being
careful about the direction in which 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.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/
Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].
•Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date
and time.
Touch [Set] to set.
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu.
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 3and 4.
Turn the camera on.
Changing the Clock Setting
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