Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX78
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.
until
2011/2/21
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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
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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 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.
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
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-FX78
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.
∫About the battery charger
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.
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.
DMC-FX78
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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30;
optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 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.
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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-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.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3
Standard Accessories...................................................................................9
Names of the Components .........................................................................10
How to Use the Touch Panel ......................................................................12
Charging the Battery...................................................................................14
• Charging ...............................................................................................14
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........15
About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................16
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................17
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................18
• Changing the Clock Setting ..................................................................18
Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................19
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode).........................................................................20
• Scene Detection....................................................................................21
Recording Motion Pictures..........................................................................22
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................23
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................23
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................24
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................25
Specifications..............................................................................................27
Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................30
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................31
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).....................32
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 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
4AVCable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
•Owner’s Manual
6 Hand Strap
7 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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DMW-BCK7PP DE-A91B
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Names of the Components
1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
4 Touch panel/LCD monitor
5 Speaker
6 Microphone
7 Camera ON/OFF switch
8 Motion picture button
9 Shutter button
10 Zoom lever
12 3
91087654
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11 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when
using the camera to ensure that
you will not drop it.
12 Lens barrel
13 [HDMI] socket
14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
15 Tripod receptacle
16 Card/Battery door
17 Release lever
18 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
•It is recommended to use a fully charged
battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC10;
optional) when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the
AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor
is disconnected etc., the motion picture
being recorded will not be recorded.
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OPEN LOCK
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How to Use the Touch Panel
This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
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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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.
•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and
others.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
∫About the Stylus pen
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed
operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
•Do not place it where small children can reach.
•Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when
storing. LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen
is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.
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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-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.
•Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery
after charging is completed.
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∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator Ais turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator Awill turn off once the charging has completed without
any problem.
•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 to 30 oC (50 oF
to 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
Type of card which
can be used with
this unit 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 in [AVCHD].
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures
in [Motion JPEG].
•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.
OPEN LOCK
CARD
OPEN LOCK
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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.
•It can be changed in steps 3and 4 to set the clock.
Turn the camera on.
Changing the Clock Setting
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Basic
Selecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Touch [ ].
Touch the mode icon.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
3D Photo Mode
Takes a 3D picture.
Cosmetic Mode
Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.
My Color Mode
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among 8 color
modes, and then take pictures.
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[Rec] Mode: ñ
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.
Touch [ ].
Touch [ ].
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus.
•The focus indication 1(green) lights when
the subject is focused.
•The AF area 2is 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.
Press the shutter button fully
(push it in further), and take the
picture.
2
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