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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FX90
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed
instructions on the
operation of this
camera are contained in
"Operating Instructions for
advanced features (PDF format)"
in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it
on your PC to read it.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB
VQT3S34

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT3S34...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear 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. 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.

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

     IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and...
  • Page 4 [Manual Setup] > [ ] ([Approved Regulations]) Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...
  • Page 5 • 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.
  • Page 6 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ................2 The camera has wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ), so sharing still pictures and motion pictures is easy.................. 8 Care of the camera ..................12 Accessories....................13 Names and Functions of Main Parts ............15 How to Use the Touch Panel ..............

  • Page 8: The Camera Has Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi R ), So Sharing Still Pictures And Motion Pictures Is Easy

    ¢ 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...
  • Page 9 Facebook, and YouTube, etc. ¢ For supported WEB services, go to the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ 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.
  • Page 10 ∫ Instantly send images displayed on the screen Press [Wi-Fi] button. • Please read “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” for the method of sending. ∫ You can send multiple images Touch [ • Please read “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” for the method of sending.
  • Page 11 ∫ You can send images to smartphone 1 Download the smartphone application “LUMIX LINK”, install it and start it. 2 Carry out the operation to send the image to the smartphone. • This will make the connection to the smartphone and send the image. (ENG) VQT3S34...

  • Page 12: Care Of The Camera

    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.

  • Page 13: Accessories

    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. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or DMW-BCK7E...

  • Page 14: Optional Accessories

    For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333 • For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m.

  • Page 15: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; For shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor.

  • Page 16: How To Use The Touch Panel

    How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as This is used when performing tasks selecting icons or images displayed on such as moving to the next image by...

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    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. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.

  • Page 18: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    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].)

  • Page 19: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Memory Card compatible equipment. • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ SDXC.html (48 GB, 64 GB) • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

  • Page 20: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    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-BCK7E).

  • Page 21: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. 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.

  • Page 22: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode In Recording Mode touch [ Touch the Recording Mode icon. ∫ List of [Rec] Modes 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. Scene Mode Û...

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    [Rec] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (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. In Recording Mode touch [ Touch [ Press the shutter button halfway...

  • Page 24: Recording Motion Pictures

    Applicable modes: Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. • Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

  • Page 25: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) In Recording Mode touch [ • The display switches to normal playback. Drag the screen horizontally. • After selecting the motion picture, touch ] to start playback. Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •...

  • Page 26: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [AF Mode] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face Detection) Touch [ Touch the menu icon. Touch the menu item. Touch the Settings. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

  • Page 27: About The Supplied Software

    About the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi (Windows XP/Vista/7) Load pictures, and motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] or [MP4] on to your computer, and categorise and organise the loaded pictures by the date of recording or digital camera equipment name.

  • Page 28: Installing Supplied Software

    Installing supplied software • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi” – Windows XP (32bit) SP2/SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) SP1/SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) –...

  • Page 29: Message Display

    > Insert the card again. > Insert a different card. [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. •...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    [Failed to connect wireless access point]/[Connection failed]/ [No destination found] • Check following regarding the wireless access point (broadband router). > The wireless access point (broadband router) information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key. >...
  • Page 31 The subject is not focused properly. • The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode. > Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.
  • Page 32 Playback The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures. • Is the mode set to [Playback] Mode? • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted.

  • Page 33: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 34 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective 12,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,500,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens Optical 5k zoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 (Wide) to...
  • Page 36 Burst recording Burst speed Approx. 3.7 pictures/second Number of Max. 7 pictures recordable pictures Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.] Number of Approx.
  • Page 37 Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding/ Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4 Audio compression AVCHD: AC3 (2ch) format MP4: AAC (2ch)
  • Page 38 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation and/or, (3) open sourced software including the software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/), and the...
  • Page 39 • “Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 40 Panasonic Corporation VQT3S34 Web Site: http://panasonic.net  Panasonic Corporation 2011 F0811MR0...

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