Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. 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 VQT2V46...
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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.
Information for Your Safety 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. •...
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX75 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...
∫ About the battery pack 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 (i and j) with metal objects.
∫ 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) •...
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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.
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 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..............
For information about optional VGQ0D56 VGQ0C14 “ 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. (ENG) VQT2V46...
Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Touch panel/LCD monitor [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch [MODE] button [MENU] button VQT2V46 (ENG)
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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed on the LCD monitor (touch panel) or by moving while touching the touch panel (dragging) using your fingers or the supplied stylus pen.
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Note • The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is turned off. • 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.) •...
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.
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 [AUTO].)
(4 GB to 32 GB) • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ (48 GB, 64 GB) SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
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-BCF10PP).
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 [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time.
Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the Normal Picture Mode Ø...
Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch the mode. ∫ List of [REC] Modes ¦ [INTELLIGENT AUTO] The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
ñ [REC] Mode: 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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]...
ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. • After selecting the motion picture, touch ] to start playback. ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied).
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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. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.2 to F5.9...
Burst recording Burst speed: Approx. 1.8 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine). 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 recordable...
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Operating 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) temperature: Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Language select: [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V 0.65 A...
Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card Product numbers correct as of June 2010. These may be subject to change. ¢ The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 (ENG) VQT2V46...
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
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Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
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Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
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HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. •...