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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FX700
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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.
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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX700 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. 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.

  • 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 ∫ About the battery pack 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. • Do not heat or expose to flame. •...
  • Page 4 ∫ 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), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
  • Page 5 -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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ................2 Standard Accessories ................... 7 Names of the Components ................8 How to Use the Touch Panel ..............10 Charging the Battery ................... 12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......15 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..............

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or DMW-BCF10E battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. DE-A60B Battery Charger (DMC-FX700GC/...

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    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 Speaker...
  • Page 9 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

  • Page 10: How To Use The Touch Panel

    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.
  • Page 11 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.) •...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10E) 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.

  • Page 13: Charging Time

    Programme AE Mode • Temperature: 23 oC/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].)

  • Page 14: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    (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.

  • Page 15: 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-BCF10E).

  • Page 16: 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 [LANGUAGE SET]. Select the language. Touch [CLOCK SET]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4]. •...

  • Page 17: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Programme AE Mode 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 [Ø] to [š] in the Programme AE Mode Press [MENU] to display the menu.

  • Page 18: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    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.

  • Page 19: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ 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.

  • Page 20: Scene Detection

    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 colour changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]...

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (³: Programme Ae Mode)

    ³ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings : Programme AE Mode) ³ The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [REC] menu.

  • Page 22: Compensating The Exposure

    [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Touch [ Adjust the exposure by touching the slide bar. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. Touch [EXIT] to finish.

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures With Set Aperture (±: Aperture-Priority Ae)

    ± [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Set Aperture : Aperture-priority AE) ± Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures With Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter-Priority Ae)

    ´ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed : Shutter-priority AE) ´ When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures With Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual Exposure)

    ² [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually : Manual exposure) ² Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE]. Touch [APERTURE VALUE] A or [SHUTTER SPEED] B.

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects. Pictures recorded in Burst Mode will be recorded as a burst picture group.

  • Page 27: Recording Motion Pictures

    [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Pictures This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 28: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [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.

  • Page 29: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    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).
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording) 1.0 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 15,100,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/...
  • Page 32 Burst recording Burst speed (Burst number/maximum recordable pixels) For mechanical 2 frames/sec (Max. 100 frames/14 M), shutter: 5 frames/sec (Max. 100 frames/14 M), 10 frames/sec (Max. 15 frames/14 M) For electronic 40 frames/sec (Max. 50 frames/5 M), shutter: 60 frames/sec (Max. 60 frames/3.5 M) During motion 2 frames/sec (Max.
  • Page 33 Approx. 176 g (with card and battery) Approx. 155 g (excluding card and battery) Operating 0 oC to 40 oC temperature: Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60B) (DMC-FX700GC/DMC-FX700GH): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V...
  • Page 34 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The “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.

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