Panasonic DMC-FX78 Basic Operating Instructions Manual
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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
DMC-FX78
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.
GN
VQT3G32
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Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions
Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX78 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. -
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.
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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 • Charging ....................12 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............ -
Page 7: Standard Accessories
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. 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 8: Names Of The Components
Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 9 10 Touch panel/LCD monitor Speaker Microphone Camera ON/OFF switch Motion picture button Shutter button 10 Zoom lever VQT3G32 (ENG) - Page 9 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; 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.
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Page 10: 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 11 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.
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Page 12: 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 13: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures
Normal Picture 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 [ON].) -
Page 14: About The Built-In Memory/The Card
Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible SDXC Memory Card when using the SDXC Memory Cards. (48 GB, 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. -
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 OPEN LOCK card/battery door. •... -
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 [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 17: Selecting The [Rec] Mode
Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ Touch the 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: Recording Motion Pictures
ñ·¿ [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 monaural. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time •... -
Page 21: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Touch [ • The display switches to normal playback. Drag the screen horizontally. • After selecting the motion picture, touch [ to start playback. ¸ [Playback] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •... -
Page 22: Setting The Menu
Setting the Menu Touch [ Touch the menu icon. Touch the menu item. • Screen at right is an example of selecting [AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu. Touch the Settings. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. -
Page 23: 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 24 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.
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Page 25: 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 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 to F5.9... - Page 26 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 27 10%RH to 80%RH Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A92A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V, 0.43 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCK7E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/680 mAh (ENG) VQT3G32...
- Page 28 • 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.