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Owner's Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Mode,
No DMC-FX78
Before connecting,
operating
or adjusting
this product,
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VQT3G35-1

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  • Page 1 Pa.aso.ic Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Mode, No DMC-FX78 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. ,S',_ T_ VQT3G35-1...
  • Page 2 Contents Recording Before Use About the LCD Monitor ......46 Taking Pictures with Focus and Care of the camera ........Exposure Set on Subject Standard Accessories ....... (Touch AF/AE) ......... Taking Pictures with the Zoom ....49 Names of the Components ....... 6 How to Use the Touch Panel ....
  • Page 3 Using the [Rec] Mode Menu ....71 [Flash] ..........Having fun [Selftimer] ......... [Aspect Ratio] ........[Picture Size] ........Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ..113 [Quality] ..........• [Beauty Retouch] ......[Sensitivity] ........• [Art Retouch] ........[White Balance] ........ •...
  • Page 4 Before Use 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. - Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket...
  • Page 5 • if any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further...
  • Page 6 15 Tripod receptacle 16 Card/Battery door (Pll) 17 Release lever (Pll) DC coupler cover (P12) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 18 17 the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to PI2.
  • Page 7 Before Use 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 3anel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used when performing tasks such icons or images displayed on the touch...
  • Page 8: Charging

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
  • Page 9 Preparation • About the [CHARGE] indicator [CHARGE] indicator turns The [CHARGE] indicator _) is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator _) will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes...
  • Page 10 [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 _C (73.4 °F)/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.
  • Page 11 Preparation • 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. • If you use other batteries,...
  • Page 12 Preparation The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. O Open the card/battery door. O Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
  • Page 13 Preparation The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures be recorded the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 14 Preparation • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject...
  • Page 15 Preparation • About the display of the number of recordable pictures available recording time • You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching several times. (P46) Number of recordable pictures (_) Available recording time •...
  • Page 16 Preparation • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. _Turn camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Touch [Language Set]. Select the language, and then touch [Set]. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using...
  • Page 17 Preparation Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P361 • It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
  • Page 18 Basic Touch [_]. • When operating from the Playback Mode, touch [[_] to switch to Recording Mode. Once it is switched Recording Mode, is displayed next to the icon, so touch it again. Touch the mode icon. • List of [Rec] Modes The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
  • Page 19 Basic 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. ouch [_]. Touch [_]. _Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. halfway Press the shutter button to focus.
  • Page 20 Bas_ • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
  • Page 21 Basic Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch rill. • Icon will change to [(_], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
  • Page 22 Bas_ Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. __bj_ _bj_ _ _| Focus indication Blinks AF area (_ White--Green White--Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times • AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.
  • Page 23 Basic • When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure.
  • Page 24 Bas_ Touch [_]. • The display switches to normal playback. • This camera complies with the DCF standard "Design rule for Camera File system" established by JEITA "Japan Electronics and information Technology industries Association" and with Exif "Exchangeable image File Format". Files which do not comply with the DCF standard...
  • Page 25 Basic Touch [_]. Slide bar • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching following icons. -[_}]: 1 screen -[_]: 12 screens -[_]: 30 screens -[_]: Calendar screen display • Switch the screen by touching [A]/[V] if these are displayed on the slide bar.
  • Page 26 Basic 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. Available recording time Elapsed recording time •...
  • Page 27 Basic • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. •...
  • Page 28 AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as and then touch [_] to play back. [QVGA ]/[_] Motion picture...
  • Page 29 Basic • Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for about 2 seconds, it will return to original status. Operate control panel by touching. Play/Pause Stop Fast rewind Fast forward Frame-by-frame rewind Frame-by-frame...
  • Page 30 Basic 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 settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.
  • Page 31 Basic Following menus be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode. [Rec] [Flash] _/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size] I/[Burst]/[Color Mode]_ / [Motion Deblur]/[Face Recog.] [Motion Picture] [Rec Mode]/[Rec Quality] [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep] _/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.] • For the setting method of the menu, refer to P36. Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.
  • Page 32 Basic When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. When taking pictures [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] • Only when [i,_A] is selected [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]...
  • Page 33 Basic Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. elect the picture to be deleted, and then touch [(_]. Touch [Delete Single]. • Confirmation screen is displayed.
  • Page 34 Basic _Touch[_]. Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. • [Delete All] --> Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes]. • It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when [All Delete Except-k] is selected with the [Delete All] set.
  • Page 35 Basic You can process pictures you record or register them to specific albums, etc. The atmosphere of pictures can be arranged, or gorgeous impressions can be added to faces so that favorite pictures can be stored for you to enjoy. Pictures can be grouped and registered to specific albums so that you can quickly find just those you want to see.
  • Page 36 Basic The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power.
  • Page 37: Focusing

    Basic menu Touch the item. • Touch and hold the menu item to display information. • Touch [%---"]]/[[_] to switch menu items. 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...
  • Page 38 Basic [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36. • Refer to P16 for details. [Destination]: Travel destination area [Home]: Your home area •...
  • Page 39 Basic These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. A_ [Auto Power LCD]_: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.
  • Page 40 Basic This allows you to set either to display or not display histogram. [ON]/[OFF] A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the _ _":%_.4 vertical axis.
  • Page 41 Basic You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor. _z [Sleep Mode]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [2MIN.]I[5MIN.]I[IOMIN.]I[OFF] [LCD Power Save]: Brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered.
  • Page 42 Basic Reset the f e number the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset.
  • Page 43 Basic Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of TV. (Playback Mode only) [TV Aspect]: [1i_1_]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [L_lm]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. •This will work when the AV cable is connected. - ,43 -...
  • Page 44 Basic Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional). [ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) The operations you can perform on the camera are limited.
  • Page 45 Basic built-in memory or card is formatted (Pictures in My Photo Album are also formatted). Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional)
  • Page 46 Recording Touch [_] to change. • During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select "Normal display (_" or "No display (_)" In Recording Mode ® ® Normal display (_) Normal display @ No display (Recording @ N°displayl2...
  • Page 47 Recording It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. • Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function. Touch the subject you wish to focus on. • The AF area can be set freely at a position on the screen.
  • Page 48 Recording • Setting up [%_] Tracking) • When the AF lock fails, the Tracking AF frame will flash in red and then disappear. Redo the AF lock. • AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to be tracked.
  • Page 49 Recording You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 9.8×), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (L_ll_I/I_!_I/_i_'I). To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) ====_ Move the zoom lever to the Tele side.
  • Page 50 Recording • Types of zooms Maximum 9.8x + magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration quality Conditions None [Picture Size] with [] (P75) is selected. Screen display _) [[]] is displayed. Maximum Approximately 1.3 times the Optical Approximately 4 times the Optical magnification Zoom or Extended...
  • Page 51 Recording • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended Optical Zoom". It is possible to take more magnified pictures with the optical zoom. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
  • Page 52: Shortcut Setting

    Recording Shortcut setting allows you to quickly call up certain menu items. Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per Recording/Playback Mode. • Read P71 for the [Rec] Mode menu, P90 for the [Motion Picture] Mode menu, and PI00 for the [Playback] Mode menu.
  • Page 53: Portrait]

    Recording When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. ouch [_]. Touch [_]. Touch the scene mode to set. • The item can be switched by touching [<_]]/[[_>]. Scene Modes can be changed by touching [[_] from the menu screen.
  • Page 54 Recording Select this to take pictures of yourself. • Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
  • Page 55: Sports]

    Recording Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. This allows you to take pictures of a person...
  • Page 56: Party]

    Recording Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. • Technique for Party Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [_,@] or [ f,S@].) •...
  • Page 57: Pet]

    Recording Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet's birthday and name. For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Babyl]/[Baby2] on P56. Select this mode when you want...
  • Page 58: Fireworks]

    Recording Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. • Picture size and aspect ratio Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1 ). •...
  • Page 59 Recording This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Problems caused by sand, seawater and fresh water...
  • Page 60: Beach]

    Recording Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two picutres selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will playback in 2D). Refer to P122 for details about the playback method.
  • Page 61 Recording Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness of the skin. Touch Touch Select item. • Touch [A]/[V] to set the clearness. [Soft Skin] To take a picture with soft skin. [Natural Skin] To bring out the original beauty of the skin.
  • Page 62 Recording You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the screen and setting the desired effect. ouch [_], Touch [@], Select the item, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_!_ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ¸¸;¸;¸'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises [Expressive] color.
  • Page 63: Snow]

    Recording Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
  • Page 64: Flash]

    Recording YOU can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) • Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example •...
  • Page 65 Recording Set the item. • You can register up to 3 face images. It is possible to register names. Select [SET]. Enter the name. [Name] • For details on how to enter characters, refer to "Entering Text" section on P93. It is possible to register the birthday.
  • Page 66 Recording You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] Mode menu. (P36) Touch [_] ([Memory]). Touch the face image to edit or delete. Set the item.
  • Page 67: Quality]

    Recording Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. • During motion picture recording, if you press the shutter button halfway, or record still pictures with the touch shutter, the camera will refocus...
  • Page 68 Recording For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
  • Page 69 Recording • Canceling the travel date The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step 3.
  • Page 70 Recording For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [Clock Set] to set the current date and time in advance. (PI 6) Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu.
  • Page 71 Recording For details [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Set the flash to match the recording. Applicable modes: [_'_r_[]_ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make _-A: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
  • Page 72 Recording • Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode (O: Available, --: Not available, O: Scene Mode initial setting) iHHH_ 0 I_ 1 ..• ..• • r+1 o • • ..
  • Page 73 Recording • The available flash range • The available flash range is an approximation, 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.9 m (19.4 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet)to 2.5 m (8.20 feet) • Shutter speed for each flash setting f-S@ 1 +1 to 1/4000 •_A@ 1/60:1 to 1/4000...
  • Page 74 Recording For details [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Applicable modes: [_'_r_ Pictures are taken in 10 seconds. • Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode. (10 seconds) Pictures are taken...
  • Page 75 Recording For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. modes: ['T_J_ Applicable When...
  • Page 76 Recording • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. •...
  • Page 77 Recording For details [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming dark.
  • Page 78 Recording For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 79 Recording Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Touch [_]. Touch [_SET]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then touch [Set].
  • Page 80 Recording For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: [r_:]: Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person's face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 81 Recording For details [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures flowers. Applicable modes: [AFoUl ([AF Macro]) You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.10 feet) from the lens by pressing the zoom lever upmost...
  • Page 82: Quick Af]

    Recording For details [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
  • Page 83: Exposure]

    Recording For details [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Applicable modes: Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure...
  • Page 84 Recording In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. Applicable modes: With Auto Bracket +1 EV 1st picture...
  • Page 85: I.exposure]

    Recording For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Applicable modes: [ONI/[OFFI •...
  • Page 86: I.resolution]

    Recording For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. Applicable modes: [ON] [i.Resolution] is activated. [i,ZOOM] [i.Resolution] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by approximately 1.3x without noticeable deterioration...
  • Page 87: Burst]

    Recording For details [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: [_'_r_ [ON]/[OFF] Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. Number of recordable pictures...
  • Page 88: Af Assist Lamp]

    Recording For details [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger area is displayed depending on the recording...
  • Page 89: Stabilizer]

    Recording For details [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Using this mode, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: [ONI/[OFF] • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
  • Page 90 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are AVCHD trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby DOLBY Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks...

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