PANASONIC DMCFX580 User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX580

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before Use

Deleting Pictures.....................................49

• To delete a single picture..................49

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 50) or all the pictures ..............49

Quick Guide ..............................................4

Standard Accessories ...............................6

Names of the Components .......................7

How to Use the Touch Panel ....................9

• What can be done by

touch operation.................................10

Preparation

Charging the Battery ...............................11

• About the Battery (charging/

number of recordable pictures) .........14

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................16

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 18

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................20

• Changing the clock setting ................ 21

Setting the Menu.....................................22

• Setting menu items ...........................23

• Using the quick menu .......................25

About the Setup Menu ............................26

Selecting the [REC] Mode.......................33

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............35

• Scene detection ................................37

• Face Recognition ..............................38

• About the flash ..................................38

• Settings in Intelligent auto mode....... 39

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Programme AE mode)..............40

• Focusing ...........................................41

• When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you

want to take) .....................................41

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......42

• Direction detection function...............42

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................ 43

• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/

Using the Digital Zoom .....................43

• Using the Easy zoom ........................45

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................46

• Using the Touch Zoom......................47

• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .....48

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor............................51

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

• Switching to the appropriate

flash setting.......................................54

• Adjust the flash output.......................57

Taking Close-up Pictures........................59

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........61

Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) Taking Pictures with Set Aperture

(Aperture-priority AE) ..............................63

Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed

(Shutter-priority AE).................................64

Taking Pictures with Exposure

Set Manually (Manual exposure).............65

Compensating the Exposure ...................67

Taking Pictures using

Auto Bracket/Colour Bracket ...................68

• Auto Bracket......................................68

• Colour Bracket ..................................69

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) .................70

• Registering scenes in scene mode

(My scene mode) ..............................70

• Selecting the scene mode for each

recording (Scene mode) ...................71

• [PORTRAIT]......................................72

• [SOFT SKIN] .....................................72

• [TRANSFORM] .................................73

• [SELF PORTRAIT] ............................73

• [SCENERY].......................................74

• [PANORAMA ASSIST] ......................74

• [SPORTS] .........................................75

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................75

• [NIGHT SCENERY]...........................75

• [FOOD] .............................................75

• [PARTY] ............................................76

• [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................76

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................77

• [PET] .................................................78

• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................78

• [HI-SPEED BURST]..........................79

• [FLASH BURST] ...............................80

• [STARRY SKY] .................................80

• [FIREWORKS] ..................................81

• [SUNSET]..........................................81

• [BEACH]............................................81

• [SNOW] .............................................81

• [AERIAL PHOTO]..............................81

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• [PIN HOLE] .......................................82

• [FILM GRAIN] ...................................82

Motion Picture Mode...............................83

Taking a picture with

Face Recognition function.......................86

• Face Recognition functions...............86

• Face settings.....................................87

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

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Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas

Travel Destinations (World Time) .....93

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................95

• [PICTURE SIZE] ...............................95

• [QUALITY].........................................96

• [ASPECT RATIO]..............................97

• [INTELLIGENT ISO]..........................97

• [SENSITIVITY] ..................................98

• [ISO LIMIT SET]................................98

• [WHITE BALANCE]...........................99

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................101

• [AF MODE]......................................102

• [QUICK AF].....................................103

• [METERING MODE] .......................104

• [I.EXPOSURE] ................................ 105

• [BURST]..........................................105

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................106

• [COLOR EFFECT] ..........................107

• [PICT.ADJ.].....................................107

• [STABILIZER] ................................. 108

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ......................108

• [AUDIO REC.].................................109

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] .........................109

• [CLOCK SET]..................................109

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Advanced (Playback)

• Pictures with audio ..........................129

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .....130

• [EDIT]..............................................130

• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................130

• [PRINT SET] ...................................131

• [AUDIO DUB.] .................................133

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................134

• [COPY]............................................135

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ...............................136

Printing the Pictures..............................139

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................140

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ...................................141

• Print Settings ...................................142

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

• Playing back pictures using

the AV cable (supplied)...................145

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................146

• Playing back on the TV with

component socket ..........................147

.....145

Others

Screen Display ......................................148

Cautions for Use....................................151

Message Display ...................................157

Troubleshooting.....................................160

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time .....................169

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show)..........................................110

Displaying Multiple Pictures

([MULTI PLAYBACK]) ...........................113

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date

([CALENDAR]) ...................................... 114

Playing Back Pictures on the

Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY]) ................. 115

Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])

• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................116

• [FAVORITE PLAY]..........................117

Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.]) ......118

• [FAVORITE]....................................119

• [EDIT]..............................................120

• [DELETE]........................................128

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio................................129

• Motion pictures................................129

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Before Use

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Before Use

Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

Charge the battery. (P11)

• The battery is not charged when the

camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

Insert the battery and the card.

(P16)

• When you do not use the card, you can

record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P18) Refer to P19 when you use a card.

plug-in type

inlet type

Turn the camera on to take pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦

2 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P35)

/!].

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Play back the pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [(].

2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P46)

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text)

3 AC Cable 4 USB Connection Cable

5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM

Software:

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Use it to install the software to your PC.

7 CD-ROM

Operating Instructions

• 8 Hand Strap 9 Battery Case 10 Stylus pen

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera

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was purchased.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names of the Components

1Flash (P54) 2 Lens (P152) 3 Self-timer indicator (P61)/

AF assist lamp (P109)

4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 51, 148) 5 Status indicator (P17, 29, 35) 6 [MENU/SET] button (P20) 7 [DISPLAY] button (P51) 8 [Q.MENU] (P25)/Delete (P49) button 9 [MODE] button (P33) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

(P22)

11 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P67)/

Flash output adjustment (P57)/Auto bracket (P68)/Colour bracket (P69)

B: 4/Macro mode (P59) C: 2/Self-timer (P61) D: 1/Flash setting (P54)

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

123

or Press 4

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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P20) 13 Zoom lever (P43) 14 Speaker (P129) 15 Microphone (P83, 109, 133) 16 Shutter button (P35, 83) 17 [E.ZOOM] button (P45)

18 Hand strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the hand strap when

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using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

19 Lens barrel 20 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P147) 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P136, 139,

145)

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15 16 17

18 19

20 21

22 Tripod receptacle

When you use a tripod, make sure the

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tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

23 Card/Battery door (P16) 24 Release lever (P16)

25 DC coupler cover (P17)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

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the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P17.

22 23 24

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How to Use the Touch Panel

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch panel. It is used to select icon or picture.

It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched

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simultaneously, so try to touch the centre of the icon.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel. It is used to change the range of displayed picture, or switch the screen with the scroll bar.

If you select wrong icon, you can drag to different icon, and it

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will select that icon by releasing the finger.

Note

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch a

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little stronger if you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed.

• 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.)

• Touch panel will not operate if the hand holding the unit is

touching the touch panel.

• Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips,

such as ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

About the Stylus pen

• Only use the supplied stylus pen.

• Do not place it where small children can reach.

• Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when

storing. LCD monitor may break when the pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.

stylus pen is

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Before Use

What can be done by touch operation

Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation.

When recording

Select [REC] mode

(P33)

Select scene mode

(P70)

[REC] mode can be selected by using the touch panel.

Select [PLAYBACK] mode (P48)

[PLAYBACK] mode can be selected by using the touch panel.

Quick Menu (P25)

Menu can be set using the touch panel.

When playing back

Picture Playback Touch Zoom (P47)

A picture can be forwarded/rewound or enlarged in playback by touching the screen.

Touch AF/AE (P62)

It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.

[EASY ORG.] (P118)

Picture editing can be done by using the touch panel.

Note

On the touch operation screen, when a cursor button display A

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appears, it is possible to operate using 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button.

• Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the cursor

button.

Aperture Value Set

(P63, 65)

Shutter Speed Set

(P64, 65)

Exposure Compensation (P63, 64)

Setting for aperture value etc. can be set by touching the set bars displayed on the screen.

[SLIDE SHOW]

(P110)

Setting for slide show can be done by using the touch panel.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 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.

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• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries are

supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported by this function cannot be used.)

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should

also be the same.)

Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery.

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Preparation

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Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC

input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator

A lights green.

• Charging is complete when the [CHARGE]

indicator A turns off (after approx. 130 min maximum).

Detach the battery after charging is completed.

plug-in type

inlet type

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Preparation

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

Note

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After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up.)

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

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Preparation

About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status

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indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

∫ The battery life

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 175 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% 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].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD

mode.

(P27)

Approx. 350 pictures

By CIPA standard in programme AE mode

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Preparation

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 87.]

Playback time Approx. 360 min

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the

operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above. The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment. When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.

Note

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is

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charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted.

• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may

become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).

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Preparation

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.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

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1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again.

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Preparation

Note

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Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).

• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the

settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has

gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery

Ensure that the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) are purchased in a set. Do not use if sold separately.

1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the

direction.

3 Close the card/battery door.

Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.

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4 Open the DC coupler cover A.

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If it is difficult to open, push open the coupler cover from the interior with the card/battery door in an open state.

5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. 6 Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket

C of the DC coupler.

D Align the marks, and insert.

• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this

camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.

Note

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Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.

• This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and

operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.

• Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.

• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital

camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.

• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

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When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back.

• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the

card and played back.

• When using the built-in memory

>ð (access indication

• When using the card

† (access indication

¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or

the card).

• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB

• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only

• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used

becomes full.

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P135)

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

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Built-in Memory

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Preparation

Card

The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card Characteristics

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 format in compliance with the SD standard)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to

32 GB)

(Formatted using the FAT32 format in compliance with the SD standard)

MultiMediaCard • Still pictures only.

¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006

for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.

¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory

Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.)

• Fast recording and writing speed.

• Write-Protect switch A provided. (When

this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using

cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only.)

Note

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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 (P32)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic

waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure

proper operation. (P32)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

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/SET

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in

[PLAYBACK] mode.)

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P93)

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display

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format.

• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.

• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM

12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and elsewhere.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,

switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.

• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having

been set, set the clock correctly by following the below.

“Changing the clock setting” procedure

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Preparation

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P23)

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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. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

Note

The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.

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• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P125) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen

of the camera.

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Preparation

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Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just 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. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch

( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P130 to 135) ! [REC] mode menu (P95 to 109)

• This menu lets you

copy the pictures, settings convenient when printing (DPOF), etc., of recorded pictures.

[SETUP] menu (P26 to 32)

• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating

beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.

• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or

[PLAYBACK MODE].

• This menu lets you

set the colouring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

Note

Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.

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Setting menu items

This section describes how to select the programme AE mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [

Ø] to [š] in the programme AE mode

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu

settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step

Touch [PROGRAM AE].

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

• Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set

with

the cursor buttons.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by

rotating the zoom lever.

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Preparation

/SET

Switching to the [SETUP] menu

Press 2.

Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].

Press 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to

move to the second screen.

Press 1.

• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it

may be displayed in a different way.

Press 3/4 to select [š].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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Using the quick menu

By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

•

Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.

• Advanced settings for the following items can be performed by pressing [DISPLAY].

– [WHITE BALANCE] (P99)/[STABILIZER] (P108)

Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.

Touch the menu item and the setup.

A Item B Settings C The items to be set and the settings are displayed.

Q.MENU

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123

Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE]

•

can be set.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23.

U [CLOCK SET]

•

Refer to P20 for details.

[WORLD TIME]

• Refer to P93 for details.

— [TRAVEL DATE]

• Refer to P90 for details.

r [BEEP]

Setting Date/Time.

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

“ [DESTINATION]:

Travel destination area

– [HOME]:

Your home area

Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.

[TRAVEL SETUP] [OFF]/[SET]

[LOCATION] [OFF]/[SET]

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [BEEP LEVEL]:

[s] (Muted) [t] (Low) [u] (High)

[BEEP TONE]:

2 3

[]/[]/[]

[SHUTTER VOL.]: [] (Muted) [] (Low) [] (High)

[SHUTTER TONE]:

[]/[]/[]

u [VOLUME]

Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.

[MONITOR]

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

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These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places.

[OFF]

[LCD MODE]

LCD

„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

… [POWER LCD]:

The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects

may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording

in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or

another object to block the light.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode.

• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected in playback mode.

• [LCD MODE] cannot be used when the component cable is connected.

[DISPLAY SIZE]

Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.

[STANDARD]/[LARGE]

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[ON]

[OFF]

Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information

[GUIDE LINE]

displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P51)

[REC. INFO.]: [OFF]/[ON]

[PATTERN]: []/[]

• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.

This allows you to set either to display or not display the

[HISTOGRAM]

histogram. (P52)

[OFF]/[ON]

When the auto review function is activated, white saturated areas

[HIGHLIGHT]

appear blinking in black and white.

[OFF]/[ON]

If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend

•

compensating the exposure towards negative (P67) referring to the histogram (P52) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.

• There may be white saturated areas if the distance

between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear blinking in black and white.

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The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery.

p [POWER SAVE]:

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been

q [ECONOMY]

used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]

[AUTO LCD OFF]:

When taking pictures, the LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].

• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.

• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].

• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the

LCD monitor again.

• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or touch zoom.

• [POWER SAVE] cannot be used in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a slide show – [AUTO DEMO]

• [AUTO LCD OFF] cannot be used in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor – When connecting to a PC or a printer – While the self-timer is set – While recording motion pictures – While the menu screen is displayed – [AUTO DEMO]

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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.

[OFF] [1SEC.]

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[2SEC.]

[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons

is pressed.

[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then

enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.

• The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P68)/

colour bracket (P69), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P79) and [FLASH BURST] (P80) in scene mode, burst mode (P105) and when recording still pictures with audio (P109). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)

• In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].

• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in motion picture mode.

v [NO.RESET]

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P138)

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P32) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this

function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

w [RESET]

Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is

also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

• When the [REC] mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also

reset, too.

• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,

[ROTATE DISP.] (P130) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [ON].

– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P77) and [PET] (P78) in scene mode. – The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P90) (departure date, return date, location) – The [WORLD TIME] (P93) setting.

• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

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PANASONIC DMCFX580 User Manual

Contents

Before Use

Quick Guide

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

How to Use the Touch Panel

What can be done by touch operation

Preparation

Charging the Battery

About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the clock setting

Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Using the quick menu

About the Setup Menu