Panasonic DMCFX580S, DMC-FX580 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX580

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

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

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [e-mail]

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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 below. The serial number is on the tag located on
the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera
information source. 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.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or o ther p ublishe d o r br oadcast mat eri al for pur poses
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Model No.
Serial No.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.

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.

•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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DMC-FX580

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and rec eiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technic ian for help.

FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when

connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conf or m ity

Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FX580
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 to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference rec eived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery p ack.

•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.

•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT I N A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power

supply only.

•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to

suit the AC outlet configuration.

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∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.

The camera may malfunction, reco rding pic tures ma y become i mpos sible , or th e le ns, t he LCD
monitor or the external cas e may be damaged.

•We strongly recommend you do no t leave t he camera in your trousers pocke t
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.

•Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your
camera. While being stored, that it em can rest against the LCD monitor and
damage it.

• Be partic ularly careful in the following places as they may cause this
unit to malfunction.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact wit h this unit s uch as when using

it on a rainy day or on a beach.

• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

• This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate nor mally, please co nt act the dea ler where you purchased th e
camera or the repair service center.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens an d LCD moni t or are fogged up)

•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

•If condensation occur s, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P114)

-If you see this symbol­Information 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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Contents

Before Use

Deleting Pictures..................... ................40

• To delete a single picture..................40

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 50) or all the pictures..............40

Information for Your Sa fety.......................2

Quick Guide..............................................8

Standard Accessories...............................9

Names of the Components.....................10

How to Use the Touch Panel..................12

• What can be done by

touch operation.................................13

Preparation

Charging the Battery...............................14

• About the Battery (charging/

number of recordable pictures) ........ 15

Inserting and Removing the Card

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

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

Setting Dat e /T i m e ( C l o ck Set) .......... ...... 19

• Changing the clock setting ............... 20

Setting the Menu.....................................20

• Setting menu items...........................21

• Using the quick menu.......................22

About the Setup Menu............................23

Selecting th e [R EC] Mode ...................... 28

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic
function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)......... 29

• Scene detection................................30

• Face Recognition..............................31

• About the flash..................................31

• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode...... 31

Taking pictures with your favorite settings

(³: Program AE Mode)..........................32

• Focusing...........................................33

• 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)

• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 34

• Direction detection function ..............34

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ...............34

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

Using the Digital Zoom.....................34

• Using the Easy z o om.... .. .............. . ...36

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................37

• Using the Touch Zoom.....................37

•

Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor...........................41

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting...............................................43

• Adjust the flash output......................45

Taking Close-up Pictures........................46

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .........47

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

(±: Aperture-priority AE )........................49

Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed

(´: Shutter-priority AE)..........................50

Taking Pictures with Exposure Set
Manually

Compensating the Exposure ..................53

Taking Pictures using

Auto Bracket/Color Bracket ....................54

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene Mode) ................55

(²: Manual exposure) ............. 51

• Auto Bracket .....................................54

• Color Bracke t............. .. .. ............. .. .. .. 55

• Registering scenes in Scene Mode

( : My Scene Mode) ...................... 55

• Selecting the Scene Mode for each

recording (¿: Scene Mode). ............ 56

• * [PORTRAIT]................................57

• + [SOFT SKIN]............................... 57

• [TRANSFORM]...........................57

• 0 [SELF PORTRAIT]......................58

• , [SCENERY] ................................58

• [PANORAMA ASSIST]................58

• - [SPORTS]...................................59

• . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ...................59

• / [NIGHT SCENERY] ....................59

• 1 [FOOD] ...................................... 60

• 2 [PARTY]......................................60

• 3 [CANDLE LIGHT]........................60

• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2]..................60

• í [PET]...........................................61

• 9 [HIGH SENS.].............................61

• ô [HI-SPEED BURST]............. .......62

• [FLASH BURST].........................62

• 5 [STARRY SKY]........................... 63

• 4 [FIREWORKS]............................63

• ï [SUNSET] ................................... 64

• 6 [BEACH] .....................................64

• 8 [SNOW].......................................64

• 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] .......................64

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• [PIN HOLE] .................................65

AF

• [FILM GRAIN] .............................65

Motion Picture Mode ...............................66

Taking a picture with Face Recognition

function...................................................67

• Face Recognition functions ..............67

• Face settings....... .............................68

Useful Functions at Travel

Destinations............................................70

• Recording which Day of the

Vacation You Take the Picture.........70

•

Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations (World Time)

Using the [REC] Mode Menu..................73

• @ [PICTURE SIZE].......................73

• A [QUALITY] ................................74

• ? [ASPECT RATIO] .....................74

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] .................75

• > [SENSITIVITY]..........................75

• [ISO LIMIT SET]........... ............75

• = [WHITE BALANCE] ..................76

• [FACE RECOG.].......................77

• [AF MODE] ...............................78

• [QUICK AF]...............................79

• C [METERING MODE].................79

• [I.EXPOSURE]..........................80

• ˜ [BURST]....................................80

• ) [DIGITAL ZOOM]......................81

• H [COLOR EFFECT] .................... 81

• I [PICT.ADJ.]...............................81

• [STABILIZER]...........................82

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED]................82

• B [AUDIO REC.]...........................83

• F [AF ASSIST LAMP]...................83

• U [CLOCK SET] ...........................83

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Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show) ...........................................84

Displaying Multiple Pictures

([MULTI PLAYBACK]).............................86

Displaying Pictures by

Recordin g D a te ([CALENDAR ] )............. . 87

Playing Back Pictures on
the Dual Display
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back
([CATEGOR YPLA Y]/[FA VO RITEPLAY])

• [CATEGORY PLAY] .........................89

• [FAVORITE PLAY]............ ................90

Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.])........90

• Ü [FAVORITE]..............................91

• [EDIT]........................................92

• ‚ [DELETE].................................. 98

([DUAL PLAY])..............88

...... 89

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio .................................98

• Motion pictures.................................98

• Pictures with audio................. ...........99

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu

• [EDIT]......................................100

• M [ROTATE DISP.].....................100

• [PRINT SET]...........................100

• B [AUDIO DUB.].........................102

• [FACE RECOG.].....................102

• S [COPY]....................................103

........100

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC...............................104

Printing the Pictures..............................106

• Selecting a single picture

and printing it..................................107

• Selecting multiple pictures

and printing them............................107

• Print Settings..................................108

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

• Playing back pictures using

the AV cable (supplied) ..................110

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot ................110

• Playing back on the TV with

component socket..........................111

...... 110

Others

Screen Display......................................112

Cautions for Use................ ...................114

Message Display ..................................117

Troubleshooting. ...................................119

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time.....................127

Specifications........................................130

Digital Camera Accessory System........134

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)
Request for Service Notice

(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)...........136

Limited Warranty

(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)...........137

Customer Services Directory

(United States and Puerto Rico).... .......139

Précautions à prendre

(pour le Canada)...................................140

Index.....................................................142

.....135

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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. (P14)

• 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 P18
when you use a card.

Turn the camera on to take
pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦/!].

2 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P29)

Play back the pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

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switch to [(].

2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P37)

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4

5 6

7

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DMW-BCF10PP DE-A59B

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Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1Battery Pack

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

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text)

3 USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM

• Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.

6 Hand Strap
7Battery Case
8 Stylus pen

•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 no t
using a card.

•For information about optional accessories,
refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory
System”. (P134)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in the
USA and Puerto Rico should contact
Panasonic’s pa r ts department at
1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada
should contact 1800 99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) fo r furthe r informat ion ab out
obtaining replacement parts.

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Names of the Components

1 Flash ( P43)
2 Lens (P 5, 115)
3 Self-timer indicator (P47)/

AF assist lamp (P83)

4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P12, 41, 112)
5 Status indicator (P17, 25, 29)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P19)
7 [D ISPLAY] button (P41)
8 [Q.ME NU] (P22)/D elete (P40) but ton
9 [MODE] button (P28)
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

(P20)

11 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P53)/

Flash output adjustment (P45)/Auto
bracket (P54)/Color bracket (P55)

B: 4/Macro Mode (P46)
C: 2/Self-timer (P47)
D: 1/Flash setting (P43)

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) but ton

or Press 4

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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)

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15 16 17

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20

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22 23 24

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13 Zoom lever (P34)
14 Speaker (P98)
15 Microphone (P66, 83, 102)
16 Shutter button (P29, 66)
17 [E.ZOOM] button (P36)

18 Hand strap eyelet

• Be sure to attach the hand strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.

19 Lens barrel
20 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P111)
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P104, 106, 110)

22 Tripod receptacle

• When you use a tripod, make sure the
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
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional) are used. For co nnection details,
refer to P17.

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

∫ Drag

A movement performed 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 the wrong icon, you c an drag to the correc t icon ,
and release your finger.

Note

• This touch panel detects pressure. Touch a little stronger if
you have a commercially available prot ection sheet affixed.

• If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection
sheet, please follow the inst ructions 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 th e
such as ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty.

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

LCD monitor with hard pointed tips,

About the Stylus pen

• Only use the supplied

• Do not place it where small children can reach.

• Do not place the
storing. LCD monitor may break when the
pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.

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stylus pen.

stylus pen on the LCD moni tor when

stylus pen is

What can be done by touch operation

A

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

When recording

Before Use

Select [REC] Mode
(P28)
Select Scene Mode
(P55)

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

Select [PLAYBACK]
Mode (P38)

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

Quick Menu (P22)

Menu can be set usi ng
the touch panel .

When playing back

Picture Play b a c k
Touch Zoom (P37)

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

Touch AF/AE (P48)

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

[EASY ORG.] (P90)

Picture editing can be
done by using the
touch panel.

Note

•On the touch operation screen, when a cursor button display A
appears, it is possible to operate using 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button.

•

Menu items cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the cursor button.

Aperture Value Set
(P49, 51)
Shutter Speed Set
(P50, 51)
Exposure
Compensation
(P49, 50)

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

[SLIDE SHOW] (P84)

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

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Preparation

Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.

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.

• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries
(DMW-BCF10PP) 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 (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery
temperature should als o be the same.)

Attach the battery p aying attention to
the direction of the battery.

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Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator
A lights green.

• Charging is complete when the [CHARGE]
indicator A turns off (after approx. 130min
maximum).

Detach the battery after charging is
completed.

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Preparation

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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

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

Note

•

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

•The battery becomes warm after use it and during and af ter charging. The camera also
becomes war m du r i ng use. This is no t a m al function.

•The battery will become 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

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

•When the operati ng 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.

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 (DMW-AC5PP;
optional) connected.]

•The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhau st ed. (The status
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

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

•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32MB).

•Using the supplied battery .

•Start in g record ing 30seconds afte r t he camer a is tu rned on. (Whe n th e optic al image s t abili zer
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 temperatur e of the battery decreases.

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

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.

Approx. 350 pictures

By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode

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(P23)

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Preparation

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack
(DMW-BCF10PP) 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
charged increases. For l ong te rm ba ttery u se, we reco mmend you do no t fre quen tly c h arge th e
battery before it is exhausted.

• The performance of the batter y may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skii ng/snowboarding).

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 c ard/b attery doo r.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCF10PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the qualit y of th is product.

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Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A
being careful about the direction you insert it.

A

Pull the leve r

in the direction of the arrow

to remove the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks, being

careful about the direction in which 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 become 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.

Note

•Remove the battery after use. St ore the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).

•Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (gree n) turn off as the
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

•The supplied batter y is designed only for the camera. Do not use i t 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 (DMW-AC5PP;

optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 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.

4 Open the DC coupler cover A.
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

•Always use a genuine Pana sonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optiona l).

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

•This unit cannot be stood uprigh t when the AC adaptor is co nnected . When placing it down and
operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.

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

•If the AC adaptor and DC couple r 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.
For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P134)

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

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

• When a card has been i nserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
card and played back.

• When using the built-in memory

>ð (access indicat ion

k

• When using the card
† (access indication

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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. (P103)

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

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

Type of card Characteristics

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

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

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to

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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 de ci ded by t he SD Assoc iation 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 operati ng instructions for the equipment being used.)

• Y ou can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating comp liance with the SD standard) if using
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• Please co nfirm the lates t in fo r m a ti on on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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)

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Built-in Memory

Card

•Fast recording and writing speed.

• Write-Protect switch
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or
formatting is possible. The ability to
write, delete and format dat a is rest ored
when the switch is returned to its
original position.)

A provided. (When

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ONOFF

/SET

MENU

:
:

Note

•

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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 (P27)]. Fur thermore, 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 normall y.
If operation fails due to vibrati on, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

•

The data on th e built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost du e t o electromagnetic waves, static
electricity or br eakdown of the c am era or the card. We re commend stori ng important data on a P C et c.

•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation. (P27)

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

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Turn the camera on.

•

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

A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (year , month,
day , hour, minute, dis play seq uence or ti me
display format), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P72)

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

•

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 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 disp layed as PM 12:00. This display format is
common in North America 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

“

Changing the clock setting” procedure below.

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Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P21)

• It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.

•

The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using t he built-in clock battery even withou t the
battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge t he built-in battery.)

Note

• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed s everal times during recording.

• 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 [TEXTSTAMP] (P96) 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.

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 (P100 to 103) ! [REC] Mode menu (P73 to 83)

• This menu lets you
copy the pictures,
settings convenient
when printing
(DPOF), etc., of
recorded pictures.

[SETUP] menu (P23 to 27)

•This menu lets you perform t he clock settings, select the ope rating
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 coloring,
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.
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 program 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 program AE Mode

Tu rn the camera on.

A [MENU /S E T ] bu tt o n
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

4.

Touch [PROGRAM AE].

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

• Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set

the cursor buttons.

with

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by
rotating the zoom lever.

Switching to the [SETUP] menu

Press 2.

Press 4 to select the [SETUP] me nu
icon [ ].

Press 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

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MENU

Q.MENU

B

C

A

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.

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 t he Modes.

• Advanced settings for the following items can be performed by pre ssing [DISPLAY].
– [WHITE BALANCE] (P76)/[STABILI ZER] (P82)

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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.

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LCD

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 P21.

U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.

• Refer to P19 for deta i ls .

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[WORLD TIME]

• Refer to P72 for deta i ls .

— [TRAVELDATE]

• Refer to P70 for deta i ls .

r [BEEP]

“ [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]:

[]/[]/[]

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

[SHUTTER TONE]:

[]/[]/[]

u [VOLUME]

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

[MONITOR]

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

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

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

[OFF]

[LCD MODE]

„ [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.

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[ON]

[OFF]

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear different from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30seconds when recording
in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monit or 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 ligh t.

• The number of recordable pictu res de creas es in Auto P ower L CD Mode and P ower 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]

Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures.
Y ou can also set whether or not to have the recording information

[GUIDE LINE]

• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P41)

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

[PATTERN]:
[]/[]

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

[HISTOGRAM]

histogram. (P42)

[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 (P53)
referring to the histogram (P42) 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 wi th the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in th is case, th e 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 but ton halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWERSAVE].

•[POWER SA V E] 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

•[POWER SAVE] c annot 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 s l i de s ho w
–[AUTO DEMO]

•[AUTO LCD OFF] cannot be us ed 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]

touch zoom.

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 any one 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 (P54)/color bracket

•
(P55), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P62) and [FLASH BURST] (P62) in Scene Mode, Burst Mode (P80) and
when recording still pictures with audio (P83). (The pictures cannot be enlarged .)

•In Intelli gent Auto Mode, the a uto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].

•[AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.

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v [NO.RESET]

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P105)

• A folder numbe r between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the
card (P27) 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]

• 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 malfu nc tioning.
When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE REC OG.] will be also reset, too .

•

• When [SETUP] m e nu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[ROTATE DISP.] (P100) in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu is set to [ON].
– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P60) and [PET] (P61) in Scene Mode.
– The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P70) (departure date, return date, lo cation)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P72) setting.

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

Reset the file number of th e next recording to 0001.

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

Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to you r PC or your pr inter wi th the USB con nection cable
(supplied).

y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

x [USB MODE]

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera
to a PC or a print er supporting P ictBridge.

{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

z [PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

When [PC] is selected, the camera is conne cted via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system.

•

• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.

Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback Mode onl y)

[TV ASPECT]

[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

Set the guide screen incl uding Touch AF/AE or Touch Zoom,

[TOUCH GUIDE]

choosing whether or not to display it.

[OFF]/[ON]

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It is possible to check which version of
firmware is on the camera.

[VERSION DISP.]

Preparation

For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [e-mail]

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

DEMO

A
B

[FORMAT]

•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC
coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the c amera off during formatting.

•

If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the buil t-in me mory, remove the card.

•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.

•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Servic e Center.

The built-in memory or card is formatted.

deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.

Formatting irre trie v ab ly

Adjust the pos iti on o f th e to uch p an el if a di ff er ent item get s selec ted
from what you touched or touch operation does not respond.

1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Touch the orange [r] mark

[CALIBRATION]

displayed on the screen in
order with the stylus pen
(supplied) (5 places).

• A message is displayed once the
position is set.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

•Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [

Set the language displayed on the screen.

~ [LANGUAGE]

•

If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]
[ITALIANO]

¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX580P

¢

/[繁體中文]¢/[¢]

¢

/[FRANÇAIS]¢/[ESPAÑOL]/

The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the
subject and displays these on the indicator. ([JITTER, SUBJ.
MOVE DEMO.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows . ([AUTO DEMO])

[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]

[DEMO MODE]

A Jitter detection demonstration
B Movement detection demonstration

i] mark again.

¢

[AUTO DEMO]:
[OFF]
[ON]

•In Playback Mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed.

•

Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].

•[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximati on.

•[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.

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Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.

Turn the camera on.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B [MODE] button

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [¦/!].

Press [MODE].
Touch the Mode.

∫ List of [REC] Modes

¦

Intelligent Auto Mode (P29)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

»

Program AE Mode (P32)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

¹

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P49)

The subjects are recorded with set aperture.

¼

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P50)

The subjects are recorded with set shutter speed.

º

Manual Exposure Mode (P51)

The subjects are recorded with set aperture and shutter speed.

My Scene Mode (P55)

Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.

Û

Scene Mode (P55)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

$

Motion Picture Mode (P66)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

Note

• When the mode has been switc hed f rom [ PL AYBACK] Mode to [RE C] Mo de, the p rev iou sly set
[REC] Mode will be set.

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2

[REC] Mode : ñ

Basic

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.

•The following functions are ac tivated automatically.
–Scene detecti on/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/

[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation

•The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this

unit on 2. (It turns off aft er about 1 second.)
(1: Shutter button)

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

To uch [INTELLI GENTAUTO].

Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep
your arms still at your side and stand with
your feet slightly apart.

A Flash
B AF assist lamp

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject
is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subjec t’s face
by the face detection function. In other cas es, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

• The maximum close-up distance (the s horte st dist ance
at which the subject can be t aken) diff ers depending on
the zoom magnification.

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Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.

•

The access indication (P18) lights red when pictures are
being recorded on the built- in m emory (or the card).

∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P43)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P34)
∫ When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P48)

Note

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• Do not cover the flash or the AF assis t lamp with your fingers or other object s.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

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.

>

¦

•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

• If a tripod is used, for inst anc e, and the ca mera has judged t hat camera shake is minimal when
the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• Most appropriate scene is selected for the touched subject during Touch AF/AE (P4 8).

• When [FACERECOG.] is set to [O N], and the f ace similar t o the regist ered face is det ected, [R]
is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ]

¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered f aces

already set only when the face of a pers on 3 years old or younger is detected.

∫ Face detection

When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and
it will adjust the focus and exposure (P78).

Note

• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be
identified for the same subject.
– Subject conditions: When the fac e is bright or dark, The size of the

subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject,
When the subject is moving, When zoom is used

– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness

conditions, When the camera is shaken

• For best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.

∫ The Backlight Compensation

Backlight refers to light which comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole picture automatically.

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