Panasonic DMCFX78K User Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual

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

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX78

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual f or advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Dear Customer,

Model No. Serial No.

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most s ophisticated 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 this Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded t apes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copy right laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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.

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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 PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SH ALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACC ESSIBLE.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom

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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 receiver.

• 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 technician 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 Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX78 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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DMC-FX78

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pac k wit h 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 IN 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.

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Battery charger

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

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery char ger must be co nnect ed to a 120V

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.

∫ Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other AV cables except the su pplied one.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mi ni cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30;

optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)

• Do not use any other USB connecti on cables except the supplied one.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or nea r a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pic tures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, dis turbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromag netic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmit ters or high-voltage lines , the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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-If you see this symbolInformation on Dispos a l 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

Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3

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

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

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

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

• Charging...............................................................................................14

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ... .......15

About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................16

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................17

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................18

• Changing the Clock Setting ..................................................................18

Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................19

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (

ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode).........................................................................20

• Scene Detection....................................................................................21

Recording Motion Pictur e s........................................ ............. ............ .........22

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................23

Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................23

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................24

Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................25

Specifications..............................................................................................27

Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................30

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................31

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....................32

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Standard Accessories

DMW-BCK7PP DE-A91B

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Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correc t as of January 2011. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

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

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your PC.

• Owner’s Manual

6 Hand Strap 7 Stylus Pen

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card 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.

•For information about optional

accessories, refer to the Accessory System

•If any accessories are lost, customers

should contact Panasonic ’s parts dep artment at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

“Digital Camera

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Names of the Components

12 3

1Flash 2Lens 3 Self-timer indica tor

AF Assist Lamp

4 Touch panel/LCD monitor 5 Speaker 6 Microphone 7 Camera ON/OFF switch 8 Motion picture button 9 Shutter button 10 Zoom lever

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11 Strap eyelet

13 14

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• Be su re to attach th e str a p w h en

using the camer a t o ens u r e tha t

you will not drop it. 12 Lens barrel 13 [HDMI] socket 14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

15 Tripod receptacle 16 Card/Battery door 17 Release lever

18 DC coupler cover

• When using an AC adaptor, ensur e that

the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10;

optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;

optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

• It is recommended to use a fully charged

battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5 PP;

optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC10;

optional) when recording motion pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the

AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off

due to a power outage or if the AC ad apt or

is disconnected etc., th e motion picture

being recorded will not be recorded.

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