Panasonic DMC-FX90 Operating Instruction
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
P
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX90
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 for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Ins tall it on your PC to
read it.
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Dear Customer,
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
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 on the 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.
-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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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
FCC RF Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply
without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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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 connecte d.
• 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-FX90
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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Certification and Compliance
DMC-FX90
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that
device. To view, choose
[ ] in Recording Mode > [] > [ ] ([Wi-Fi Setup]) >
[Manual Setup] > [ ] ([Approved Regulations])
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBQX466
∫ 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.
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∫ 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.
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
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW -AVC1 ; opt ional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cabl e (RP-CHEU15; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 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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Contents
Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3
The camera has wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
motion pictures is easy.. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ .................8
Care of the camera .....................................................................................12
Standard Accessories .................................................................................13
Names and Functions of Main Parts................. ............ ............. ............. ....14
How to Use the Touch Panel ...................................................................... 15
Charging the Battery...................................................................................16
• Charging...............................................................................................16
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ... .......17
About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................18
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................19
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................20
• Changing the Clock Setting ......................................................... .........20
Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................21
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)......22
Recording Motion Pictur e s........................................ ............. ............ .........23
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................24
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................24
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................25
About the supplied software........................................................................26
• Installing supplied software...................................................................27
Message Display.........................................................................................28
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................29
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................32
Specifications..............................................................................................34
Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................39
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................40
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....................41
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), so sharing still pictures and
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The camera has wireless LAN (Wi-FiR), so
sharing still pictures and motion pictur es is e asy.
AV device
You can send images to AV device at
home or outdoors, so you can enjoy
watching them with your family or
show them to family and friends who
are elsewhere.
¢ For models that support this funct i on, please see the following
support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Smartphone
Even in places with no wirel ess access
points (broadband router), such as when
outdoors, you can instantly copy images
to your smartphone and enjoy viewing
them on it.
¢ The smartphone application “LUMIX LINK” is required.
You need a sm artphone or a w ireles s acce ss point (br oadband ro uter) i n
order to connect to wireless LAN. Please read the “Easy connect ion
setup guide” for connections and settings.
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WEB service
You can instantly upl oad still pictures or
motion pictures to WEB services such
as Facebook, and YouTube, etc.
¢ For supported WEB services, go to the “FAQ/Contact us” on the
following site.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
PC
You can copy only the images you
select even if you leave yo ur computer .
¢ The “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi” sof tware
on the CD-ROM (supplied) must be installed.
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∫ Instantly send images displayed on the screen
Press [Wi-Fi] button.
•Please read “Owner’s Manual fo r advanced features (PDF for m at)” for the
method of sending.
∫ You can send multiple images
Touch [ ].
•Please read “Owner’s Manual fo r advanced features (PDF for m at)” for the
method of sending.
Note
Images may contain inf ormation such as a title, the time and date when the
•
picture was taken, and the l ocation where the picture was taken on a camera
with a GPS function. Please carefully check these before uploading images to
WEB services.
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∫ You can send images to smartphone
1 Download the smartphone
application “LUMIX LINK”, install it
and start it.
or
2 Carry out the operation to send the image to the smartphone.
• This will make the connection to the smartphone and send the image.
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be
damaged if used in following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Sit down with the ca mera in you r t rou sers pocket o r
forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap
attached to the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of
dust, water, sand, etc.
•Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into
the space around th e lens, buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause
malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into cont ac t with th is
unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on the
beach.
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Standard Accessories
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12
4
56
DMW-BCK7PP DE-A91B
VFC4297
K1HY08YY0017 VFF0853
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Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of August 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
4 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
• Owner’s Manual
5 Hand Strap
6 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
department at 1-800-833-9626 for
further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
“Digital Camera
”.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 2 3 4
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1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indica tor
AF Assist Lamp
4Wi-Fi
R
Transmitter
5 Touch panel/LCD monitor
6 Speaker
7 Microphone
8 Camera ON/OFF switch
9 Motion picture button
10 Shutter button
11 Z oom lever
12 [Wi-Fi] button
13 Strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach th e str a p w h en
using the camera to e ns ure th at you
will not drop it.
14 Lens barrel
15 [HDMI] socket
16 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
17 Tripod receptacle
18 Card/Battery door
19 Release lever
20 DC coupler cover
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC10; For shop display
purpose only) and AC adapto r
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) are us ed.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
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