Panasonic Dmc Fx65 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX65
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating 
Instructions (PDF format) 
recorded on the CD-ROM 
containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods...

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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 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...

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∫About the battery pack
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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.
∫About the battery charger This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
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Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or...

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∫Cautions for Use
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.•Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; 
optional).
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games...

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∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
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When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of 
Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
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You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or 
more capacity.
•A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not...

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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................................................................................................. 2
Before Use
Standard Accessories ......................................................................................................... 7
Names of the Components ................................................................................................. 8
Preparation
Charging the Battery...

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Before Use
Before UseStandard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change.
1Battery 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 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM
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Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
6 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions7 Hand...

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Before Use
Names of the Components
1Flash
2 Lens
3 Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
4 LCD monitor
5 Status indicator
6 [MENU/SET] button
7 [DISPLAY] button
8 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
9 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
10 Cursor buttons
A:3/Exposure compensation/Auto 
Bracket/White balance fine 
adjustment
B:4/Macro Mode
AF Tracking
C:2/Self-timer button
D:1/Flash setting button
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the 
figure below or described...

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Before Use
11 Camera ON/OFF switch
12 Zoom lever
13 Speaker
14 Microphone
15 Shutter button
16 Mode dial
17 Hand strap eyelet
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Be sure to attach the hand strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will 
not drop it.
18 Lens barrel
19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
21 Tripod receptacle
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When you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable when the camera is 
attached to it.
22 Card/Battery door
23 Release lever
24 DC coupler cover
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When using an AC adaptor,...

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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable 
for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by 
other companies and certified by Panasonic....