Panasonic Dmc Fx65 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
                                    send e-mail to: [email protected]
PC
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 
and check the Troubleshooting section.
until 
2009/7/21
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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 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 other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
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.
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 SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND 
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
Model No.    
Serial No.
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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)
•
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 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60xC (140oF) or 
incinerate.
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 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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∫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 etc.).
•
If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the 
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may 
be adversely affected.
∫Care of the camera
•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.
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to 
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD 
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket 
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 item can rest against the LCD monitor and 
damage it.
•Be particularly 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 with this unit such as when using 
it on a rainy day or on a beach.
•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 normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the 
camera or the repair service center.
∫About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, 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.
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∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
•
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.
•
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 based on 
the SD Standard and will not work in this product.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
-If you see this symbol-
Information 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
Information for Your Safety ................................................................................................. 2
Before Use
Standard Accessories ......................................................................................................... 7
Names of the Components ................................................................................................. 8
Preparation
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................... 10
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................................... 12
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......................................................................................... 13
• Changing the clock setting ......................................................................................... 13
Setting the Menu...............................................................................................................14
• Setting menu items ..................................................................................................... 14
Selecting the [REC] Mode ................................................................................................ 16
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ................................................................................................ 17
• Scene detection .......................................................................................................... 18
• AF Tracking Function ................................................................................................. 18
Taking pictures with your favourite settings 
(·: Normal Picture Mode) ................................................................................................ 19
• Focusing .....................................................................................................................19
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........................................................................ 20
Deleting Pictures...............................................................................................................21
• To delete a single picture ........................................................................................... 21
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ............................................. 21
Others
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................................ 22
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 23
Digital Camera Accessory System ................................................................................... 27
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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
•
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
6 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions7 Hand Strap
8Battery Case
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SD Memory Card and SDHC 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 “Digital Camera Accessory 
System”.•If any accessories are lost, customers should 
contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for 
further information about obtaining 
replacement parts.
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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 with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
orPress 4123
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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
•
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
•
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
•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) are used.
•We recommend you use a battery with 
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor 
when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the 
AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due 
to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is 
disconnected etc., the motion picture being 
recorded will not be recorded.
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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. (Batteries which do not support this 
function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, 
performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies 
and are not genuine Panasonic products.
•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 10oC to 35oC (50oF to 95oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
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.
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
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.
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