Panasonic Dmc Fx75 Operating Instructions Manual

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PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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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 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...

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the 
electrical socket and detach the battery 
after charging is completed.
•The...

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∫Charging time
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long 
time may be longer than normal.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the 
same as above.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD...

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∫Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image 
Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Rotating the zoom...

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∫Playback
Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD]  (P27).–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short...

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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 card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever A being careful about the direction 
you insert it. Pull the lever A in the 
direction of the arrow to...

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Note
•Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).•Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor turns off as the settings on the camera may 
not be stored properly.
•The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.•The battery will be exhaus ted if left for a long period of time after being charged.•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before 
removing...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P148)•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.
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
•When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on 
the...

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The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
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Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) 
may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) 
may be used as 48 GB, 64 GB cards.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Touch [LANGUAGE SET].
Select the language.
•The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in 
[PLAYBACK] Mode.)
Touch [CLOCK SET].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using 
[3]/[4].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination  (P101)
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You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•Touch [CANCEL]...