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 in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of 
batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine 
Panasonic products.
∫ Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.•It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 
86 oF). (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. 
						

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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 AC cable does not fit entirely into 
the AC input terminal. A gap will remain 
as shown on the right.
plug-in type
inlet type
The [CHARGE] 
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator 
A is turned on and charging will start.
The [CHARGE] 
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator 
A of the charger will turn off once the 
charging has completed without any problem. 
						

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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 monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera  with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the 
battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
Charging time Approx. 130 min 
						

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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 lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
∫Recording motion pictures
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These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available  for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
¢ Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum 
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 360 pictures
By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode
Recording time
Approx. 180 min
[AVCHD Lite]
(Recording with picture quality 
set to [SH]([ ]))[MOTION JPEG]
(Recording with picture quality 
set to [HD]([ ]))
Continuous 
recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 110 min
Approx. 110 min¢
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 60 min Approx. 60 min¢ 
						

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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 even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
Playback time Approx. 350 min 
						

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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 remove the 
battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being 
careful about the direction you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B : Do not touch the connection terminals of the 
card.
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The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow.
•If the card/battery door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its direction and 
then insert it again. 
						

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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 the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card 
itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
∫Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with 
the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). 
The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by 
itself.
1 Open the card/battery door.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the 
direction.
3 Close the card/battery door.
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Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.4Open the DC coupler cover  A.
•If it is difficult to open, push open the coupler cover 
from the interior with the card/battery door in an 
open state.
5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6 Connect the AC adaptor  B to the [DC IN] socket 
C of the DC coupler.
D  Align the marks and insert.•Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for 
this camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.
Note
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.•This unit cannot be placed upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down 
and operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.
•Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.•If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital 
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.•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 and the power supply is cut off due to a 
power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will 
not be recorded.
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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 built-in memory and played back.
•When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the 
card and played back.
•When using the built-in memory
k>ð  (access indication¢)•When using the card
†  (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or 
the card).
Built-in Memory 
						

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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 
[AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording 
motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted  (P31)]. Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. 
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P31)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Type of card which can be  used with this unitRemarks
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 
2GB) •SDHC Memory Card can be us
ed with SDHC Memory Card 
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory 
Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB 
to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB) 
						

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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)
•
You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings 
without setting a date and time.
To set the display sequence and the 
time display format.
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Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for 
setting display order/time display format.
•Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format.
•When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and 
elsewhere.
•Touch [CANCEL] to return to the previous screen without setting the display order/time 
display format.
Turn the camera on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed 
to step4.
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