Panasonic Dmc Fx78 Owners Manual

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[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture 
automatically.
To u c h  [ ] .
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the 
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Touch the subject you wish to 
focus on, and then take a picture.
•AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF Mode is displayed at the position you touch, and 
a picture is taken when it is focused. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen)
Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.
Note
•Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed.•Touch Shutter setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•You cannot record motion pictures with the Touch Shutter.
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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
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AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.
∫About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after 
pressing the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom 
position.
e.g.: Focus range during the Normal Picture Mode
FocusWhen the subject is 
focusedWhen the subject 
is not focused
Focus indication  AOn Blinks
AF area B White>Green White >Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 timesAB
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W
50 cm (1.64 feet)
1 m (3.28 feet) 
						

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∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the 
composition of the picture you want to take)
1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then  press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter button halfway  while moving the camera as you 
compose the picture.
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You can repeatedly retry the actions in 
step 1 before pressing the shutter 
button fully.
∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
•Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects•When it is dark or when jitter occurs•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near 
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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Note
•This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established 
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif 
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot 
be played back.
•Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.•The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [Rec] Mode to [Playback] Mode.
To u c h  [ ] .
•The display switches to normal playback.
Forward or rewind the image
Drag  (P7) the screen horizontally.
–Forward: drag from right to left–Rewind: drag from left to right
A File number
B Picture number
•Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on 
the playback status.
•You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping 
your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after 
forwarding/rewinding a picture.
(Pictures are displayed reduced in size.)
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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Touch [ ].
ASlide bar•It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the 
following icons.
–[ ]: 1 screen–[ ]: 12 screens–[ ]: 30 screens
–[ ]: Calendar screen display•Switch the screen by touching [ 3]/[4] if these are displayed 
on the slide bar.
•The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or 
down  (P7).
•The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the 
screen up or down  (P7).
•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
Using the Playback Zoom
Touch the part to enlarge firmly.
1k > 2k> 4k> 8k > 16k
•You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by moving the zoom 
lever.
•When you change the magnification, the zoom position 
indication  B appears for about 1 second.
•The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality 
deteriorates.
•You can move the enlarged part by dragging  (P7) the screen.•Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].
•When you touch [ ] , the magnification becomes lower.
A
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[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿
Recording Motion Pictures
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or 
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in monaural.
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A Available recording time
B  Elapsed recording time
•You can record motion pictures fitting each 
Recording Mode.
•Release the motion picture button right after you 
press it.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•For the setting of the [Rec Mode] and [Rec Quality], 
refer to  P90.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
B
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Note
•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static 
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture 
recording.
•When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.•If you operate the zoom etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may be 
recorded.
•Zoom speed may be slower than normal in recording motion pictures.•If the Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, recordable 
area will be changed drastically since these settings are canceled.
•Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in  still and motion pictures, the angle of view may 
change at the start of the motion picture recording.
When [ Rec Area]  (P40) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is 
displayed.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional) when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) and the power supply is cut 
off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor  (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture 
being recorded will not be recorded.
•It will be recorded in following categories for certain Scene Modes. A motion picture recording 
matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Scene ModeScene Mode while recording motion picture
[Baby1]/[Baby2] Portrait Mode
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], 
[Handheld Night Shot], 
[Starry Sky] Low Light Mode
[Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Pet], 
[Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], 
[Fireworks], [Photo Frame] Normal motion picture 
						

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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Motion Pictures
•This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG 
formats that were taken with this model (only).
•Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion 
pictures that were recorded with this unit, AV CHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion 
pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only.
Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as 
[ ]/[ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back.
A Motion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time
•After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the 
screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
•Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for 
motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
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∫Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback1Display control panel by touching screen.
•If no operation is performed for about 2 s econds, it will return to original status.
2Operate control panel by touching.
Note
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To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “QuickTime” or the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.
Play/PauseStop
Fast rewindFast forward
Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)
Increase volume levelReduce volume level
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About fast forward/rewind playback
–Touch [ ] during playback to fast forward  (touch [ ] to fast rewind). The fast 
forward/rewind speed increases if you touch [ ]/[ ] again. (The display on the 
screen changes from [ 5] to [ ].)
–Touch [ ] to resume normal playback speed.
–When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than 
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[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection/[Stabilizer]/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Face Detection/[Quick AF]/
[i.Exposure]/[Red-Eye Removal]/Backlight Compensation/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/Auto White 
Balance/[AF Assist Lamp]/[Active Mode]/[Continuous AF]/[Wind Cut]
•Image quality is fixed to [A].
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  [ ] .
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
1  Focus indication
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the subject’s 
face by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it 
is displayed at the point on  the subject which is in 
focus.
•When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function 
works. For details, refer to  P47.2
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