Panasonic Dmc Fx80 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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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 
(DMW-BCK7E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the 
battery orientation, insert all the way 
until you hear a locking sound and 
then check that it is locked by lever A. 
Pull the lever A in the direction of the 
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until 
you hear a “click” while being careful 
about the direction in which 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.
1: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
Note•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
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Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and 
battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors [10oC to 30oC (50oF to 
86oF)].
Connect the AC adaptor A (supplied) and this camera with the USB 
connection cable B (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor A (supplied) 
into the power outlet.
C To power outlet•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other 
than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction.
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
∫About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7E.
•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.•Check that this unit is turned off.
∫About the charging lamp (D)
On:Charging.
Off:Charging has completed. (Charging time: Approx. 180 min)
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Sequence of operations
Press power button.
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 
Set the date and time before using the camera.
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus and then press it fully to take the 
picture.
∫Selecting the Recording Mode
1 Touch the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode.
2 On the Recording Mode list screen, touch Recording 
Mode.
∫Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button.•Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 
59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
Also, motion pictures recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. Given this constraint, the 
maximum length of continuous recording in [FHD] is approximately 24 minutes 43 seconds. 
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
!: Take pictures with your own settings.
¦: Taking pictures with automatic settings.
:Record while checking the image effect.
Û: Take pictures according to scene.
: Takes a 3D picture.
:Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.
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∫Setting the Menu
Touch [ ] to display the menu screen to change the recording function, camera 
settings, and other settings.
∫Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])1Press [(].
2 Touch [ ]/[ ] or drag the screen horizontally.
∫Deleting Pictures1 In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and touch [ ].
2 Touch [Delete Single].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
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Reading the Operating Instructions 
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in 
“Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied 
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating 
Instructions (supplied).
Click the [Operating Instructions].
Select the desired language and 
then click [Operating Instructions] 
to install.
ATo return to the install menu.
Double click the “Operating 
Instructions” shortcut icon on the 
desktop.
∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse 
or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click B and then 
follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7)
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from 
the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
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Installing supplied software
•The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.–PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7)–LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
•Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
Check the environment of your PC.
•Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE”–OS:WindowsR XP (32bit) SP3, 
Windows VistaR (32bit) SP2,
WindowsR 7 (32bit/64bit) and SP1–CPU:PentiumR III 500 MHz or higher (WindowsR XP),
PentiumR III 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR),
PentiumR III 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR 7)–Display:1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended)–RAM:512 MB or more (WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR),
1 GB or more (WindowsR 7 32bit),
2 GB or more (WindowsR 7 64bit)–Free hard disk space:450 MB or more for installing software•Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF) for further 
operating environment.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
•When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•
Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
Note•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.•“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” is not compatible with Mac.
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Specifications
Digital Camera:
Information for your safety
Power Source:DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption:1.6 W (When recording)
0.9 W (When playing back)
Camera effective 
pixels12,100,000 pixels
Image sensor1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,500,000 pixels, 
Primary colour filter
LensOptical 5k zoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 (Wide) to F6.4 (Tele)
Image stabiliserOptical method
Focus rangeNormal 50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶
Macro/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above 
settings.
Shutter systemElectronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Minimum 
IlluminationApprox. 6 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 
1/25th of a second)
Shutter speed8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
Exposure (AE)Auto (Programme AE)
Metering modeMultiple
LCD monitor3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Touch screen
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMonaural
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Recording mediaBuilt-in Memory (Approx. 60 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Recording file format
Still PictureJPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, 
based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding/MPO
Motion picturesAVCHD/MP4
Audio compression 
formatAVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch)
MP4: AAC (2ch)
Interface
Digital“USB 2.0” (High Speed)
¢Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the 
USB connection cable.
Analogue videoNTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
AudioAudio line output (monaural)
Te r m i n a l
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[HDMI]MiniHDMI TypeC
Dimensions
(excluding the 
projecting parts)Approx. 96.3 mm (W)k56 mm (H)k19.4 mm (D)
[3.79q
(W)k2.20q(H)k0.77q(D)]
MassApprox. 131g/0.29 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 114g/0.25 lb (excluding card and battery)
Operating 
temperature0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Operating humidity10%RH to 80%RH
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AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0775):
Information for your safety
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCK7E):
Information for your safetyInput:110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output:5V, 800mA
Voltage/capacity:3.6 V/680 mAh
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							•SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.•“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony 
Corporation.
•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
•HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., 
used under license therefrom.
•Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.•Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered 
trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or 
product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and 
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC 
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer 
engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video 
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any 
other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com
.
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Panasonic Testing Centre
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Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
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