Panasonic Dmc Fx80 Operating Instructions Manual

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•Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase available space in the memory. 
(P37)
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power [ON] when using a large 
capacity card.
•The picture can become whitish if there is dirt, e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
> If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel and gently wipe the lens surface 
with a soft, dry cloth.
> Check that...

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•The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode.> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.  (P25)•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.  (P22)
> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the 
camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures.  (P22)
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer.  (P78)
•Is there any memory...

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•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures.•Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.> If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least “Class 4” or if you use a 
card that has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, the data-writing speed is lower. 
In such cases, we recommend that you make a backup of the data and then format  (P51) 
the card in this unit.
•If the subject contains sections that...

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•This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value 
and does not affect the recorded pictures.
•This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or 
when the camera is moved. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the 
camera, and it is not a malfunction.
•The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after the power is switched on. This is an 
operation to correct flicker caused by lighting such...

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•Is the flash setting set to [Œ]?
> Change the flash setting.  (P75)
•The flash cannot be used in the following cases:–in Creative Control Mode (P59)–[Scenery]/[Panorama Shot]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Sunset]/[Glass Through] 
in Scene Mode (P62)
–3D Photo Mode  (P68)–Recording menu [Auto Bracket]  (P89)/[Burst] (P92)  (except for [ ])
•The flash is activated twice when Red-Eye Reduction  (P75) has been set.•Has [Burst]  (P92) in the [Rec] menu been set to [ ]?
•[Rotate Disp.]...

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•Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which 
was taken by another make of digital camera?
•Did you remove the battery immediately after pict ure-taking or did you take the picture using a 
battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above.  (P51)
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them. 
Therefore, check well before formatting.)
 
•Is something covering...

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•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may 
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
•This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, the 
sound may break up. This is not a malfunction.
•Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound 
quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible 
with these formats....

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•Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)?  (P130)
> Confirm that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is firmly fitted.
> Press [ (] on this unit.
•Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [On]?  (P49)
> Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the i nput channel may not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch 
input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
> Check the VIERA Link setting on...

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>Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/email address/password) is correct.
> Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.
> Confirm that resident software such as virus protection software or firewall is not blocking 
access to YouTube or Facebook.
> Confirm with YouTube or Facebook as well.
•Pictures cannot be printed using a printer that does not support PictBridge.
> Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB Mode].  (P48, 144)
> When using a printer with a Cropping or...

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•When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement, etc., the lens may click and 
the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The 
sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. > [Please set the clock] message will be displayed; please reset the clock.  (P20)
•When using the Extra Optical Zoom, the zooming action will stop...