Panasonic Dmc Fx80 Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparation
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P39)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Note
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print 
the picture, or when you stamp the date on t he pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text...

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Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side 
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P7)•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.
ASt ra p
B Flash
C AF assist lamp
DMicrophone
E Speaker
∫ Direction Detection Function...

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Basic
BasicSelecting the Recording Mode
∫List of Recording Modes
Note
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When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously set 
Recording Mode will be set.
Touch the Recording Mode icon in 
Recording Mode.
On the Recording Mode list screen, touch 
Recording Mode.
!Normal Picture Mode (P24)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
¦Intelligent Auto Mode (P27)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
Creative Control...

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
Touch the Recording Mode icon in 
Recording Mode.
On the Recording Mode list screen, touch 
[Normal Picture].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to...

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Basic
Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
•The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places.
∫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...

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∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre 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...

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Basic
Recording Mode: 
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/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White 
Balance/Face Detection/[Quick...

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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it 
will adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the...

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Basic
Following menus can be set.
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For the setting method of the menu, refer to P39.
¢ Settings may be different from other Recording Modes.
∫Colour Mode
Colour setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a 
picture with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness.
∫ Motion Deblur
When [Motion Deblur] is set to [On], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. The 
camera automatically sets an optimal shutter  speed according to the...

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Applicable modes: 
Recording Motion Pictures
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
AAvailable 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  P97.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
∫About...