Panasonic Dmc Fx80 Operating Instructions Manual

							Operating Instructionsfor advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX80
VQT4A54
F0112MC0
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
until 
2011/9/6 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 5
Standard Accessories ............................... 6
Names and Functions of Main Parts ......... 7
How to Use the Touch Screen .................. 8
Preparation
Charging the Battery ................................. 9• Inserting the Battery .......................... 10
• Charging ........................................... 11
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 13
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional) ................................................. 15
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 16 • Approximate number of recordable pictures and available 
recording time ................................... 18
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 20 • Changing the Clock Setting .............. 21
Tips for taking good pictures ................... 22 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully ............................................ 22
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 22
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................ 23
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite 
Settings (Normal Picture Mode) .............. 24
Focusing.................................................. 25
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ............. 27 • Changing the settings ....................... 29
Recording Motion Pictures ...................... 30 • Recording still pictures while 
recording motion pictures ................. 32
Playing Back Pictures 
([Normal Play]) ........................................ 33
• Forward or rewind the image ............ 33 • Displaying Multiple Screens 
(Multi Playback) ................................34
• Using the Playback Zoom .................34
Playing Back Motion Pictures ..................35 • Creating Still Pictures From 
a Motion Picture ................................36
Deleting Pictures .....................................37 • To delete a single picture ..................37
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures...............................38
Setting the Menu .....................................39
• Setting menu items ...........................39
• Call up commonly used menus with ease ([Shortcut setting]) ............41
About the Setup Menu.............................42
Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................52
Taking pictures using the touch 
operation (Touch Shutter function) ..........53
Match the focusing and exposure to 
a desired subject using touch 
operations (Touch AF/AE) .......................54
Using zoom .............................................56 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom......................56
• Zooming with touch operation ...........58
Taking Pictures with different image 
effects (Creative Control Mode) ..............59
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene 
Being Recorded (Scene Mode) ...............62 • [Portrait].............................................62
• [Scenery] ...........................................62
• [Panorama Shot] ...............................63
• [Sports] ..............................................65
• [Night Portrait] ...................................65
• [Night Scenery]..................................65
• [Handheld Night Shot] .......................65
• [Food] ................................................66
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................66
• [Pet] ...................................................67
• [Sunset] .............................................67
• [High Sens.].......................................67
• [Glass Through] .................................67 
						

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• [Photo Frame] ................................... 67
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) ...... 68
Taking pictures while changing the skin 
texture (Cosmetic Mode) ......................... 69
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 
Function .................................................. 70 • Face Settings .................................... 71
Entering Text ........................................... 74
Using the [Rec] Menu.............................. 75 • [Flash] ............................................... 75
• [Selftimer] .......................................... 78
• [Picture Size] ..................................... 79
• [Quality] ............................................. 80
• [Sensitivity] ........................................ 81
• [White Balance] ................................. 82
• [AF Mode] ......................................... 84
• [Macro Mode] .................................... 86
• [Quick AF] ......................................... 87
• [Face Recog.].................................... 87
• [Exposure] ......................................... 88
• [i.Exposure] ....................................... 90
• [Min. Shtr Speed] .............................. 90
• [i.Resolution] ..................................... 91
• [Digital Zoom] .................................... 91
• [Burst]................................................ 92
• [Color Mode] ..................................... 94
• [AF Assist Lamp] ............................... 94
• [Red-Eye Removal] ........................... 95
• [Stabilizer] ......................................... 95
• [Date Stamp] ..................................... 96
• [Clock Set]......................................... 96
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ............. 97
• [Rec Mode]........................................ 97
• [Rec Quality] ..................................... 98
• [Continuous AF] ................................ 99
• [Wind Cut] ......................................... 99
Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback ................ 100• [Slide Show] .................................... 101
• [Filtering Play] ................................. 103
• [Playback Album] ............................ 104
• [Calendar] ....................................... 104
Using the [Playback] Menu ................... 105
• [Upload Set] .................................... 105
• [My Photo Album]............................ 106 • [Title Edit] ........................................107
• [Text Stamp] ....................................108
• [Video Divide] ..................................110
• [Resize] ...........................................111
• [Cropping]........................................112
• [Favorite] .........................................113
• [Print Set] ........................................114
• [Protect] ...........................................116
• [Face Rec Edit]................................117
• [Copy] ..............................................118
Retouching
Applying beauty and make-up effects 
([Beauty Retouch]) ................................119
• You can register your favourite retouch settings 
(My Beauty setting) .........................122
Adding image effects 
([Artistic Retouch]) .................................123 • [Defocus Effect] ...............................124
• [Creative Retouch] ..........................125
• [Color/Brightness]............................126
Improving the Visual Quality at 
the Touch of a Button 
([Auto Retouch]) ....................................127
Stamping images ([Image Stamp]) ........128
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..... 130
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ...............132
Playing back 3D pictures .......................134
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures 
and Motion Pictures...............................136 • Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder.....................................136
• Copy the playback image using  an AV cable.....................................137
• Copying to a PC using 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”......................138
Connecting to a PC ...............................139 • Acquiring of still pictures and 
[MP4] motion pictures (other than 
[AVCHD] motion pictures) ...............140 
						

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• Uploading the images to sharing sites ................................................ 143
Printing the Pictures .............................. 144 • Selecting a single picture and printing it ......................................... 145
• Selecting multiple pictures and  printing them ................................... 145
• Print Settings................................... 146
Others
Screen Display ...................................... 149
Cautions for Use ................................... 151
Message Display ................................... 157
Troubleshooting .................................... 160 
						

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Before Use
Before UseCare of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•
The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in 
the following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not record if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.–Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully 
insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the 
camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, 
sand, etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space 
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not 
just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as 
when using it on a rainy day or at the beach.
∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor 
is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the am bient temperature or humidity 
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD 
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of 
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. 
						

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as  card in the 
text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a 
card.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You 
can purchase the accessories separately.) 
						

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Self-timer indicator (P78)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P94)
2 Power button  (P20)
3Flash  (P75)
4 Lens  (P5, 152)
5 Touch screen/LCD monitor  (P8, 53,  149)
6 Microphone
7 Shutter button  (P24, 27)
8 Zoom lever  (P56)
9 Charging lamp (P11)
10 Motion picture button  (P30)
11 Playback button (P33)
12 Strap eyelet •Be sure to attach the strap when using 
the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
13 Lens barrel
14 [HDMI] socket  (P130, 132)
15 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P11 , 130 , 
137,  140, 144)
16 Tripod receptacle
17 Speaker  (P44)
•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to hear.
18 Card/Battery door  (P10, 15)
19 Release lever  (P10, 15)
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How to Use the Touch Screen
This touch screen is a type that detects pressure.Note
•
If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection 
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the 
sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair 
visibility or operability.)
•Apply a little extra pressure  when touching if you have a 
commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it 
is not responding well.
•Touch screen will not operate properly when the hand holding 
this unit is pressing on the touch screen.
•Do not press with an object with a pointed or hard tip.•Do not operate with your fingernails.•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.•For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “Screen Display” on 
P149 .
Touch the screen
To touch and release the touch screen.Drag
A movement without releasing the touch 
screen.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting 
icons or images displayed on the touch 
screen.
•
It may not operate properly when multiple 
icons are touched simultaneously, so try to 
touch the centre of the icon.
This is used when performing tasks such as 
moving to the next image by dragging 
horizontally, or changing the range of the 
displayed image.
This can also be used to perform tasks such 
as switching the screen by operating the 
slide bar. 
						

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Preparation
PreparationCharging 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 only when it is inserted in the camera.
¢ The camera can be supplied with power from a power outlet via the USB connection cable 
(supplied) only during playback mode. (The battery is not charged.)
•If no battery is inserted, no charging or power is supplied.
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
Camera conditionsCharge
Power off (or [Auto Power Off]  (P47) is 
activated) ≤
Power on —
¢
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for 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 recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. 
						

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Insert the battery into the camera to charge it.
•Check that this unit is turned off.
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.
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.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the  direction of the arrow.
Note
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before 
removing the battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself 
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
Inserting the Battery