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 the exposure is correctly compensated.  (P88)
•Setting the [Min. Shtr Speed] to faster speed might make the picture darker.
> Set the [Min. Shtr Speed]  (P90) to slower speed.
> Set [Auto Bracket]  (P89) or [Burst]  (P92) of the [Rec] menu to [ Off].
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded.
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
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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 remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [Auto] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures 
indoors, etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity.  (P81)
> Take pictures in bright places.
•Have you set [High Sens.] in Scene Mode, or [Burst] in [Rec] menu to [ ] or [ ]? If so, the 
resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but 
this is not a malfunction.
•When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc., increasing the shutter speed 
may introduce slight changes to brightness and colour. These are a result of the characteristics 
of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabiliser is not effective.
Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual 
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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 differ in colour to the surroundings, touch those sections or 
the main colours of the subject to set the AF frame  (P55).
 
•If the camera is moved too slowly, the camera has assumed that camera motion was stopped 
and ended the still picture recording.
•If there is a great deal of shaking towards the recording direction while moving the camera, 
recording is ended.
> When recording with [Panorama Shot], move the camera by trying to trace a small circle 
parallel to the recording direction at a speed of about 8 seconds per revolution (estimated).
 
•Is your finger covering up the speaker?  (P7)
•It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on 
the zoom magnification, due to the characteri stics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the 
image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. 
This is not a malfunction.
When recording pictures or half-pressing the shutter button, reddish stripes may 
appear on the LCD monitor. Alternatively, part or all of the LCD monitor may turn 
a reddish colour.
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This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a 
bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but 
this is not a malfunction.
It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
•It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to 
expose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light.
Motion picture recording stops in the middle.
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)
Recording by [Panorama Shot] is ended before finishing.
Operation sound is small.
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the 
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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 as fluorescent lights, LED lights etc. and is 
not a malfunction.
•Is [LCD Mode] active? (P45)•Perform [LCD Display].  (P44)
•This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
•In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not 
affect the pictures you are recording.
LCD monitor
The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.
The LCD monitor flickers indoors.
The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.
Noise appears on the LCD monitor. 
						

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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.]  (P50) is set to [ ] or [ ].
•Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?
> The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on 
the card appears when a card is inserted.
•Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back by 
this unit.
> It is recommended to use the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software in the CD-ROM (supplied) to 
write pictures from PC to card.
•Has [Filtering Play] been set for playback?
> Change to [Normal Play].  (P100)
Flash
The flash is not activated.
Flash is activated several times.
Playback
The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected 
direction.
The picture is not played back.
The recorded pictures are not displayed. 
						

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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 up the speaker?  (P7)
•Is the clock in the camera set properly?  (P20)•When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may 
be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken.
•When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([ ], [ ]) is in operation, if you take a picture of a 
subject with red colour surrounded by a skin tone colour, that red part may be corrected to 
black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function.
> It is recommended to take a picture with the Flash Mode set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ], or 
[Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu set to [Off].  (P95)
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns 
black.
Playback sound or operation sound is too low.
With a Calendar Search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual 
dates on which the pictures were taken.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
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If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white 
round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting 
of particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their 
position differ in every picture.
Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black. 
						

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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. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly.
•Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to External Input Mode.
•Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be  extended horizontally or vertically or they 
may be displayed with their edges cut off.
•Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of 
the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (optional), or with the HDMI mini cable 
(optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera.  (P130)
> Check [TV Aspect] setting.  (P49)
[Thumbnail is displayed] appears on the screen.
The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up.
Motion pictures recorded with this model cannot be played back on other 
equipment.
TV, PC and printer
The picture does not appear on the television.
The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. 
						

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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 the connected device.
> Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
> Set [HDAVI Control] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for details.)
> Check [Video Out] setting.  (P49)
•Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?•Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly?
> Set to [PC] in [USB Mode].  (P48, 140)
> Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the 
camera.
> If there are two or more USB terminal on a single PC, try connecting the USB connection 
cable to another USB terminal.
> Check if your PC is compat ible with SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
> A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not 
format.
> If the [Access] displayed on the LCD monitor does not disappear, disconnect the USB 
connection cable after turning off the power.
VIERA Link does not work.
The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.
The card is not recognised by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognised.)
The card is not recognised by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) 
						

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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 borderless printing function, cancel this function 
before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.)
> When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the 16:9 pictures can 
be printed.
•Since aspect ratio of a panorama picture differs from normal pictures, it may not always be 
possible to print it correctly.
> Please use a printer that supports panorama pictures. (For details, refer to the operating 
instructions for the printer.)
> We recommend using the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software on the CD-ROM (supplied) to 
adjust the size of the still picture to the print paper size.
> Touch [ ], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ]. Then select [ ~] to set the desired 
language.  (P51)
•In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
•Is [AF Assist Lamp] on the [Rec] menu set to [On]?  (P94)•The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places.
•The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance 
or quality of the camera.
There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or Facebook.
The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.
The ends of the pictures are cut at printing.
The panorama picture is not printing correctly.
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An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
The camera becomes warm. 
						

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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 temporarily. This is not a 
malfunction.
•Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode?  (P86)
Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3 k Digital Zoom.
•When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in 
folders with different numbers from th e ones used prior to the operation.
•If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder 
and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is 
then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which 
should have been assigned to previous pictures.
•This is [Auto Demo] to introduce the features of this unit.
The lens clicks.
The clock is reset.
Zooming stops instantaneously.
Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification.
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.
The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.
When the camera is left alone, the slide show is suddenly displayed.