Panasonic Dmc Fx90 Owners Manual

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Preparation
∫Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image 
Stabilizer function is set to [On].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Changing the zoom magnification from Tele  to Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
∫Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor)
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available  for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
(excluding when [SH] is set)
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. The maximum available 
recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
∫ Playback
Note
•
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When using [LCD Mode].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable  pictures Approx. 200 pictures
By CIPA standard in Normal Picture 
Mode
Recording time Approx. 100 min
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality set 
to [FSH])[MP4]
(Recording with picture quality set 
to [FHD])
 Recordable time Approx. 60 min Approx. 60 min
Actual recordable timeApprox. 30 min Approx. 30 min
Playback time Approx. 150 min 
						

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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.•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
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before 
removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card 
itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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Preparation
The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with 
the designated Panasonic DC coupler (For shop 
display purpose only). The AC adaptor (optional) 
cannot be used by itself.
1Open the card/battery door.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the 
direction.
3 Open the DC coupler cover  A.
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Push open the coupler cover from the interior.4 Close the card/battery door.
•Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.5Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6 Connect the AC adaptor  B to the [DC IN] socket 
C of the DC coupler.
D  Align the marks and insert.•Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for 
this camera are used. Using any other equipment may 
cause damage.
Note
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.•Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.•If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital 
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (For shop display purpose 
only) instead of the battery
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P112)•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
•When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the 
built-in memory and played back.
•When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card 
and played back.
•When using the built-in memory
k>ð (access indication¢)•When using the card
[]  (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication is displayed in red when  pictures are being recorded on the built-in 
memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB) •Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or 
higher when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be us ed with SDHC Memory Card 
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory 
Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.: 
						

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Preparation
Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. 
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P47)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 
						

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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
•
You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching 
[ ] several times. (P49)
∫ Number of recordable pictures
•[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.[AVCHD]
[MP4]
Note
•
When selecting images to upload to the WEB service, The number of recordable pictures and 
the available recording time that can be recorded on the card may decrease.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
(excluding when [SH] is set)
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. The maximum available 
recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and 
available recording time
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
•The number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time are an approximation. 
(These vary depending on the recording 
conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
Picture sizeBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
12M 11 380 6260 12670
5M(EZ) 1965010620 21490
0.3M(EZ) 31010050 162960 247150
Recording 
quality settingBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
FSH j14m00s 4h10m 8h27m
SH j14m00s 4h10m 8h27m
Recording 
quality settingBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
FHD j12m18s 3h23m14s 6h51m13s
HD j23m30s 6h28m13h5m5s
VGA 1m19s 51m43s 14h13m55s 28h47m50s
AB 
						

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Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Touch [Language Set].
Select the language, and then touch [Set].
Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using 
[3]/[4].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings 
without setting a date and time.
To set the display order and the 
time display format.
•
Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting 
display order/time display format.
Touch [Set]  to set.
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.Turn the camera on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed 
to step4. 
						

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Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P36)
•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 Stamp].
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Changing the Clock Setting 
						

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Preparation
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
∫Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [Rotate Disp.]  (P47)  is set)
•
When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction 
Detection function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P92), a tripod or the Self-timer (P76) .
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky], 
[Fireworks], [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode
–When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]
Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully
Preventing jitter (camera shake) 
						

							Basic
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BasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Note
•
When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set 
[Rec] Mode will be set.
In Recording Mode touch [ ].
•When operating in Playback Mode, touch [ ] to 
switch to Recording Mode and then touch [ ].
To u c h  t h e  R e c o r d i n g Mode icon.
!Normal Picture Mode (P21)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
¦Intelligent Auto Mode (P24)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
ÛScene Mode (P56)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
3D Photo Mode  (P66)
Takes a 3D picture.
Cosmetic Mode  (P67)
Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.