Panasonic Lumix DMC FX500 User Manual

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Before Use
12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
13 Zoom lever (P34)
14 Speaker (P90)
15 Microphone (P61, 76, 98)
16 Shutter button (P29, 61)
17 Strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the strap when using 
the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
18 Lens barrel
19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P107)
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P100, 102, 
106)
21 [DC IN] socket (P100, 102)

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) is connected to it.
22 Tripod receptacle
When you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable when the camera is 
attached to it.
23 Card/Battery door (P16)
24 Release lever (P16)
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Before Use
How to Use the Touch Panel
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it 
is hard to operate with your fingers.
Note

Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.Do not operate with your fingernails.Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
Only use the supplied stylus pen.Do not place it where small children can reach.The stylus pen can be attached to a strap (supplied) as shown.Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing. LCD monitor may break when 
the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.
∫Touch
To touch and release the touch panel.
It is used to select icon or picture.
∫Drag
A movement without releasing the touch panel.
It is used to change the range of displayed picture, or 
switch the screen with the scroll bar.

If you select wrong icon, you can drag to different icon, and it 
will select that icon by releasing the finger.
About the Stylus pen
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Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation.
Note

Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the joystick.
What can be done by touch operation
When recording
Select [REC] mode 
(P28)
[REC] mode can be 
selected by touching.Touch AF/AE (P47)
It is possible to set the 
focus and exposure to 
the subject specified 
on the touch panel.Aperture Value Set 
(P48, 50)
Shutter Speed Set 
(P49, 50)
Exposure 
Compensation (P48, 
49)
Setting for aperture 
value or shutter 
speed, or exposure 
compensation can be 
set by touching the set 
bars displayed on the 
screen.
When playing back
Select [PLAYBACK] 
mode (P37)
[PLAYBACK] mode 
can be selected by 
touching.Picture Playback
Touch Zoom (P36)
A picture can be 
forwarded/rewound or 
enlarged in playback 
by touching the 
screen.[EASY ORG.] (P84)
Following operations 
can be done by using 
the touch panel.
Favorite SettingsTouch ZoomEdit–[RESIZE]–[TRIMMING]–[TITLE EDIT]Delete[SLIDE SHOW] (P77)
Setting for slide show 
can be done by using 
the touch panel.
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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
Use the dedicated charger and battery.The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.Charge the battery with the charger indoors.Charge the battery in a temperature between 10oC to 35oC (50oF to 95oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than 
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note
After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical 
outlet.
The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the 
battery to swell up.)
When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. 
Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
Attach the battery with attention to 
the direction of the battery.
Connect the charger to the electrical 
outlet.
Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator 
A lights green.
Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] 
indicator A turns off (after approx. 120 min 
maximum).
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed.
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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) connected.]

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully 
charged battery.
∫The battery life
Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].Temperature: 23oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB).Using the supplied battery.Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer 
function is set to [MODE2].)
Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.Rotating the zoom lever 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 decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode 
and High angle mode (P23).
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. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases to about 70.]
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the 
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is 
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the 
battery before it is exhausted.
The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may 
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
Number of recordable 
picturesApprox. 280 pictures (Approx. 140 min)(By CIPA standard in program AE mode)
Playback timeApprox. 300 min
Charging timeApprox. 120 min maximum
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Preparation
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 
(DMW-BCE10PP).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert it fully being careful about 
the direction you insert it. Pull the lever 
A in the direction of the arrow to remove 
the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being 
careful about the direction 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.

The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow.
If the card/battery door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its direction and 
then insert it again.
Note
Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case 
(supplied).
Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the 
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (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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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Memory size: Approx. 50 MBRecordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) onlyThe built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used 
becomes full.
You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P99)The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible 
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being 
used.)
You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using 
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (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 in 
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 lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or 
the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
Typ e of  c ardCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 
format in compliance with the SD 
standard)Fast recording and writing speed.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.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 
16 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in 
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCardStill pictures only.
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Note
Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read 
or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P26)]. Furthermore, do 
not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be 
damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
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. (P26)
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
We recommend selecting [LANGUAGE] (P27) from the [SETUP] menu (P23) before 
setting date/time.

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press [MENU/SET].
Move 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute or display sequence), and 
move 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P64)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. 
Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display 
reflects the settings that were performed.
When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having 
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting (In program 
AE mode)” procedure below.
Turn the camera on.
The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. 
(This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] 
mode.)
AJoystick
1ON OFF
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1Press [MENU/SET].2Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET].
3Move 1 and then perform steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.4Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P23)
Note
The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in 
battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 
3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, 
the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.)
You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P92) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
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 (In program AE mode)
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
∫Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or 
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to P115.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P92 to 99)! [REC] mode menu (P66 to 76)
This menu lets you 
make the rotation, 
protection or DPOF 
settings, etc. of 
recorded pictures.This menu lets you set 
the coloring, 
sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, number of pixels 
and other aspects of 
the pictures you are 
recording.
 [SETUP] menu (P23 to 27)
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating 
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to 
operate the camera.
The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or 
[PLAYBACK MODE].
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