Panasonic LUMIX DMC FX580 User Manual

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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
•Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may 
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
•Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being 
stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
•Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.•We strongly...

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft 
cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a...

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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
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Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the 
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•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. •Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where...

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If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BABY2]/face recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and included in the recorded image.
Disclaimer
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of...

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•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.•You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod.•Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the 
camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it. 
Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is 
attached too tightly to the tripod.
•Read the operating...

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
>The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are 
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P19)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after cancelling the...

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[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE 
CARD]
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There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.–When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are 
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]
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The following pictures cannot be copied.–When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy 
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[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
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When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a 
high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
•In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed has 
deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P32).
•Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture...

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P160–168).
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The battery is not inserted correctly. (P16)•The battery is exhausted.
•Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P29) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?
>Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
•The battery is exhausted.
•The battery is exhausted.•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
>Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P29)
•Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or...