Panasonic LUMIX DMC FX580 User Manual

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PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.•This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries  are 
supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported by this function 
cannot be used.)
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the...

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Connect the charger to the electrical 
outlet.
•The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC 
input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on 
the right.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator 
A lights green.
•Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] 
indicator A turns off (after approx. 130 min 
maximum).
plug-in type
inlet type
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed.
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∫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...

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∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
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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
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products...

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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 87.]
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...

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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: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever A being careful about the direction 
you insert it. Pull the lever A in the 
direction of the arrow to...

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Note
•Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery 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...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 40 MB•Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only•The 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. (P135)•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
•When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in 
the...

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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...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
•The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in 
[PLAYBACK] mode.)
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P93)
‚: Cancel without setting...