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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX700
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
contained on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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VQT2X83~Safety_eng.fm 2 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午後４時４８分 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the a
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VQT2X83~Safety_eng.fm 3 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午後４時４８分 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, � DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. � USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. � DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OU
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VQT2X83~Safety_eng.fm 4 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午後４時４８分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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VQT2X83~Safety_eng.fm 5 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午後４時４８分 DMC-FX700 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) � Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. � Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. � Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. � Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j) with metal objects. � Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into c
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VQT2X83~Safety_eng.fm 6 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午後４時４８分 Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But � In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. � When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Cautions for Use � Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. � Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CD
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8 Names of the Components ........................................................................... 9 How to Use the Touch Panel ...................................................................... 11 Charging the Batt
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack 12 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or DMW-BCF10PP DE-A59B charger in the text) 3 4 3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the softw
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 Names of the Components 1Flash 12 3 2Lens 3 Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 4 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 4 5 Touch panel/LCD monitor 5 6 6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 7 [MODE] button 8 [MENU] button 7 8 9 Speaker 9 10 11 12 10 Camera ON/OFF switch 11 Zoom lever 12 Motion picture button 13 Microphone 14 Shutter button 14 13 (ENG) VQT2X83 9
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VQT2X83~Body1_eng.fm 10 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時１４分 15 Lens barrel 15 16 [HDMI] socket 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 16 17 18 Tripod receptacle 18 19 • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 19 Card/Battery door 20 Release lever 21 20 21 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; op
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VQT2X83~Body1_eng.fm 11 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時１０分 How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed on the LCD monitor (touch panel) or by moving while touching the touch panel (dragging) using your fingers or the supplied stylus pen. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as This is used wh
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 Note • The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is turned off. • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) • Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well. •
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [CHAR
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 40 MB • The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. 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.) Type of card which can R
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 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-BCF10PP). • 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 directi
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. Touch [CLOCK SET]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ 3]/[ 4]. • Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. Touch [SET] to set. Touch [SET]. • Touch [CANCEL] to return to the settings screen. Changing the Clock Setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC]
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Program AE Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Program AE Mode Press [MENU] to display the menu. Touch [AF MODE]. Touch [š]. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Touch [EXIT] t
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch the mode. ∫ List of [REC] Modes ¦ [INTELLIGENT AUTO] The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. » [PROGRAM AE] The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¹ [APERTURE PRIORITY] The shutter speed is automa
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DMC-FX700P-VQT2X83_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年７月８日 木曜日 午前１０時４分 [REC] Mode: ñ Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button C Shu
