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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX78
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１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 t
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１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
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１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
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 DMC-FX78 ∫ 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 com
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１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-CDHM
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (ENG) VQT3G16 7
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 9 Names of the Components ......................................................................... 10 How to Use the Touch Panel ...................................................................... 12 Charging the Ba
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2011. 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-BCK7PP DE-A91B charger in the text) 3 4 3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 Names of the Components 1Flash 12 3 2Lens 3 Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor 4 5 6 7 8 910 5 Speaker 6 Microphone 7 Camera ON/OFF switch 8 Motion picture button 9 Shutter button 10 Zoom lever 10 VQT3G16 (ENG)
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 11 Strap eyelet 11 • Be sure to attach the strap when 12 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 13 12 Lens barrel 14 13 [HDMI] socket 14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 15 Tripod receptacle 15 16 16 Card/Battery door 17 Release lever OPEN LOCK 18 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 18 17 the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • Always use a gen
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７時４分 How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. 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 when performing tasks selecting icons or images displayed on such as moving to the next image by the touch panel. dragging horizontally, or changing the • It may not operate properly when range of the displa
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 Note • 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. • Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７時４分 Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP. 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
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 o
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 70 MB • 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 be used with Remarks this unit ¢ SD Memory Card • Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or (8
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後８時３８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 OPEN LOCK direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCK7PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Being careful about the CARD battery orientation, insert all
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７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 [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. Touch [Set] to set. Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. • It can be
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７時４分 Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ ]. Touch the mode icon. ∫ List of [Rec] Modes ! Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Û Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 3D Photo Mode Takes a 3D picture. Cosmetic Mode Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture. My Co
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DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７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. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is foc
