Panasonic Dmc - Fx580 Operating Instructions Manual

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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)
13 Zoom lever (P34)
14 Speaker (P98)
15 Microphone (P66, 83, 102)
16 Shutter button (P29, 66)
17 [E.ZOOM] button (P36)
18 Hand strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will 
not drop it.
19 Lens barrel
20 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P111)
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P104, 106, 110)
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)
25 DC coupler cover (P17)
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that  the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) are used. For connection details, 
refer to P17.
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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
• This touch panel detects pressure.  Touch a little stronger if 
you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed.
• 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.)
• Touch panel will not operate if the hand holding the unit is  touching the touch panel.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
∫ To u c h
To touch and release the touch panel.
It is used to select icon or picture.
• It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched  simultaneously, so try to touch the center of the icon.
∫ Drag
A movement performed 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 the wrong icon, you can drag to the correct icon,  and release your finger.
About the Stylus pen
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Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation.Note
• On the touch operation screen, when a cursor button display  A 
appears, it is possible to operate using  3/4/ 2/1 of the cursor button.
•
Menu items cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the cursor button.
What can be done by touch operation
When recording
Select [REC] Mode 
(P28)
Select Scene Mode 
(P55)
[REC] Mode can be 
selected by using the 
touch panel. Quick Menu (P22)
Menu can be set using 
the touch panel.
Touch AF/AE (P48)
It is possible to set the 
focus and exposure to 
the subject specified 
on the touch panel. Aperture Value Set 
(P49, 51)
Shutter Speed Set 
(P50, 51)
Exposure 
Compensation
 (P49, 50)
Setting for aperture 
value etc. can be set 
by touching the set 
bars displayed on the 
screen.
When playing back
Select [PLAYBACK] 
Mode (P38)
[PLAYBACK] Mode 
can be selected by 
using the touch panel. Picture Playback
Touch Zoom (P37)
A picture can be 
forwarded/rewound or 
enlarged in playback 
by touching the 
screen.[EASY ORG.] (P90)
Picture editing can be 
done by using the 
touch panel.
[SLIDE SHOW] (P84)
Setting for slide show 
can be done by using 
the touch panel.
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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-BCF10PP.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries   (DMW-BCF10PP) 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 charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
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 that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying 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. 130 min 
maximum).
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed.
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∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes• The battery temperature is exce ssively 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 use it and during and after charging. The camera also  becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will become 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.
∫ 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: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer 
function is set to [AUTO].)
• 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 and Power LCD 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 87.]
The number of recordable pictures and playback time  will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
Number of recordable  pictures Approx. 350 pictures
By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode
Recording timeApprox. 175 min
Playback time Approx. 360 min
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∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures  with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BCF10PP) 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).
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 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 in which 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 become damaged if it is not fully  inserted.
Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum
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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 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.)
∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) 
are purchased in a set. Do not use if sold 
separately.
1 Open the card/battery door.
2
Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.3 Close the card/battery door.• Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.4Open the DC coupler cover  A.
5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6 Connect the AC adaptor  B to the [DC IN] socket 
C  of the DC coupler.
D Align the marks, and insert.
• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this 
camera are used. Using any other equipment may 
cause damage.
Note• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
• This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC  adaptor is connected. When placing it down and 
operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.
• Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital 
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
•
For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P134)
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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. (P103)
• 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
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>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
Type of cardCharacteristics
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 to 
32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in 
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard • Still 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 written, read or deleted, or the 
built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P27)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to 
vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
•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. (P27)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
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 (P72)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
•Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format. • AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
•When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, 
midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is 
common in North America and elsewhere.
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” procedure below.
Turn the camera on.
•The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This 
message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.)
A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
ONOFF
/SETMENU
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Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P21)• It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the 
battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
Note• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P96) or orde r 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.
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.
Note
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions.  
Some functions may not work in some of  the conditions under which the camera is used.
Changing the clock setting
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch
( [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P100 to 103)! [REC] Mode menu (P73 to 83)
•  This menu lets you  copy the pictures, 
settings convenient 
when printing 
(DPOF), 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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