Panasonic LUMIX DMC FX580 User Manual

							Operating Instructionsfor advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX580
VQT1Y98
Before use, please read these instructions completely. 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide .............................................. 4
Standard Accessories ............................... 6
Names of the Components ....................... 7
How to Use the Touch Panel .................... 9
• What can be done by 
touch operation ................................. 10
Preparation
Charging the Battery ............................... 11
• About the Battery (charging/
number of recordable pictures) ......... 14
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 16
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 18
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 20
• Changing the clock setting ................ 21
Setting the Menu ..................................... 22
• Setting menu items ........................... 23
• Using the quick menu ....................... 25
About the Setup Menu ............................ 26
Selecting the [REC] Mode ....................... 33
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic 
function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............. 35
• Scene detection ................................ 37
• Face Recognition .............................. 38
• About the flash .................................. 38
• Settings in Intelligent auto mode ....... 39
Taking pictures with your favourite 
settings (Programme AE mode) .............. 40
• Focusing ........................................... 41
• When the subject is not in focus 
(such as when it is not in the centre 
of the composition of the picture you 
want to take) ..................................... 41
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 42
• Direction detection function............... 42
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................ 43
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom ..................... 43
• Using the Easy zoom ........................ 45
Playing back Pictures 
([NORMAL PLAY]) .................................. 46
• Using the Touch Zoom ...................... 47
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..... 48Deleting Pictures .....................................49
• To delete a single picture ..................49
• To delete multiple pictures 
(up to 50) or all the pictures ..............49
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor ............................51Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash.....54
• Switching to the appropriate 
flash setting .......................................54
• Adjust the flash output.......................57
Taking Close-up Pictures ........................59
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..........61
Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure 
Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE)..................62
Taking Pictures with Set Aperture 
(Aperture-priority AE) ..............................63
Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed 
(Shutter-priority AE).................................64
Taking Pictures with Exposure 
Set Manually (Manual exposure).............65
Compensating the Exposure ...................67
Taking Pictures using 
Auto Bracket/Colour Bracket ...................68
• Auto Bracket......................................68
• Colour Bracket ..................................69
Taking pictures that match the scene 
being recorded (Scene mode) .................70
• Registering scenes in scene mode 
(My scene mode) ..............................70
• Selecting the scene mode for each 
recording (Scene mode) ...................71
• [PORTRAIT] ......................................72
• [SOFT SKIN] .....................................72
• [TRANSFORM] .................................73
• [SELF PORTRAIT] ............................73
• [SCENERY] .......................................74
• [PANORAMA ASSIST] ......................74
• [SPORTS] .........................................75
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ..........................75
• [NIGHT SCENERY]...........................75
• [FOOD]  .............................................75
• [PARTY] ............................................76
• [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................76
• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................77
• [PET] .................................................78
• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................78
• [HI-SPEED BURST] ..........................79
• [FLASH BURST] ...............................80
• [STARRY SKY] .................................80
• [FIREWORKS] ..................................81
• [SUNSET]..........................................81
• [BEACH] ............................................81
• [SNOW] .............................................81
• [AERIAL PHOTO]..............................81 
						

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• [PIN HOLE] ....................................... 82
• [FILM GRAIN] ................................... 82
Motion Picture Mode ............................... 83
Taking a picture with 
Face Recognition function....................... 86
• Face Recognition functions............... 86
• Face settings ..................................... 87
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations..... 90
• Recording which Day of the Vacation 
You Take the Picture......................... 90
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas 
Travel Destinations (World Time) ..... 93
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 95
• [PICTURE SIZE] ............................... 95
• [QUALITY]......................................... 96
• [ASPECT RATIO].............................. 97
• [INTELLIGENT ISO].......................... 97
• [SENSITIVITY] .................................. 98
• [ISO LIMIT SET]................................ 98
• [WHITE BALANCE]........................... 99
• [FACE RECOG.] ............................. 101
• [AF MODE]...................................... 102
• [QUICK AF] ..................................... 103
• [METERING MODE] ....................... 104
• [I.EXPOSURE] ................................ 105
• [BURST] .......................................... 105
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................ 106
• [COLOR EFFECT] .......................... 107
• [PICT.ADJ.] ..................................... 107
• [STABILIZER] ................................. 108
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ...................... 108
• [AUDIO REC.] ................................. 109
• [AF ASSIST LAMP] ......................... 109
• [CLOCK SET].................................. 109
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence 
(Slide Show) .......................................... 110
Displaying Multiple Pictures 
([MULTI PLAYBACK]) ........................... 113
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date 
([CALENDAR]) ...................................... 114
Playing Back Pictures on the 
Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY]) ................. 115
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]).... 116
• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................ 116
• [FAVORITE PLAY] .......................... 117
Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.]) ...... 118
• [FAVORITE] .................................... 119
• [EDIT] .............................................. 120
• [DELETE] ........................................ 128
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio................................ 129
• Motion pictures ................................ 129• Pictures with audio ..........................129
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .....130
• [EDIT] ..............................................130
• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................130
• [PRINT SET] ...................................131
• [AUDIO DUB.] .................................133
• [FACE RECOG.] .............................134
• [COPY] ............................................135
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC ...............................136
Printing the Pictures ..............................139
• Selecting a single picture and 
printing it .........................................140
• Selecting multiple pictures and 
printing them ...................................141
• Print Settings ...................................142
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen.....145
• Playing back pictures using 
the AV cable (supplied) ...................145
• Playing back pictures on a TV with 
an SD Memory Card slot.................146
• Playing back on the TV with 
component  socket ..........................147
Others
Screen Display ......................................148
Cautions for Use....................................151
Message Display ...................................157
Troubleshooting.....................................160
Number of Recordable Pictures and 
Available Recording Time .....................169 
						

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Before UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P11)
•The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
plug-in type
inlet type
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P16)
•When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory. (P18) Refer to P19 
when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take 
pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [¦
/!].
2Press the shutter button to take 
pictures. (P35)
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Before Use
Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [(].
2Select the picture you want to view.  
(P46)
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as charger in the text)
3 AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5 AV Cable
6 CD-ROM
•
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
7 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions8 Hand Strap
9 Battery Case
10 Stylus pen
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a 
card.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You 
can purchase the accessories separately.) 
						

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Before Use
Names of the Components
1Flash (P54)
2 Lens (P152)
3 Self-timer indicator (P61)/
AF assist lamp (P109)
4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 51, 148)
5 Status indicator (P17, 29, 35)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P20)
7 [DISPLAY] button (P51)
8 [Q.MENU] (P25)/Delete (P49) button
9 [MODE] button (P33)
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 
(P22)
11 Cursor buttons
A:3/Exposure compensation (P67)/
Flash output adjustment (P57)/Auto 
bracket (P68)/Colour bracket (P69)
B: 4/Macro mode (P59)
C: 2/Self-timer (P61)
D:1/Flash setting (P54)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the 
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
orPress 4123
10 49
57
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11
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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P20)
13 Zoom lever (P43)
14 Speaker (P129)
15 Microphone (P83, 109, 133)
16 Shutter button (P35, 83)
17 [E.ZOOM] button (P45)
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 (P147)
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P136, 139, 
145)
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 (optional) and 
AC adaptor (optional) are used. For 
connection details, refer to P17.
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1413
151617
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21
20
18
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Before Use
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 is a type that 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 with finger prints and others.•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.
∫Touch
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 centre of the icon.
∫Drag
A movement 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 wrong icon, you can drag to different icon, and it 
will select that icon by releasing the 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 item cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the cursor 
button.
What can be done by touch operation
When recording
Select [REC] mode 
(P33)
Select scene mode 
(P70)
[REC] mode can be 
selected by using the 
touch panel.Quick Menu (P25)
Menu can be set using 
the touch panel.Touch AF/AE (P62)
It is possible to set the 
focus and exposure to 
the subject specified 
on the touch panel.Aperture Value Set 
(P63, 65)
Shutter Speed Set 
(P64, 65)
Exposure 
Compensation
 (P63, 64)
Setting for aperture 
value etc. can be set 
by touching the set 
bars displayed on the 
screen.
When playing back
Select [PLAYBACK] 
mode (P48)
[PLAYBACK] mode 
can be selected by 
using the touch panel.Picture Playback
Touch Zoom (P47)
A picture can be 
forwarded/rewound or 
enlarged in playback 
by touching the 
screen.[EASY ORG.] (P118)
Picture editing can be 
done by using the 
touch panel.[SLIDE SHOW] 
(P110)
Setting for slide show 
can be done by using 
the touch panel.
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