Panasonic Lumix DMC FX78 User Manual

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11 Strap eyelet•Be sure to attach the strap when 
using the camera to ensure that 
you will not drop it.
12 Lens barrel
13 [HDMI] socket
14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
15 Tripod receptacle
16 Card/Battery door
17 Release lever
18 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
•It is recommended to use a fully charged...

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How to Use the Touch Panel
This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Touch the screen
To touch and release the touch panel.Drag
A movement without releasing the 
touch panel.
Use this to perform tasks such as 
selecting icons or images displayed on 
the touch panel.
•It may not operate properly when 
multiple icons are touched 
simultaneously, so try to touch the 
center of the icon. This is used when performing tasks 
such as moving to the next image by 
dragging horizontally, or...

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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 is pressing 
on the touch panel.
•Do not press using...

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PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.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...

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicatorThe [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 oF 
to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for 
a 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.)
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check 
via the label on the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website....

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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 
(DMW-BCK7PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the 
battery orientation, insert all the 
way until you hear a locking sound 
and then check that it is locked...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
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.
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu.•It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.
Turn the camera on.
Changing the Clock Setting...

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BasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Touch [ ].
Touch the mode icon.
!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.
ÛScene 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 Color Mode
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select...

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[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 [ ].
Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus.
•The focus indication 1 (green) lights when 
the subject is focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the...