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 
battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; 
optional) when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the 
AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off 
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor 
is disconnected etc., the motion picture 
being recorded will not be recorded.
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OPEN LOCK
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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 changing the 
range of the displayed image.
This can also be used to perform tasks 
such as switching the screen by 
operating the slide bar.
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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 anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the 
supplied stylus pen.
•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.
∫ About the Stylus penIt is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed 
operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
•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.
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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 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.
Charging
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the 
electrical socket and detach the battery 
after charging is completed.
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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 battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them 
with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Normal Picture Mode•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH 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 [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Changing the zoom magnification from Te le 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.
Charging time Approx. 120 min
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 200 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 100 min
Playback timeApprox. 150 min
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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.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of card which  can be used with  this unitRemarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or 
higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. 
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with 
“Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures 
in [Motion JPEG].
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory 
Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC 
Memory Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible 
when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/
SDXC.html•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
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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 by 
lever A. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of 
the arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way 
until you hear a “click” while 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.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
OPEN LOCK
CARD
OPEN LOCK
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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 a color mode from among 8 color 
modes, and then take pictures.
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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 
subject’s face by the Face Detection 
function. In other cases, it is displayed at 
the point on the subject which is in focus.
Press the shutter button fully 
(push it in further), and take the 
picture.
2
1
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