Panasonic Lumix DMC FX90 User Manual

							Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX90
 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.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
P
until 
2011/9/6
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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 on the 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 that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of 
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the 
illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast 
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright 
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be 
restricted.
-If you see this symbol- A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for 
information on how to recycle this battery.
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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
FCC RF Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) 
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply 
without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
This transmitter must not be co-locat ed or operated in conjunction with any 
other antenna or transmitter.
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 SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE 
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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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 to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more  of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached 
installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables with ferrite core when  connecting to computer or 
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this 
equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FX90
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Cons umer Electronics Company 
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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∫About the battery pack
Do not heat or expose to flame.
 Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a 
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that 
device. To view, choose
[ ] in Recording Mode >  [] > [ ] ([Wi-Fi Setup]) >  
[Manual Setup] >  [ ] ([Approved Regulations])
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBQX466
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 come into contact with your hands or clothes, 
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the 
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with  water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is in correctly replaced. Replace only with 
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose 
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC 
(140 oF) or incinerate.
DMC-FX90
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∫About the battery charger
∫ Cautions for Use
Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).
 Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 feet)
 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment 
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit 
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
 Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise 
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
 Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
 Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely 
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
 If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.If you record near radio transmitters or  high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures 
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN 
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT 
IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT 
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE 
VENTILATION VENTS.
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.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3
The camera has wireless LAN (Wi-FiR), so sharing still pictures and 
motion pictures is easy.................................................................................. 8
Care of the camera ..................................................................................... 12
Standard Accessories ................................................................................. 13
Names and Functions of Main Parts ........................................................... 14
How to Use the Touch Panel ...................................................................... 15
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 16 • Charging ............................................................................................... 16
• Approximate operating time and number  of recordable pictures .......... 17
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 18
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 19
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 20 • Changing the Clock Setting .................................................................. 20
Selecting the [Rec] Mode ............................................................................ 21
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...... 22
Recording Motion Pictures .......................................................................... 23
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................ 24
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 24
Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 25
About the supplied software ........................................................................ 26 • Installing supplied software ................................................................... 27
Message Display ......................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 29
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ................................................ 32
Specifications .............................................................................................. 34
Digital Camera Accessory System .............................................................. 39
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ....................................................... 40
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ..................... 41
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The camera has wireless LAN (Wi-FiR), so 
sharing still pictures and motion pictures is easy.
AV device
You can send images to AV device at 
home or outdoors, so you can enjoy 
watching them with your family or 
show them to family and friends who 
are elsewhere.
¢ For models that support this function, please see the following 
support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Smartphone
Even in places with no wireless access 
points (broadband router), such as when 
outdoors, you can instantly copy images 
to your smartphone and enjoy viewing 
them on it.
¢ The smartphone application “LUMIX LINK” is required.
You need a smartphone or a wireless access point (broadband router) in 
order to connect to wireless LAN. Please read the “Easy connection 
setup guide” for connections and settings.
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WEB service
You can instantly upload still pictures or 
motion pictures to WEB services such 
as Facebook, and YouTube, etc.¢ For supported WEB services, go to the “FAQ/Contact us” on the 
following site.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
PC
You can copy only the images you 
select even if you leave your computer.
¢ The “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi” software 
on the CD-ROM (supplied) must be installed.
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∫Instantly send images displayed on the screen
Press [Wi-Fi] button.
•Please read “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” for the 
method of sending.
∫You can send multiple images
Touch [ ].
•Please read “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” for the 
method of sending.
Note
•Images may contain information such as a title, the time and date when the 
picture was taken, and the location where the picture was taken on a camera 
with a GPS function. Please carefully check these before uploading images to 
WEB services.
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