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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 VQT3G16 More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX78 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
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 VQT3G16 More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX78 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
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... will bring you and your family years of certain material may be restricted. Please take time to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Even for the purpose of private use may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information below....Please note that is on the tag located on how to recycle this Owner's Manual. Model No. of your Camera. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to fill in this battery. 2 VQT3G16 (ENG) Dear Customer, Thank you have purchased one of ...
... will bring you and your family years of certain material may be restricted. Please take time to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Even for the purpose of private use may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information below....Please note that is on the tag located on how to recycle this Owner's Manual. Model No. of your Camera. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to fill in this battery. 2 VQT3G16 (ENG) Dear Customer, Thank you have purchased one of ...
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.... REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ∫ Product identification marking Digital camera Battery charger Product Location Bottom Bottom 3 (ENG) VQT3G16 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
.... REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ∫ Product identification marking Digital camera Battery charger Product Location Bottom Bottom 3 (ENG) VQT3G16 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
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... Pictures 22 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play 23 Deleting Pictures 23 Setting the Menu 24 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 25 Specifications 27 Digital Camera Accessory System 30 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 31 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO 32 8 VQT3G16 (ENG)
... Pictures 22 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play 23 Deleting Pictures 23 Setting the Menu 24 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 25 Specifications 27 Digital Camera Accessory System 30 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 31 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO 32 8 VQT3G16 (ENG)
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...8226; The card is optional. 7 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text...Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. These may be subject to the "Digital Camera VGQ0C14 Accessory System". • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 9 (ENG) ...
...8226; The card is optional. 7 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text...Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. These may be subject to the "Digital Camera VGQ0C14 Accessory System". • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 9 (ENG) ...
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Names of the Components 1 Flash 2 Lens 3 Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 12 3 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor 5 Speaker 6 Microphone 7 Camera ON/OFF switch 8 Motion picture button 9 Shutter button 10 Zoom lever 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 VQT3G16 (ENG)
Names of the Components 1 Flash 2 Lens 3 Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 12 3 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor 5 Speaker 6 Microphone 7 Camera ON/OFF switch 8 Motion picture button 9 Shutter button 10 Zoom lever 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 VQT3G16 (ENG)
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... is recommended to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is cut off due to use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 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...-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) are used. • Always use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
... is recommended to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is cut off due to use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 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...-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) are used. • Always use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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... a possibility that we would recommend that can use with this unit The battery that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Some of these battery packs may lead to meet the requirements of use . •...
... a possibility that we would recommend that can use with this unit The battery that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Some of these battery packs may lead to meet the requirements of use . •...
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... temperature of the charger or the battery are dirty. It is recommended to charge the battery again in every recording. • Turning the camera off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes - ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator...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. ...
... temperature of the charger or the battery are dirty. It is recommended to charge the battery again in every recording. • Turning the camera off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes - ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator...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. ...
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is shipped. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch [Set] in steps 3 and 4 to set when the camera is not set the clock. 18 VQT3G16 (ENG) Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/ Minutes), and set using [3]/[4]. • Touch [ ] to set. Touch [Set] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. • It can be changed in the confirmation screen. Turn the camera on.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is shipped. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch [Set] in steps 3 and 4 to set when the camera is not set the clock. 18 VQT3G16 (ENG) Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/ Minutes), and set using [3]/[4]. • Touch [ ] to set. Touch [Set] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. • It can be changed in the confirmation screen. Turn the camera on.
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... [ ]. 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. Û Scene Mode This allows you to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among 8 color modes, and then take pictures that match the scene...
... [ ]. 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. Û Scene Mode This allows you to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among 8 color modes, and then take pictures that match the scene...
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Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take the picture. 20 VQT3G16 (ENG) Press the shutter button fully (push it is displayed at 2 the point on the subject which is displayed ... by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it in focus. [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...
Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take the picture. 20 VQT3G16 (ENG) Press the shutter button fully (push it is displayed at 2 the point on the subject which is displayed ... by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it in focus. [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...
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Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. ¦> [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] [i-Baby] • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) 21 (ENG) VQT3G16
Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. ¦> [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] [i-Baby] • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) 21 (ENG) VQT3G16
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Select the desired language and then click [Owner's Manual] to the install menu. A To return to install. Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the desktop. 25 (ENG) VQT3G16 Double click the "Owner's Manual" shortcut icon on the operation of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Click the [Owner's Manual]. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied).
Select the desired language and then click [Owner's Manual] to the install menu. A To return to install. Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the desktop. 25 (ENG) VQT3G16 Double click the "Owner's Manual" shortcut icon on the operation of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Click the [Owner's Manual]. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied).
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... for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extended optical zoom Focus range Shutter system 12,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,500,...000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 to F5.9 Max. 4k Max. 9.8k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less) Normal 50 cm...
... for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extended optical zoom Focus range Shutter system 12,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,500,...000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 to F5.9 Max. 4k Max. 9.8k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less) Normal 50 cm...
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...] is set) Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.3" standard)/DPOF corresponding/ MPO AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG 28 VQT3G16 (ENG)
...] is set) Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.3" standard)/DPOF corresponding/ MPO AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG 28 VQT3G16 (ENG)
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... (optional) cannot be used by itself. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. 30 VQT3G16 (ENG) Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCK7PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC10 DC Coupler RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30 HDMI mini Cable RP... Product numbers correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change. ¢ The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional).
... (optional) cannot be used by itself. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. 30 VQT3G16 (ENG) Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCK7PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC10 DC Coupler RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30 HDMI mini Cable RP... Product numbers correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change. ¢ The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional).
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...Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ... Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax...
...Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ... Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax...
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AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your purchase price. ... Warranty excludes both parts and labor for parts. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to the original purchaser of a new product which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty ...
AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your purchase price. ... Warranty excludes both parts and labor for parts. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to the original purchaser of a new product which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty ...