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DMC-FX90 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3S36-1 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-FX90 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3S36-1 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
DMCFX90 User Guide
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Contents Recording Before Use Care of the camera 5 Standard Accessories 6 Names and Functions of Main Parts .........7 How to Use the Touch Panel 8 Preparation Charging the Battery 9 • Charging 9 • Approximate operating time and .../Time (Clock Set 17 • Changing the Clock Setting 18 Tips for taking good pictures 19 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 19 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......19 Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode 20 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode 21 Focusing 22 Taking Pictures...
Contents Recording Before Use Care of the camera 5 Standard Accessories 6 Names and Functions of Main Parts .........7 How to Use the Touch Panel 8 Preparation Charging the Battery 9 • Charging 9 • Approximate operating time and .../Time (Clock Set 17 • Changing the Clock Setting 18 Tips for taking good pictures 19 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 19 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......19 Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode 20 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode 21 Focusing 22 Taking Pictures...
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... that have a United States embargo imposed. • Export Administration Regulation (EAR) applies to this unit such as when using the camera at location with the camera in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not just cause malfunctions, but it on a rainy day or on the... damaged if used in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it for about 2 hours. Avoid using it may become unrepairable. - Places with this camera as accessories to the strap attached to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may get into...
... that have a United States embargo imposed. • Export Administration Regulation (EAR) applies to this unit such as when using the camera at location with the camera in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not just cause malfunctions, but it on a rainy day or on the... damaged if used in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it for about 2 hours. Avoid using it may become unrepairable. - Places with this camera as accessories to the strap attached to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may get into...
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For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. • Battery Pack is indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. • ...SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are not using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the built-in memory when you are indicated as battery pack or battery in the...
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. • Battery Pack is indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. • ...SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are not using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the built-in memory when you are indicated as battery pack or battery in the...
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... receptacle 18 Card/Battery door (P12) 19 Release lever (P12) 20 DC coupler cover (P13) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (For shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash (P73) 2 Lens... 3 Self-timer indicator (P76) AF Assist Lamp (P91) 4 Wi-FiR Transmitter (P125) 12 34 5 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 49, 161) 6 Speaker (P41) 7 Microphone 8 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 9 Motion picture button (P27) 10 Shutter button (P21, 24) 11 Zoom lever (P53) 12 [Wi-Fi] button (P141) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...
... receptacle 18 Card/Battery door (P12) 19 Release lever (P12) 20 DC coupler cover (P13) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (For shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash (P73) 2 Lens... 3 Self-timer indicator (P76) AF Assist Lamp (P91) 4 Wi-FiR Transmitter (P125) 12 34 5 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 49, 161) 6 Speaker (P41) 7 Microphone 8 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 9 Motion picture button (P27) 10 Shutter button (P21, 24) 11 Zoom lever (P53) 12 [Wi-Fi] button (P141) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...
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Please be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used we would recommend that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of these battery ... these battery packs are made available to purchase in type inlet type - 9 - plug-in some markets. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the electrical outlet. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
Please be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used we would recommend that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of these battery ... these battery packs are made available to purchase in type inlet type - 9 - plug-in some markets. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the electrical outlet. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
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... occur.) - 10 - The charging time for long time may be longer than normal. ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on during use. The camera also becomes warm during charging. This is not a malfunction. • The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it...
... occur.) - 10 - The charging time for long time may be longer than normal. ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on during use. The camera also becomes warm during charging. This is not a malfunction. • The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it...
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... Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • 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. • ...every second recording. • Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions....
... Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • 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. • ...every second recording. • Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions....
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...: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a "click" while being charged.) • Turn the camera off . • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 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. To remove the card, push the card until you use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you hear a locking sound and then check that this unit is locked by lever A. Preparation Inserting and Removing the...
...: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a "click" while being charged.) • Turn the camera off . • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 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. To remove the card, push the card until you use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you hear a locking sound and then check that this unit is locked by lever A. Preparation Inserting and Removing the...
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... AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used . Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (For shop display purpose only). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be attached... when the DC coupler is closed . • Also read the operating instructions for this camera are not necessary, then remove them from the ...
... AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used . Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (For shop display purpose only). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be attached... when the DC coupler is closed . • Also read the operating instructions for this camera are not necessary, then remove them from the ...
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.... - 15 - We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P47) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again...
.... - 15 - We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P47) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again...
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... [3]/[4]. Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. - 17 - Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set . Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. Touch [Clock... Set]. Select the language, and then touch [Set]. To set when the camera is shipped. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set the display order and the time display format. • Touch ...
... [3]/[4]. Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. - 17 - Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set . Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. Touch [Clock... Set]. Select the language, and then touch [Set]. To set when the camera is shipped. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set the display order and the time display format. • Touch ...
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... Stamp]. • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. - 18 -
... Stamp]. • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. - 18 -
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... Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [High Dynamic] in [Min. Shtr Speed] - 19 - Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is held vertically and tilted up and down to put your fingers on the screen. Slow sync./Red...arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be slower particularly in the following cases. Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P92), a tripod or the Self-timer (P76). • Shutter speed will ...
... Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [High Dynamic] in [Min. Shtr Speed] - 19 - Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is held vertically and tilted up and down to put your fingers on the screen. Slow sync./Red...arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be slower particularly in the following cases. Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P92), a tripod or the Self-timer (P76). • Shutter speed will ...
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... Mode (P21) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P24) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Û Scene Mode (P56) This allows you to [Rec] Mode, the previously set [Rec] Mode will be set. - 20 - Basic Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode...
... Mode (P21) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P24) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Û Scene Mode (P56) This allows you to [Rec] Mode, the previously set [Rec] Mode will be set. - 20 - Basic Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode...
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... pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in further), and take the picture. - 21 - Please check with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Touch [ ]. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject...
... pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in further), and take the picture. - 21 - Please check with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Touch [ ]. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject...
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... the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. ∫ Subjects and recording conditions... subjects without contrast • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects - 23 -
... the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. ∫ Subjects and recording conditions... subjects without contrast • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects - 23 -
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...focus and then press it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. • When the subject is fixed to the camera and take the picture. 1 Focus indication • The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject's face by the Face Detection function. For ... pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Basic [Rec] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (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...
...focus and then press it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. • When the subject is fixed to the camera and take the picture. 1 Focus indication • The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject's face by the Face Detection function. For ... pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Basic [Rec] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (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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...;/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.] • For the setting method of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness. - When [Motion Deblur] is available in [Color Mode]. The camera automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to Intelligent Auto Mode - Color setting of subject and brightness. • When...
...;/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.] • For the setting method of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness. - When [Motion Deblur] is available in [Color Mode]. The camera automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to Intelligent Auto Mode - Color setting of subject and brightness. • When...
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... after which its color changes to factors such as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures ¦> [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]¢1 [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] [i-Baby]¢2 ¢1 Only when [ ] is... taking pictures. • When [Face Recog.] is set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is recommended that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as size, contrast, motion and proximity a different mode may be identified for the same...
... after which its color changes to factors such as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures ¦> [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]¢1 [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] [i-Baby]¢2 ¢1 Only when [ ] is... taking pictures. • When [Face Recog.] is set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is recommended that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as size, contrast, motion and proximity a different mode may be identified for the same...