Panasonic DMC-FX68 Technical specifications

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Please also refer to Operating

Instructions (PDF format)

recorded on the CD-ROM

containing the Operating Instructions

(supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation

methods and check the Troubleshooting.

VQT2K86

until

2010/2/22

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX68

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic

Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them

handy for future reference. 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 these Operating Instructions.

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.

Information for Your Safety

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE

REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

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 Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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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.

∫About the battery charger

•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord

is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is

connected to an electrical outlet.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 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 or

incinerate.

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.

•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH

NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED

CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

MANNER.

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∫Cautions for Use

•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional).

•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

•Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable

(RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).

Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)

•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual

smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer

Care Centre on 132600.

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment

(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

•If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the

camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and 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 the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect

AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC

adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures

and sound may be adversely affected.

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-If you see this symbol-

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.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2

Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 7

Names of the Components ........................................................................... 8

Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 10

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 12

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 13

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 14

• Changing the clock setting.................................................................... 14

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................15

Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 16

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................................................................... 17

• Scene detection .................................................................................... 18

• AF Tracking Function............................................................................ 18

Motion Picture Mode ................................................................................... 19

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])...................................................20

Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 21

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 22

Specifications .............................................................................................. 24

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.

Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or

battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)

3ACCable

4 USB Connection Cable

5AVCable

6 CD-ROM

•Software:

Use it to install the software to your

PC.

•Operating Instructions

7 Hand Strap

8 Battery Case

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are indicated

as card in the text.

•The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures

on the built-in memory when you are

not using a card.

•Consult the dealer or your nearest

Service Centre if you lose the supplied

accessories. (You can purchase the

accessories separately.)

DMW-BCF10E

K1HA08CD0020

VFC4297

DE-A60A

K1HA08AD0003

VFF0561

VGQ0D56

K2CJ29A00002

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Names of the Components

1Flash

2Lens

3 Self-timer indicator

AF assist lamp

4 LCD monitor

5 [MENU/SET] button

6 [DISPLAY] button

7 [Q.MENU]/Delete button

8 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

9 Cursor buttons

A:3/Exposure compensation/Auto

Bracket/White Balance fine adjustment

B:4/Macro Mode

AF Tracking

C:2/Self-timer button

D:1/Flash setting button

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown

in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button

or Press 4

123

4 9

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10 Camera ON/OFF switch

11 Zoom lever

12 Speaker

13 Microphone

14 Shutter button

15 Mode dial

16 Lens barrel

17 [HDMI] socket

18 Hand strap eyelet

•Be sure to attach the hand strap when

using the camera to ensure that you will

not drop it.

19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

20 Tripod receptacle

•When you use a tripod, make sure the

tripod is stable when the camera is

attached to it.

21 Card/Battery door

22 Release lever

23 DC coupler cover

•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;

optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;

optional) are used.

•We recommend you use a battery with

sufficient battery power or the AC

adaptor 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.

10 11

12 13 14 15

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20 21

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Charging the Battery

∫About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.

•Use the dedicated charger and battery.

•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used

safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10E) supports this function. The

only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic

products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by

Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).

Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety

of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are

not genuine Panasonic products.

∫Charging

•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery

before use.

•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery

temperature should also be the same.)

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.

Attach the battery paying

attention to the direction of the

battery.

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