Panasonic DMC-FX90K Installation and service instructions

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,

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-located 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 Consumer 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 (iand 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 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

(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-Fi

), 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 stillpictures 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/

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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