Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Technical specifications

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on

the operation of this camera are

contained in “Operating

Instructions for advanced features

(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install

it on your PC to read it.

VQT3G32

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX78

until

2011/2/21

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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.

∫Product identification marking

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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∫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

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

•Always use 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 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-AC5G; 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.

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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

How to Use the Touch Panel ......................................................................10

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................12

• Charging ............................................................................................... 12

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 13

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 14

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 15

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 16

• Changing the Clock Setting .................................................................. 16

Selecting the [Rec] Mode ............................................................................ 17

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................................................................... 18

• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 19

Recording Motion Pictures.......................................................................... 20

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................ 21

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

Setting the Menu......................................................................................... 22

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 23

Specifications.............................................................................................. 25

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Standard Accessories

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

Product numbers correct as of January 2011. 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 Stylus Pen

•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-BCK7E

VFC4297

DE-A92A

K1HY08YY0019

K1HY08YY0020

VGQ0C14

VFF0762

K2CJ29A00002

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Names of the Components

1Flash

2Lens

3 Self-timer indicator

AF Assist Lamp

4 Touch panel/LCD monitor

5 Speaker

6 Microphone

7 Camera ON/OFF switch

8 Motion picture button

9 Shutter button

10 Zoom lever

12 3

91087654

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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 OUT/DIGITAL] socket

15 Tripod receptacle

16 Card/Battery door

17 Release lever

18 DC coupler cover

•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10;

optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;

optional) are used.

•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional).

•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC

cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

•It is recommended to use a fully charged

battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;

optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC10;

optional) 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.





OPEN LOCK

1718

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How to Use the Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the

touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as

selecting icons or images displayed on

the touch panel.

•It may not operate properly when

multiple icons are touched

simultaneously, so try to touch the

centre of the icon.

This is used when performing tasks

such as moving to the next image by

dragging horizontally, or changing the

range of the displayed image.

This can also be used to perform tasks

such as switching the screen by

operating the slide bar.

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