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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
DMC-FX70
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
contained on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
VQT2V57
EB
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Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions
Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT2V57... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
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. -
Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and... -
Page 4: About The Battery Pack
∫ About the battery pack 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. • Do not heat or expose to flame. •... -
Page 5: Cautions For Use
∫ 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) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •... - Page 6 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety ................2 Standard Accessories ................... 8 Names of the Components ................. 10 How to Use the Touch Panel ..............12 Charging the Battery ................... 14 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).............. -
Page 8: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of June 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or DMW-BCF10E... -
Page 9: Optional Accessories
8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/RP-SDR08GE1A 4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/RP-SDR04GE1A • SD Memory Card 2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A ¢ The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. (ENG) VQT2V57... -
Page 10: Names Of The Components
Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Touch panel/LCD monitor [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch [MODE] button [MENU] button VQT2V57 (ENG) - Page 11 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
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Page 12: How To Use The Touch Panel
How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed on the LCD monitor (touch panel) or by moving while touching the touch panel (dragging) using your fingers or the supplied stylus pen. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. - Page 13 Note • The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is turned off. • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) •...
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Page 14: Charging The 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. -
Page 15: Charging Time
• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].) -
Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card
(4 GB to 32 GB) • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ (48 GB, 64 GB) SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards. -
Page 17: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCF10E). -
Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. Touch [CLOCK SET]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4]. • Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. -
Page 19: Setting The Menu
Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the Normal Picture Mode Ø... -
Page 20: Selecting The [Rec] Mode
Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch the mode. ∫ List of [REC] Modes [INTELLIGENT AUTO] ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. [NORMAL PICTURE] The subjects are recorded using your own settings. -
Page 21: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function Ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode)
ñ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ 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 to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. -
Page 22: Scene Detection
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 colour changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]... -
Page 23: Recording Motion Pictures
ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Pictures This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. -
Page 24: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. • After selecting the motion picture, touch ] to start playback. VQT2V57 (ENG) -
Page 25: Deleting Pictures
¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. Touch [YES]. -
Page 26: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). - Page 27 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
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Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.2 to F5.9... - Page 29 Burst recording Burst speed: Approx. 1.8 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine). Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.] Number of recordable...
- Page 30 Interface Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed) ¢ Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. Analog video/ audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) [HDMI]: MiniHDMI TypeC Dimensions:...
- Page 31 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCF10E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/940 mAh (ENG) VQT2V57...
- Page 32 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
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