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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX80 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX80
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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX80
VQT4A54
F0112MC0
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
until
2011/9/6

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeCCD
Effective Megapixels12.1 MP
Optical Zoom5x
Digital Zoom4x
Screen Size3.0 inches
Maximum Aperturef/2.5
Video RecordingYes
Video Resolution1280 x 720 (HD)
Image StabilizationOptical
LCD Screen Resolution230, 000 dots
Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery TypeLithium-ion
TypeCompact
Sensor Size1/2.33 inches
Focal Length24 - 120 mm
Aperture Rangef/2.5 - f/6.4

Summary

Before Use

Care of the camera

Instructions on how to handle the camera to prevent damage, dust, and condensation issues.

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Identifies and describes the main buttons, ports, and indicators of the camera.

How to Use the Touch Screen

Explains basic touch screen gestures like touching and dragging for camera operation.

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Guide on how to charge the battery using the supplied AC adapter or a computer.

Inserting the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for inserting the battery into the camera correctly.

Charging

Details on connecting the camera to power outlets or computers for charging.

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Estimates for still picture and motion picture recording times based on battery and card capacity.

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)

Instructions for inserting and removing SD memory cards from the camera.

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Details on using the camera's built-in memory and compatible SD card types.

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Step-by-step guide to setting the camera's date and time correctly.

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode

How to choose between different shooting modes like Normal, Intelligent Auto, and Scene Modes.

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

Guide to using the Normal Picture Mode for manual control and taking photos.

Focusing

Explanation of how the camera focuses, AF area, and focus range indicators.

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Instructions for using Intelligent Auto Mode for effortless shooting with automatic settings.

Recording Motion Pictures

How to start and stop recording motion pictures using the dedicated button.

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Instructions for playing back still images in the standard playback mode.

Playing Back Motion Pictures

How to play back recorded motion pictures (AVCHD, MP4, QuickTime) on the camera.

Deleting Pictures

Instructions on how to delete single pictures from the camera.

Setting the Menu

Introduction to the camera's menu system and its main categories: Rec, Motion Picture, Playback, and Setup.

Recording

Taking pictures using the touch operation (Touch Shutter function)

How to use the touch screen to focus and take pictures instantly.

Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations (Touch AF/AE)

Using touch operations to set focus and exposure on specific subjects, including AF Tracking.

Using zoom

How to use the zoom lever to zoom in (Tele) and out (Wide) for composition.

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)

How to apply various creative image effects like Expressive, Retro, and Sepia while shooting.

Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

How to use Scene Mode to automatically adjust settings for optimal results in various scenarios.

Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)

How to capture 3D images by moving the camera horizontally.

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function

Using Face Recognition to prioritize focus and exposure for registered faces.

Face Settings

How to register face images, names, and birthdays for the Face Recognition function.

[Flash]

Setting the flash mode, including Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Sync., and Forced Flash Off.

[Picture Size]

Selecting the image resolution and aspect ratio for photos.

[Quality]

Setting the image compression rate for Fine or Standard quality, and 3D recording options.

[Sensitivity]

Adjusting ISO sensitivity for low-light shooting and understanding Intelligent ISO control.

[White Balance]

Setting white balance for accurate colors under different lighting conditions (Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent).

[AF Mode]

Selecting autofocus modes like Face Detection, AF Tracking, 23-Area, 1-Area, and Spot.

[Exposure]

Adjusting exposure compensation to achieve correct brightness when there are significant lighting differences.

[Burst]

Capturing a sequence of photos rapidly by holding down the shutter button.

[Rec Mode]

Selecting the video recording format, AVCHD for HD or MP4 for standard definition.

[Rec Quality]

Setting the picture quality for motion pictures, including resolution, bit rate, and aspect ratio.

Playback/Editing

[Protect]

Setting protection for pictures to prevent accidental deletion.

[Copy]

Copying picture data between the camera's built-in memory and an SD card.

Retouching

Applying beauty and make-up effects ([Beauty Retouch])

Enhancing facial features and applying makeup effects to subjects in photos.

Others

Cautions for Use

Important precautions regarding electromagnetic interference, handling, and general usage.

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