User manual PANASONIC DMC-FX77EB

[. . . ] Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX77 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. Web Site: http://www. panasonic-europe. com Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model. EB VQT3G26 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. [. . . ] · All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. · Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. This can also be used to perform tasks such as switching the screen by operating the slide bar. 12 VQT3G26 (ENG) Note · 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. ) · Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well. · Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit is pressing on the touch panel. · Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the supplied stylus pen. · Do not operate with your fingernails. · Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others. · Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard. About the Stylus pen It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. · Do not place it where small children can reach. · Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing. LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor. (ENG) VQT3G26 13 Preparation Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7E. 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. · Use the dedicated charger and battery. Charging · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery · Charge the battery with the charger indoors. before use. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the AC Mains Lead. · Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. 14 VQT3G26 (ENG) About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. · When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes ­ The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). ­ The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Charging time Charging time Approx. [. . . ] 9. 8k (When set to 3, 000, 000 pixels [3M] or less) Normal 50 cm (1. 64 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3. 28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extra optical zoom Focus range Macro/ 3 cm (0. 10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3. 28 feet) Intelligent auto/ (Tele) to ¶ Motion Picture Scene Mode Shutter system There may be differences in the above settings. Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter 28 VQT3G26 (ENG) Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures 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 pictures Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Approx. 6 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) 8 seconds to 1/4000th of a second [Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Flash range Microphone Speaker Programme AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Multiple 3. 5q TFT LCD (16:9) (Approx. [. . . ]