Panasonic DMC-FX77 Operations Instructions Page 1

Operating Instructionsfor advanced featuresDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FX77VQT3G38Before use, please read these instructions completely.until 2011/2/2

Preparation- 10 -∫ Recording still picturesRecording conditions by CIPA standard•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association

Playback/Editing- 100 -[Playback] Mode: ¸Using the [Playback] Mode MenuYou can setup pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editin

- 101 -Playback/Editing∫ Cancelling all the [Upload Set] settings1 Select [Upload Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu.2 Touch [CANCEL].•Confirmation scre

Playback/Editing- 102 -You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures.Select [Text Stamp] on t

- 103 -Playback/EditingSelect the item to stamp.Touch [ ].Touch [OK].• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit t

Playback/Editing- 104 -Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do

- 105 -Playback/EditingTo allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced.Select [Resize] on th

Playback/Editing- 106 -You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture.Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36)To

- 107 -Playback/EditingYou can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites.•Play back only the pictures

Playback/Editing- 108 -DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each p

- 109 -Playback/Editing∫ Cancelling all the [Print Set] settings1 Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu.2 Touch [CANCEL].•Confirmation screen

- 11 -PreparationInserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery• Check that this unit is turned off.• We recommend using a Panasonic card.Slid

Playback/Editing- 110 -You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.Select [Protect] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36

- 111 -Playback/EditingYou can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture.Select [Face Rec Edit] on the [P

Playback/Editing- 112 -You can copy data of pictures you have taken from the built-in memory onto a card or from a card into the built-in memory.Selec

- 113 -Having funHaving funHaving Fun with Recorded PicturesYou can optimise the colour and tone of skin and change the impression of the face.Select

Having fun- 114 -Note•[Beauty Retouch] is not available in 3D pictures or motion pictures.• [Beauty Retouch] may not be performed on images recorded w

- 115 -Having funYou can change the saturation or brightness of recorded pictures, and create impressive pictures.Select [ ] in the playback screen, a

Having fun- 116 -Pictures can be copied into specific albums and you can selectively retrieve your favourite ones. Registering pictures contained in t

- 117 -Connecting to other equipment[Playback] Mode: ¸Connecting to other equipmentPlaying Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPreparations:Set the [TV Aspect

Connecting to other equipment- 118 -The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.Note•Depending on the TV model,

- 119 -Connecting to other equipmentNote•During HDMI output, the touch icons for operation are displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit. (Pictures ar

Preparation- 12 -The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be u

Connecting to other equipment- 120 -Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (P118).Turn the

- 121 -Connecting to other equipmentNote•To play back the audio of the motion pictures, set the [Sound] in the Slide Show setting screen to [AUTO] or

Connecting to other equipment- 122 -Playing back 3D picturesConnecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D

- 123 -Connecting to other equipmentNote•When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit, it is played back in 2D (conventi

Connecting to other equipment- 124 -Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion PicturesMethods to export still pictures and motion pictures to othe

- 125 -Connecting to other equipmentFile formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD d

Connecting to other equipment- 126 -File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [MPO], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]It is possible to acquire still pictures and m

- 127 -Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCYou can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.•Some PC

Connecting to other equipment- 128 -Preparations:Turn on the camera and the PC.Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory.A USB

- 129 -Connecting to other equipmentNote•Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional), turn the camera off.• Before inserting or remov

- 13 -PreparationAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P112)• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB• The access time

Connecting to other equipment- 130 -∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely•Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” o

- 131 -Connecting to other equipmentPrinting the PicturesIf you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to

Connecting to other equipment- 132 -Selecting a single picture and printing itDrag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Print].

- 133 -Connecting to other equipmentSelect and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in s

Connecting to other equipment- 134 -• Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.• An item cannot be selected if the printer does

- 135 -OthersOthersScreen Display∫ In recordingRecording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting)1 Recording Mode2 Recording quality (P91)3 Pictur

Others- 136 -∫ In recording (after settings)21 Available recording time (P26):¢122 Number of days that have passed since the departure date¢2 (P68)Nam

- 137 -Others∫ In playback1 Playback Mode (P95)2 / : Recording quality (P91)3 Colour Mode (P87)4 Protected picture (P110)5 Favourites (P107)6 Date/Tex

Others- 138 -Cautions for UseKeep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).•I

- 139 -OthersBefore cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the

Preparation- 14 -Note•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit

Others- 140 -The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside

- 141 -Others∫ About 3D viewingAnyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictu

Others- 142 -Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to

- 143 -Others• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 o

Others- 144 -Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are described bel

- 145 -Others[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used]> Use a card compatible with this unit. (P13)– SD Memory Card (8 MB to

Others- 146 -TroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P146–154).•The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.• If you leave the camera

- 147 -Others• The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode.> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.• The subject is bey

Others- 148 -• Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class

- 149 -Others• This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures.•

- 15 -Preparation∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time•You can confirm the number of recordable pictur

Others- 150 -• Is the flash setting set to [Œ]?> Change the flash setting. (P71)• Flash Mode is not available when [Auto Bracket] (P84) or [Burst]

- 151 -Others• Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital came

Others- 152 -• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to External Input Mode.• Depending on the TV model, the pictures may

- 153 -Others> Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera.> Check if your PC is compatible w

Others- 154 -• When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically chang

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Preparation- 16 -Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.Touch [Language Set].Select the language, and then tou

- 17 -PreparationSelect [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P36)•It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.• The clock setting is mai

Basic- 18 -BasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode∫ List of [Rec] ModesNote•When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously s

- 19 -Basic[Rec] Mode: ·Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aper

- 2 -ContentsBefore UseCare of the camera ...4Standard Accessories ...5Names of the Compon

Basic- 20 -• Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your

- 21 -Basic[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter functionJust by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take

Basic- 22 -FocusingAim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.•AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or w

- 23 -Basic∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take)1 Aim the AF ar

Basic- 24 -[Playback] Mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])Note•This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system”

- 25 -BasicDisplaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)Touch [ ].A Slide bar• It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following i

Basic- 26 -[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿Recording Motion PicturesThis can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pic

- 27 -BasicNote•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.• Depending on the type of the card, the card access i

Basic- 28 -[Playback] Mode: ¸Playing Back Motion Pictures• This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG fo

- 29 -Basic∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback1 Display control panel by touching screen.•If no operation is performed for about 2 s

- 3 -Using the [Rec] Mode Menu...71• [Flash] ...71• [Selftimer]...

Basic- 30 -[Rec] Mode: ñTaking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match

- 31 -BasicFollowing menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.•For the setting method of the menu, refer to P36.¢ Settings may be different fro

Basic- 32 -When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour ch

- 33 -Basic[Playback] Mode: ¸Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being

Basic- 34 -Note•Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (op

- 35 -BasicSelecting ApplicationYou can process pictures you record or register them to specific albums, etc.The atmosphere of pictures can be arrange

Basic- 36 -Setting the MenuThe camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and

- 37 -Basic∫ Close the menuTouch [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.Note•Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible

Basic- 38 -About the Setup Menu[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them.For details on how

- 39 -Basic• High Angle Mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or [Sleep Mode] is activated.• The brightness of the pictures displayed on t

Before Use- 4 -Before UseCare of the cameraDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be dama

Basic- 40 -• When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the Histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the Histog

- 41 -Basic• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].• [Sleep Mode] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent

Basic- 42 -• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.When the folder n

- 43 -Basic| [Output]Set to match the colour television system in each country or the type of TV. (Playback Mode only)[Video Out]:[NTSC]: Video output

Basic- 44 -• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.• Refer to P120 for details.• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (op

- 45 -Basic• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camer

Recording- 46 -RecordingAbout the LCD MonitorTouch [ ] to change.• During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, y

- 47 -Recording[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE)It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the

Recording- 48 -∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)•When the AF lock fails, the Tracking AF frame will flash in red and then disappear. Redo the AF lock.• A

- 49 -Recording[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿Taking Pictures with the ZoomYou can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes i

- 5 -Before UseStandard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.•The accessories and their shape will differ de

Recording- 50 -∫ Types of zooms•When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Ex

- 51 -RecordingNote•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take mor

Recording- 52 -Shortcut settingShortcut setting allows you to quickly call up certain menu items.Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered

- 53 -Recording[Rec] Mode: ¿Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and reco

Recording- 54 -Select this to take pictures of yourself.∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode•Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer i

- 55 -RecordingSet here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.•

Recording- 56 -Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of peop

- 57 -RecordingSelect this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.You can set your pet’s birthday and name.For informatio

Recording- 58 -Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places.∫ Picture size and

- 59 -RecordingThis allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under

Before Use- 6 -Names of the Components1Flash (P20)2 Lens (P4, 139)3 Self-timer indicator (P74)AF Assist Lamp (P88)4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P7, 46, 1

Recording- 60 -[Rec] mode: Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two picutres

- 61 -Recording[Rec] Mode: Taking pictures while changing the skin texture (Cosmetic Mode)Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness

Recording- 62 -[Rec] mode: Taking pictures while adjusting colour (My Colour Mode)You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subjec

- 63 -Recording[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿RecordingTaking a Picture with Face Recognition FunctionFace Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a r

Recording- 64 -You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people.Registration can be facilitated by taking mu

- 65 -RecordingSet the item.• You can register up to 3 face images.• Exit the menu after it is set.Item Description of settings[Name]It is possible to

Recording- 66 -You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered perso

- 67 -Recording[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿Taking a still picture while recording a motion pictureStill pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion pict

Recording- 68 -[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿Useful Functions at Travel DestinationsFor details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36.If you set the departure d

- 69 -Recording∫ Cancelling the travel dateThe travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to can

- 7 -Before UseHow to Use the Touch PanelThis touch panel is a type that detects pressure.Note•If you use a commercially available liquid crystal prot

Recording- 70 -For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36.You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on th

- 71 -RecordingUsing the [Rec] Mode MenuFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.Set the flash to match the recording.Applicable modes: ñ

Recording- 72 -∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording ModeThe available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.(±: Available, —: Not available,

- 73 -Recording∫ The available flash range•The available flash range is an approximation.∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢1 It may vary dependin

Recording- 74 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.This is for recording still pictures using the timer.Applicable modes: ñ·¿• Press

- 75 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail

Recording- 76 -Note•A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it

- 77 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a hi

Recording- 78 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colo

- 79 -RecordingSet the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.1 Touch [Ò].2 Touch [Ó].3 Aim the camera at a sheet of

Preparation- 8 -PreparationCharging the Battery∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit•Use the dedicated charger and battery.• The battery i

Recording- 80 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjec

- 81 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pic

Recording- 82 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the fo

- 83 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the differe

Recording- 84 -In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed

- 85 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big differen

Recording- 86 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intellig

- 87 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.Select the on

Recording- 88 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed hal

- 89 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.Using this mode, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automat

- 9 -Preparation∫ About the [CHARGE] indicatorThe [CHARGE] indicator turns on:The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on during charging.The [CHARGE] indi

Recording- 90 -Using the [Motion Picture] Mode MenuFor details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.This sets up the data format of mo

- 91 -RecordingFor details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.Applicable modes:

Recording- 92 -For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.In addition to the optical image stabilizer, the electronic image stab

- 93 -RecordingEntering TextIt is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical ch

Playback/Editing- 94 -[Playback] Mode: ¸Playback/EditingCreating Still Pictures From a Motion PictureYou can create a single still picture from a reco

- 95 -Playback/Editing[Playback] Mode: ¸Various methods to playbackYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods.Touch [ ].Touch the mode

Playback/Editing- 96 -You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fix

- 97 -Playback/Editing∫ Changing the slide show settingsYou can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the sl

Playback/Editing- 98 -Pictures are classified into only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 3D pictures etc., and played back.∫ About the ca

- 99 -Playback/EditingPictures registered to an album can be played back by the albums with [My Photo Album].•For details on [My Photo Album], refer t