Panasonic DMC-FX580 User Manual

Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FX580 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the instructions completely

VQT1Y6210Before UseNames of the Components1 Flash (P43)2 Lens (P5, 115)3 Self-timer indicator (P47)/AF assist lamp (P83)4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P12

VQT1Y62100Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, copy t

101VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.• When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3

VQT1Y62102Advanced (Playback)You can add the audio after taking a picture.Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)Note• Audio dubbing ma

103VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in me

VQT1Y62104Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCYou can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the came

105VQT1Y62Connecting to other equipmentUsing a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to

VQT1Y62106Connecting to other equipment∫ Connection in the PTP mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR and Mac OS X only)Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)]

107VQT1Y62Connecting to other equipmentNote•This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and operating, we

VQT1Y62108Connecting to other equipmentSelect and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and i

109VQT1Y62Connecting to other equipment•Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.•An item cannot be selected if the printer does

11VQT1Y62Before Use12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)13 Zoom lever (P34)14 Speaker (P98)15 Microphone (P66, 83, 102)16 Shutter button (P29, 66)17 [E.ZOOM]

VQT1Y62110Connecting to other equipment[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPreparations:Set the [TVASPECT]. (P26)Turn this unit and

111VQT1Y62Connecting to other equipmentYou can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using co

VQT1Y62112OthersOthersScreen Display∫ In recordingRecording in program AE Mode [»] (Initial setting)1 Recording Mode2 Flash mode (P43)3 AF area (P33)4

113VQT1Y62Others34 Burst (P80)/ : Auto bracket (P54)/ :Color bracket (P55)/B: Audio recording (P83)35 Quick AF (P79)/: AF assist lamp (P83)36 Number o

VQT1Y62114OthersCautions for UseTake care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.• Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case t

115VQT1Y62Others•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the p

VQT1Y62116OthersDo not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed

117VQT1Y62Others•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.•You may not be able to remove the card or the

VQT1Y62118Others[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]•The following pictures cannot be copied.– When a picture with the same

119VQT1Y62OthersTroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P119–126).•The battery is not inserted correctly. (P16)•The battery is exhaust

VQT1Y6212Before UseHow to Use the Touch PanelYou can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger.It is easier to use t

VQT1Y62120Others• Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to charge the battery or chargin

121VQT1Y62Others•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when t

VQT1Y62122Others• The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P25) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does n

123VQT1Y62Others•[ROTATE DISP.] (P100) is set to [ON].• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P37)•Is there a picture on the built-in m

VQT1Y62124Others•This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a clicking sound is heard, and this soun

125VQT1Y62Others> Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P27)•In dark places

VQT1Y62126Others• If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures ta

127VQT1Y62OthersOthersNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time ar

VQT1Y62128OthersAspect ratio X Picture size () ()Quality A › A › Built-in Memory(Approx. 40 MB)45 84 200 320Card32 MB29 54 130 20064 MB60 110 270

129VQT1Y62Others∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)Note• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time di

13VQT1Y62Before UseFollowing are examples of what can be done by touch operation.Note•On the touch operation screen, when a cursor button display A ap

VQT1Y62130OthersSpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 5.1 VPower Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording)0.6 W (When pl

131VQT1Y62OthersHi-speed burstBurst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)(3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2)

VQT1Y6214PreparationPreparationCharging the Battery∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is DMW

15VQT1Y62Preparation∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes•The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than no

VQT1Y6216Preparation∫ ChargingCharging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCF10PP) are the same as above.The c

17VQT1Y62Preparation1:Close the card/battery door.2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.• If the card/battery door cannot be complet

VQT1Y6218PreparationAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only•The built-i

19VQT1Y62PreparationNote•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access ind

VQT1Y622Before UseBefore UseDear Customer,Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on t

VQT1Y6220PreparationSelect [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P21)• It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.•The cloc

21VQT1Y62PreparationThis section describes how to select the program AE Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [S

VQT1Y6222PreparationPress [MENU/SET] to close the menu.By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items

23VQT1Y62PreparationPerform these settings if you need to.About the Setup Menu[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check thei

VQT1Y6224Preparation• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear different from actuality on

25VQT1Y62Preparation•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].•[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Inte

VQT1Y6226Preparation• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P105)• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.W

27VQT1Y62Preparation•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) when form

VQT1Y6228PreparationMode switchingSelecting the [REC] ModeWhen the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in which

29VQT1Y62Basic[REC] Mode: ñBasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settin

3VQT1Y62Before UseTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian I

VQT1Y6230Basic∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P43)∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P34)∫ When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P48)Not

31VQT1Y62BasicFace of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday.When a picture is taken with [

VQT1Y6232Basic• The following functions cannot be used.– [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[COLOR BRACKET]/flash output adjustment/White balanc

33VQT1Y62Basic∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P53)∫To adjust the colors and take pictures at times

VQT1Y6234Basic• You can retry the actions in step 1 repeatedly before pressing the shutter button fully.We recommend that you use the face detection f

35VQT1Y62Basic∫ Types of zooms• When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Ex

VQT1Y6236BasicIt automatically zooms to Tele (maximum zoom position).The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set. ∫ To re

37VQT1Y62Basic[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewindingPress and hold 2/1 of the cursor button.•The file

VQT1Y6238BasicNote• This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Inform

39VQT1Y62Basic∫ List of [PLAYBACK] Modes([NORMAL PLAY] (P37)All the pictures are played back.K[SLIDE SHOW] (P84)The pictures are played back in sequen

VQT1Y624Before Use∫ About the battery pack• Do not heat or expose to flame.• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight

VQT1Y6240Basic[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card which are b

41VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD MonitorPress [DISPLAY] to change.A LCD monitorB [DISPLAY] button•When

VQT1Y6242Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ About the HistogramA histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)

43VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] Mode: ñ³±´² ¿Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSet the flash to match the recording.Press 1 [‰].Touc

VQT1Y6244Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ About the digital red-eye correctionWhen the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected

45VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ The available flash range to take pictures•The available flash range is an approximation.•In [HIGH SENS.] (P61

VQT1Y6246Advanced (Recording pictures)– When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is set to [MODE1]

47VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Focus range in AF Macro Mode¢ The focus range changes in steps.•Focus range will be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to ¶ duri

VQT1Y6248Advanced (Recording pictures)Note• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caus

49VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•Failure of touch AF/AE, loss of the subject while dynamic tracking, or tracking of another subject may occu

5VQT1Y62Before Use∫ Care of the camera• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure.The came

VQT1Y6250Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Aperture-priority AE• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.Note

51VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Shutter-priority AENote•Slide bar can be hidden (P52).•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actua

VQT1Y6252Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Manual exposure• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.∫ Manual

53VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] Mode: ³±´ ¿nCompensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve correct exposure due to the

VQT1Y6254Advanced (Recording pictures)Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/Color Bracket[REC] Mode: ³±´² ¿In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically rec

55VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] Mode: ³±´²Pressing the shutter button once allows you to take 3 pictures in black and white/standard/sepia

VQT1Y6256Advanced (Recording pictures)Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].Touch [MY SCN MODE].•When My Scene Mo

57VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)• Shutter speed for Scene Modes, except [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [CANDLE

VQT1Y6258Advanced (Recording pictures)Select this to take pictures of yourself.∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode• Press the shutter button halfway to

59VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)4 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or vertically so the transparent image overlaps• When taking

VQT1Y626ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety...2Quick Guide...8Standard Access

VQT1Y6260Advanced (Recording pictures)This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in

61VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]Select the [OFF] setting in step 1 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.Note•The

VQT1Y6262Advanced (Recording pictures)This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.∫ Picture size and aspect ratio1 Touc

63VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.∫ Setting the shutter speedSelect a shu

VQT1Y6264Advanced (Recording pictures)Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red col

65VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio1 Touch the pict

VQT1Y6266Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: nAdvanced (Recording pictures)Motion Picture Mode• When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or

67VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)• [ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional).

VQT1Y6268Advanced (Recording pictures)Up to 6 face images can be registered together with information such as name and birthday. It makes the recognit

69VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)Touch the item.Touch [EXIT].∫ Registering from the automatic registration screenWhen the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is

7VQT1Y62• [PIN HOLE]...65• [FILM GRAIN] ...65Motion Picture Mode...

VQT1Y6270Advanced (Recording pictures)Note• [AF MODE] is fixed to [š].• Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly even

71VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Canceling the travel dateThe travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return dat

VQT1Y6272Advanced (Recording pictures)Note• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you s

73VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)Note• Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.•If [HOME] is al

VQT1Y6274Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].Note• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.•A digital picture is ma

75VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity

VQT1Y6276Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such co

77VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)• If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor will change to

VQT1Y6278Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.This allows the focusing method that suits the positions a

79VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ About [ƒ]•You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.•The picture may stop moving for a

VQT1Y628Before UseBefore UseQuick GuideThis is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to

VQT1Y6280Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when

81VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom

VQT1Y6282Advanced (Recording pictures)Note• When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise becomes a pro

83VQT1Y62Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You c

VQT1Y6284Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)You can play back the pictures you have

85VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)∫Operations performed during slide show[MUSIC]The following music can be selected to play during slide show playback: [NAT

VQT1Y6286Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK])Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and th

87VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ([CALENDAR])You can display pictures by recording date.Note•The re

VQT1Y6288Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY])You can display two recorded pictures on the scre

89VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])This mode allows you to search

9VQT1Y62Before UseStandard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are included before using the camera.1Battery Pack(Indicated as battery in the te

VQT1Y6290Advanced (Playback)Pictures that are set as [FAVORITE] (P91) can be played back. (Only if there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE]) Slide

91VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)Note•With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING] a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be create

VQT1Y6292Advanced (Playback)We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the min

93VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.Note•Depending on the cut size, the picture size

VQT1Y6294Advanced (Playback)Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Note• Quality of image may become coarse when leveling is performed. • Record

95VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)Enter characters.• Touch [ ] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case), and [&/1] (special characters/nu

VQT1Y6296Advanced (Playback)You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures.It is suitable for regular siz

97VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)• The picture becomes slightly rougher.Touch [YES].Note•When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printe

VQT1Y6298Advanced (Playback)∫ Canceling all the [PROTECT] settings1 Touch [CANCEL] in step 3.2 Touch [YES].Note• The protect setting may not be effect

99VQT1Y62Advanced (Playback)Note• Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P23) for information about how to adjust the volume in th