Panasonic DMC-FX70 Digital Camera Basic Operating Instructions
Summary
This essential guide provides basic operating instructions for your Panasonic DMC-FX70 or DMC-FX75 digital camera. Designed for new users, the manual covers everything required for safe and successful operation, including initial setup, care instructions for accessories (batteries/charger), and critical safety warnings regarding electrical use and environmental factors. Get started with confidence by thoroughly understanding how to use your new camera responsibly.
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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX70
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
until 2010/6/30
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX70 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operat...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance w...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 About the battery pack CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recom...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE ...
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VQT2V57~Safety_eng.fm 6 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時２０分 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying do...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 Contents Information for Your Safety Standard Accessories Names of the Components How to Use the Touch Panel Charging the Battery About th...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of June 2010. These ...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 For customers within the Republic of Irelan...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 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 ...
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VQT2V57~Body1_eng.fm 11 ページ ２０１０年６月２４日 木曜日 午前９時３２分 Camera ON/OFF switch Zoom lever Motion picture button Speaker Microphone Shutter button Lens barrel [HDMI] socket [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket Tripod rece...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Operation or settings are performed by directly touching th...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 Note The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is turned off. If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection ...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E. It has b...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 Connect the AC mains lead. Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. About t...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory Memory size: Approx. 40 MB The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage dev...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery Check that this unit is turned off. We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 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 yo...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PIC...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] sel...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 [REC] Mode: ñ Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings t...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後４時６分 Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after ...
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VQT2V57~Body1_eng.fm 23 ページ ２０１０年６月１７日 木曜日 午後６時５分 [REC] Mode: ñ· Recording Motion Pictures This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded ...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Forward or rewind the image...
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VQT2V57~Body1_eng.fm 25 ページ ２０１０年６月１８日 金曜日 午後６時２１分 [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played b...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and wa...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 ∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later ...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When pla...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 29 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 Burst recording Burst speed: Approx. 1.8 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 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/...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 31 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A): Information for your safety Input: V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 Output: 4.2 V 0.65 Battery Pack (lithium...
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DMC-FX70&FX75-VQT2V47_eng.book 32 ページ ２０１０年６月７日 月曜日 午後８時１分 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporat...
Manual Details
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Pages | 32 |
| File Size | 2.25 MB |
| Published | June 18, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if the battery gets charged excessively?
Do not heat or expose the battery to flame, and never disassemble it.
Can I use this camera in wet conditions?
No. Do not expose the apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.
Who should handle electrical safety repairs?
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The user does not service internal parts.
What are the specific fuse requirements for safe operation?
Use a 5-ampere fuse approved by ASTA or BSI. Double-check the wires' colors (Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live).
Where should I place the battery charger unit?
Ensure the unit is not installed in a bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other confined space.