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Panasonic DMC-FP2 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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DMC-FP2
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DMC-FP1
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2N02-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FP2 Model No. DMC-FP1 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2N02-1...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Quick start guide The battery is not charged Charge the battery when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory Insert the battery and (→11).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use Basics Before use ..........5 Sequence of Recording ...... 23 Read first ............5 Convenient ways to turn the power on ..24 To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults ..5 Taking pictures with automatic settings Standard Accessories ......6 [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode ....
  • Page 4 Contents (Continued) Application (View) Application (Record) Changing recording information Viewing as list display ..........33 (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) .. 61 Taking pictures with the self-timer ..34 Watching motion pictures ....62 Taking pictures with flash ....35 Different playback methods Taking close-up pictures ....

  • Page 5: Before Use

    This camera is not waterproof. Panasonic will not provide compensation • Do not expose the camera to water, even if damage is caused by faults with rain, or seawater. camera or card.

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Before use Standard (Continued) Accessories To prevent damage, Check that all the accessories are malfunctions, and faults included before using the camera. ■ Lens ● The accessories and their shape • Do not leave the lens exposed to direct will differ depending on the country sunlight.

  • Page 7: Names Of Parts

    If you attach a hand strap other [DC IN] socket (→74, 76) than the one supplied, it may • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC become impossible to open the adaptor (optional). lid of the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket or [DC IN] socket.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 9: Guidelines For Number Of Recordable Pictures And Recording Time

    ∗ • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). and leaving it until the temperature of the • Using the supplied battery. battery decreases.

  • Page 10: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Lever direction of arrow. centre. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Remove battery from camera after use. • Store the battery in battery case (supplied).

  • Page 11: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)

    The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ● [QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity Notes SD memory 8 MB –...

  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Open the lens cover Do not touch the lens. The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Lens cover Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] •...
  • Page 13 The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press ▲▼ to set Select the setting item Select either [24HRS] or [AM/ PM] for the time display format.

  • Page 14: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu. (Example) Change [LCD MODE] in [SETUP] menu when in [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode. Open the lens cover Do not touch the The power is turned on. lens.

  • Page 15: Menu Type

    Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to the mode. Select the setting Settings Selected setting Close menu • You can also exit this menu in recording mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Menu type [REC] menu (Recording mode only) Changing picture preferences (→53 - 59)

  • Page 16: Using Quick Menu

    Setting the menu (Continued) Using Quick menu Recording menu items can be called up easily. In recording mode, display the Quick menu Press the button until the Quick menu is displayed Quick menu Select item and setting Select Press (Finished) Setting Item ●...

  • Page 17: Using The [Setup] Menu

    Using the [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14) Make general camera settings such as adjusting the Clock, extending the battery life, and changing the Beep sounds. [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [AUTO POWER OFF] are important for Clock setting and battery life.

  • Page 18: [Lcd Mode]/ [Display Size]/ [Focus Icon]

    Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14) Item Settings, notes [LCD MODE] [OFF]: Normal (cancel setting) Make LCD monitor easier [AUTO POWER LCD]: to see. The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

  • Page 19: [Auto Power Off]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14) Item Settings, notes [OFF]/[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.] [AUTO POWER OFF] The camera turns off • Not used in the following situations: automatically after a When an AC adaptor (optional) is used, when connected specified period of to a computer or printer, during motion picture recording inactivity.

  • Page 20: [Reset]/ [Usb Mode]

    Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14) Item Settings, notes [RESET REC. SETTINGS?] [RESET] [YES]/[NO] Reset to the default settings. [RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?] [YES]/[NO] • Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following: - Age in years/months and names in Scene Modes [BABY] and [PET]...

  • Page 21: [Video Out]/ [Tv Aspect]/ [Version Disp.]/ [Format]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14) Item Settings, notes [NTSC]/[PAL] [VIDEO OUT] • Operates when AV cable is connected. Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc. (Playback mode only). [TV ASPECT] Change the aspect ratio •...

  • Page 22: [Language]/ [Demo Mode]

    Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14) Item Settings, notes Set the language displayed on the screen. [LANGUAGE] Change display language. [STABILIZER DEMO.]: (Only during recording) [DEMO MODE] Indicates the extent of jitter detected by the camera View demonstration of (Estimate) functions.

  • Page 23: Sequence Of Recording

    Sequence of Recording Please set the Clock before recording. (→12) Open the lens cover Do not touch the lens. The power is turned on. Select the desired recording mode and record ■ To use settings automatically selected by the camera Press the button.

  • Page 24: Convenient Ways To Turn The Power On

    Sequence of Recording (Continued) ■ Holding the camera • If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your AF Assist Lamp Flash arms close to your body, and stand with your feet at shoulder width. • Do not touch the lens. •...

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings

    Taking pictures with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ ‘movement,’ ‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. Open the lens cover The power is turned on.
  • Page 26 Taking pictures with automatic settings (Continued) [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording mode: ■ To use flash Select either (i Auto) or (Forced flash off). • When is used, (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject type and brightness.

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings

    Taking pictures with your own settings [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Recording mode: Using the [REC] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Open the lens cover Shutter button The power is turned on. Display the screen for recording mode selection Select [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode ■...

  • Page 28: Align Focus For Desired Composition

    Taking pictures with your own settings (Continued) [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Recording mode: Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in centre of picture. First adjust focus according to subject ● Align the AF Subjects/environments which may area with the make focusing difficult: subject •...

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures With Zoom

    Recording mode: ‘Optical zoom’ offers 4 x magnification. At a lower recording pixel level, ‘Extra optical zoom’ can be used to zoom up to 8.4 x (DMC-FP2) or 7.8 x (DMC-FP1). For zooming in even closer, ‘Digital zoom’ is available.

  • Page 30: Enlarging Further [Digital Zoom]

    Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording mode: Enlarging further [DIGITAL ZOOM] Zoom 4 times further than optical/Extra optical zoom. (Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.) Display the [REC] menu Select [ON] Select [DIGITAL ZOOM] Close menu Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.

  • Page 31: [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] Playback mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Press the Playback button Zoom lever • Press again to enter the recording mode.

  • Page 32: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting pictures Playback mode: Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Press to delete displayed picture Select [YES] • Do not turn off the power during deletion.

  • Page 33: Changing Recording Information Display

    Changing recording information display You can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor, such as guide lines and recording information. Press to change display ● In recording mode Recording information No display Guide lines ● In playback mode Picture information Picture information + No display...

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking pictures with the self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Display [SELFTIMER] Select time duration (Can also be selected with ◄.) The menu screen is displayed for approx.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures With Flash

    Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: Display [FLASH] Select the desired type (Can also be selected with ►.) (Example: [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode ( The menu screen is displayed ● Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) for approx. 5 sec. Items you select during this period are away when using the flash to take automatically selected.
  • Page 36 Taking pictures with flash (Continued) Recording mode: ■ Available types in each mode (○: Available, —: Not available, : Default setting) ○ [SCENE MODE] ○ ○ ∗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 37: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Taking close-up pictures Recording mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 10 cm (0.33 feet) for max. W). Display [MACRO MODE] Select [AF MACRO] ●...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures At Even Closer Range [Macro Zoom]

    Taking close-up pictures (Continued) Recording mode: Taking pictures at even closer range [MACRO ZOOM] To take even larger pictures of the subject, setting to [MACRO ZOOM] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF MACRO]. Display [MACRO MODE] Zoom lever Select [MACRO ZOOM] The menu screen is displayed for...

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation

    Taking pictures with exposure compensation Recording mode: Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. Under-exposed Optimum exposure Over-exposed Plus direction Minus direction Display [EXPOSURE]...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures According To The Scene [Scene Mode]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] Recording mode: Using [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. Display the screen for recording mode selection Zoom lever Select [SCENE MODE] [DISPLAY] [MENU/SET] Select and set the scene ■...

  • Page 41: [Transform]

    Using flash in Scene Modes. (→36) Scene Uses, Tips Notes Improves the skin tone of subjects for a • [AF MODE] default setting is healthier appearance in bright daylight (face detection). conditions. [PORTRAIT] Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject. •...

  • Page 42: [Sports]/ [Night Portrait]

    Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Recording mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes • Main fixed settings: Take pictures of yourself. [STABILIZER]: [MODE 2] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF] [SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC.] • [AF MODE] default setting is (face detection). Tips •...

  • Page 43: [Night Scenery]/ [Food]/ [Party]/ [Candle Light]

    How to select a scene. (→40) Using flash in Scene Modes. (→36) Scene Uses, Tips Notes Takes clear pictures of night scenes. • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very Tips little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is •...

  • Page 44: [Baby]/ [Pet]/ [Sunset]

    Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Recording mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours. • Age and name will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after • To record age and name setting this mode.

  • Page 45: High Sens

    Extra optical zoom/[DIGITAL [HI-SPEED Approx. 4.6 pictures/sec ZOOM]/[SELFTIMER]/[BURST] BURST] Maximum (DMC-FP2) • If recording is repeated, speed ∗ Approx. 5.5 pictures/sec depending on the usage (DMC-FP1) conditions, there may be a delay Built-in Approx.

  • Page 46: [Flash Burst]/ [Starry Sky]

    Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Recording mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Enables continuous recording in dim • The picture quality becomes locations. slightly lower. • Main fixed settings: Use ▲▼to select the picture size and aspect [FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH ratio, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 47: [Fireworks]/ [Beach]/ [Snow]/ [Aerial Photo]/ [Film Grain] [Photo Frame]

    How to select a scene. (→40) Using flash in Scene Modes. (→36) Scene Uses, Tips Notes Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 sky. second or 2 seconds (if there is a little jitter or if Optical Image Tips Stabilizer is [OFF]).

  • Page 48: [My Scene Mode]

    Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCENE MODE] Recording mode: You can register a commonly used scene mode in After you register it, simply switch to [MY SCENE MODE] and you can record in the registered scene mode. Zoom lever Display the screen for recording mode selection Select [MY SCENE MODE] [DISPLAY]...

  • Page 49: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording mode: Record motion pictures with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not possible.) Display the screen for recording Microphone (Do not cover with your finger) mode selection Select [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Start recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Press halfway...

  • Page 50: [Rec Quality]

    Additionally, incorrect recording information may be indicated. ● Motion pictures recorded with the camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)

  • Page 51: Useful Features For Travel

    Useful features for travel ∗ ∗ Recording only. (Cannot set.) Recording mode: [TRAVEL DATE] (Record travel date and destination) Record information as to what day and where pictures were taken by setting departure dates and destinations. Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (→12). •...

  • Page 52: [World Time]

    Useful features for travel (Continued) ∗ ∗ Recording only. (Cannot set.) Recording mode: [WORLD TIME] (Registering local time at your travel destination) Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (→12). • Press [MENU/SET] → [SETUP] menu → Select [WORLD TIME] [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] will be displayed when setting for the first time.

  • Page 53: Using The [Rec] Menu

    [PICTURE SIZE] Set size of picture. This setting determines how many pictures you can record. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: Recording picture capacity (→92) DMC-FP2 DMC-FP1 Recording pixel level type Recording pixel level type 14 M 4320 × 3240 12 M 4000 ×...

  • Page 54: [Sensitivity]

    Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [SENSITIVITY] Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [ ] (Intelligent ISO) / [80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] Setting guide [SENSITIVITY] [80]...

  • Page 55: [White Balance]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu. (→14) [WHITE BALANCE] Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in (set manually)

  • Page 56: [Af Mode]

    Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [AF MODE] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: Taking front-on pictures of Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and people focus accordingly.

  • Page 57: [Burst]/ [Digital Zoom]

    ■ Mode: ■ Settings:[OFF]/ Speed ∗ No. of pictures DMC-FP2 Approx. 1.5 pictures/sec Until card/built-in memory is full DMC-FP1 Approx. 1.8 pictures/sec ∗ Recording becomes progressively slower. (The onset of delay varies depending on the type of card and the recording pixel level.) ●...

  • Page 58: [Color Mode]/ [Stabilizer]

    Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [COLOR MODE] Set colour effects. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [STANDARD] / [NATURAL] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] / [SEPIA] / [COOL] (more blue) / [WARM] (more red) ● If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to [NATURAL]. ●...

  • Page 59: [Af Assist Lamp]/ [Red-Eye Removal]/ [Clock Set]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu. (→14) [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.) [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( and larger AF area displayed) ●...

  • Page 60: Entering Text

    Entering Text Use the cursor buttons to enter names in scene modes [BABY] and [PET], or to enter [LOCATION] names in [TRAVEL DATE]. (On the setting screen of each menu) Select the type of character : Upper/lower case alphabet : Symbols/numbers Changes each time you press the button.

  • Page 61: Viewing As List (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)

    Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Playback mode: You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar Playback). Press the Playback button • To view pictures: press ◄► Set to multiple screen display Date recorded Picture no.

  • Page 62: Watching Motion Pictures

    Watching motion pictures Playback mode: Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures. Press the Playback button Select the motion picture and start playback Motion picture recording time ■ Operations during motion picture playback ▲:Pause/Play Motion picture icon ▼:Stop ◄: Fast rewind (2 steps) Single-frame rewind...

  • Page 63: Different Playback Methods (Playback Mode)

    Different playback methods (Playback Mode) Playback mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press the Playback button Display the screen for Playback Mode selection Select the method of playback ■ [NORMAL PLAY] (→31) ■ [SLIDE SHOW] (→64) ■...

  • Page 64: [Slide Show]

    Different playback methods (Playback Mode) (Continued) Playback mode: [SLIDE SHOW] Automatically play still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select playback method • [ ALL] : Playback of all still pictures • [CATEGORY SELECTION] : Select a category and play.
  • Page 65 For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure. (→63) ■ Operations during Slide Show Pause/Play (While paused) (While paused) Previous Next Stop Volume Volume down ● When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect.

  • Page 66: [Category Play]/ [Favorite Play]

    Different playback methods (Playback Mode) (Continued) Playback mode: [CATEGORY PLAY] Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification starts when [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected from the Playback Mode selection menu. Select the category Recording information such [CATEGORY] as Scene Modes [PORTRAIT]/ [i PORTRAIT]/ [SOFT SKIN]/ [TRANSFORM]/...

  • Page 67: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Using the [PLAYBACK] menu Playback mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→14) [CALENDAR] Select date from calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (→61). Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→ [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [CALENDAR] ●...

  • Page 68: [Resize]

    Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback mode: ■ Items that can be stamped [SHOOTING DATE] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp the recording time [NAME] Stamp names registered in [BABY] or [PET] [LOCATION] Stamp destinations registered in [TRAVEL DATE] [TRAVEL DATE] Stamp travel dates registered in [TRAVEL DATE] •...

  • Page 69: [Cropping]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→14) ■ [MULTI] Select [MULTI] in step Select still picture (up to 50 pictures) the previous page Select size Resize setting To see description of resize: Press Number of pixels before/after [DISPLAY] resizing button...

  • Page 70: [Rotate Disp.]/ [Favorite]

    Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback mode: [ROTATE DISP.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [ROTATE DISP.] Select [ON] [ON] [OFF] ● [ROTATE DISP.] cannot be used with motion pictures. ● Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing directly up or down and still pictures taken on other cameras may not be rotated.

  • Page 71: [Print Set]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→14) [PRINT SET] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→ [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [PRINT SET] Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture ●...

  • Page 72: [Protect]

    Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback mode: [PROTECT] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→ [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [PROTECT] Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting ● ● [SINGLE] [MULTI] •...

  • Page 73: [Copy]

    The following settings will not be copied. Set them again after copying. [FAVORITE], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. ● Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures (→32)).

  • Page 74: Using With Your Pc

    (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website: http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Imported pictures can then be printed or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’...
  • Page 75 Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ■...

  • Page 76: Printing

    Printing Turn on power of camera You can connect directly to a PictBridge- compatible printer for printing. and printer Getting Ready: Connect camera to printer • Use a fully charged battery or connect an AC • Please make sure you use the adaptor (optional).

  • Page 77: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Printing multiple pictures Select [MULTI PRINT] in Select item Print step on the previous (See below for details) (Previous page page • [MULTI SELECT] : Scroll between pictures with ▲▼◄►, select pictures with [DISPLAY] button to print.

  • Page 78: Making Print Settings On Camera

    Printing (Continued) Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting [PRINT START]) Select item Select setting Item Settings [PRINT WITH [OFF]/[ON] DATE] [NUM. OF Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) PRINTS] [A3] (297×420 mm) (printer takes priority) [10×15 cm] (100×150 mm) [L/3.5”×5”]...

  • Page 79: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV screen Connect camera to TV You can view still pictures and motion pictures on a TV by connecting the camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied). ● Turn on TV Also consult TV operating manual. ●...

  • Page 80: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    List of LCD monitor displays In recording Recording mode (→23) White Balance (→55) Flash Mode (→35) ISO Sensitivity (→54) Optical Image Stabilizer (→58) Colour Mode (→58) Jitter alert (→27) Recording quality (→50) Macro recording (→37) Remaining recording time (→49) AF area (→27) Self-timer Mode (→34) Focus (→27) Elapsed recording time (→49)

  • Page 81: In Playback

    Press the [DISPLAY] button to change display (→7, 33). In playback Playback mode (→63) Recorded date and time Protected picture (→72) Travel destination setting (→51) Favourites (→70) Name (→44) Text stamped display (→67) Recording information Picture size (→53) Age in years/months (→44) Battery capacity (→11) Travel elapsed days (→51) Folder/File number (→31, 75)

  • Page 82: Message Displays

    Message displays [THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] ● Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. (→11) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] ●...
  • Page 83 → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] ● Use a genuine Panasonic battery. ● Battery cannot be recognised as terminal is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.

  • Page 84: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Q&A Troubleshooting Battery, power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly (→10), or needs recharging. The power cuts off during use. ● Battery needs recharging. ● Camera is set to [AUTO POWER OFF]. (→19) →...
  • Page 85 Try checking these items (→84 - 89) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in recording mode (→20).) Recording (continued) Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective. ● Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective. →...
  • Page 86 Q&A (Continued) Troubleshooting LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. ● LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. ● After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds (Max.) when recording to the built-in memory) Brightness is unstable.
  • Page 87 Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be played on digital cameras of other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)
  • Page 88 Q&A (Continued) Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer No image appear on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. ● Not connected correctly. (→79) ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● The television does not support the type of card used. ●...
  • Page 89 The card is not recognized by the computer. (You are using an SDXC memory card.) ● Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ● When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not format it.

  • Page 90: Usage Cautions And Notes

    Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) ●...
  • Page 91 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.

  • Page 92: Recording Picture/Time Capacity

    ● The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the [PICTURE SIZE] setting. (→53) ● When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed. DMC-FP2 Picture aspect ratio 14 M 10 M EZ 5 M EZ 3 M EZ 0.3 M EZ...
  • Page 93 ● Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. ● Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. DMC-FP1 Picture aspect ratio 12 M 8 M EZ 5 M EZ 3 M EZ 0.3 M EZ 10.5 M [PICTURE SIZE]...
  • Page 94 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

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