Page 33: Digital Camera
Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FP3 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2P49...
Page 34: Quick Start Guide
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 ( 12).
Page 35 Contents Before use Basics Before use ..........5 Sequence of Recording ...... 24 Read first ............5 Convenient ways to turn the power on ..25 To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults ...5 Taking pictures with automatic settings Standard Accessories ......6 [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode ....
Page 36 Contents (Continued) Application (View) Application (Record) Changing recording information display ... 34 Viewing as list Taking pictures with self-timer ... 35 (Multi playback/Calendar playback)... 64 Taking pictures with flash ....36 Watching motion pictures ....65 Taking close-up pictures ....38 Different playback methods (Playback Mode) ........
Page 37: 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 38: Standard Accessories
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and in Canada should contact 1 800 notes’...
Page 39: Names Of Parts
[DC IN] socket ( 78, 80) become impossible to open the lid • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC of the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket or adaptor (optional). [DC IN] socket. The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Page 40: Using Thetouch Panel
Using theTouch Panel This camera’s LCD monitor is a touch panel. Touch or drag your finger on the screen to record, play back and make settings. This touch panel detects the electrical properties of the human body (capacitive touch panel). Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. Touch the panel with the clean and dry finger.
Page 41: Charging 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 42: Charging Battery
• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% vice versa in every recording. when LCD monitor is on. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 and leaving it until the temperature of the MB). battery decreases.
Page 43: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Lever direction of arrow. center. 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 carrying case (supplied).
Page 44: Picture Save Des Ination (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] only can 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...
Page 45: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Open the lens cover Do not touch the lens. The power is turned on. If [PLEASE SET THE LANGUAGE] is displayed go to step If [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] is displayed go to step Touch [LANGUAGE SET] Touch the language you wish to...
Page 46: To Change Time Set Ing
Setting the clock (Continued) Touch [SET] Touch [SET] • To return to the previous screen Touch [CANCEL] • Turn on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be displayed by pressing [DISPLAY] several times.) To set local time at travel destination [WORLD TIME] ( 54) To change time setting...
Page 47: Setting The Menu
Setting the menu There are a number of functions you can use and settings you can change from the various menus to help you get more use from your camera. Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to the mode. Open the lens cover Do not touch the lens.
Page 48: Menu Type
Setting the menu (Continued) Touch a menu item • Touch on the screen to change the page. Zoom lever can be used to change the page. • Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. Touch the settings you wish to change item The setting is changed.
Page 49: Using Quick Menu
Using Quick menu Recording menu items can be called up easily. In Recording Mode, display the Quick menu Press the button until he Quick menu is displayed Quick menu Touch a menu item Touch the settings you wish to change Settings •...
Page 50: Using [Setup] Menu
Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 15) 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 51: [Lcd Mode]/ [Focus Icon]
For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 15) 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. [POWER LCD]: Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).
Page 52: [Auto Power Off]
Using [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 15) 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...
Page 53: [Reset]/ [Usb Mode]
For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 15) 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] - [TRAVEL DATE] - [WORLD TIME]...
Page 54: [Video Out]/ [Tv Aspect]/ [Version Disp.]/ [Format]
Using [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 15) 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).
Page 55: [Language]/ [Demo Mode]
For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 15) 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 56: Sequence Of Recording
Sequence of Recording Please set the clock before recording. ( 13) 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 57: Convenient Ways To Turn The Power On
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. • Do not block the microphone when recording motion picture.
Page 58: 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 59 To use flash Touch on the Quick menu ( 17) • You can also set by touching [FLASH] in the [REC] menu Touch • If you are not going to use flash, touch • Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. •...
Page 60: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings
Taking pictures with your own settings [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Using [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 Touch [NORMAL PICTURE] To use zoom...
Page 61: Align Focus For Desired Composition
Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in center of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Align the AF Subjects/environments which may area with the make focusing difficult: subject • Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast. •...
Page 62: Taking Pictures With Zoom
Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: ‘Optical Zoom’ offers 4 x magnification. At a lower recording pixel level, ‘Extended Optical Zoom’ can be used to zoom up to 8.4 x. For zooming in even closer, ‘Digital Zoom’ is available. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider Enlarge the subject area (wide-angle)
Page 63: Enlarging Further [Digital Zoom]
Enlarging further [DIGITAL ZOOM] Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.) Display [REC] menu ( 15) Touch [ON] Touch repeatedly until the desired item is displayed. Touch [DIGITAL ZOOM] Touch [EXIT] Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.
Page 64: [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 • Press again to enter the Zoom lever Recording Mode.
Page 65: Deleting Pictures
Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Pictures deleted will be from the card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Press to delete displayed picture Touch [DELETE SINGLE] Touch [YES] •...
Page 66: 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 Recording information No display...
Page 67: Taking Pictures With Self-Timer
Taking pictures with 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. Touch on the Quick menu ( 17) • You can also set by touching [SELFTIMER] in the [REC] menu Touch the time to be set •...
Page 68: Taking Pictures With Flash
Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Touch on the Quick menu ( 17) • You can also set by touching [FLASH] in the [REC] menu Touch the type of flash • Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using the flash to take pictures of infants. Type, operations Uses [AUTO]...
Page 69 Available types in each mode ( : Available, —: Not available, : Default setting) [SCENE MODE] Set to (Auto), (Auto/red-eye reduction), (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) or (Slow sync ) according to the subject and brightness. • The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom Focus range Max.
Page 70: 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). Touch on the Quick menu ( 17) •...
Page 71: Taking Pictures At Even Closer Range [Macro Zoom]
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]. Touch on the Quick menu ( 17) • You can also set by touching [MACRO MODE] in the [REC] menu Touch [MACRO ZOOM]...
Page 72: Taking Pictures With The Touched Area In Focus (Touch Af Area Selection)
Taking pictures with the Touched Area in Focus (Touch AF Area Selection) Recording Mode: You can adjust the focus to the place on the screen you touch. Touch the subject • When the subject is recognized, the AF area is displayed and the camera focuses. •...
Page 73: 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 Touch...
Page 74: 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, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Zoom lever Display the screen for Recording Mode selection Touch [SCENE MODE] Touch a scene Registering commonly The recording screen for the selected Scene used scenes...
Page 75: [Transform]
Using flash in Scene Modes ( 37) Changing the selected Scene Mode Touch on the recording screen From the scene menu, touch a scene Touch to change the scene Scene Uses, Tips Notes Improves the skin tone of subjects for a •...
Page 76: [Self Portrait]/ [Scenery]/ [Sports]/ [Night Portrait]
Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes • Main fixed settings Take pictures of [STABILIZER]: [MODE 2] yourself. [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF] [SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC.] • [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection). Tips •...
Page 77: [Night Scenery]/ [Food]/ [Party]/ [Candle Light]
How to select a scene ( 42) Using flash in Scene Modes ( 37) 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 78: [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 colors. • Age and name will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after • To record age and name setting this mode.
Page 79 How to select a scene ( 42) Using flash in Scene Modes ( 37) Scene Uses, Tips Notes Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor • Pictures may appear slightly conditions. grainy due to high sensitivity. • Main fixed setting Touch a number of recording pixels (aspect [SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600 - 6400 ratio).
Page 80: [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 Touch a number of recording pixels (aspect [FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH ratio).
Page 81: [Photo Frame]
How to select a scene ( 42) Using flash in Scene Modes ( 37) 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 82: [My Scene Mode]
Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: You can register commonly used Scene Mode in After you register it, simply switch to [MY SCENE MODE] and you can record in the registered Scene Mode. Display the screen for Recording Zoom lever Mode selection Touch [MY SCENE MODE]...
Page 83: Taking Motion Pictures
Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not possible.) Microphone Display the screen for Recording (Do not cover with your finger) Mode selection Touch [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Start recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Press halfway...
Page 84: [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 85: 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 ( 13). •...
Page 86: [World Time]
Useful features for travel (Continued) Recording only. (Cannot set.) Recording Mode: The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from Playback to Recording Mode or when power is turned on. ( displayed at bottom-right of screen) When destination is set in [WORLD TIME] ( 54), days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time.
Page 87 Set destination area Touch [DESTINATION] Touch to set city or area City/area name • If actual destination is unavailable, select based on ‘difference with home time’. Touch [SET] Current time Current time at selected destination Difference with home time Touch to set / cancel summer time Upon your return Perform steps ( 54) and return clock to home...
Page 88: Using [Rec] Menu
Using [REC] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( 15) ‘Quick menu’ ( 17) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. [FLASH] For details about the setting ( 36) [SELFTIMER] For details about the setting ( 35) [PICTURE SIZE] Set size of picture.
Page 89: [Sensitivity]
For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( 15) represent the aspect ratios of the still pictures. Extended Optical Zoom can be used for picture sizes indicated with Extended Optical Zoom is not available during motion picture recording, when using [MACRO ZOOM], or in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], or [PHOTO FRAME].
Page 90: [Af Mode]
Using [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 Recognized faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and people focus accordingly. AF area (Face Detection) Yellow : When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame...
Page 91: [Macro Mode]/ [White Balance]
For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( 15) [MACRO MODE] For details about the setting ( 38) [WHITE BALANCE] Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. Mode: Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) /...
Page 92: [Digital Zoom]
Using [REC] menu (Continued) [EXPOSURE] For details about the setting ( 41) [BURST] Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken while shutter button is held down. Mode: Settings:[OFF]/ Speed No. of pictures Approx.
Page 93: [Color Mode]/ [Stabilizer]
For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( 15) [COLOR MODE] Set color 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]. ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode), [STANDARD], [B/W], and [SEPIA] only can be set.
Page 94: [Af Assist Lamp]/ [Red-Eye Removal]/ [Clock Set]
Using [REC] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( 15) [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 95: Entering Text
Entering Text When registering names in scene modes [BABY] and [PET] or [LOCATION] names in [TRAVEL DATE], use the following procedure to enter text. (On the setting screen of each menu) Touch to select the type of characters : Upper/lower case alphabet : Symbols/numbers Touch the character icon to input •...
Page 96: Viewing As List (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)
Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Playback Mode: You can view 9 (or 18) pictures at once (Multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar playback). Press the Playback button Set to multiple screen display Picture no. Total no.
Page 97: Watching Motion Pictures
Watching motion pictures Playback Mode: Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures. Press the Playback button Display the motion picture Motion picture recording time Motion picture icon Touch When playback comes to the end, it automatically finishes.
Page 98: Different Playback Methods
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 Touch a playback method [NORMAL PLAY] ( 32) [SLIDE SHOW] ( 67) [CATEGORY PLAY] ( 69) Multi playback...
Page 99: [Slide Show]
[SLIDE SHOW] Automatically play still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Touch a playback method • [ ALL] : Playback of all still pictures • [CATEGORY SELECTION] : Touch a category to play • [FAVORITE] : Play still pictures set as [FAVORITE] (displayed only when [FAVORITE] still pictures have been set and setting is [ON]).
Page 100 Different playback methods (Playback Mode) (Continued) Playback Mode: Operations during Slide Show Touch the screen to display the operations icon. • If there is no operation for about 2 seconds, the operations icon goes out. : Pause/play : Stop : (While paused) Previous : (While paused) Next [CANCEL]: Return to settings screen : Volume adjustment (zoom lever can also be used to adjust...
Page 101: [Category Play]
For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure ( 66) [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. Touch a category Recording information such [CATEGORY] as Scene Modes [PORTRAIT]/ [i PORTRAIT]/...
Page 102: Using [Playback] Menu
Using [PLAYBACK] menu Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu ( 15) [TEXT STAMP] Stamps the recording date or text you have registered in the [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes or [TRAVEL DATE] on still pictures. Ideal when printing pictures at regular size. Set-up: Press [MENU] [PLAYBACK] menu Touch [TEXT STAMP]...
Page 103: [Resize]
For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu ( 15) 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 104 Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: [MULTI] Touch [MULTI] in step Select a still picture and ( 71) touch [OK] (up to 50 pictures) Select the size after shrinking Resize setting • To cancel Touch [CANCEL] Touch [YES] Select number of pixels after resizing When the description is ON ( When the recording pixel level after resizing is touched, a description is displayed.
Page 105: [Cropping]
For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu ( 15) [CROPPING] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Set-up: Press [MENU] [PLAYBACK] menu Touch [CROPPING] to select a still picture and touch [SET] Expand so that the portion you wish to keep after cropping is displayed •...
Page 106: [Rotate Disp.]/ [Favorite]
Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: [ROTATE DISP.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU] [PLAYBACK] menu Touch [ROTATE DISP.] Touch [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 107: [Print Set]
[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) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Set-up: Press [MENU] [PLAYBACK] menu Touch [PRINT SET] Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI]...
Page 108: [Protect]
Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: [PROTECT] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU] [PLAYBACK] menu Touch [PROTECT] Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select pictures by touching Touch the picture and then touch [SET] •...
Page 109: [Copy]
Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( Printing and protection settings will not be copied. Set the settings again after copying. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures ( 33)).
Page 110: 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 out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’...
Page 111 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. Folder and file names on computer DCIM (Still pictures/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
Page 112: Printing
Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge- Turn on power of both compatible printer for printing. camera 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 113: 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 Touch [MULTI PRINT] in Select item Print step on the previous (See below for details) (Previous page page. • [MULTI SELECT] : Touch pictures •...
Page 114: 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 115: Viewing On Tv Screen
Viewing on TV screen You can view still pictures and motion Connect camera to TV pictures on a TV by connecting the camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied). Turn on TV Also consult TV operating manual. Set to auxiliary input. Getting Ready: Turn on camera •...
Page 116: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays
List of LCD monitor displays In recording Recording Mode ( 24) White Balance ( 59) Flash mode ( 36) ISO sensitivity ( 57) Optical Image Stabilizer ( 61) Color mode ( 61) Jitter alert ( 28) Recording quality ( 52) Remaining recording time ( 51) Macro recording ( 38) Touch AF Area Selection ( 40)
Page 117: In Playback
Press the [DISPLAY] button to change display ( 7, 34). In playback Playback Mode ( 66) Recorded date and time Protected picture ( 76) Travel destination setting ( 53) Favorites ( 74) Name ( 46) Recording information Text stamped display ( 70) Favorites settings ( 74) Age in years/months ( 46) Travel elapsed days ( 53)
Page 118: 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. ( 12) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.
Page 119 USB connection cable is only connected to camera. Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] Use a genuine Panasonic battery. Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty. Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
Page 120: Q&A Troubleshooting
Q&A Troubleshooting Battery, power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly ( 11), or needs recharging. The power cuts off during use. Battery needs recharging. Camera is set to [AUTO POWER OFF]. ( 20) Press the Power button to turn the power on again.
Page 121 Try checking these items ( 88 - 93) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode ( 21).) Recording (continued) Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective. Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Op ical Image Stabilizer is less effective.
Page 122 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 123 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 124 Q&A (Continued) Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer No pictures appears on TV. Pictures blurred or not colored. Not connected correctly. ( 83) The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. The television does not support the type of card used. TV screen display different to LCD monitor.
Page 125 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/informa ion/SDXC.html When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not format it.
Page 126: 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) Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Page 127 • 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 128: Recording Picture/Time Capacity
Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the [PICTURE SIZE] setting. ( 56) When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed. Picture aspect ratio 14 M 10 M EZ 5 M EZ 3 M EZ...
Page 129 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. [REC QUALITY] [HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA] 12 GB 50 min 50 s 2 h 8 min 2 h14 min 6 h 26 min 16 GB...
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Panasonic DMC-FP3 Lumix Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Names of Parts

Using Thetouch Panel

Charging Battery

Inserting and Removing the Card (Optional)/The Battery

Setting the Clock

Setting the Clock

Setting the Menu

Sequence of Recording

Taking Pictures with Zoom

[Normal Play]

Deleting Pictures

Changing Recording Information Display

Taking Pictures with Self-Timer

Taking Pictures with Flash

Taking Close-Up Pictures

Taking Pictures with the Touched Area in Focus (Touch AF Area Selection)

Taking Pictures with Exposure Compensation

Useful Features for Travel

Using [REC] Menu

Entering Text

Viewing as List (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)

Watching Motion Pictures

Different Playback Methods

Playback Mode

Using [PLAYBACK] Menu

Using with Your PC

Printing

Viewing on TV Screen

List of LCD Monitor Displays

Message Displays

Q&A Troubleshooting

Usage Cautions and Notes

Recording Picture/Time Capacity

Quick Links

Chapters

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