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Panasonic DMC-FP8 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FP8
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
VQT2F91
GN

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FP8 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3 • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
  • Page 4 ∫ Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it.
  • Page 5 A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) •...
  • Page 6 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. VQT2F91 (ENG)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ....................2 Before Use Standard Accessories ......................8 Names of the Components ....................9 Preparation Charging the Battery ......................11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery........... 13 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ..................14 • Changing the clock setting..................14 Setting the Menu.......................

  • Page 8: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp Lens LCD monitor [MODE] button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Speaker [MENU/SET] button Keypad light 10 [Q.MENU]/Delete button 11 [DISPLAY] button 12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation/Auto Bracket/White balance fine adjustment B: 1/Flash setting button C: 2/Self-timer button...
  • Page 10 16 Microphone 17 Shutter button 18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 20 [DC IN] socket • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC   cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

  • Page 11: Preparation

    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 12 ¢ • Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

  • Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCF10E).

  • Page 14: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 15: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
  • Page 16 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen.

  • Page 17: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

  • Page 18: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] Mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 19: Scene Detection

    Basic • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

  • Page 20: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings : Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic · [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (·: Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 21: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode is switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera is turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 22: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

  • Page 23: Others

    Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the screen to install. ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 4.6kzoom, fl5.0 mm to 23 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 25 Others ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity): AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/1300th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Exposure (AE): Programme AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode:...
  • Page 26 Others Interface Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed) Analogue video/ audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [COMPONENT OUT]: Dedicated jack (10 pin) [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) [DC IN]: Dedicated jack (2 pin) Dimensions: Approx.
  • Page 27 Others Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCF10E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/940 mAh (ENG) VQT2F91...
  • Page 28 Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT2F91 F0709RY0  Panasonic Corporation 2009...

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