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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FP3
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.
VQT2L57
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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FP3 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: About The Battery Pack

    ■ About the battery pack CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not heat or expose to flame. •...

  • Page 4: Cautions For Use

    • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.
  • Page 5 -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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ..2 Before use Basics Standard accessories ....7 Taking pictures with Names of parts......8 automatic settings Touch operations ......9 [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode ..16 Selecting the [REC] mode ..18 Taking motion pictures Preparations [MOTION PICTURE] Mode ..19 Viewing your pictures Charging the battery ....10 [NORMAL PLAY] .......20...

  • Page 7: Before Use

    Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2010. Battery Pack AC Cable DMW-BCH7E K2CJ29A00002 Charge the battery before use. Hand Strap Battery Pack is indicated as VFC4297 battery pack or battery in the text.

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Zoom lever Shutter button Flash Lens Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Lens cover • Fully peel off the strip of tape from the lens cover before using the camera. • When opening and closing the lens button cover, make sure that liquid or foreign objects such as sand do not enter.

  • Page 9: Touch Operations

    [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket [DC IN] socket ● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional). ● If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies 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 11: Recording Time

    • [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode • Temperature: 23 °C/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 12: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    • To remove card: move lever in direction of arrow. press down in centre. Lever ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCH7E). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

  • Page 13: 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. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Switch (LOCK) Type of Card Capacity Notes SD memory 8 MB –...

  • Page 14: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Do not touch Open the lens cover ( A ) the lens. The power is turned on. Touch [CLOCK SET] Touch ▲▼◄► on the screen to set date and time and display format •...

  • Page 15: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu Refer to the procedure below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu. Open the lens cover The power is turned on. Press to display the menu screen Touch the type of menu to switch between them Menu type : [REC] menu (Recording Mode only) : [PLAYBACK] menu (Playback Mode only)

  • Page 16: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings

    Taking pictures with automatic settings 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 17: [Intelligent Auto] Mode

    [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording Mode: ■ Automatic scene detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds. [i NIGHT PORTRAIT]: People and [i PORTRAIT]: People are night scenery are detected detected...

  • Page 18: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Selecting the [REC] mode Open the lens cover The power is turned on. Press the [MODE] button ( A ) Touch the desired Recording Mode [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. [MY SCENE MODE] Take pictures in commonly used Scene Modes.

  • Page 19: 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.) Press the [MODE] button Touch [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Start recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Hold down halfway Press fully (adjust the focus) (start recording)

  • Page 20: [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] Playback Mode: Press ( A ) Scroll through pictures ( B ) ● You can also go to the next or previous picture by dragging the centre of the screen. ● To play back a motion picture, use ◄► to select the picture and touch Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

  • Page 21: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

  • Page 22: For Macintosh

    ■ 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 23: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.0 W Consumption When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective 14,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 4 x zoom f=6.3 mm to 25.2 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 24 Specifications (Continued) Shutter speed 8 to 1/1600 th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE) AUTO (Programme AE) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Metering mode Multiple LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (Approx.
  • Page 25 0 °C to 40 °C temperature Operating 10 % to 80 % humidity Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A76A): Information for your safety Input 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCH7E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity 3.7 V / 695 mAh...
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  • Page 28 • 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. Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT2L57 M0110KZ0 © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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