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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Operating Instructions

Model No.
please read the 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.

Digital Camera

DMC-FP8
Basic
VQT2G37

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Operating Instructions Model No. please read the instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. 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 Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FP8 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 4 • 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 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: Table Of Contents

    • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ... 21 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ... 22 Specifications... 23 Digital Camera Accessory System ... 26 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form... 27 Request for Service Notice ... 28 Limited Warranty...

  • Page 7: Before Use

    For information about optional accessories, “ refer to the Digital Camera Accessory ” System • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. DMW-BCF10PP DE-A59B K1HA08CD0027 K1HA08AD0001 VFF0528...

  • Page 8: 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 9 17 Shutter button 18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 20 [DC IN] socket • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

  • Page 10: 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 11 CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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

    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-BCF10PP).

  • Page 13: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    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 14: 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 15 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 •...

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Scene Detection

    Basic • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 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 19: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (·: Normal Picture Mode)

    · [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favorite 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 20: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures 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 21: Deleting Pictures

    ¸ [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. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button ‚...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 4.6kzoom, fl5.0 mm to 23 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 128 mm)/F3.3 to F5.9...
  • Page 24 Others ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity): Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Pictures with audio: Motion pictures: VQT2G37 (ENG) AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 8 seconds to 1/1300th of a second...
  • Page 25 Approx. 153 g/5.40 oz (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Language select: [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Input: Output: Equipment mobility: Transportable Battery Pack (lithium-ion)

  • Page 26: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCF10PP DMW-AC5PP DMW-HDC2 RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K RP-SDW02GU1K RP-SDP16GU1K RP-SDP12GU1K RP-SDP08GU1K RP-SDP04GU1K RP-SDP02GU1K RP-SDR08GU1A RP-SDR04GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.

  • Page 27: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 Price Each Quantity Your State &...

  • Page 28: Request For Service Notice

    Reason for requesting service: (USA and Puerto Rico Only) Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: VQT2G37 (ENG) Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen, TX 78503...

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or...
  • Page 30 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up...

  • Page 31: Customer Services Directory

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 32 Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in China...

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