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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0R26 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX8PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0R26 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX8PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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... Safety • Please note that is recyclable powers the product you for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating SHOCK HAZARD... purpose of certain material may infringe copyright them handy for Your be restricted. Please read these material for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
... Safety • Please note that is recyclable powers the product you for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating SHOCK HAZARD... purpose of certain material may infringe copyright them handy for Your be restricted. Please read these material for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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...% effective pixels with a dry cloth. ∫ About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor strongly. Wipe it to wipe the camera body carefully. However, this will not be damaged. • Sand or dust may cause uneven colors on the LCD monitor or a malfunction of the ...the pictures in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the camera Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is employed to the normal brightness. Extremely high precision technology is only...
...% effective pixels with a dry cloth. ∫ About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor strongly. Wipe it to wipe the camera body carefully. However, this will not be damaged. • Sand or dust may cause uneven colors on the LCD monitor or a malfunction of the ...the pictures in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the camera Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is employed to the normal brightness. Extremely high precision technology is only...
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...in the ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up the charged capacity. • When you keep the camera in a cool and dry place malfunction of the camera but irreversible with the lens facing Recommended humidity: 40% to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. 5 VQT0R26 In...long period of time, we recommend storing it with the desiccant (silica gel). • In humid places Put the camera into plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to 60%] the sun may become unusable even after you completely use up ) Condensation takes place when ...
...in the ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up the charged capacity. • When you keep the camera in a cool and dry place malfunction of the camera but irreversible with the lens facing Recommended humidity: 40% to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. 5 VQT0R26 In...long period of time, we recommend storing it with the desiccant (silica gel). • In humid places Put the camera into plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to 60%] the sun may become unusable even after you completely use up ) Condensation takes place when ...
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... e.g.: When you to use the functions or settings described on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in actual use of the camera is the amount of the cursor button In these operating instructions, the operations on this page. Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot...
... e.g.: When you to use the functions or settings described on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in actual use of the camera is the amount of the cursor button In these operating instructions, the operations on this page. Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot...
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... [FORMAT] ......... 83 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 84 Screen Display 92 Cautions for Use 95 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 99 Specifications 103 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 105 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 106 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 107 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 108 Customer Services Directory...
... [FORMAT] ......... 83 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 84 Screen Display 92 Cautions for Use 95 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 99 Specifications 103 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 105 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 106 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 107 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 108 Customer Services Directory...
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Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 2 Battery Pack (In the text, ...-ROM 7 Strap 8 Battery Carrying Case DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0004 6 K1HA08CD0005 7 8 • For information about optional accessories, please refer to "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P105) • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on...
Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 2 Battery Pack (In the text, ...-ROM 7 Strap 8 Battery Carrying Case DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0004 6 K1HA08CD0005 7 8 • For information about optional accessories, please refer to "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P105) • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on...
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... 20 22 OPEN LOCK 17 Strap Eyelet 18 Lens Barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P84, 86, 88) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P86, 88) • Please be sure to use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it . 22 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 23 Release... lever (P15, 16) 23 11 VQT0R26 optional) is connected to it . 21 Tripod Receptacle • When you use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;
... 20 22 OPEN LOCK 17 Strap Eyelet 18 Lens Barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P84, 86, 88) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P86, 88) • Please be sure to use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it . 22 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 23 Release... lever (P15, 16) 23 11 VQT0R26 optional) is connected to it . 21 Tripod Receptacle • When you use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;
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Quick Guide Preparation This is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P19) OFF ON 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P15, 16) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press ... to take pictures. (P28) 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P13) • When the...
Quick Guide Preparation This is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P19) OFF ON 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P15, 16) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press ... to take pictures. (P28) 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P13) • When the...
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... outlet. • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after being charged. The camera also becomes warm during charge. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of time after use/ charge or during.... • The battery is exhausted when it is exhausted. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged.
... outlet. • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after being charged. The camera also becomes warm during charge. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of time after use/ charge or during.... • The battery is exhausted when it is exhausted. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged.
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...; • Using the supplied SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is used, the number of recordable pictures decreases. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on . • Recording once every 30 seconds, with...full flash every other recording. • Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording. • Turn the camera off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks.) • Recharge the battery or replace it again. optional).] • The battery indication...
...; • Using the supplied SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is used, the number of recordable pictures decreases. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on . • Recording once every 30 seconds, with...full flash every other recording. • Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording. • Turn the camera off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks.) • Recharge the battery or replace it again. optional).] • The battery indication...
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... not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is being accessed. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). (P96) • When a fully ...charged battery has been inserted for more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will not be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully paying attention to remove the battery.
... not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is being accessed. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). (P96) • When a fully ...charged battery has been inserted for more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will not be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully paying attention to remove the battery.
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...OPEN LOCK • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the release lever to the ... the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on . • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only genuine SD cards with an SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the card fully ...with the label side facing the front of the camera until it is turned on the back side of arrow. OPEN LOCK • If the card/battery...
...OPEN LOCK • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the release lever to the ... the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on . • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only genuine SD cards with an SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the card fully ...with the label side facing the front of the camera until it is turned on the back side of arrow. OPEN LOCK • If the card/battery...
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... recording motion images. • The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than advertised. • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or a defective card. • Do not format the card on the card may not operate normally. ∫ About handling a card Transfer important pictures/...(P86). SD Memory Card 3 When the card access indication lights, pictures are small, lightweight, removable external cards. When a MultiMediaCard is equipped with the camera only to prevent swallowing. 17 VQT0R26 http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is fast.
... recording motion images. • The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than advertised. • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or a defective card. • Do not format the card on the card may not operate normally. ∫ About handling a card Transfer important pictures/...(P86). SD Memory Card 3 When the card access indication lights, pictures are small, lightweight, removable external cards. When a MultiMediaCard is equipped with the camera only to prevent swallowing. 17 VQT0R26 http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is fast.
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...[MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears. • The screen disappears after turning the camera off and on , the following screen appears. 2 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. In this case, set the clock again... When you use a photo printing service, if the date is used. • When you turn the camera on . • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for at least 3 months even if the...battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is stored (in the camera, it will be printed, even if the store provides a date printing option to your photo. ...
...[MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears. • The screen disappears after turning the camera off and on , the following screen appears. 2 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. In this case, set the clock again... When you use a photo printing service, if the date is used. • When you turn the camera on . • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for at least 3 months even if the...battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is stored (in the camera, it will be printed, even if the store provides a date printing option to your photo. ...
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... POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY BEEP SELECT SET EXIT MENU Be sure to press 1 at the end to P21- 23 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera on the mode selected with the mode dial (P27). In recording mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing...
... POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY BEEP SELECT SET EXIT MENU Be sure to press 1 at the end to P21- 23 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera on the mode selected with the mode dial (P27). In recording mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing...
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... [AUDIO REC.] is set to [ON]. [POWER SAVE] [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]: The power save mode is not activated. •...; Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on the screen for the power save mode is enlarged...
... [AUDIO REC.] is set to [ON]. [POWER SAVE] [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]: The power save mode is not activated. •...; Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on the screen for the power save mode is enlarged...
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..., and the file number starts from 0001.) • The folder number can be adjusted in the recording mode, or if you do not operate the camera for about 5 seconds after saving the data on [BEEP] also affect simple mode [ ]. 22 VQT0R26 After that, the reset screen for detailed information about the.... Preparation [ECONOMY] The brightness of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the battery life is saved by turning off the LCD monitor automatically while the camera is not in use this when you want to start the file number of speakers can be activated. • In the economy mode, the LCD...
..., and the file number starts from 0001.) • The folder number can be adjusted in the recording mode, or if you do not operate the camera for about 5 seconds after saving the data on [BEEP] also affect simple mode [ ]. 22 VQT0R26 After that, the reset screen for detailed information about the.... Preparation [ECONOMY] The brightness of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the battery life is saved by turning off the LCD monitor automatically while the camera is not in use this when you want to start the file number of speakers can be activated. • In the economy mode, the LCD...
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Select the desired scene mode. [OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is operated in the [PLAY] mode menu is also reset to [ON]. • The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. [USB MODE] ...
Select the desired scene mode. [OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is operated in the [PLAY] mode menu is also reset to [ON]. • The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. [USB MODE] ...
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...10:00 DEC. 1.2005 100_0001 1/3 F2.8 1/50 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 • When you to get the best performance from the camera. C When the values are distributed evenly, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is an approximation. • The histogram in recording and playback may... the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other . • The histogram in the camera does not match the one displayed in those situations where automatic exposure may not match each other . • The histogram does not appear ...
...10:00 DEC. 1.2005 100_0001 1/3 F2.8 1/50 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 • When you to get the best performance from the camera. C When the values are distributed evenly, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is an approximation. • The histogram in recording and playback may... the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other . • The histogram in the camera does not match the one displayed in those situations where automatic exposure may not match each other . • The histogram does not appear ...