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DMC-FP8 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 P VQT2G37 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. Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-FP8 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 P VQT2G37 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. Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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...enjoyment. Serial No. Be sure to retain this battery. Model No. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! Information for purposes other than your convenient Camera information source. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Dear Customer, Thank you have purchased one of certain... today. Please note that is located on the underside of your family years of your Digital Camera may be restricted. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your Camera. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of units. 2 VQT2G37 (ENG) You have...
...enjoyment. Serial No. Be sure to retain this battery. Model No. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! Information for purposes other than your convenient Camera information source. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Dear Customer, Thank you have purchased one of certain... today. Please note that is located on the underside of your family years of your Digital Camera may be restricted. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your Camera. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of units. 2 VQT2G37 (ENG) You have...
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... picture 21 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 21 Others 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...29 Customer Services Directory 31 6 VQT2G37 (ENG)
... picture 21 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 21 Others 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...29 Customer Services Directory 31 6 VQT2G37 (ENG)
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... is optional. Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about optional accessories, 7 refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". • If any accessories are included before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or...: Use it to install the software to change. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in 1 2 the text) Charge the battery before using the camera.
... is optional. Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about optional accessories, 7 refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". • If any accessories are included before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or...: Use it to install the software to change. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in 1 2 the text) Charge the battery before using the camera.
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... ensure that you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to attach the hand strap when using an AC adaptor, use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to it. • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC ... 17 Shutter button Before Use 13 14 15 16 17 18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 20 [DC IN] socket • Always use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. 20 • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
... ensure that you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to attach the hand strap when using an AC adaptor, use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to it. • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC ... 17 Shutter button Before Use 13 14 15 16 17 18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 20 [DC IN] socket • Always use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. 20 • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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...). 1 2 17 (ENG) VQT2G37 Basic [REC] Mode: ñ Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) 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 ¶. Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/ Quick AF/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation • The keypad light 3 lights when you back to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green)...
...). 1 2 17 (ENG) VQT2G37 Basic [REC] Mode: ñ Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) 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 ¶. Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/ Quick AF/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation • The keypad light 3 lights when you back to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green)...
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Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to focus. • The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The ... Focus indication On B AF area White>Green Blinks White>Red C Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is 30 cm (0.99 feet) to focus on the built-in [REC] menu. Focusing Aim the AF area at the point...
Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to focus. • The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The ... Focus indication On B AF area White>Green Blinks White>Red C Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is 30 cm (0.99 feet) to focus on the built-in [REC] menu. Focusing Aim the AF area at the point...
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Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.1 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extra optical zoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Motion picture recording: 12,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, ...
Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.1 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extra optical zoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Motion picture recording: 12,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, ...
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Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Illustration Description DMW-BCF10PP Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-HDC2 Component Cable RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K ...
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Illustration Description DMW-BCF10PP Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-HDC2 Component Cable RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K ...
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...) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO...
...) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO...
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... product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. Others Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials...
... product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. Others Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials...
Digital Still Camera - Advanced Features
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FP8 Model No. VQT2G83
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FP8 Model No. VQT2G83
Digital Still Camera - Advanced Features
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... (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 38 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......39 • Direction detection function 39 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 40 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical ...Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 40 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 42 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 43 • Using the Playback Zoom 44 • Switching...
... (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 38 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......39 • Direction detection function 39 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 40 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical ...Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 40 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 42 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 43 • Using the Playback Zoom 44 • Switching...
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... (P32, 74) Before Use 13 14 15 16 17 18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P139) 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P128, 131, 137) 21 20 [DC IN] socket (P128, 131) 18 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 19 adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC 20 cable... even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. 21 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the...
... (P32, 74) Before Use 13 14 15 16 17 18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P139) 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P128, 131, 137) 21 20 [DC IN] socket (P128, 131) 18 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 19 adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC 20 cable... even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. 21 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the...
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...recording information may not be displayed correctly. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion Picture Mode, direction detection function cannot be used. • ...8226; Compared to still pictures, motion pictures may have a narrow angle of view. • We recommend you use a battery with the camera are played back on the type of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it is not a malfunction. • When motion pictures recorded...
...recording information may not be displayed correctly. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion Picture Mode, direction detection function cannot be used. • ...8226; Compared to still pictures, motion pictures may have a narrow angle of view. • We recommend you use a battery with the camera are played back on the type of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it is not a malfunction. • When motion pictures recorded...
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Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF]: Audio will not be set in microphone on the camera. • Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment. • Sound from the built-in the following cases. - Note • ...] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. When recording with Auto Bracket - You can be recorded simultaneously with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be recorded. [ON]: [B] is canceled. Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] For ...
Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF]: Audio will not be set in microphone on the camera. • Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment. • Sound from the built-in the following cases. - Note • ...] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. When recording with Auto Bracket - You can be recorded simultaneously with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be recorded. [ON]: [B] is canceled. Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] For ...
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...seconds without pressing [MENU/SET]. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on motion pictures and protected pictures. • Sound from the built-in microphone on the camera. • If you press [,], the audio dubbing is canceled. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start... audio is overwritten.) • Audio is recorded from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by other equipment. • Audio dubbing does not work properly on pictures recorded by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. - 125 -
...seconds without pressing [MENU/SET]. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on motion pictures and protected pictures. • Sound from the built-in microphone on the camera. • If you press [,], the audio dubbing is canceled. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start... audio is overwritten.) • Audio is recorded from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by other equipment. • Audio dubbing does not work properly on pictures recorded by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. - 125 -
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... settings again after copying is not copied. (P150) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a PC.) • Print settings on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4...Select [COPY] on the original picture data will not be copied halfway. Press 2/1 to copy them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you copy picture data from a card to the built-in memory are copied and then the screen automatically returns to select the copy ...
... settings again after copying is not copied. (P150) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a PC.) • Print settings on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4...Select [COPY] on the original picture data will not be copied halfway. Press 2/1 to copy them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you copy picture data from a card to the built-in memory are copied and then the screen automatically returns to select the copy ...
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... the hardware. Connecting to [PictBridge(PTP)]. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the task tray of camera) • When there is created when pictures are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may be destroyed. ∫ Viewing the...as when pictures were taken using "Safely Remove Hardware" on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may not be read only from ...
... the hardware. Connecting to [PictBridge(PTP)]. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the task tray of camera) • When there is created when pictures are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may be destroyed. ∫ Viewing the...as when pictures were taken using "Safely Remove Hardware" on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may not be read only from ...
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...Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P18) • When pictures edited using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P29) (... on the built-in memory appear when a card is set to restore them. The picture data on which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a PC or pictures taken by this unit...
...Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P18) • When pictures edited using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P29) (... on the built-in memory appear when a card is set to restore them. The picture data on which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a PC or pictures taken by this unit...