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You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. 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 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FP8 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 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. 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 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FP8 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
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... the tag located on the below. Information for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to fill in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the...
... the tag located on the below. Information for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to fill in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the...
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...a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to direct sunlight for Use • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. Warning Risk of ...time with the same or equivalent type recommended by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera on. Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use ...
...a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to direct sunlight for Use • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. Warning Risk of ...time with the same or equivalent type recommended by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera on. Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use ...
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... children to get into a full or tight bag etc. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ 4 4 (This Site is only valid in this product. Please confirm the latest information on the SD Standard and will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. ∫ About cards...
... children to get into a full or tight bag etc. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ 4 4 (This Site is only valid in this product. Please confirm the latest information on the SD Standard and will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. ∫ About cards...
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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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... VFF0528 8 VGQ0D56 7 (ENG) VQT2G37 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in 1 2 the text) Charge the battery ...K1HA08CD0027 5 6 • SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card 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 indicated as card in the text. • The...
... VFF0528 8 VGQ0D56 7 (ENG) VQT2G37 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in 1 2 the text) Charge the battery ...K1HA08CD0027 5 6 • SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card 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 indicated as card in the text. • The...
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... 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 a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 23 Card/Battery door 24 Release lever 22 23 24 9 (ENG) VQT2G37... be recorded. 21 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to it . 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). 21 18 19 • When using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it . • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or...
... 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 a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 23 Card/Battery door 24 Release lever 22 23 24 9 (ENG) VQT2G37... be recorded. 21 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to it . 22 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). 21 18 19 • When using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it . • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or...
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To ensure that safe products are used we are not genuine Panasonic products. • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that can be the same.) Attach the battery with attention to the electrical outlet. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator...The battery temperature should also be used ). It has been found that we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The camera has a function for any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which can be used...
To ensure that safe products are used we are not genuine Panasonic products. • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that can be the same.) Attach the battery with attention to the electrical outlet. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator...The battery temperature should also be used ). It has been found that we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The camera has a function for any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which can be used...
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... shocks may be caused by CIPA standard • 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 the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time...
... shocks may be caused by CIPA standard • 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 the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time...
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... built-in clock battery even without setting the clock. Press [MENU/SET] to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set when the camera is shipped. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. • It can be changed ...in steps 3 and 4 to charge the built-in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Then turn the camera off. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set the clock correctly by following the "Changing the clock setting" procedure below. Preparation...
... built-in clock battery even without setting the clock. Press [MENU/SET] to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set when the camera is shipped. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. • It can be changed ...in steps 3 and 4 to charge the built-in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Then turn the camera off. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set the clock correctly by following the "Changing the clock setting" procedure below. Preparation...
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... then press [MODE]. • When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to the camera's clock and power. Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can switch menu screens... from [Ø] to select [NORMAL PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that enable you to choose the settings for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as you like and menus that allow...
... then press [MODE]. • When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to the camera's clock and power. Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can switch menu screens... from [Ø] to select [NORMAL PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that enable you to choose the settings for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as you like and menus that allow...
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...] selector switch to select the mode. Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ∫ To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list Turn the camera on. Press [MODE]. My Scene Mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene Mode This ... Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in line with audio. 16 VQT2G37 (ENG)
...] selector switch to select the mode. Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ∫ To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list Turn the camera on. Press [MODE]. My Scene Mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene Mode This ... Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in line with audio. 16 VQT2G37 (ENG)
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...focus range is displayed around the subject's face by the face detection function. 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 the previous mode. B Flash C AF assist lamp... Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take the picture. • The access indication lights red when pictures are activated automatically. - Basic [REC] Mode: ñ Basic ...
...focus range is displayed around the subject's face by the face detection function. 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 the previous mode. B Flash C AF assist lamp... Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take the picture. • The access indication lights red when pictures are activated automatically. - Basic [REC] Mode: ñ Basic ...
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... and the standard settings are being formatted]. The card or the data on the card may no longer operate normally. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to cancel. 18 VQT2G37 (ENG) Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face detection) ...8226; If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.Take ...
... and the standard settings are being formatted]. The card or the data on the card may no longer operate normally. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to cancel. 18 VQT2G37 (ENG) Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face detection) ...8226; If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.Take ...
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... then press [MENU/SET]. 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 on the built-in [REC] menu. A Focus When the subject is When...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. • The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The focus...
... then press [MENU/SET]. 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 on the built-in [REC] menu. A Focus When the subject is When...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. • The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The focus...
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... select the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback. When the camera is set automatically in the following cases. - When the mode is switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. -
... select the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback. When the camera is set automatically in the following cases. - When the mode is switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. -
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.... 15 to ¶ Scene mode: There may be differences in the above settings. 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...
.... 15 to ¶ Scene mode: There may be differences in the above settings. 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...
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... using a Card)/ 640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/ 320k240 pixels Fine/Standard JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.21" standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.21" standard)r"QuickTime" (pictures with audio) "QuickTime Motion JPEG" (motion pictures with...
... using a Card)/ 640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/ 320k240 pixels Fine/Standard JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.21" standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.21" standard)r"QuickTime" (pictures with audio) "QuickTime Motion JPEG" (motion pictures with...
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... your local dealer. 26 VQT2G37 (ENG) These may be subject to change. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. 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...
... your local dealer. 26 VQT2G37 (ENG) These may be subject to change. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. 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...