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DMC-FP7 DMC-FP5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT3F23
DMC-FP7 DMC-FP5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT3F23
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...(such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 27 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 28 • Direction Detection Function 28 Touching the Screen to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter function).......... 29 Touching the Screen to ...Pictures with the Zoom 48 • Using the Optical Zoom / Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) / Using the Intelligent Zoom / Using the Digital Zoom 48 • Zooming with touch operation........... 50 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash.... 51 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 51...
...(such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 27 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 28 • Direction Detection Function 28 Touching the Screen to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter function).......... 29 Touching the Screen to ...Pictures with the Zoom 48 • Using the Optical Zoom / Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) / Using the Intelligent Zoom / Using the Digital Zoom 48 • Zooming with touch operation........... 50 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash.... 51 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 51...
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... ensure that you will not drop it. 7 Touch Panel / LCD Monitor (P8, 47, 116, 129) 8 Camera ON / OFF switch (P21) 9 Shutter button (P22) 10 Zoom lever (P48) 11 Speaker 12 [AV OUT / DIGITAL] socket (P105, 107, 111) 13 Tripod receptacle 14 Card / Battery door (P14) 15 Release lever (P14)... When using the camera to P15. - 7 - Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash (P51) 2 Microphone 3 Lens (P5, 120) 4 Lens cover (P18) 5 Self-timer Indicator (P57) AF Assist Lamp (P85) 6 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional)...
... ensure that you will not drop it. 7 Touch Panel / LCD Monitor (P8, 47, 116, 129) 8 Camera ON / OFF switch (P21) 9 Shutter button (P22) 10 Zoom lever (P48) 11 Speaker 12 [AV OUT / DIGITAL] socket (P105, 107, 111) 13 Tripod receptacle 14 Card / Battery door (P14) 15 Release lever (P14)... When using the camera to P15. - 7 - Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash (P51) 2 Microphone 3 Lens (P5, 120) 4 Lens cover (P18) 5 Self-timer Indicator (P57) AF Assist Lamp (P85) 6 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional)...
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... instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler. - 15 - Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use . • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait for the "LUMIX" display on the LCD monitor to clear. (Otherwise, this... use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the coupler cover from the digital camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed . 5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. 6 Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN...
... instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler. - 15 - Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use . • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait for the "LUMIX" display on the LCD monitor to clear. (Otherwise, this... use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the coupler cover from the digital camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed . 5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. 6 Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN...
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...the Face Detection function. Touch [4]. Basic [Rec] Mode: 4 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (4: 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 ...]. A Shutter button • The following functions are activated automatically: --Scene Detection / [Stabilizer] / [Intelligent ISO] / Face Detection / [i.Exposure] / Digital Red-Eye Correction / Backlight Compensation / [i.Resolution] / Intelligent Zoom Touch [w1] in further), and take pictures easily.
...the Face Detection function. Touch [4]. Basic [Rec] Mode: 4 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (4: 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 ...]. A Shutter button • The following functions are activated automatically: --Scene Detection / [Stabilizer] / [Intelligent ISO] / Face Detection / [i.Exposure] / Digital Red-Eye Correction / Backlight Compensation / [i.Resolution] / Intelligent Zoom Touch [w1] in further), and take pictures easily.
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...and exposure (Face Detection). • If a tripod is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set to move the camera while taking pictures. - 23 - Take care not to a maximum of 8 seconds. Basic When taking pictures using the flash (P51) ...• When [w] is selected, [w], [e], [r] or [{] is set depending on the type or brightness of the subject. • When [e] or [r] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is activated. • The shutter speed becomes slower during [r] or [{]. • When the flash is not used , for 2 seconds, after which its...
...and exposure (Face Detection). • If a tripod is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set to move the camera while taking pictures. - 23 - Take care not to a maximum of 8 seconds. Basic When taking pictures using the flash (P51) ...• When [w] is selected, [w], [e], [r] or [{] is set depending on the type or brightness of the subject. • When [e] or [r] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is activated. • The shutter speed becomes slower during [r] or [{]. • When the flash is not used , for 2 seconds, after which its...
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... 2 times When the subject is not focused Blinks White"Red Beeps 4 times EFG A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range1 E ISO sensitivity F Aperture value2 G Shutter speed2 1 The recordable range (range ...subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. • Touching...
... 2 times When the subject is not focused Blinks White"Red Beeps 4 times EFG A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range1 E ISO sensitivity F Aperture value2 G Shutter speed2 1 The recordable range (range ...subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. • Touching...
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... improved sound quality so motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played back on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX models) that was sold in July 2008 or before. (However, motion pictures recorded on previous models can be played back on this camera.) • [AF Mode] is fixed to [9] and [Stabilizer] to [ON]. •... coupler (optional) as a set.) • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor, use a card with SD Speed Class with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be recorded. - 35 -
... improved sound quality so motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played back on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX models) that was sold in July 2008 or before. (However, motion pictures recorded on previous models can be played back on this camera.) • [AF Mode] is fixed to [9] and [Stabilizer] to [ON]. •... coupler (optional) as a set.) • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor, use a card with SD Speed Class with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be recorded. - 35 -
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... in front of a dark background. The subject should not move until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject. About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [Red-Eye Removal] (P85) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([y], [u], [i]) is selected..., Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is set to [ON], [:] appears on the flash icon. - 52 - The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when [AF Mode] is set to...
... in front of a dark background. The subject should not move until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject. About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [Red-Eye Removal] (P85) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([y], [u], [i]) is selected..., Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is set to [ON], [:] appears on the flash icon. - 52 - The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when [AF Mode] is set to...
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... Zoom Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [o] when you take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3× while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [10 cm (0.33 feet)]. • Focus range will be... at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be used when [7] in [AF Mode] is set. • The following function is not...
... Zoom Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [o] when you take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3× while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [10 cm (0.33 feet)]. • Focus range will be... at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be used when [7] in [AF Mode] is set. • The following function is not...
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... --When there is rapid movement --When the subject is other than one face are displayed when the camera detects the faces. White: Displayed when more than a human being --When the camera is shaking --When Digital Zoom is focused. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas...
... --When there is rapid movement --When the subject is other than one face are displayed when the camera detects the faces. White: Displayed when more than a human being --When the camera is shaking --When Digital Zoom is focused. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas...
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... on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39. Setting of the AF Assist Lamp is fixed to P52 for the camera to P39. Applicable modes: 1 < 5 / [ON] / [OFF] Note • When the Digital Red-Eye Correction is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.) [OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn...
... on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39. Setting of the AF Assist Lamp is fixed to P52 for the camera to P39. Applicable modes: 1 < 5 / [ON] / [OFF] Note • When the Digital Red-Eye Correction is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.) [OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn...
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Be careful of jitter, when the zoom magnification is high. --In Digital Zoom range. --When taking pictures while following a moving subject. --When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. This stamps ...] Mode menu settings, refer to P39. can be stamped afterwards. (P96) • It cannot be effective in the following cases. --When there is a lot of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode. • The setting is automatically...
Be careful of jitter, when the zoom magnification is high. --In Digital Zoom range. --When taking pictures while following a moving subject. --When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. This stamps ...] Mode menu settings, refer to P39. can be stamped afterwards. (P96) • It cannot be effective in the following cases. --When there is a lot of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode. • The setting is automatically...
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... the data of the pictures you 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 Panasonic digital camera, you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from the card to the built-in memory. Perform... will not be copied in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P39) Touch the copy destination. Touch [Yes]. • Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process. • After copying, close the menu.
... the data of the pictures you 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 Panasonic digital camera, you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from the card to the built-in memory. Perform... will not be copied in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P39) Touch the copy destination. Touch [Yes]. • Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process. • After copying, close the menu.
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... is displayed on the PC's screen. Touch [PC]. • When the camera has been connected to the PC with the hardware removal 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. Use of the PC. Connecting to...
... is displayed on the PC's screen. Touch [PC]. • When the camera has been connected to the PC with the hardware removal 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. Use of the PC. Connecting to...
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AF Assist Lamp (P85): W 19 Shortcut area (P41) 20 Elapsed recording time (P34): 00h00m00s1 21 Zoom / Extended Optical Zoom (P48) / Intelligent Zoom (P49) / Digital Zoom (P49, 83) 22 Current date and time /w: Travel destination setting2 (P74) / Age3 (P66) / Name3 (P66) / Location2 (P72) / Number of days ... Intelligent Exposure (P82): - Others In recording (after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode. 3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on in [Baby1] / [Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode. - 117 -
AF Assist Lamp (P85): W 19 Shortcut area (P41) 20 Elapsed recording time (P34): 00h00m00s1 21 Zoom / Extended Optical Zoom (P48) / Intelligent Zoom (P49) / Digital Zoom (P49, 83) 22 Current date and time /w: Travel destination setting2 (P74) / Age3 (P66) / Name3 (P66) / Location2 (P72) / Number of days ... Intelligent Exposure (P82): - Others In recording (after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode. 3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on in [Baby1] / [Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode. - 117 -
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ppIt is recommended to take the picture using a battery with the flash in the camera set to black. • While the Digital Red-Eye Correction is not a malfunction. This is displayed] appears on the screen. • Is it will be deleted as [-] and the screen turns ...every picture. ppFormat the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P45) (Other pictures will not be possible to black by another maker of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture with other equipment are searched, they may be displayed...
ppIt is recommended to take the picture using a battery with the flash in the camera set to black. • While the Digital Red-Eye Correction is not a malfunction. This is displayed] appears on the screen. • Is it will be deleted as [-] and the screen turns ...every picture. ppFormat the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P45) (Other pictures will not be possible to black by another maker of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture with other equipment are searched, they may be displayed...
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...P56) Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is then turned back on the zoom magnification, due to the operation. When the power is 3× digital zoom. Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the zoom, they may be recorded in the memory. File numbers have jumped backwards. •... of the lens, but this is not a malfunction. A different thing gets selected from the ones used prior to the characteristics of the camera. - 134 - Others When pictures are taken using the Extended Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom, the zooming action will not be warped slightly,...
...P56) Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is then turned back on the zoom magnification, due to the operation. When the power is 3× digital zoom. Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the zoom, they may be recorded in the memory. File numbers have jumped backwards. •... of the lens, but this is not a malfunction. A different thing gets selected from the ones used prior to the characteristics of the camera. - 134 - Others When pictures are taken using the Extended Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom, the zooming action will not be warped slightly,...