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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FP8
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT2G83
until
2009/7/31
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Contents Advanced (Recording pictures) Before Use About the LCD Monitor............................47 Taking Pictures using the Quick Guide ..............................................4 Built-in Flash............................................49 Standard Accessories ...............................6 S � witching to the appropriate Names of the Components .......................7 flash setting.......................................49 Taking Close-up Pictures ........................54 � [A
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� Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) .....87 Connecting to other equipment Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................89 � [PICTURE SIZE] ..............................89 � [REC QUALITY] ...............................90 Connecting to a PC ...............................128 � [QUALITY]........................................90 Printing the Pictures ..............................131 � [ASPECT RATIO].............................91 � Selecting a single picture
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Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P9) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90 inlet type Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P16) Refer to P17 when you use a card.
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Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P42) - 5 -
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. • SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. •
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Before Use Names of the Components 1Flash (P49) 13 2 2 Self-timer indicator (P56) AF assist lamp (P104) 3Lens (P145) 4 LCD monitor (P47, 141) 4 5 6 7 8 5 [MODE] button (P30) 6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P20) 7 Speaker (P110) 8 [MENU/SET] button (P18) 9 Keypad light (P24) 10 [Q.MENU] (P23)/Delete (P45) button 11 [DISPLAY] button (P47) 12 1110 9 12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P57)/ Auto Bracket (P58)/White balance fine adjustment (P94) B: 1/Flash setting button (P49) C: 2/S
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Before Use 13 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 13 14 15 14 Zoom lever (P40) 15 Intelligent auto button (P32) 16 Microphone (P74, 103, 125) 17 Shutter button (P32, 74) 16 17 18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P139) 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P128, 131, 21 137) 18 20 [DC IN] socket (P128, 131) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 19 adaptor (optional). 20 • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (optional)
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Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not lia
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Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 90 indicator A lights green. • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off. inlet type Detach the battery after charging is completed. - 10 -
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Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes w
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Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life Number of recordable Approx. 380 pictures By CIPA standard in Normal Picture pictures Mode Reco
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Preparation Playback time Approx. 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be lo
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Preparation 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. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arr
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Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery while the LCD monitor or keypad light (blue) are lit up as the camera settings may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the keypad light has gone out completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate
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Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in memory ¢ k >ð (access indication ) • When using the card ¢ † (access indication ) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or
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Preparation Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card Characteristics SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • Fast recording and writing speed (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Write-Protect switch A provided (When format in compliance with the SD this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, standard) no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 2 ¢ write, del
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Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button OFF ON B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) Press [MENU/SET]. - 18 -
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Preparation : Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, : day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P87) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format. • AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected. • When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display for
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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. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ( [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P112 to 127) ! [REC] Mode
