Panasonic DMC FP8K Digital Still Camera - Advanced Features

Panasonic DMC FP8K - Lumix Digital Camera Manual

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    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FP8 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2G83
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    Guide 4 Standard Accessories 6 Names of the Components 7 Preparation Charging the Battery 9 • About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures).........12 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......39 • Direction Using the Digital Zoom 40
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    MIN. SHTR SPEED 99 • [BURST 100 • [DIGITAL ZOOM 101 • [COLOR MODE 101 • [STABILIZER 102 • [AUDIO REC 103 • [AF ASSIST LAMP 104 • [RED-EYE REMOVAL 104 • [CLOCK SET 104 Advanced ( Message Display 149 Troubleshooting 152 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 161 - 3 -
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    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. Charge the battery. (P9) plug-in type • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use
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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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    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
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    fine adjustment (P94) B: 1/Flash setting button (P49) C: 2/Self-timer button (P56) D: 4/Macro Mode (P54) AF Tracking (P35, 97) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button or Press
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    (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 supplied with the AC adaptor. • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC
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    are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are
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    Preparation Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. plug-in type • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. 90 • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off. inlet type Detach the battery after charging is completed. - 10 -
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    is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.) • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. • Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of
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    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. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].) • Recording once
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    has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off. Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above. Note • The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases. For long
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    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
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    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
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    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 the card). Built-in Memory • You can copy the recorded pictures to a card
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    Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.) • panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important
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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 B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. OFF ON Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select
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    SET] to set. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note • The
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    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 menu (P89 to 104
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    be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. • When
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    Press 2. Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its
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    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed and while [STABILIZER] (P102) is selected, [STABILIZER DEMO.] can be displayed. Press and hold [Q.MENU] when
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    to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the keypad light to light up (blink) or not when you turn the [KEYPAD ILLUM.] camera [ON]/[OFF], perform button operations, etc. [OFF]/[ON] • For some operations, the
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    the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. LCD [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: size of some icons and menu screens. [DISPLAY SIZE] [STANDARD]/[LARGE] [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures. You
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    menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF
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    any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second. • The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto Bracket (P58), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P68), [FLASH BURST] (P69) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P73) in
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    the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FP8P sold in the U.S. and the version DMC-FP8PC sold in Canada. [TV ASPECT] Set to match the type
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    or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. 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 For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to
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    recorded. ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P32) 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. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
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    ∫ List of [REC] Modes Preparation ! Normal Picture Mode (P37) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene Mode (P59) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene Mode (P59) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion
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    or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/ Quick AF/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation • The keypad light 3 lights
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    lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled. • Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ]. ∫
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    camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is shaken, When zoom is used • For the best results, it is recommended that you take
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    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 1 Press 3. • [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the screen. • Press 3 again to
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    are fixed. Item [GUIDE LINE] (P25) Settings ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P26) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW] (P27) [2SEC.] [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P104) [ON] • The following functions cannot be used. - [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/ [DIGITAL ZOOM
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    with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture. • The access indication lights (P16) red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust
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    Beeps 2 times Blinks White>Red Beeps 4 times DE F G A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions
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    appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. - Slow sync./Red-eye reduction - In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE in [MIN. SHTR SPEED] Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE
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    [maximum of 9.1k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. To make subjects
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    pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification Optical Zoom". • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject
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    A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. - When the mode is switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. - When the camera is turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back
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    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). A 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P112) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous
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    the position to be displayed, the zoom A position indication appears for about 1 second. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard "Design rule for Camera File system" established by JEITA "Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association" and with Exif "Exchangeable
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    Basic [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [,]. A [DISPLAY] button B [,] button Press 2
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    ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [,] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (optional). • If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI
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    1.2009 ¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed. Note • In
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    Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on Mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. • Histograms are
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also
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    flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. Š: • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. Forced ON/Red-eye • The flash setting is set to [Š] only when you set [PARTY] or reduction¢ [CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode. (P59) If you take a picture
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P104) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.1 m (10.2 feet) ISO80 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.
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    the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident. - 53 -
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    [REC] Mode: ·n Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Close-up Pictures Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set.
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    Mode regardless of the zoom position. • Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range B) • The image quality is poorer than during normal recording. • gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer
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    . In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P104) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. • The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST
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    the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject. • Exposure compensation cannot be
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    appears on the lower left of the screen. • The Auto Bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated. • When Auto Bracket is set, the Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the Auto
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    ) Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Registering scenes in Scene Mode (My Scene Mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you
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    , the hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene. • The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. - [INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[COLOR MODE] • Shutter speed for Scene Modes, except
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever
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    lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The subject to focus. • The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. • If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we
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    is displayed as a transparent image. 4 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or vertically so the transparent image overlaps. • When taking the . • The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software "ArcSoft Panorama Maker" on the CD-ROM (supplied). [SPORTS] Set
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    initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night Scenery Mode • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [‹] or [Š].) • We
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    • The age and name can be printed out using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • If [AGE] or [NAME] is set ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at
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    information about this mode. [SUNSET] Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. [HIGH SENS.] This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 2 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.
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    the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P23) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for
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    camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals. • Problems ) to ¶. • Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew. •
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. 2
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    effect [ ]: Eye-catching effect which emphasises contrast and color [ ]: Black and white effect 2 Take pictures. Note • ISO sensitivity is fixed to number of pixels is fixed to 2M (4:3). 2 Take pictures. Note • [AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [2SEC.]. • The color of the frame displayed on the screen
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    audio.) Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. - 74 -
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    press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. ∫ About focusing When [CONTINUOUS AF] (P98) is set to [ON], and you focus on a subject, the camera will maintains focus on that subject. To fix the focus position when beginning to record a motion picture, set to [OFF]. - 75 -
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    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. • In the
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    towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. To use the Face Recognition function, set the halfway down, a different person's picture information may be added when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph. • [FACE RECOG.] can
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    siblings closely resemble one another • Facial expression is very different • When there is little contrast on the faces • When there is rapid movement • When the camera is shaking • When digital zoom is used - 78 -
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    be replaced and press [MENU/SET]. Information of the person that was replaced will be deleted. Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered. • When recognition fails, a message will appear and the display will return
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    Item [NAME] [PRIORITY] [AGE] [FOCUS ICON] Advanced (Recording pictures) Description of settings It is possible to register names. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P113. The focus and
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Change the information for a registered person You can add a picture to the information of the registered people, replace or delete the pictures which have already been registered, and information such as names and register priority. 1 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step 3 of "Change the information for a registered person" (P81) while [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Sensitivity Changing the sensitivity of Face Recognition. 1 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P21) 2 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 4 to select [SENSITIVITY] and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 3/4 to select [
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    pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P115). • The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/
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    travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting. • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure date will not be recorded
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    SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/ SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 3. Press
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. C Press 2/1 to select the area the travel D destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes
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    EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom". • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher . [QUALITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Applicable modes: · ¿ [A]: [›]: Fine (when
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    pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P158) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
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    pictures under incandescent lights [Ò]: Value set by using [Ó] [Ó]: Set manually Note • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type [AWB] or [Ó]. • The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white balance setting for a Scene Mode returns
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    shutter button halfway to finish. • The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue. • You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each • The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The white balance fine adjustment level in [Ò]
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    1-area-focusing (High speed) [Ø]: 1-area-focusing [Ù]: Spot-focusing The camera automatically detects the person's face. The focus and exposure can then be following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective when the subject is
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    impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ]. - When the face is not facing the camera - When the face is at an angle - When the face is extremely bright or dark - When there is - When the subject is other than a human being - When the camera is shaking - When digital zoom is used - 96 -
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    same or similar color to the subject. - When jitter is occurring - When using the zoom • If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press 4 again. • AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to be tracked
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    focus at all times (continuous AF operation). The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment becomes faster when the shutter button is pressed. It is effective when you do not want to miss a photo opportunity. Note • The battery will be consumed faster than usual. • Press
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    speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. - 99 -
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    slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc. • Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data. • [Œ] is
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    camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1]. • The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode. • [DIGITAL softer. The picture becomes sharper. The picture becomes black and white. The picture becomes sepia. The picture becomes
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    lot of jitter. - When the zoom magnification is high. - In digital zoom range. - When taking pictures while following a moving subject. - speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The setting is fixed to [MODE2
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    unit may not playback on other equipment. • 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. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases. - When recording with Auto
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    refer to P21. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing Note • It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. • When the Digital Red-Eye Correction is set to [ON], [ ] appears
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    only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favorites. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press
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    Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • For details on categories, refer to P108. Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal
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    when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. • [AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected. The pictures are played back with the
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    [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the
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    Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY] Recording information e.g. Scene Modes [FACE RECOG.]¢1 [PORTRAIT], [i-PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], * [SELF PORTRAIT], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [i-BABY] [CATEGORY] Recording information e.g. Scene Modes [SPORTS], [
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    [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. C A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback
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    in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC. • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other
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    recorded on that day is displayed. • You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2009. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed
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    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P115). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode or [LOCATION] in Travel Date
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    Mode, [LOCATION] in Travel Date and [TITLE EDIT] cannot be registered at the same time. • You can print out texts (comments) using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time with [MULTI]. • You cannot use [TITLE EDIT] for the following
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    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [
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    Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ size will become smaller as shown below. ], the picture Aspect ratio setting X Y W • The picture becomes slightly rougher. Picture size //> // > // > Press 3 to select [YES] and
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    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [
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    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.
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    Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise • Up to 2 o can be
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    to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which
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    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. • Delete all the pictures not set as
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    Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows in memory, copy them to a card (P127) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to
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    you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may
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    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] When [MULTI]
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    audio is overwritten.) • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. • If you press [,], the audio dubbing is canceled. Press [MENU/SET] audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. - 125
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    Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then
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    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 Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) • Print settings
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    instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it. Preparations: Turn on the camera Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the
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    on the PC's screen. Select [Cancel] to close the screen, and disconnect the camera from the PC. Then set [USB MODE] to [PC] again. USB MODE PLEASE on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed
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    the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the
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    other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera's LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the
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    off, and disconnect the USB connection cable. • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the printer
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    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures. PictBridge MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL PRINT SET (DPOF) FAVORITE CANCEL SELECT
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    want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions
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    .6 mm 210 mmk297 mm 297 mmk420 mm 100 mmk150 mm 101.6 mmk152.4 mm 203.2 mmk254 mm 216 mmk279.4 mm 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. - 135 -
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    • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout. ∫ Layout printing When printing a picture several for each of the 4 pictures. Note • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the
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    and select external input. Turn the camera on. Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play
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    the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied). • You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not
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    high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional). Component out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.) Connect the component cable B (DMW-HDC2; optional) to the component input
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    and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural. • When properly depending on the type of TV. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • The following functions cannot be used when
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    Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) 1 Recording Mode 2 Flash Mode (P49) 3 AF area (P38) 4 Focus (P38) 5 5 Picture size (P89) 6 Quality (P90) 7 Battery indication (P12) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P161) 9 Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during F3.3 recording) 10
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    time/": Travel destination setting¢2 (P87) W T 1X : Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P40)/Digital zoom (P40, 101) 27 Minimum shutter speed (P99) 28 Age¢1 (P66) Location¢2 displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
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    picture (P124) 3 Favorites (P121) 4 Stamped with text indication (P115) 5 Picture size (P89) 1 1/5 Motion picture icon (P110) 6 Quality (P90) 7 Battery indication (P12) 8 Folder/File number (P130) Built-in memory (P16) Elapsed playback time (P110): 8m30s 9 Picture number/Total pictures
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    by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on. Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. • If you
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    camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off. • When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions (red,
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    a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort. • When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied
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    card or use the commercially available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any camera is repaired. • Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service
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    . You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod. • Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully. - 148 -
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    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the
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    OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED] > Use a card compatible
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    battery power is low. > Charge the battery. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service center. • The battery
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    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P152-160). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P27) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not
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    , remove the power and consult the dealer or your nearest service center. The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. > The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P32
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    . Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P92) > Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P101) > Take
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    camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the keypad light blinks when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery HIGH ANGLE] is activated. (P25) Black, red, blue and green dots appear on
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    and the file number are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture
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    of the recorded image has changed color to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Reduction is in operation, if you take a picture of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to black by the Digital Red-Eye Reduction function. > It is recommend to take picture
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    USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P28, 131) The ends of
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    then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P29) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark moving). The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may
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    magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? (P55) Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3k digital zoom. The file numbers are numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera's power off, the folder and file numbers for
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    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available
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    Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB Others X () () A › A › 43 81 195 310 29 60 120 240 470 950 1920 3770 5730 7670 11570 15440 30970 55 110 220 440 880 1770
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    Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB A 6 4 9 19 38 77 155 310 620 940 1260 1900 2540 5100 › 13 8 18 38 76 150 300 620 1210 1850 2480 3740 4990 10010 Others Y () () A
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    Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB A 7 4 10 21 43 86 170 350 690 1060 1410 2140 2850 5720 › 15 9 21 43 85 165 340 680 1350 2060 2750 4160 5550 11130 Others W () () A
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    Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB j 4s 12 s 29 s 59 s 2 min 00 s 4 min 00 s 8 min 20 s 16 min 30 s 25 min 10 s
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    Inc., used under license therefrom. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FP8
VQT2G83
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.