Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Technical specifications

Basic
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FP8
Before use, please read these 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.
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Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
until
2009/7/31
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations 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 own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
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Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI
mark Ìon the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.
∫IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ÓOR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-
KEEP DRY.
∫Before use
Remove the connector cover.
∫How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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∫About the battery charger
•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2;
optional).
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E;
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 record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may
be adversely affected.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON
THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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∫Care of the camera
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
•Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your
camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and
damage it.
•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this
unit to malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using
it on a rainy day or on a beach.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service centre.
∫About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card.
•When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of
Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
•You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or
more capacity.
•A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on
the SD Standard and will not work in this product.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance
with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/
EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
Before Use
Accessories .............................................. 9
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Preparation
Charging the Battery............................... 12
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 14
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 15
• Changing the clock setting ............... 15
Setting the Menu..................................... 16
• Setting menu items........................... 16
Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 18
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ....... 19
• Scene detection................................ 20
• AF Tracking Function ....................... 20
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (·: Normal Picture Mode) ....... 21
• Focusing ........................................... 21
Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]).................................. 22
Deleting Pictures..................................... 23
• To delete a single picture ................. 23
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)
or all the pictures .............................. 23
Others
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ........................................... 24
Specifications.......................................... 25
Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
•For customers within the UK:
0844 844 3852
•For customers within the Republic of
Ireland: 01 289 8333
•Visit our website for product information
•E-mail: [e-mail]
Technical Support for AV Software
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
• For customers within the Republic of Ireland:
01 289 8333
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• For customers: 0844 844 3856
•Order accessory and consumable items for
your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.,
Friday 9.30 a.m. –5.30 p.m.
(Excluding public holidays)
•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at
www.panasonic.co.uk.
•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
•All enquiries transactions and distribution
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic
UK Ltd.
•It couldn’t be simpler!
•Also available through our Internet is direct
shopping for a wide range of finished
products, take a browse on our website for
further details.
Interested in purchasing an extended
guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.
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Before Use
Before Use
Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change.
1BatteryPack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in
the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)
3 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5 AV Cable
6 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
7 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions
8 Hand Strap
9BatteryCase
•SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
are indicated as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service
Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories
separately.)
∫Optional Accessories
•Battery Pack
DMW-BCF10E
•Component Cable
DMW-HDC2E
•AC Adaptor
DMW-AC5EB
•SDHC Memory Card
32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K
16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K
12 GB: RP-SDP12GE1K
8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/
RP-SDR08GE1A
4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/RP-SDR04GE1A
•SD Memory Card
2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A
•CardBus PC Card Adapter
BN-SDPC3E
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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DMW-BCF10E
K1HA08CD0027
VFC4297
DE-A60A
K1HA08AD0001
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VGQ0D56
K2CT39A00002
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Before Use
Names of the Components
1Flash
2 Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
3 Lens
4 LCD monitor
5 [MODE] button
6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
7 Speaker
8 [MENU/SET] button
9 Keypad light
10 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
11 [DISPLAY] button
12 Cursor buttons
A:3/Exposure compensation/Auto
Bracket/White balance fine
adjustment
B:1/Flash setting button
C:2/Self-timer button
D:4/Macro Mode
AF Tracking
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 4
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1011 912
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