Panasonic Dmc Fp1 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-FP2
DMC-FP1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Quick start guide Contents
The battery is not charged 
when the camera is 
shipped. Charge the 
battery and set the clock 
before use.
When you do not use the 
card (optional), you can 
record or play back pictures 
on the built-in memory 
(→11).Charge the battery
Insert the battery and 
the card
Open the lens cover
Select the desired Recording Mode
  ■To use settings automatically selected by the 
camera
  Press the  button.
  ■To select the Recording Mode manually
    Press the...

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Before use Contents (Continued)
  ■Fully peel off the strip of 
tape from the lens cover 
before using the camera.
Strip of 
tape
  ■Do a test shot first!
Check first to see if you can take pictures 
and record sounds successfully.
  ■We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect 
damage.
Panasonic will not provide compensation 
even if damage is caused by faults with 
camera or card.
  ■Certain pictures cannot be played 
back.
  • Pictures edited on a...

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  Names of parts   Before use (Continued)
Cursor button
  ■Lens
  • Do not leave the lens exposed to direct 
sunlight. 
  ■When using a tripod or unipod
  • Do not apply excessive force or tighten 
screws when they are crooked. (This 
may damage the camera, screw hole, 
or label.)
  • Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer 
to the tripod instructions.)
  ■When transporting
Switch off power.
(To prevent the camera from being turned 
on accidentally, make sure not to open 
the lens...

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Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) 
Charging 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...

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  Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
Turn the camera off and slide 
the release lever to [OPEN] 
before opening the lid
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Completely insert battery 
and card 
(both click into place)
Close lid 
Slide to the [LOCK] position.
  ■To remove
  •To remove battery:  •To remove card:
move lever in 
direction of arrow.
Leverpress down in 
center.
 
  ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.  ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee...

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The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.  Setting the clock
Open the lens cover
The power is turned on.
If the language select screen is not displayed, 
proceed to step 
.
Press [MENU/SET] while the 
message is displayed
Press ▲▼ to select the language, 
and press [MENU/SET]
  • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message 
appears.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, 
display order or time display format), and press ▲▼ to set
Select the...

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Settings display may vary according to items.
Menu items displayed vary according to the mode.   Setting the menu
Menu type
  [REC] menu (Recording Mode only)Changing picture preferences (→53 - 59)
  • Enables you to specify color, sensitivity, pixel level, and 
other settings. 
 [SETUP] menuMaking the camera more convenient to use (→17 - 22)
  • Enables you to specify settings related to usability. 
Adjust the clock, change the beep sounds, and so on. 
 [PLAYBACK] menu (Playback...

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  Setting the menu (Continued)  Using [SETUP] menu
  ●Settings items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode.
 
Using Quick menu
Recording menu items can be called up easily.
In Recording Mode, display the 
Quick menu
Press the 
button until 
the Quick 
menu is 
displayed
Quick menu
Select item and setting
Press
(Finished)
Select
Setting
Item
[CLOCK SET]
Set the date and time. 
(→12)Set time, date, and display format.
[WORLD TIME]
Set the local time at 
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For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14)  Using [SETUP] menu (Continued)
[LCD MODE]
Make LCD monitor easier 
to see.[OFF]: Normal (cancel setting)
 [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on 
how bright it is around the camera.
 [POWER  LCD]:
Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).
 [HIGH  ANGLE]:
Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from 
high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)
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