Panasonic Dmc Fp1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Using flash in Scene Modes (→36)
 
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE]
Recording Mode:   
[PORTRAIT]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a 
healthier appearance in bright daylight 
conditions.
  Tips  
  • Stand as close as possible to subject.
  • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)  • [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).
 
[SOFT 
SKIN]
Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor 
daylight conditions (portraits from chest 
upwards).
  Tips  
  • Stand as close as possible to subject.
  • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)  • Clarity of effect may vary 
depending on brightness.
  • [AF MODE] default setting is 
(Face Detection).
  • If a part of the background etc. 
is a color close to skin color, this 
part is also smoothed.
[TRANSFORM]
Changes the appearance of the subject by 
stretching the length or width.
  Use ▲▼ to select the Transform level, and 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
  • The settings can also 
be changed in the 
Quick menu.
 Take the picture.
  Notes  
  • This function can be used for personal use 
only, and is not to be used for unauthorized 
commercial purposes or commercial gain, 
which would represent a copyright issue.
  • Do not use in ways that violate public order 
and decency or defame or slander others.
  • Do not use in ways that harm the subject.  • When taking a picture, a process 
is performed that improves the 
skin appearance.
  • The picture quality becomes 
slightly lower.
  • [PICTURE SIZE] is fixed as 
follows.
 : 3 M : 2.5 M : 2 M
  • [AF MODE] default setting is 
(Face Detection).
  • Face Detection may not work 
as effectively when using [SLIM 
HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH].
  • The following functions cannot 
be used.
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL 
ZOOM]/[BURST]
Scene Uses, Tips NotesUsing [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, 
coloring, etc.) for given scenes. 
Display the screen for Recording 
Mode selection
Select [SCENE MODE]
Select and set the scene
  Scene menu
Zoom lever can 
also be used to 
switch to next 
screen.
To see description of each scene:Select scene, and press [DISPLAY] button.
  ■Registering commonly used 
scenes
[MY SCENE MODE] (→48)
  ●Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of 
your picture.
  ●Following [REC] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected 
manually (available settings vary according to scene setting).
[SENSITIVITY], [COLOR MODE]
  ●White Balance can only be set in the next scene.[PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [SELF PORTRAIT], [SPORTS], [BABY], [PET], 
[HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [PHOTO FRAME]
(Setting is restored to [AWB] when scene is changed.)  ●The types of flash available (→36) vary according to the scene. The Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the default setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
  ●Guidelines displayed in gray in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY 
SKY], and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes.[MENU/SET] [DISPLAY]Zoom lever 
						

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How to select a scene (→40)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→36)Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 [SELF 
PORTRAIT]
Take pictures of yourself.
  Tips  
  • Press shutter button halfway → self-timer 
indicator illuminates → press shutter button 
fully → review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not 
correctly aligned)
  • Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (0.99 - 3.94 feet) 
(Max. W)
  • Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
  • 2-second self-timer recommended.  • Main fixed settings
  [STABILIZER]: [MODE 2]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
[SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC.]
  • [AF MODE] default setting is 
(Face Detection).
 [SCENERY]
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
  Tips  
  • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.  • Main fixed settings
[FLASH]:  [FORCED FLASH 
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
 
[SPORTS]
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, 
e.g. sports.
  Tips  
  • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.  • 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 1 second.
  • Main fixed setting
[SENSITIVITY]: [
]
(Automatically set in a range up 
to 1600)
 [NIGHT 
PORTRAIT]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes 
with close to actual brightness.
  Tips  
  • Use flash.
  • Subject should not move.
  • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
  • Stand at least 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away at the 
Wide end (wide-angle)
  •
Focus:  Max. W: 80 cm - 5 m (2.62 feet - 16.4 feet)    Max. T: 1.2 m - 5 m (3.94 feet - 16.4 feet)
  • 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 1 second (or up 
to 8 seconds if flash is set to 
 
(Forced flash off)).
  • Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
  • Shutter may remain closed for 8 
seconds after taking picture.
  • [AF MODE] default setting is 
 
(Face Detection).
   [NIGHT 
SCENERY]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
  Tips  
  • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
  • Tripod, self-timer recommended.  • 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.
  • Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
  • Shutter may remain closed for up 
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
  • Main fixed settings
[FLASH]: 
 [FORCED FLASH 
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800
 
[FOOD]
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
  Tips  
  • Focus:   Max. W:  10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
        Max. T :   50 cm (1.64 feet) and above−
 
[PARTY]
Brighten subjects and background in 
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
  Tips  
  • Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
  • Zoom: Wide (W side)
  • Use flash.
  • Tripod, self-timer recommended.  • [AF MODE] default setting is  
(Face Detection).
 
[CANDLE 
LIGHT]
Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit 
room.
  Tips  
  • Focus:   Max. W:  10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
        Max. T :   50 cm (1.64 feet) and above
  • Do not use flash.
  • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)  • 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 1 second.
  • [AF MODE] default setting is 
 
(Face Detection).
Scene Uses, Tips Notes 
						

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How to select a scene (→40)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→36) 
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 
 
[BABY]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.
  • To record age and name
([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately.)
  Select [AGE] or [NAME] with ▲▼, press ►, 
select [SET], and press [MENU/SET].
  Set the birthday and name.
  Age:    Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and 
press [MENU/SET].
  Name: (See ‘Entering Text’ (→60))
 Press  [MENU/SET].
  Tips  
  • Make sure [AGE] and [NAME] are [ON] before 
taking a picture.
  • To reset: Select [RESET] from [SETUP] menu.
  • Focus:   Max. W:  10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
        Max. T :   50 cm (1.64 feet) and above  • Age and name will be displayed 
for approx. 5 seconds after 
setting this 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 1 second.
  • Age display format depends on 
[LANGUAGE] setting.
  • [AGE] and [NAME] print setting 
can be made on your computer 
using the supplied CD-ROM 
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’. Text may 
also be stamped onto the still 
picture using [TEXT STAMP] 
(→67).
  • Date of birth will be displayed as 
[0 month 0 day].
  • Main fixed setting
[SENSITIVITY]: [
]
(Automatically set in a range up 
to 1600)
  • [AF MODE] default setting is 
 
(Face Detection).
 
[PET]
Records pet’s age and name when taking 
pictures.
  Tips  
  • Same as for [BABY]   • 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 1 second.
  • Default settings are as follows.
[AF MODE]: 
 (1-area-focusing)
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
  • Refer to [BABY] for other notes 
and fixed functions.
 
[SUNSET]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as 
sunsets.  • Main fixed settings
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80
[FLASH]: 
 [FORCED FLASH 
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
 
  [HIGH 
SENS.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor 
conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with 
▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].
  Tips  
  • Focus:   Max. W:  10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
        Max. T :   50 cm (1.64 feet) and above  • Pictures may appear slightly 
grainy due to high sensitivity.
  • Main fixed setting
[SENSITIVITY]:  ISO1600 - 6400
  • The following functions cannot 
be used.
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL 
ZOOM]
 
  [HI-SPEED 
BURST]
Takes pictures of rapid movement or a 
decisive moment.
 
  Select the aspect ratio and the picture size 
with ▲▼and press [MENU/SET].
  Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)
Still pictures are taken continuously while the 
shutter button is pressed fully.
Maximum 
speed∗Approx. 4.6 pictures/sec 
(DMC-FP2)
Approx. 5.5 pictures/sec 
(DMC-FP1)
Number of 
recordable 
pictures∗Built-in 
memoryApprox. 15 or 
more
Card
Approx. 15 to 100(The maximum is 100).
∗
  The burst speed and number of recordable 
pictures change according to the recording 
conditions or types of cards.
  Tips  
  • Focus:   Max. W:  10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
        Max. T :   50 cm (1.64 feet) and above  • The number of burst recording 
pictures increases immediately 
after formatting.
  • The picture quality becomes 
slightly lower.
  • Main fixed settings
[FLASH]:  [FORCED FLASH 
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO500 - 800
  • The focus, zoom, exposure, 
White Balance, shutter speed 
and ISO sensitivity are fixed to 
the settings for the first picture.
  • The following functions cannot 
be used.
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL 
ZOOM]/[SELFTIMER]/[BURST]
  • If recording is repeated, 
depending on the usage 
conditions, there may be a delay 
before the camera takes pictures 
again.
Scene Uses, Tips Notes 
						

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How to select a scene (→40)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→36)Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 
  [FLASH 
BURST]
Enables continuous recording in dim 
locations.
  Use ▲▼to select the picture size and aspect 
ratio, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
  Take pictures (Hold shutter button).
Still pictures are taken continuously while the 
shutter button is held down.
Number of continuous shots: Max. 5
  Tips  
  • Use within the effective range of the flash. 
(→36)
  • Focus:   Max. W:  10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
        Max. T :   50 cm (1.64 feet) and above  • The picture quality becomes 
slightly lower.
  • Main fixed settings
[FLASH]: 
 [FORCED FLASH 
ON]
[SENSITIVITY]: [
]
(Automatically set in a range up 
to 3200) 
  • The focus, zoom, exposure 
compensation, shutter speed, 
and ISO sensitivity are all fixed at 
the setting for the first picture.
  • The shutter speed becomes 
1/30th of a second to 1/1600th of 
a second.
  • The following functions cannot 
be used.
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL 
ZOOM]/[BURST]
  • For details about flash (→35)
 
[STARRY 
SKY]
Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark 
subjects.
  • Shutter speed settings
  Select with ▲▼, and press [MENU/SET].
  • The number of 
seconds can be 
changed with Quick 
menu. (→16)
 Press shutter button.
Countdown begins
  Tips  
  • Set longer shutter speeds for darker 
conditions.
  • Always use a tripod.
  • Self-timer recommended.
  • Do not move the camera until the countdown 
(above) has ended.
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed 
afterwards)  • Main fixed settings
[FLASH]: 
 [FORCED FLASH 
OFF]
[STABILIZER]: [OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80
  • The following functions cannot 
be used.
[BURST]/[EXPOSURE]
 [FIREWORKS]
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night 
sky.
  Tips  
  • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.
  • Tripod recommended.  • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 
second or 2 seconds (if there is 
a little jitter or if Optical Image 
Stabilizer is [OFF]). (when not 
using exposure compensation)
  • Main fixed settings
[FLASH]: 
 [FORCED FLASH 
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
 
[BEACH]
Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the 
sea without darkening subject.  • [AF MODE] default setting is  
(Face Detection).
  • Do not touch camera with wet 
hands.
  • Beware of sand and sea water.
 
[SNOW]Brings out the natural color of snow in ski 
slope and mountain scenes.  • Battery life is reduced in lower air 
temperatures.
 
[AERIAL 
PHOTO]
Takes pictures of the view from aircraft 
windows.
  Tips  
  • Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting 
colors when aligning the focus.
  • Check that the interior of the aircraft is not 
reflected in the window.
  • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.  • Main fixed settings
[FLASH]:  [FORCED FLASH 
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
  •Turn the camera off when 
taking off or landing.
  •When using the camera, follow 
all instructions from the cabin 
crew.
 
[FILM 
GRAIN]
Produces black and white pictures with a 
grainy texture.
  Tips  
  • Focus:   Max. W:  10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
        Max. T :   50 cm (1.64 feet) and above  • Main fixed setting
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600
  • The following functions cannot 
be used.
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[BURST]
 
[PHOTO 
FRAME]
A frame is superimposed over the image.
Press ◄► to select the frame, and then press 
[MENU/SET].  • The recording pixel level is 2 M 
().
  • Main fixed setting
[AUTO REVIEW]: [2 SEC.]
  • The color of the frame displayed 
on the screen and the color of 
the frame around the actual still 
picture may differ, but this is not a 
malfunction.
  • Guide lines cannot be displayed. 
  • The following functions are not 
available.
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL 
ZOOM]/[BURST]
Scene Uses, Tips Notes 
						

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  Registering commonly used scenes 
[MY SCENE MODE]
Recording Mode:  
 
Taking motion pictures
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Recording Mode: 
  ●For details on the preset scene, see the pages on Scene Mode. (→40)  ●If recording settings are reset by [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu, the preset Scene 
Mode is cleared.
Display the screen for Recording 
Mode selection
Select [MY SCENE MODE]
If you have already registered in My 
Scene Mode, it is displayed as a 
registered scene. 
Select and set the scene
(Press [MENU/SET], select , and then press 
►, if the scene menu is not displayed.)
  ●Scene menuThe zoom lever 
can also be used 
to switch to the 
next screen.
To see a description of a scene:
Select the scene, and press [DISPLAY].
  ■Taking pictures in 
registered Scene Mode
 Press the [MODE] button.  Press ▲▼ to select the 
registered scene, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
  ■Changing registered Scene 
Mode
 Press the [MODE] button.  Press ▲▼ to select the 
registered scene (second 
from the top), and then press 
[MENU/SET].
  Press [MENU/SET], select , 
and then press ►.
  Select the scene in the scene 
menu, and then press [MENU/
SET]. You can register commonly used Scene Mode in 
.
After you register it, simply switch to [MY SCENE MODE] and you can record in the 
registered Scene Mode.
[MENU/SET] [DISPLAY]Zoom lever
  ●For information on the available recording time (→92)  ●Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after 
motion picture recording. This does not indicate a problem.
  ●Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way.   ●The following functions are not available. 
Extended Optical Zoom and [ROTATE DISP.] for still pictures taken vertically.
  ●In [AF MODE],  (9-area-focusing) is fixed.   ●In [STABILIZER], [MODE 1] is fixed.  ●When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording automatically ends. 
Additionally, recording in progress may be stopped, depending on the card used. 
Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not possible.)
Microphone
(Do not cover with your finger)Display the screen for Recording 
Mode selection
Select [MOTION PICTURE] Mode 
Start recording
Press halfway
(adjust the focus)Press fully 
(start recording)
  • The focus and zoom will remain as they were 
at the beginning of recording. 
End recording
Press fully Remaining recording time (approx.)
Elapsed recording time (approx.)
  ■Playing back motion 
pictures 
(→62) 
						

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Taking motion pictures
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode (Continued)
Recording Mode: 
  Useful features for travel
Recording Mode: ∗
        ∗
 Recording only. (Cannot set.)
  [REC QUALITY] 
When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class∗ of ‘Class 6’ or higher. ∗ 
SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. 
Display [REC] menu
Select [REC QUALITY]
Picture Quality Picture Size No. of FramesPicture Aspect 
Ratio
[HD]1280 × 720 pixels
30 fps16:9
[WVGA]848 × 480 pixels
[VGA]640 × 480 pixels
4:3
[QVGA]∗
320 × 240 pixels
∗
 [QVGA] is fixed when recording to built-in memory. 
  ●Depending on the motion picture recording environment, static electricity or 
electromagnetic waves may cause the screen to go black momentarily or noise to be 
recorded.
  ●Before recording motion pictures, make sure the battery is adequately charged, or use 
an AC adaptor (optional). 
  ●When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a 
power outage occurs, power to the camera is cut, and the motion picture in progress is 
no longer recorded. 
  ●If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other devices, 
playback may not be possible, or the picture or sound quality may be poor. 
Additionally, incorrect recording information may be indicated.
  ●Motion pictures recorded with the camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital 
cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital 
cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)
Select the desired picture 
quality
Close menu
  [TRAVEL DATE] (Record travel date and destination)
Record information as to what day and where pictures were taken by setting departure 
dates and destinations.
Set-up:  • Clock must be set in advance (→12).
  •Press [MENU/SET] → 
 [SETUP] menu → Select [TRAVEL DATE] 
  ●The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from Playback 
to Recording Mode or when power is turned on. ( displayed at bottom-right of screen)  ●When destination is set in [WORLD TIME] (→52), days elapsed are calculated based on 
local destination time.
  ●If settings are made before departure date, number of days to departure are displayed 
in orange with a minus sign (but not recorded).
  ●When [TRAVEL DATE] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [HOME] date is one 
day in advance of the [DESTINATION] date (this is recorded).
  ●To print travel date or destination → Use [TEXT STAMP], or print using supplied CD-
ROM ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’.
  ●[TRAVEL SETUP] can be recorded during motion picture recording, but [LOCATION] cannot.
Select [TRAVEL SETUP]
Select [SET]
Set departure date
Press ▲▼◄► to set the return 
date, and then press [MENU/SET]
To continue without setting the return 
date, press [MENU/SET] without 
entering anything.
Select [LOCATION]
Select [SET]
Enter destination
  • ‘Entering Text’ (→60)
  • Press [MENU/SET] twice after inputting 
text to complete.
  ■Clearing the information
After the return date, the information 
is automatically cleared. To clear the 
information before this date, select [OFF] 
in step 
, and then press [MENU/SET] 3 
times to close the menu. 
						

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  Useful features for travel (Continued)
Recording Mode: ∗
        ∗
 Recording only. (Cannot set.)  Using [REC] menu
  ■Upon your return 
Go through steps 
,  and  on the upper left, and return to the original time.
  ■To set/release summer time 
Press ▲ in step . (Press again to release)
  ●When summer time is set in [DESTINATION], the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is 
canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. Even if you set summer time in [HOME], 
current time will not be changed. Please advance the current time by 1 hour in [CLOCK SET] (→12).
  ●Still pictures and motion pictures recorded after you have specified the destination are 
labeled  (destination) during playback.
  [WORLD TIME] (Registering local time at your travel destination)
Set-up:  • Clock must be set in advance (→12).
  •Press [MENU/SET] →  [SETUP] menu → Select [WORLD TIME]
[PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this 
case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step 
.
  ■Set home area
Select [HOME]
Set your home area
Difference with GMT (Greenwich 
Mean Time)
City/area name Current time
  • To cancel 
→ 
Press 
.
Screen from step  will be displayed only 
when camera is used for the first time (or 
has been reset).
To close menu, press [MENU/SET] 3 times.
Close menu
  ■Set destination area
Select [DESTINATION]
Set destination area
Difference with home time
City/area name Current time at selected 
destination
  • To cancel 
→ 
Press 
.
If actual destination is unavailable, 
select based on ‘difference with home 
time’.
Close menu
For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→14)
‘Quick menu’ (→16) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.
  [PICTURE SIZE]
Set size of picture. This setting determines how many pictures you can record. 
  ■Mode:    
  ■Settings:
  Recording picture capacity (→92)
DMC-FP2 DMC-FP1
Recording pixel level type Recording pixel level type
14 M 4320 × 324012 M 4000 × 3000
10 M ∗13648 × 27368 M ∗13264 × 2448
5 M 2560 × 19205 M 2560 × 1920
3 M ∗12048 × 15363 M ∗12048 × 1536
0.3 M 640 × 4800.3 M 640 × 480
12.5 M 4320 × 288010.5 M 4000 × 2672
10.5 M 4320 × 24329 M 4000 × 2248
∗1 This setting is not available in  ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode).
  ●   represent the aspect ratios of the still pictures.  ●Extended Optical Zoom can be used for picture sizes indicated with .  ●Extended Optical Zoom is not available during motion picture recording, when using 
[MACRO ZOOM], or in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED 
BURST], [FLASH BURST], or [PHOTO FRAME].
  ●Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.
Setting guide
Larger picture sizeSmaller picture size∗2∗2  For example, ‘0.3 M ’ is 
suitable for e-mail attachments or 
longer recording.
Sharper picture Coarser picture
Lower recording 
capacityHigher recording 
capacity 
						

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For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→14) 
Using [REC] menu (Continued)
  [SENSITIVITY]
Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.
We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.
  ■Mode:  
  ■Settings: [] (Intelligent ISO) / [80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600]
Setting guide
[SENSITIVITY] [80][1600]
Location
(recommended)Bright 
(outdoors)Dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Interference Low High
  ●[] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and 
brightness. 
  ●Scope of flash recording (→36)  ●If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting 
[NATURAL] in the [COLOR MODE].
  [WHITE BALANCE]
Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.
  ■Mode:    
  ■Settings:  [AWB] (automatic) /  (outdoor, clear sky) /  (outdoor, cloudy sky) /  
(outdoor, shade) /  (incandescent lighting) /  (uses value set in ) /  (set manually)
[AWB] operational range: 
10000K
9000K
8000K
7000K
6000K
5000K
4000K
3000K
2000K
1000K
Cloudy sky (rain)
Shade
TV screen
Incandescent lighting
Sunset/sunrise
Candlelight Sunlight
White fluorescent lighting Blue sky
  ●Picture may appear red or blue if out of 
range. This function may also not work 
correctly even within range if there are many 
light sources present.
  ●We recommend setting to [AWB] or [] 
when under fluorescent lighting.
  ■Setting White Balance manually ()
  Select  and press [MENU/SET].  Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) 
and press [MENU/SET].
  Press [MENU/SET].
  • White Balance is set to .
  • The White Balance you set is retained even after 
the power is turned off.
  • It may not be possible to set the correct White 
Balance if subjects are too bright or too dark. In this 
case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White 
Balance again. 
Only takes picture of white objects 
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For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→14) 
Using [REC] menu (Continued)
  [AF MODE]
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.
  ■Mode:     
  ■Settings:  /  /  
Taking front-on pictures of 
people
 (Face Detection)Recognized faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and 
focus accordingly. AF area
Yellow :   When the shutter button is 
pressed halfway, the frame 
turns green when the camera is 
focused.
White :  Displayed when more than one 
face is detected. Other faces 
that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow 
AF area are also focused.
Subject not centered 
in picture (AF area not 
displayed until focused)
 (9-area-focusing)Automatically focuses on any of 9 points.
AF area
Determined position for 
focus
 (1-area-focusing)Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended 
when focus is difficult to align) AF area
  ●AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using Digital Zoom or macro zoom, etc.  ●Cannot set to ‘Face Detection’ in the following cases:
[NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO] Scene 
Modes
  ●If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the ‘Face Detection’ 
setting, switch to another setting.
  ●The Face Detection function may fail to work under the following conditions. (AF mode 
setting is switched to )  • When the face is not facing the camera or the 
face is at an angle
  • When the facial features are hidden behind 
sunglasses, etc.
  • When there is little face shadow
  • When the face is extremely bright or dark  • When the face appears small on the screen
  • When there is rapid movement
  • When the camera is shaking
  • When the subject is other than a human being 
such as pets
  • When Digital Zoom is used
  [BURST]
Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken 
while shutter button is held down.
  ■Mode:     
  ■Settings:[OFF]/
Speed∗
No. of pictures
DMC-FP2 Approx. 1.5 pictures/sec Until card/built-in memory is full
DMC-FP1 Approx. 1.8 pictures/sec
∗
  Recording becomes progressively slower. (The onset of delay varies depending on the type of 
card and the recording pixel level.)
  ●Focus is fixed from first picture. Exposure and White Balance is adjusted for each 
picture.
  ●When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures  ●Burst speed may be reduced if ISO sensitivity is set to high, or if shutter speed is 
reduced in darker locations.
  ●When burst is selected, the flash is disabled.   ●When burst is performed with the built-in memory, data writing takes some time.  ●Settings will be stored even if power is turned off.  ●When you record subjects in motion where there is a significant difference between 
light and dark areas, it may not be possible to achieve the optimal exposure.
  ●Auto review performed regardless of [AUTO REVIEW] setting.  ●Burst is not available in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [HI-SPEED BURST], 
[FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FILM GRAIN], and [PHOTO FRAME]. 
  ●Using the [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Mode allows a faster succession of still pictures 
to be taken. [FLASH BURST] is convenient to take continuous pictures using flash in 
dark places.
 [DIGITAL ZOOM]
Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. (For details (→30))
  ■Mode:     
  ■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]
  ●This is fixed at [ON] when [MACRO ZOOM] is set.  ●Not available in Motion Picture Recording Mode. The setting in other Recording Mode 
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  Using [REC] menu (Continued)For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→14)
  [COLOR MODE]
Set color effects.
  ■Mode:     
  ■Settings:  [STANDARD] / [NATURAL] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] / [SEPIA] / 
[COOL] (more blue) / [WARM] (more red)
  ●If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to [NATURAL].  ●In  ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode), [STANDARD], [B/W], and [SEPIA] only can be set.
  [STABILIZER]
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
  ■Mode:     
  ■Settings:
Settings Effect
[OFF]Pictures deliberately taken with no jitter correction
[AUTO]The optimum image stabilizer is performed automatically based on the 
recording conditions
[MODE 1]Constant correction
(Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)
[MODE 2]Correction when shutter button is pressed
(More effective than [MODE 1])
  ●Setting fixed to [MODE 2] in [SELF PORTRAIT] and [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] Scene 
Modes.
  ●Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:
Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (including Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects, 
indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)
  ●This is fixed at [MODE 1] during motion picture recording.
  [AF ASSIST LAMP]
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.  ■Mode:     
Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 
(Do not cover or look at lamp from close range)
  ■Settings: [OFF] :  Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.)
[ON]  :  Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter 
button (
 and larger AF area displayed)  ●Cannot be set in Motion Picture Recording Mode. The setting in 
other Recording Mode is applied. 
 [RED-EYE REMOVAL] 
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash 
red-eye reduction (  ).
  ■Mode:   
  ■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]
  ●Disabled when [AF MODE] is other than  (Face Detection).  ●Compensation may not be possible, depending on red-eye conditions.   ●When [ON] is selected,  is displayed in the flash icon. (→35)
 [CLOCK SET]
Set the clock. Same function as that in [SETUP] menu (→12).