Panasonic Dmc Fp3 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-FP3
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Quick start guide
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 
(→12).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 [MODE] button....

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Contents
 Before use
Before use .............................................. 5Read first ....................................................... 5To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults ... 5
Standard Accessories ........................... 6
Names of parts....................................... 7
Using the Touch Panel  ......................... 8
Touch operations  .......................................... 8
 Preparations
Charging the battery ............................. 9Guidelines...

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Contents (Continued)
 Application (Record)
Changing recording information display ... 34
Taking pictures with the self-timer .... 35
Taking pictures with flash ................... 36
Taking close-up pictures .................... 38
Taking pictures at even closer range  [MACRO ZOOM]..................................... 39
Taking pictures with the Touched Area 
in Focus (Touch AF Area Selection) .... 40
Taking pictures with exposure 
compensation ...................................... 41...

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  Before use
  ■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 computer.
  • Pictures taken or...

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  Before use (Continued)
  ■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 cover when putting the camera 
away or...

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  Names of parts
Microphone (→51)
Card/Battery door (→11 )
Release lever (→11 )
Zoom lever (→30)
Shutter button (→26, 51)
Flash (→36)
Lens (→6)
Self-timer indicator (→35)/
AF Assist Lamp (→62)
Lens cover (→24)
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket(→78, 80, 83)
[DC IN] socket (→78, 80)
  • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (optional).
Touch Panel/
LCD monitor (→8, 34, 84)
[MODE] button (→28)
[DISPLAY] button (→34)
[MENU] button (→15)
[Q.MENU] (→17) /Delete button (→33)
Power button (→25)
Playback...

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  Using the Touch Panel 
This camera’s LCD monitor is a touch panel. Touch or drag your finger on the screen to 
record, play back and make settings. 
  ●This touch panel detects the electrical properties of the human body (capacitive touch 
panel). Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. 
  ●Touch the panel with a clean and dry finger.  ●The touch panel generally cannot be used;
  • With a commercially available stylus pen or a gloved hand
  • With wet hands or immediately after...

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  Charging the battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
  ■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion....

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Charging the battery (Continued)
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time
Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently; or in colder 
climates.
Number of recordable 
picturesApprox. 300 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording timeApprox. 150 min
  ●Recording conditions by CIPA standard  • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging 
Products Association].
  • [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode.
  • Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50% when LCD 
monitor is on.∗...