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.    Touch the desired Recording Mode.
Press the shutter button and take pictures
Press halfway 
(press lightly to focus)
Press fully 
(press the button all 
the way to record)
  ■To play back the pictures
    Press the Playback button.     Select the picture you want to view.
  • You can also go to the next or previous picture 
by dragging the center of the screen. (→32) Playback button 
 button
[MODE] buttonDo not touch the 
lens.
Lens cover 
						

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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 for number of recordable pictures 
and recording time ....................................... 10
Inserting and removing the card 
(optional)/the battery ........................... 11
Picture save destination 
(cards and built-in memory) ........................ 12
Remaining battery and memory capacity .... 12
Setting the clock .................................. 13To change time setting ................................ 14
Setting the menu ................................. 15Menu type ................................................... 16
Using Quick menu ....................................... 17
Using the [SETUP] menu ................. 18[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[VOLUME].............................................. 18[LCD MODE]/[FOCUS ICON] ........... 19[AUTO POWER OFF]/[AUTO REVIEW] .................................... 20[RESET]/[USB MODE] ..................... 21[VIDEO OUT]/[TV ASPECT]/[VERSION DISP.]/ [FORMAT] .......... 22[LANGUAGE]/  [DEMO MODE] ........ 23
 Basics
Sequence of Recording ...................... 24Convenient ways to turn the power on ........ 25
 
Taking pictures with automatic settings 
[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode ................ 26
 Taking pictures with your own settings 
[NORMAL PICTURE] Mode .................. 28Align focus for desired composition ............ 29
Direction detection function ......................... 29
Taking pictures with zoom .................. 30Enlarging further  [DIGITAL ZOOM] ....... 31
Viewing your pictures 
[NORMAL PLAY] .................................. 32
Deleting pictures ................................. 33
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures ... 33 
						

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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
  Taking pictures according to the 
scene [SCENE MODE] .................. 42[PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM] ...................................... 43[SELF PORTRAIT]/ [SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/ [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ...... 44[NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT] .............. 45[BABY]/[PET]/[SUNSET] ............ 46[HIGH SENS.]/[HI-SPEED BURST] .. 47[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY] ..... 48[FIREWORKS]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/[AERIAL PHOTO]/ [FILM GRAIN]/[PHOTO FRAME] .................................. 49
 Registering commonly used scenes 
[MY SCENE MODE].......................... 50
  Taking motion pictures 
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode ............. 51
[REC QUALITY] ..................................... 52
Useful features for travel .................... 53[TRAVEL DATE] ..................................... 53[WORLD TIME] ...................................... 54
Using the [REC] menu ......................... 56[FLASH]/[SELFTIMER]/[PICTURE SIZE] .................................... 56[SENSITIVITY]  ...................................... 57[AF MODE] ............................................ 58[MACRO MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE] ... 59[EXPOSURE]/[BURST]/[DIGITAL ZOOM] ................................... 60[COLOR MODE]/[STABILIZER] ...... 61[AF ASSIST  LAMP]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[CLOCK SET] ... 62
Entering Text ........................................ 63
 Application (View)
Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) ... 64
Watching motion pictures .................. 65
Different playback methods 
(Playback Mode) .................................. 66
[SLIDE SHOW] ...................................... 67[CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY] ................................. 69
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu ............ 70[TEXT STAMP] ...................................... 70[RESIZE] ................................................ 71[CROPPING].......................................... 73[ROTATE DISP.]/[FAVORITE] ........... 74[PRINT SET] .......................................... 75[PROTECT]............................................ 76[COPY]................................................... 77
 Connecting with other devices
Using with your PC .............................. 78
Printing ................................................. 80
Printing multiple pictures ............................. 81
Print with date and text ................................ 81
Making print settings on camera ................. 82
Viewing on TV screen ......................... 83
 Others
List of LCD monitor displays .............. 84In recording ................................................. 84
In playback .................................................. 85
Message displays ................................ 86
Q&A  Troubleshooting ........................ 88
Usage cautions and notes .................. 94
Recording picture/time capacity ........ 96 
						

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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 edited on a different 
camera.
(Pictures taken or edited on this camera 
may also not be able to be played back 
on other cameras.)
  ■Software on the CD-ROM supplied
The following actions are prohibited:
  • Making duplicates (copying) for sale or 
rent.
  • Copying onto networks.
  ■Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure.
  • Avoid exposing the camera to strong 
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or 
hitting the camera, or sitting down with 
the camera in your pocket. 
(Attach hand strap to avoid dropping 
camera. Hanging any items other 
than the supplied hand strap from the 
camera can apply pressure against it.)
  • Do not press the lens or the LCD 
monitor.
  ■Do not get the camera wet or insert 
foreign objects.
This camera is not waterproof.
  • Do not expose the camera to water, 
rain, or seawater.
(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, 
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if 
wet with seawater, etc.)
  • Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust 
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak 
into gaps around buttons.
  • When opening and closing the lens 
cover, make sure that liquid or foreign 
objects such as sand do not enter.
  ■Avoid condensation caused by sudden 
changes in temperature and humidity.
  • When moving between places of 
different temperature or humidity, place 
camera into a plastic bag and allow to 
adjust to conditions before use.
  • If the lens clouds up, switch off the 
power and leave for about two hours to 
allow camera to adjust to conditions.
  • If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with 
a soft, dry cloth.
Read firstTo prevent damage, 
malfunctions, and faults
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. 
This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of 
the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-
in memory or a card. 
						

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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 removing it from the case.)
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and 
notes’ (→94).
Standard 
Accessories
Check that all the accessories are 
included before using the camera.
  ●The accessories and their shape 
will differ 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.
  ●Please dispose of all packaging 
appropriately.
  ■Optional accessories
  • Cards are 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.)
  The following do not indicate 
mechanical problems. 
  • The camera rattles when shaken. 
(This is the sound of the lens moving.)
  • The camera clicks when turned on 
or off, or when switched between 
recording and playback. (This is also 
the sound of the lens moving.)
  • You feel vibration when zooming in or 
out. (This is from the lens moving.)
  • The lens makes a noise when you are 
recording. (This is the sound of iris 
adjustment in response to changes 
in ambient light.) At this time, pictures 
displayed on the LCD monitor change 
rapidly, but the recording is not 
affected. 
To prevent damage, 
malfunctions, and faults 
						

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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 button (→32)
Speaker (→18)
 button (→26)
  ●If you attach a hand strap other 
than the one supplied, it may 
become impossible to open the lid 
of the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket or 
[DC IN] socket.
 Hand strap eyelet
Tripod receptacle
  ●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. 
We 
recommend 
using the 
supplied 
hand strap 
to avoid 
dropping the 
camera. 
						

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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 applying hand lotion
  • When you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet (it may impair 
visibility and operability.)
  •
When both hands or more than one finger are on the touch panel at the same time   ●Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.   ●Do not operate with your fingernails.   ●Wipe the LCD monitor with a dry soft cloth when it gets dirty.   ●Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard. 
Touch operations 
  ■Touch 
To “touch” is to press the touch panel and then pull the finger back 
again. 
Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. 
  • Touch an icon near its centre. If multiple icons are touched 
simultaneously, the camera may not operate normally. 
  • Touch and release ▲▼◄► icons repeatedly until the required 
value/setting is obtained. The value/setting does not change in 
succession when you keep touching the icons.
  ■Drag 
To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the touch panel 
surface.
During playback, if you drag your finger from the centre of the 
screen to the left or right, the display advances or goes back to 
another picture. 
  ■Effective range of touching 
Touch operations do not work at the edge of the screen. 
Detection area 
of the sensor 
(approximation)
  ●During touch operations, hold the camera securely so it does not drop.   ●If a screen icon, etc. does not respond when touched, change the position that you are 
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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. Please be advised that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a 
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we 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 genuine Panasonic products and batteries 
manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which 
do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Insert the battery terminals and 
attach the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
1
2
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On:  Charging in progress 
(approx. 110 min. if fully 
depleted) 
Off:  Charging complete 
If light is flashing: 
  • Charging may take longer 
than normal if battery 
temperature is too high or 
too low (charging may not be 
completed).
  • Battery/charger connector is 
dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
  ●Plug-in type  ●Inlet typeBattery 
(model- specific)
Charger 
(model - specific)
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed
  • The AC 
cable does 
not fit 
entirely into 
the AC  input 
terminal. A gap will remain. 
						

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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.∗
  • 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 every 30 seconds with full 
flash every second recording.
  • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or 
vice versa in every recording.
  • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings 
and leaving it until the temperature of the 
battery decreases.
∗
  The number of recordable pictures 
decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and 
Power LCD Mode.
Number reduced if intervals longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75 pictures) for 2-minute intervals 
under the above conditions.
Playback timeApprox. 260 min
The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according 
to battery and usage conditions.
  ●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes 
longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. 
  ●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.  ●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.  ●Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C).  ●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or resulting heat 
generated.
  ●Frequently charging battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)
  ●Do not disassemble or modify the charger.  ●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please 
purchase a new battery.
  ●The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.
  ●When charging:
  • Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.
  • Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
  • Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.
  • Remove charger from wall socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).
  ●Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause 
faults).