Panasonic Dmc Fp3 Operating Instructions Manual

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  Enlarging further  [DIGITAL ZOOM]
Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom.
(Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.)
Display [REC] menu (→15)Touch [ON] 
Touch repeatedly until the desired item is 
displayed.
Touch [DIGITAL ZOOM] Touch [EXIT] 
Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.
Digital Zoom area16 x
e.g. With 16 x  • Zoom motion stops momentarily when entering 
Digital Zoom range.
  • Within Digital Zoom range, AF area is displayed 
larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
  • We recommend using a tripod and [SELFTIMER].
  ●A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures 
of close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more colouring 
appearing around the outlines of objects.
  ●The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated – 
this is not a fault.
  ●When Extra Optical Zoom is used, zooming momentarily stops partway, but this is not a 
malfunction. 
  ●Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:
[MACRO ZOOM], Motion Picture, [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], 
[FLASH BURST], and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes
  ●Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:
  • ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode)   • [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED 
BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes 
						

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  Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY]
Playback Mode: 
Press the Playback button  • Press again to enter the 
Recording Mode.
Scroll through pictures
File number
Picture number/
Total pictures
Previous           Next
  • Press the shutter button to switch to 
Recording Mode.
  ●You can also go to the next or previous 
picture by dragging the center of the screen. 
To go to the next picture: Drag from left to right To go to the previous picture: Drag from 
right to left 
  ●If file number is not displayed, press the 
[DISPLAY] button.
  ●After the final picture, display returns to the 
first picture.
  ●Some pictures edited on a computer may 
not be able to be viewed on this camera.
  ●This camera is compliant with the unified 
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
standard formulated by the Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif 
(Exchangeable image file format). Files that 
are not DCF-compliant cannot be played 
back.
  ■To enlarge (Playback zoom)
Turn to T side
Current zoom position 
(displayed for 1 sec.)
  • Each time you turn the zoom 
lever towards the T side or 
touch 
, the magnification 
increases through four levels 
after 1x: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. 
(The picture quality displayed 
becomes successively lower.)
  • To reduce zoom
→  Turn lever towards W side or 
touch 
  •Move zoom position
→  
Touch ▲▼◄► on the screen 
When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, 
pictures are played back from the built-in memory.
[DISPLAY]Zoom lever
  ■To playback as list
(Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) (→64)
  ■To view with different Playback Modes
(Slide Show, etc.) (→66)
  ■To playback motion pictures (→65) 
						

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  Deleting pictures
Playback Mode: 
Pictures will be deleted from the card if card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the 
card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)
  ●Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional).  ●Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:
  • Protected pictures 
  • Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position.       •  Pictures not of DCF standard (→32)
  ●Motion pictures can also be deleted.  ●To delete all data including protected pictures, perform [FORMAT].
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures
     (after step )
Touch [DELETE MULTI] / 
[DELETE ALL] 
  • To use [DELETE ALL] → go to step 
Touch pictures to be deleted 
  • To cancel the selection 
→  Touch the picture 
again
  •
To change the screen 
→  Touch ▲▼ on the 
screen
 Picture selected
Press to delete displayed picture
Touch [DELETE SINGLE] 
Touch [YES] 
  • Do not turn off the power during deletion.
Touch [OK] 
Touch [YES] 
  • To cancel → Touch [CANCEL] 
  • May take time depending on 
number of pictures deleted.
  • [ALL DELETE EXCEPT 
] may 
be selected in [DELETE ALL] when 
[FAVORITE] is set to [ON] (→74) 
and pictures have been registered. 
						

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  Changing recording information display
You can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor, such as guide 
lines and recording information. 
  ■Guide lines
  • Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when 
recording.
  ●During playback zoom, motion picture playback, Slide Show: Display on/off  ●During menu display, Multi Playback or Calendar Playback: Display cannot be changed.  ●Guide lines are not displayed in [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Mode. 
Press to change display
  ●In Recording Mode
Recording information No display Guide lines
  ●In Playback Mode
Picture informationPicture information + 
Recording information No display 
						

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  Taking pictures with the self-timer
Recording Mode:       
  ●When set to [BURST], three pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST] 
Scene Mode, five pictures are taken.
  ●Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is 
pressed fully.
  ●After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.  ●This function cannot be used in [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Mode.  ● 
In [SELF PORTRAIT] Scene Mode, [10SEC.] is not available. We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the 
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
Touch  on the Quick menu (→17)
  • You can also set by touching [SELFTIMER] 
in the [REC] menu.
Touch the time to be set 
  • If you are not going to use the self-timer, 
touch 
 [OFF]. 
  • Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. 
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set time duration)
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording 
after the preset time.
  • To cancel while in operation 
→Touch [CANCEL].  
						

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  Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:          
Touch  on the Quick menu (→17)
  • You can also set by touching [FLASH] in the 
[REC] menu.
Touch the type of flash 
  • Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. 
  ●Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using the flash to take pictures of infants.
Type, operations Uses
[AUTO]
  • Automatically judges whether or not to flashNormal use
[AUTO/RED-EYE]∗1  • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce 
red-eye)Taking pictures of subjects in 
dark places
[FORCED FLASH ON]
  • Always flashTaking pictures with backlight 
or under bright lighting (e.g. 
fluorescent)
[FORCED ON/RED-EYE]∗1  • Always flash (reduce red-eye)
[SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE]∗1  • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red 
eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures)Taking pictures of subjects 
against a nightscape (tripod 
recommended)
[FORCED FLASH OFF]
  • Never flashPlaces where flash use is 
prohibited
∗1  The flash is activated twice. Be sure to stop moving before the second flash. Note that 
the interval of flashes varies depending on the subject brightness.
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is activated in the Recording menu, the 
 icon is 
displayed, red-eye is automatically detected, and the still picture data is corrected. 
(Only when [AF MODE] is 
 (Face Detection).)
  ●Shutter speeds are as follows:
  •, , ,  : 1/30 - 1/1600th
  •,  : 1/8∗2 - 1/1600th
∗2  Max. 1/4 sec. when [] in [SENSITIVITY] is set; max. 1 sec. when 
[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF] or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to 
[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode, [SCENE MODE] scene, and zoom position.
  ●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by 
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera 
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may 
be negligible. 
						

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  ■ 
Available types in each mode (○: Available, —: Not available, ○: Default setting)
[SCENE MODE]
○○∗
○○○○○-○--○○○--○○○○-○○○○-----○------○○-○○○○○-○--○○○○○○○○---------○○---------------○-○○--------○○○○○○○○○○○○○○-○○○○
∗  Set to  (Auto),  (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction),  (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) or  (Slow Sync.) according to the subject and brightness.  • The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: , , , , ,  and . 
  ■ 
Focus range according to ISO Sensitivity and zoom
Focus range
Max. W Max. T
[SENSITIVITY]
(→57)[
]Approx. 0.3 m - 4.9 m 
(0.99 feet - 16.08 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 2.9 m 
(1.64 feet - 9.51 feet)
ISO80Approx. 0.3 m - 1.0 m 
(0.99 feet - 3.28 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 0.6 m 
(1.64 feet - 1.97 feet)
ISO100Approx. 0.3 m - 1.2 m 
(0.99 feet - 3.94 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 0.7 m 
(1.64 feet - 2.29 feet)
ISO200Approx. 0.4 m - 1.7 m 
(1.32 feet - 5.58 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 1.0 m 
(1.64 feet - 3.28 feet)
ISO400Approx. 0.6 m - 2.4 m 
(1.97 feet - 7.87 feet)Approx. 0.6 m - 1.4 m 
(1.97 feet - 4.59 feet)
ISO800Approx. 0.8 m - 3.4 m 
(2.62 feet - 11.2 feet)Approx. 0.6 m - 2.0 m 
(1.97 feet - 6.56 feet)
ISO1600Approx. 1.15 m - 4.9 m 
(3.77 feet - 16.08 feet)Approx. 0.9 m - 2.9 m 
(2.96 feet - 9.51 feet)
[HIGH SENS.] in 
[SCENE MODE] (→47)ISO1600-
ISO6400Approx. 1.15 m - 9.8 m 
(3.77 feet - 32.15 feet)Approx. 0.9 m - 5.8 m 
(2.96 feet - 19.03 feet)
[FLASH BURST] in 
[SCENE MODE] (→48)ISO100-
ISO3200Approx. 0.3 m - 3.2 m 
(0.99 feet - 10.50 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 1.9 m 
(1.64 feet - 6.23 feet)
  ●Do not touch or look at the flash (→7) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).  ●Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.  ●When [] is set in [SENSITIVITY], the ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a 
range up to 1600.
  ●Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.  ●If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is 
pressed halfway.
  ●No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).  ●Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or White Balance.  ●Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.  ●Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly. 
						

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  Taking close-up pictures
Recording Mode:  
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] () enables you to take 
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 10 cm (0.33 feet) 
for max. W). 
  ■Focus range for AF Macro Mode
Distance between the lens 
and the subject
10 cm
(0.33 feet)50 cm
(1.64 feet)∞
Zoom ratio1 x (Max. W)
Gradually changes
4 x (Max. T)
  ●During [MACRO ZOOM] recording, the focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet) to infinity, 
regardless of the zoom position.
  ●It may take some time until 
distant subjects come into focus. 
  ●When using  ([INTELLIGENT 
AUTO] Mode), macro recording 
can be activated by just pointing 
the camera at the subject. (
 
display)
Touch  on the Quick menu (→17)
  • You can also set by touching [MACRO 
MODE] in the [REC] menu.
Touch  [AF MACRO]
  • To cancel macro recording, touch  [OFF]. 
  • Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. 
Take a picture
 display 
						

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  ●In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality.  ●When zoomed macro is specified, Extra Optical Zoom is disabled.   ●We recommend using a tripod, [SELFTIMER], or setting [FLASH] to  [FORCED 
FLASH OFF].
  ●Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures 
if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely 
reduced.
  ●The resolution outside the area in focus may be lower.
 
Taking pictures at even closer range  [MACRO ZOOM]
To take even larger pictures of the subject, setting to [MACRO ZOOM] enables the 
subject to appear even larger than when using [AF MACRO].
Touch  on the Quick menu (→17)
  • You can also set by touching [MACRO 
MODE] in the [REC] menu.
Touch
 [MACRO ZOOM] 
  • To cancel macro recording, touch  [OFF]. 
  • Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. 
Zoom leverAdjust the Digital Zoom 
magnification with the zoom lever
The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end.
Focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet) - 
∞.
Return Enlarge
Digital Zoom magnification (1 x to 3 x)
Take a picture 
						

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  Taking pictures with the Touched Area in Focus
(Touch AF Area Selection) 
Recording Mode:       
You can adjust the focus to the place on the screen you touch.
 displayed
Touch the subject
  • When the subject is recognized, the AF area 
is displayed and the camera focuses.
  • If 
 is touched, Touch AF Area Selection is 
cancelled.
  • Focusing may not work if you touch the 
edge of the screen.
Take a picture
Press halfway 
(press lightly and focus)Press fully 
(press the button all 
the way to record)
  ●Touch AF Area Selection may not be effective in the following cases.
• When the subject is too small                      • When the recording place is too dark
• When the subject is moving quickly
• When there are other subjects or a background of similar colour as the subject
• When the camera is shaking             • When using zoom 
  ●If Touch AF Area Selection fails, the AF area blinks red and then goes out. Try touching 
the screen again. 
  ●If Touch AF Area Selection does not work, [AF MODE] will record with  (1-area 
focusing).
  ●During [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode, the camera will determine the touched subject to 
be the optimal scene. 
  ●Touch AF Area Selection will not work in the following cases.
• Scene Modes [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS]
• Motion Picture Recording Mode