Panasonic Dmc Fp3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your printer.
Printing multiple pictures
Touch [MULTI PRINT] in 
step  on the previous 
page.Select item
(See below for details)Print 
(Previous page )
  •[MULTI SELECT] :  Touch pictures  
• To cancel → Touch again 
                             
  Touch [SET] 
  •[SELECT ALL]    :Print all pictures.
  •[
PRINT SET (DPOF)] : Print pictures selected in [PRINT SET].
  •[FAVORITE]        : Print pictures selected as [FAVORITE].
(displayed only
 when [FAVORITE] pictures present and setting set to 
[ON]).
  ●Select [YES] if print confirmation screen is displayed.  ●An orange ● displayed during printing indicates an error message.   ●Print may be divided into several times if printing a large amount of pictures.
(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.)
Print with date and text
  ■With [TEXT STAMP]
Recording date and the following information can be embedded into still pictures.
  ●Recording date ●[NAME] and [AGE] from [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes  ●[TRAVEL DATE] elapsed days and destination 
  • Do not add date printing in stores or with printers to still pictures where [TEXT 
STAMP] is applied (text may overlap).
  ■Printing date without [TEXT STAMP]
  ●Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store.
  • Making [PRINT SET] settings on the camera in advance allows settings for 
numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the 
store.
  • When printing still pictures of 16:9 aspect ratio, check in advance that the store can 
accept this size.
  ●Using computer : Print settings for recording date and text information can be made 
using the supplied CD-ROM ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’.
  ●Using printer    : Recording date can be printed by setting [PRINT SET] on the 
camera, or by setting [PRINT WITH DATE] (→82) to [ON] when 
connecting to a printer compatible with date printing. 
						

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Printing (Continued)
  Making print settings on camera
(Make settings before selecting [PRINT START])
Select itemSelect setting
Item Settings
[PRINT WITH 
DATE][OFF]/[ON]
[NUM. OF 
PRINTS]Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
[PAPER 
SIZE]
 (printer takes priority)
[L/3.5”×5”]    (89×127 mm)
[2L/5”×7”]     (127×178 mm)
[POSTCARD] (100×148 mm)
[16:9]          (101.6×180.6 mm)
[A4]             (210 ×297 mm)[A3]             (297×420 mm)
[10×15 cm]    (100×150 mm)
[4”×6”]        (101.6×152.4 mm)
[8”×10”]       (203.2 ×254 mm)
[LETTER]     (216×279.4 mm)
[CARD SIZE]  (54×85.6 mm)
[PAGE 
LAYOUT]
 (printer takes priority) /  (1 picture, no border) /  (1 picture, with border) /  (2 pictures) /  (4 pictures)
  ●Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer.  ●To arrange  ‘2 pictures’ or  ‘4 pictures’ in the same still pictures, set the 
number of prints for the still pictures to 2 or 4.
  ●To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to  and make 
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
  ●[PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not shown when you have 
selected [PRINT SET] settings.
  ●Even with completed [PRINT SET] settings, dates may not be printed, depending 
on the shop or printer used. 
  ●When setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the 
printer (printer settings may be prioritized). 
						

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  Viewing on TV screen
You can view still pictures and motion 
pictures on a TV by connecting the camera to 
your TV with the AV cable (supplied).
  ●Also consult TV operating manual.
Getting Ready:
  • Complete the [TV ASPECT] setting.
  • Turn off both the camera and television. 
Connect camera to TV
Turn on TV
  ●Set to auxiliary input.
Turn on camera
Press the Playback button
  ■When using TVs with an SD card slot
Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot
  • Still pictures only can be played back.
  • When using SDHC or SDXC memory cards, be sure to play each type of card in 
equipment compatible with the particular format.
  ●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.  ●You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or 
PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in [SETUP] menu.
  ●[LCD MODE] setting is not reflected on TV.  ●Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen.  ●Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly.  ●Change settings for picture mode on TV if aspect ratios are incorrect on widescreen or 
high-definition televisions.Check socket direction and insert 
straight in. 
(Damage to socket shape can lead 
to faulty operation.)
AV cable
(always use cable supplied)Yellow: To video socket
White: To audio socket  
						

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  List of LCD monitor displays
In recording
1Recording Mode (→24)
Flash Mode (→36)
Optical Image Stabilizer (→61)
Jitter alert (→28)
Macro recording (→38)
2AF area (→28)3Focus (→28)4Picture size (→56)5Battery capacity (→12)6Number of recordable pictures (→96)7Save destination (→12)8Recording state9Travel date (→53)10Exposure compensation (→41)
Aperture value /
Shutter speed (→28)
ISO Sensitivity (→57)
Focus range
Zoom (→30) 
Macro Zoom (→39) 
11LCD Mode (→19)12Burst Mode (→60)
13White Balance (→59)
ISO Sensitivity (→57)
Colour Mode (→61)
14Recording quality (→52)15Remaining recording time (→51)16Touch AF Area  Selection  (→40)17Elapsed recording time (→51)18Self-timer Mode (→35)19Travel elapsed days (→53)
Name (→46)
Travel Location (→53)
Age in years/months (→46)
Current date/time
20AF Assist Lamp (→62)21Audio recording (for motion pictures) 12
112021 6
7
8
9
10 12 13
15
17 34 5 14
19 18
16 
						

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Press the [DISPLAY] button to change display. (→7, 34)
In playback
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
1Playback Mode (→66)
Protected picture (→76)
Favourites (→74)
Text stamped display (→70)
2Favourites settings (→74) 
Playback button (→65)
3Picture size (→56)4Battery capacity (→12)5Folder/File number (→32, 79)
Picture number/Total pictures (→32)
Motion picture recording time/
Elapsed playback time (→65)
Save destination (→12)
6To go to the next picture/
To go to the previous picture (→32)
7Recording information
8Recorded date and time
Travel destination setting (→53)
Name (→46)
9Recording information
Age in years/months (→46)
10Travel elapsed days (→53)11Colour Mode (→61)12Quantity of pictures to print (→75)13Motion pictures (→65)
Cable disconnection warning icon 
(→80) 1
13
5
6
7
8 12
11
10
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Message displays
[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]
  ●A MultiMediaCard was inserted.
 →  Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. 
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED]
  ●Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. (→12)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
  ●Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
  ●Release the protection before deleting, etc. (→76)
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]     [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]
  ●Non-DCF pictures (→32) cannot be deleted.
 →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera to 
erase the card. (→22) 
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
  ●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded.  ●More than 999 pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].   ●The number of pictures allowing [TEXT STAMP] or [RESIZE] (multiple settings) at once has been 
exceeded.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
  ●Pictures that do not conform to DCF standards cannot be used for [PRINT SET] and [TEXT 
STAMP]. 
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]     [SYSTEM ERROR]
  ●The lens is not working correctly. 
 →  Turn on power again.
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if display still remains)
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]     [COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]
  ●Pictures cannot be copied in the following cases:
 →  Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from card.
 →  File is not of DCF standard.
 →  Picture taken or edited on a different device.
[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]     [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD]
  ●There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy pictures from the built-in 
memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR]     [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
  ●Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
 → Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted. 
						

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Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]     [FORMAT THIS CARD?]
  ●The card format cannot be used with this camera.
 →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera. (→22)
[INSERT SD CARD AGAIN]     [TRY ANOTHER CARD]
  ●Access to card has failed.
 → Insert card again.
  ●Try with a different card.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]     [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
  ●Card is not of SD standard.   ●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC memory cards are 
supported. 
[READ ERROR]/[WRITE ERROR]     [PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
  ●Data read has failed.
 → Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→11).
  ●Data write has failed.
 → Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.
  ●Card may possibly be damaged.  ●Try with a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING 
SPEED OF THE CARD]
  ●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.
  ●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of ‘Class 6’ or faster, the data writing speed is 
low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it. (→22)
  ●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
  ●Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
 →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera. (→22)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]     [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]
  ●AV cable is connected to camera.
 →  To remove message immediately → Press [MENU].
 →  To change aspect ratio → Change [TV ASPECT] (→22).
  ●USB connection cable is only connected to camera.
 → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]
  ●Use a genuine Panasonic battery.  ●Battery cannot be recognised as terminal is dirty.
 → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]
  ●The battery level is low.
 → Charge the battery before use. (→9) 
						

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  Q&A  Troubleshooting
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.  ●Battery is not inserted correctly (→11), or needs recharging.
The power cuts off during use.  ●Battery needs recharging.  ●Camera is set to [AUTO POWER OFF]. (→20)
 → Press the Power button to turn the power on again. 
Recording
Cannot record pictures.  ●The camera is in Playback Mode.
 → Press the Playback button to switch to Recording Mode.
  ●The lens cover is closed. 
 → Open the lens cover. 
  ●Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→33).
Cannot record to cards.  ●Do not format cards on other equipment.
 → Please format cards with this camera. (→22)
  ●For details about compatible cards. (→12)
Recording capacity is low.  ●Battery needs recharging .
 → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (→9)
 →  If you leave the power on, the battery will be depleted. Turn the power off frequently by using 
[AUTO POWER OFF] (→20) etc.
  ●Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memory. (→96)
Recorded pictures look white.  ●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
 → Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
  ●Lens is foggy (→5).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.  ●Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, etc.) occupy 
most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of actual picture) 
 → Adjust the exposure (→41).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.  ●The camera is set to use [BURST] (→60) or [HI-SPEED BURST] (→47) or [FLASH BURST] (→48) Scene 
Modes. 
Focus not aligned correctly.  ●Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to Recording 
Mode.)
  ●Subject outside of focus range.  ●Caused by jitter or subject movement (→57, 61). 
						

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Try checking these items (→88 - 93) first.
(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.
 Try using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode (→21).) 
Recording (continued)
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective.  ●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective.
 → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
 → Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] and [SENSITIVITY] to [ 
 ]. (→31, 57)
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.  ●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
 (Default [SENSITIVITY] setting is [  ] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.) → Lower [SENSITIVITY] (→57).
 → Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL] (→61).
 → Take pictures in brighter locations.
  ●Camera set to [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Modes. 
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)
Pictures appear dark or have poor colouring.  ●Colours may appear unnatural due to the effects of light source.
 → Use [WHITE BALANCE] to adjust the colouring. (→59)
Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life.  ●Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly 
changed brightness or colouring, but this is not a fault.
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire 
screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter 
button halfway.
  ●This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brighter 
areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is not a fault. This 
will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.
  ●We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such as 
sunlight when taking pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway.  ●With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording may end midway.  ●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.
  ●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of ‘Class 6’ or faster, the data writing speed is 
low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it. (→22) 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting (Continued)
LCD monitor 
LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording.  ●LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods.
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.  ●After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds (Max.) 
when recording to the built-in memory)
Brightness is unstable.  ●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
  (Does not affect recorded picture.)
Monitor flickers indoors.  ●Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting).
Monitor is too bright/too dark.  ●Camera set to [LCD MODE] (→19).
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when 
touched.
  ●This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need to worry.
Date/age is not displayed.  ●Current date, travel elapsed days (→53), and names and age in [BABY] and [PET] (→46) Scene Modes 
are only displayed for approx. 5 sec. when the camera is turned on, after these settings are made, 
or after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, etc. They cannot be always displayed.
Flash
No flash emitted.  ●Flash set to [FORCED FLASH OFF]  (→36).  ●When set to [AUTO] , flash may not be emitted in certain conditions.  ●Flash is disabled in the Scene Modes [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [HI-SPEED 
BURST], [FIREWORKS], [STARRY SKY], and [AERIAL PHOTO], and when [BURST] is used. 
  ●No flash is emitted when recording a motion picture.
Multiple flashes are emitted.  ●Red-eye reduction is active (→36). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.)  ●The Scene Mode is set to [FLASH BURST].
Playback
Pictures have been rotated.  ●[ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
(Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictures taken facing up or facing 
down may be interpreted as being portrait.)
 → Set [ROTATE DISP.] to [OFF]. (→74)
Cannot view pictures.  ●Press the Playback button.   ●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures are played from card if inserted, from built-in 
memory if card is not inserted).
  ●Camera set to [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY].
 → Set Playback Mode to [NORMAL PLAY] (→66).