Panasonic Dmc Fp8 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructionsfor advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FP8
VQT2G83
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
until 
2009/7/31 

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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide .............................................. 4
Standard Accessories ............................... 6
Names of the Components ....................... 7
Preparation
Charging the Battery .................................9• About the Battery (charging/
number of recordable pictures) ......... 12
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 14
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 16
Setting Date/Time (Clock...

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Travel Destinations (World Time) ..... 87
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 89  SIZE] .............................. 89
 ............................... 90
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 RATIO] ............................. 91
 ISO]......................... 91
 ................................. 92
 .......................... 93
 RECOG.] .............................. 95
 MODE]....................................... 95
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Before Use
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Bef or e UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P9)
•The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
plug-in type
inlet type
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P14)
•When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
bu ilt-in memory. (P16) Refer to P17  
when you use a card.
Turn...

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Before Use
Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ (].
2 Select the picture you want to view. 
(P42) 

Before Use
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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.•SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are indicated as  card in the text.•The...

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Before Use
Names of the Components
1Flash (P49)
2 Self-timer indicator  (P56)
AF assist lamp  (P104)
3Lens  (P145)
4 LCD monitor  (P47, 141)
5 [MODE] button  (P30)
6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch  (P20)
7 Speaker  (P110)
8 [MENU/SET] button  (P18)
9 Keypad light  (P24)
10 [Q.MENU]  (P23)/Delete  (P45) button
11 [DISPLAY] button  (P47)
12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation  (P57)/
Auto Bracket  (P58)/White balance 
fine adjustment (P94)
B: 1/Flash setting button (P49)
C: 2/Self-timer...

Before Use
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13 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
14 Zoom lever  (P40)
15 Intelligent auto button  (P32)
16 Microphone  (P74, 103 , 125)
17 Shutter button (P32 , 74)
18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket  (P139)
19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (P128, 131 , 
137)
20 [DC IN] socket (P128 , 131)
•
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC 
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•This camera cannot charge the battery 
even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it.
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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
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...

Preparation
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Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•The AC cable does not fit entirely into 
the AC input terminal. A gap will remain 
as shown on the right.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator A lights green.
•Charging is complete when the 
[CHARGE] indicator  A turns off.
plug-in type
inlet type
Detach the battery after 
charging is completed.
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