Panasonic Dmc Fp8 Operating Instructions Manual

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This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also 
prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight.Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does 
not get into the lens or the terminals.
•Problems caused by sand, seawater and fresh water are not covered by the product warranty.
This...

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Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
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[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [› ].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to 
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•Face detection...

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You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the 
scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in 
similar circumstances.
∫Setting the effect
1Press  3/4 to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
•It can be set from the quick menu (P23) .
2Take pictures.
Note
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO400].•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•The...

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[REC] Mode: n
Advanced (Recording pictur es)Motion Picture Mode
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press 
[MODE].
Press  3/4  to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to start recording.
A Audio recording•The available recording time  B is displayed on the top 
right and the elapsed recording time  C is displayed on 
the bottom right of the screen.
•After...

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•When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed 
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1.
Press 3/4  to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•[ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the component 
cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to “Playing back on the TV with component  socket” 
(P139)  for details.
¢ Cannot be recorded in...

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Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•Refer to P165  for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the 
quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ· ¿
Taking a picture with Face Recognition function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
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The Face Recognition function includes the following.In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢...

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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on...

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Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1.  
(P21)
Press  3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•If 6 people have already been registered, the list of registered 
people will appear. Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the person to be 
replaced and press [MENU/SET].
Information of the person that was replaced will be deleted.
Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be...

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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
∫About the information 
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 3, an explanation 
appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] 
section on  P113.
[PRIORITY]
The focus...