Panasonic Dmc Fp8 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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 allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or 
a snow-covered mountain.
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫Technique for Aerial Photo Mode
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We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. 
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the 
picture.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.•When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.•Be careful about the reflection from the window.
 [BEACH]
 [SNOW]
 [AERIAL PHOTO] 
						

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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.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
•
[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 
¶.
•Face detection (P96)  may not operate normally in the dark areas 
around the edges of the screen.
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
•
[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [› ].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
 [PIN HOLE]
 [FILM GRAIN] 
						

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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
•
ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO400].•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
Record the image with a frame around it.
∫ Setting the frame
1Press  2/1 to select the frame to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
•The number of pixels is fixed to 2M (4:3).2Take pictures.
Note
•
[AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [2SEC.].•The color of the frame displayed on the screen and the color of the frame around the actual 
image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.
 [HIGH DYNAMIC]
[] : Natural color effect
[] : Eye-catching effect which emphasises contrast and color
[] : Black and white effect
 [PHOTO FRAME] 
						

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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 pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight 
away.
•When the subject is focused, the focus indication 
lights.
•The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the 
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures 
cannot be recorded without audio.)
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera 
stops recording automatically.
C
AB 
						

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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 the built-in memory.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
∫ About focusing
When [CONTINUOUS AF]  (P98) is set to [ON], and you focus on a subject, the camera 
will maintains focus on that subject. To fix the focus position when beginning to record a 
motion picture, set to [OFF].
Changing the settings for the recording quality
Press [MENU/SET].
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect ratio¢1280 k720 pixels 30
16:9¢848k480 pixels 30¢640k480 pixels 30
4:3
320k 240 pixels 30 
						

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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 and it may not be possible to play them back. 
Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.
•Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played 
back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.
•In Motion Picture Mode, direction detection function cannot be used.•In the Motion Picture Mode, [AF MODE] is fixed to [ ] and [STABILIZER] to [MODE1].•[DIGITAL ZOOM] and [AF ASSIST LAMP] cannot be set in Motion Picture Mode. Setting of 
other recording mode will be reflected.
•Compared to still pictures, motion pictures may have a narrow angle of view.•We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when 
recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a 
power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not 
be recorded.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus. 
						

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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.
•
The Face Recognition function includes the following.In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)–The camera will remember the face that the picture is taken for many 
times and display the registration screen automatically (if 
[AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback
 Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([CATEGORY PLAY]  (P108))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
•[AF MODE] is fixed to [š ].•During the burst mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person’s picture information may be added 
when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph.
•[FACE RECOG.] can be used in the following Scene Modes.–[PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/
[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[PET]/[SUNSET]/[HIGH SENS.]/[BEACH]/
[SNOW]/[PIN HOLE]/[HIGH DYNAMIC]/[PHOTO FRAME]
•[FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure 
recognition of a person.
•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular face detection.
•Even when face recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set to 
[OFF] will not be categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
To use the Face Recognition function, set the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode 
menu to [ON], and register the face images of the people to recognize. (initially set 
to [OFF]) 
						

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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
•
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 the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
[Good example for  registering]
∫ When it is not recognising during recording
•
Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles.  (P81)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.•Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting  (P83)•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.
Example of faces that are hard to recognize
Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize 
faces correctly even for registered faces in the following 
instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.
•Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows ( A)•The face is dark/the light is at an angle ( B)•The face is facing in angle or sideways•The face is facing upward/downward•The eyes are closed•When the face is extremely bright or dark•Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.•When the face appears small on the screen•The entire face is not in the screen•When distinctive facial features have changed with age•When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one 
another
•Facial expression is very different•When there is little contrast on the faces•When there is rapid movement•When the camera is shaking•When digital zoom is used
A
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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 
registered.
•When recognition fails, a message will appear and the display 
will return to the recording screen. In this case, try taking the 
picture again.
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  1, select item to edit with  3/4, and then 
press  1.
•You can register up to 3 face images. 
To register further pictures, press  2 to select the face image 
and press [MENU/SET]. Then press  3/4 to select 
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE], press [MENU/SET] and return to step 
3.
Registering face image of new person 
						

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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 and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press  3/4/ 2/1  to select the priority and then press  
[MENU/SET].
[AGE]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and 
then press 3/ 4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[FOCUS ICON]
Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.
Press 3/4  to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/
SET].