Panasonic LUMIX DMC FS8 User Manual

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∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than 
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical 
outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm...

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∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully 
charged battery.
∫The battery life
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products...

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The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the 
same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the 
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note
• The battery may swell...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever A being careful about the 
direction you insert it. Pull the lever A 
in the direction of the...

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Note• Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the 
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
• Memory size: Approx. 50 MB
• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used 
becomes full.
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P113)
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following operations can be performed using this unit.• When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded...

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The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible 
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
BCursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in 
[PLAYBACK] mode.)
Press [MENU/SET].
• The language select screen is not displayed on 
DMC-FS7PR/DMC-FS6PR > step4.
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
ONOFF
/SETMENU 

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A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P79)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
• Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format. 
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and 
elsewhere.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn...

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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Note
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be...