Panasonic Lumix DMC FX8 User Manual

							Connecting to a PC or Printer
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∫Setting the date printing with the 
DPOF print in advance
When the printer supports the date printing 
by DPOF setting, we recommend setting 
the date printing with the DPOF print in 
advance (P77). The recording date can be 
printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to 
start printing.
 Do not disconnect the USB connection 
cable when the cable disconnection 
warning icon [ ] is indicated.
 When the [¥] indication lights in orange 
during printing, the camera is receiving an 
error message from the printer. Make sure 
there is no malfunction on the printer after 
finishing printing.
 In DPOF print, if the total number of prints 
or the number of printed pictures is high, 
pictures may be printed several times. 
(The indication of the remaining number of 
prints is different from the setting, 
however, this is not a malfunction.)
 The setting on the printer may have 
priority over the setting on the camera in 
the date print. Also check the date print 
setting on the printer.
 If the printer does not support date 
printing, the date cannot be printed on the 
picture.∫Layout printing
 When printing a picture several times 
on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print a picture 
4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE 
LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the 
number of prints to 4 for the picture on 
[NUM. OF PRINTS].
 When printing different pictures on 
1 sheet of paper (only in DPOF 
printing)
For example, if you want to print 4 different 
pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE 
LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the 
number of prints to 1 on [COUNT] in 
DPOF print setting (P76) for each of the 
4pictures.
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Screen Display
∫In recording
1 Recording mode (P27)
2 Flash mode (P37)
3 Burst (P44)
: Audio recording (P52, 67)
4 White balance (P63)
5 ISO sensitivity (P65)
6 Focus (P28)
7 Picture size (P66)
8 Quality (P66)
In Motion image mode (P51)
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: Jitter alert (P30)
9 Battery indication (P14)
10 Color effect (P70)
11 Picture/Time remain
In Motion image mode: e.g. 11S
12 Card access indication (P17)
13 Recording state
14 Histogram (P26)
15 Age (P58)
 This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when turning on the camera in [BABY], setting the clock and birthday, 
and after switching from other modes 
to [BABY].
16 Current date and time (P19)
 This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when turning the camera on, setting 
the clock and after switching from the 
playback mode to the recording mode.
Zoom/Digital zoom (P36, 70)
17 Shutter speed (P28)
18 Aperture value (P28)
19 Exposure compensation (P41)
20 Auto bracket (P42)
21 Slow shutter (P69)
22 Power LCD (P25)
23 AF area (P28)
24 Spot AF area (P67)
25 AF assist lamp (P68)
26 Self-timer (P40)
27 Optical image stabilizer (P43)
1/25F2.8
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∫Recording in simple mode
1 Flash mode (P37)
2 Focus (P28)
3 Picture mode (P32)
: Jitter alert (P30)
4 Battery indication (P14)
5 Pictures remaining
6 Card Access indication (P17)
7 Recording state
8 AF area (P28)
9 Operation for backlight compensation 
(P34)10 Current date and time (
P19)
 This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when turning the camera on, setting 
the clock and after switching from the 
playback mode to the simple mode.
Zoom (P36)
11 Backlight compensation (P34)
12 Power LCD (P25)
13 Self-timer (P40)
14 AF assist lamp (P68)
15 Burst (P44)
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1234
9 10 115
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BACKLIGHT
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∫In playback
1 Playback mode (P46)
2 Number of DPOF prints (P76)
3 Protected picture (P78)
4 Picture with audio/Motion images (P71)
5 Picture size (P66)
6 Quality (P66)
In Motion image mode (P51)
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Simple mode (P32)
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: E-MAIL
7 Battery indication (P14)
8 Folder/File number (P87)
9 Page number/Total pictures
10 Histogram (P26)
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.11 Recording information
(Recording mode/Aperture value/
Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash 
mode/White balance)
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.
12 Recorded date and time
13 Age (P58)
14 Power LCD (P25)
15 Audio playback (P71)
: In Motion image mode
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Cautions for Use
∫Optimal Use of the Camera
When carrying the camera, take care not 
to drop or cause impact to it.
 The lens or the outer case may be 
destroyed by the strong shock, and it 
causes a malfunction of the camera.
Keep the camera away from magnetised 
equipment (such as a microwave oven, 
TV, video game equipment, etc.).
 If you use the camera on or near a TV, 
pictures and sounds may be disrupted 
due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
 Do not use the camera near a cell phone 
because doing so may cause noise to 
adversely affect the pictures and sounds.
 Recorded data may be damaged, or 
pictures may be distorted by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or 
large motors.
 Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 
by a microprocessor may adversely affect 
the camera, causing the disturbance of 
pictures and sounds.
 If the camera is affected by magnetically 
charged equipment and does not function 
properly, turn the camera off and remove 
the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5; optional) and then insert the 
battery or connect the AC adaptor again. 
Thereafter, turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
 If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, recorded pictures or 
sounds may be adversely affected.Make sure to use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, 
use the cords and the cables supplied 
with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the camera.
 If the camera is sprayed with such 
chemicals, the camera body may be 
damaged and the surface finish may peel 
off.
 Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the camera for a long period 
of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the camera.
 Before cleaning the camera, remove the 
battery or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5; optional) from the electrical 
outlet.
 The camera body may be deformed and 
the surface finish may peel off.
 Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. To 
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth 
that is soaked in a detergent diluted with 
water and afterward finish wiping with a 
dry cloth.
 If you use a chemical cloth, follow the 
instructions that come with the cloth.
 In case rain or other sources of water 
splash onto the camera, wet a soft cloth 
with tap water, wring it well, and use it to 
wipe the camera body carefully. Then 
wipe it again with a dry cloth.
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∫Card
Do not leave the card in places where 
there is high temperature or direct 
sunlight, or where electromagnetic 
waves or static electricity are easily 
generated.
Do not bend or drop the card. 
 The card may be damaged or the 
recorded content may be damaged or 
erased.
 Store the card in the card case or the 
storage bag after use and when you store 
or carry the card.
 Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the 
terminals on the back of the card and do 
not touch the terminals with your fingers.
∫Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery. Its ability to generate power is 
based upon the chemical reaction that 
takes place inside it. This reaction is 
susceptible to the surrounding 
temperature and humidity, and, if the 
temperature is too high or too low, the 
operating time of the battery will be 
shorter.
After use, be sure to remove the battery.
Store the removed battery in the battery 
carrying case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the battery body and 
terminals are damaged.
 Inserting a damaged battery in the 
camera will damage the camera.When you go out, bring charged spare 
batteries.
 Be aware that the operating time of the 
battery will become shorter in low 
temperatures such as outdoors at a ski 
resort.
 When you travel, be sure to prepare the 
supplied charger to charge the battery on 
the spot.
Dispose of an unusable battery.
 The battery has a limited life.
 Do not throw the battery into fire because 
it may cause an explosion.
 An unusable battery should be discarded 
in accordance with battery recycling laws. 
For information you can call the RBRC 
hotline at 1-800-822-8837.
Do not allow the battery terminals to 
come in contact with metal objects 
(such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
 This can result in a short circuit or heat 
generation and, if you touch the battery in 
this condition, you may be badly burned.
∫Charger
 If you use the charger near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the 
charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from 
radio.
 When the charger is in use, it may 
generate whirring sounds. However, this is 
not a malfunction.
 After use, be sure to disconnect the 
charger from the electrical outlet. (If it is 
left connected, a minute amount of current 
is consumed.)
 Keep the terminals of the charger and 
battery clean.
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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages 
will be displayed on the screen in some 
cases.
Major messages are described below as 
examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]
Unlock [LOCK] of the Write-Protect switch 
on the SD Memory Card. (P17)
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]
Play back after recording or after inserting 
a card with a recorded picture.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
After canceling the protect setting, delete or 
overwrite the picture.
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE 
DELETED ] / [SOME PICTURES CANNOT 
BE DELETED]
The pictures not based on the DCF 
standard cannot be deleted.
If you want to delete, format the card after 
saving necessary data on a PC or 
elsewhere.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE ] /
[CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]
If the pictures are not based on the DCF 
standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS 
CAN BE MADE]
You have exceeded the number of pictures 
that can be set at once with [MULTI 
DELETE]. Once delete the selected 
pictures and then repeat deleting multiple 
pictures.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The format of the card cannot be 
recognized by the camera. Format the card 
again with the camera after saving 
necessary data on a PC or elsewhere.
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND 
THEN ON AGAIN]
This message appears when the camera 
does not operate properly. Turn the camera 
off and on. If the message persists, contact 
the dealer or your nearest servicenter.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]
Failed access to the card.
Insert the card again.
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[READ ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
Data reading error.
Be sure that the card is inserted securely 
and then play it back again.
[WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
Data writing error.
Turn the camera off and remove the card. 
Then insert the card and turn the camera 
on again. Be sure that the camera is turned 
off before removing or inserting the card to 
avoid damage.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS 
CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION 
OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE 
CARD]
 When you set the picture quality to 
[30fpsVGA], we recommend using a high 
speed SD Memory Card with “10MB/s” or 
greater displayed on the package.
 Depending on the type of SD Memory 
Card and how many times it has been 
recorded onto or deleted, recording may 
stop in the middle. If something like this 
happens, clean-up may be effective. We 
recommend you clean up the card using 
the camera in advance. (P82)
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
A folder cannot be created because the 
card is full.
Format the card after deleting unnecessary 
data or saving necessary data on a PC or 
elsewhere.
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Troubleshooting
If you put the menu back to the settings at 
the time of purchase, the conditions may be 
improved.
Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] 
menu. (P20)
∫Battery and the power source
1: The camera cannot be operated even 
when it is turned on.
 Is the battery inserted correctly?
– Check the direction of the battery. 
(P15)
 Is the battery sufficiently charged?
– Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
2: The LCD monitor is turned off even 
when the camera is turned on.
 Is the power save mode or economy 
mode activated? (P20)
– Press the shutter button halfway to 
cancel these modes.
 Is the battery charge insufficient to 
operate the camera?
– Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
3: The camera is turned off immediately 
even after it is turned on.
 Is the battery charge insufficient to 
operate the camera?
– Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
– If you leave the camera with turning it 
on, the battery is exhausted. Turn the 
camera off frequently by using the 
power save mode, the economy 
mode, etc. (P20)
∫Recording
1: The picture cannot be recorded.
 Is the card inserted?
 Is the mode dial correctly set?
 Is there any memory capacity left on 
the card?
– Before recording, delete some 
pictures.
2: The subject is not focused properly.
 The focus range varies depending on 
the recording mode.
Rotate the mode dial to set to the 
proper mode for the distance to the 
subject.
 Is the subject out of the focus range? 
(P30)
 When you cannot focus on the subject 
even if you tried many times, turn the 
camera off once and turn it on again.
3: The recorded picture is blurred.
 When taking a picture especially in dark 
places, the shutter speed becomes 
slow and the optical image stabilizer 
function may not work properly. In this 
case, we recommend holding the 
camera with both hands firmly to take 
pictures (P29). When the [SLOW 
SHUTTER] (P69) is set, we 
recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.
4: The recorded picture is whitish.
 Check fingerprint on the lens.
– Make sure not to touch or stain the 
lens surface. If the lens is dirty, eject 
the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe 
the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.
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5: Motion image recording stops in the 
middle.
 Are you using a MultiMediaCard?
– This unit does not support 
MultiMediaCard.
 When you set the picture quality to 
[30fpsVGA], we recommend using a 
high speed SD Memory Card with 
“10MB/s” or greater displayed on the 
package.
 Depending on the type of SD Memory 
Card and how many times it has been 
recorded onto or deleted, recording 
may stop in the middle. If something like 
this happens, clean-up may be 
effective. We recommend you clean up 
the card using the camera in advance. 
(P82)
∫LCD monitor
1: The LCD monitor is turned off 
sometimes although the camera is 
turned on.
 Have you set to the economy mode? 
(P20)
– In the economy mode, the LCD 
monitor is turned off while the flash is 
charged.
2: The brightness of the screen 
becomes dark or bright for a moment.
 This phenomenon appears when 
pressing the shutter button halfway to 
set the aperture value and does not 
affect the recorded pictures.
3: The screen is too bright or dark.
 Adjust the brightness of the screen. 
(P20)
 Is the power LCD function activated? 
(P25)
4: Some pixels are inactive or always lit 
on the LCD monitor.
 These pixels do not affect the recorded 
pictures.
This is not a malfunction.5: Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
 In dark places, noise may appear to 
maintain the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
This does not affect the pictures you are 
recording.
6: A vertical red line appears on the LCD 
monitor.
 This is called smear. It is specific to 
CCD, not a malfunction. It appears 
when the subject has a bright part. It is 
recorded on motion images, but not 
recorded on still pictures.
∫Flash
1: Flash is not activated.
 Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF 
[]?
– Change the flash setting. (P37)
 The flash is not activated when in 
motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], 
[NIGHT SCENERY], or [FIREWORKS] 
in scene mode (P54) is selected.
2: The flash is activated 2 times.
 When you select AUTO/Red-eye 
reduction [ ], the first flash is 
activated for red-eye prevention on the 
subject (red-eye phenomenon) before 
actually recording pictures. After the 
first flash, the flash is activated again for 
recording.
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