Panasonic DMCFP2 - DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Technical specifications

Basic Operating instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC=FP2

DMC=FP1

Before connecting, operating or adjusting

this product, please read the instructions

completely,

Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF

format) recorded on the CD-ROM

containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the

Troubleshooting.

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M1209KZ0

DearCustomer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products

on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your

family years of enjoyment. Please take the time to fill in the information

below.

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera.

Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information

source. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu

items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from

those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or

broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may

infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording

of certain material may be restricted.

_ Model No. Serial No.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclablepowers ::i

the product you have purchased. Please call ::i

1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle ::i

this battery.

EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILYACCESSIBLE.

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT

DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING

OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,

SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO :::

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ::

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

[] About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use thespecified unit to rechargethe battery pack.

• Donot use the battery pack withequipment other thanthe specified unit.

• Donot get dirt,sand, liquids,or other foreign matteron theterminals.

• Donot touch the ptugterminals (+ and-) with metal objects.

• Donot disassemble, remodel, heator throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,

wash it off thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub

the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct

sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

.Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

.Increasethe separation betweentheequipment and receiver.

.Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and use only shielded interface

cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or

peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate

this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic

Model No.: DMC-FP2/DMC-FP1

Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of

North America

One Panasonic Way,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer

Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

_Panaso.ic

DMC-FP2

_Panasonic

DMC-FPI

]

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[] About the battery charger

CAUTION7

DO NOT iNSTALL OR PLACE THiS UNiT iN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-

iN CABINET OR iN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE

UNiT iS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RiSK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR FiRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE

THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT

OBSTRUCT THE VENTiLATiON VENTS.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.

But

• in the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to

a120 VAC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,

use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

[] Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment

(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the

camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

•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 microprocessors may adversely

affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect

AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC

adaptor and 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, the recorded pictures

and sound may be adversely affected.

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information for Your Safety ....... 2

Standard accessories ................ 7

Names of parts ............................ 8

Cursor button ...................................9

Charging battery ....................... 10

inserting and removing the card

(optional)lthe battery ...................

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ...........13

Setting the clock ....................... 14

Setting the menu ...................... 15

I_ Taking pictures with

automatic settings

[iNTELLiGENT AUTO] Mode ....16

Selecting the [REC] mode ....... 18

B Taking motion pictures

[MOTION PICTURE] Mode ........ 19

Viewing your pictures

[NORMAL PLAY] ....................... 20

Deleting pictures ...................... 20

Reading the Operating

Instructions (PDF format) ........21

Specifications ........................... 23

Optional accessories ............... 26

Digital Camera Accessory

Order Form ................................ 27

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR

U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....28

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Standard accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Part

numbers are as of January 2010.

[] Battery Pack

DMW-BCH7PP

• Charge the battery

before use.

Battery Pack is indicated as

battery pack or battery in the

text.

[] Battery Charger

DE-A75B

[] Hand Strap

VFC4297

[] USB Connection

Cable

K1HA08AD0002

[] AV Cable

K1HA08CD0028

Battery Charger is indicated as [] CD-ROM

battery charger or charger in VFF0588

the text. • Software:

Use it to install the

[] Battery Carrying software on your

Case PC.

VGQOJ54 • Operating

Instructions

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in

memory when you are not using a card.

•if any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts

department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining

replacement parts.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Names of pars

Zoom lever

Shutter button

Flash

t[_ button

indicator/

AF assist lamp

Lens cover

• Fully peel off the strip of tape from the

lens cover before using the camera.

• When opening and closing the lens

cover, make sure that liquid or foreign

objects such as sand do not enter.

Microphone

LCD monitor

[MODE] button

Cursor button

[DISPLAY] button

[Q.MENU]ldelete button

Release lever

Power button

Playback button

)eaker

Tripod receptacle

• Ensure that the tripod isstable.

Card/Battery door

_We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the

AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

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The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual

product. This manual uses the screens from DMC-FP1 as examples in

its explanations.

Le,tcursorbutton

;;elfnti : orbuttonl,,,

° Macro mode

-- Up cursor button (A)

• Exposure compensation

Right cursor button (_,-)

• Flash

_ln this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated

strap eyelet

'AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

[DC IN] socket

¢,AIways use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).

_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 isdisconnected

etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

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Charging batte

mAhout batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCH7PP.

it has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very

similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in

some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately

protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of

appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these

battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised

that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as

a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that

safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine

Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can

be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCH7PP) 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

any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries

which have been manufactured by other companies and are not

genuine Panasonic products.

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge

the battery and set the clock before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C)

(50 °F- 95 °F).

Insert the battery terminals and attach

the battery to the charger

Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.

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