Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Technical specifications

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,

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M0110KZ1020

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FP3

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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Dear Customer,

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 recyclable powers

the product you have purchased. Please call

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

this battery.

Information for Your Safety

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE

EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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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 the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or 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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C

(140 °F) or incinerate.

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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 receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 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-FP3

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.

DMC-FP3

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■About the battery charger

CAUTION!

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

a 120 V AC 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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Contents

Before use

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

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

Touch operations .............................9

Preparations

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

Inserting and removing the card

(optional)/the battery

.................12

Picture save destination

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

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

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

Basics

Taking pictures with

automatic settings

[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode ....16

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

Taking motion pictures

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

Viewing your pictures

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

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

Others

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

Information for Your Safety .......2

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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

Battery Charger is indicated as

battery charger or charger in

the text.

Battery Carrying

Case

VGQ0J54

Hand Strap

VFC4297

USB Connection

Cable

K1HA08AD0002

AV Cable

K1HA08CD0028

CD-ROM

VFF0571

• Software:

Use it to install the

software on your

PC.

• 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 parts

Release lever

Tripod receptacle

• Ensure that the tripod is stable.

Card/Battery door

Zoom lever

Shutter button

Flash

Lens

Self-timer 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.

Touch Panel/

LCD monitor

[MODE] button

[DISPLAY] button

[MENU] button

[Q.MENU]/delete button

Microphone

Power button

Playback button

Speaker

button

●We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the

AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

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Hand strap eyelet

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

[DC IN] socket

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

product.

We recommend using the

supplied hand strap to avoid

dropping the camera.

●Always 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 is disconnected

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

Touch operations

■Touch

To “touch” is to press the touch panel and then

pull the finger back again.

■Drag

To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across

the touch panel surface.

■Effective range of touching

Touch operations do not work at the edge of the

screen.

Detection area of the sensor (approximation)

●During touch operations, hold the camera securely so it does not drop.

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Charging battery

■About 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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