Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Technical specifications

VQT2L57

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FP3

Before use, please read these 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,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this

Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions

carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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.

Information for Your Safety

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.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST

BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE

EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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■About the battery pack

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 or incinerate.

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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.

•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH

NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED

CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord

is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is

connected to an electrical outlet.

■Cautions for Use

• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

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

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

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual

smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer

Care Centre on 132600.

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-AC5G; 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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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European

Union

This symbol is only valid in the

European Union.

If you wish to discard this product,

please contact your local authorities or

dealer and ask for the correct method of

disposal.

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Contents

Before use

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

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

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

Preparations

Charging the 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

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-BCH7E

Charge the battery

before use.

AC Cable

K2CJ29A00002

Battery Pack is indicated as

battery pack or battery in the

text.

Hand Strap

VFC4297

Battery Charger

DE-A76A

USB Connection

Cable

K1HA08AD0002

Battery Charger is indicated as

battery charger or charger in

the text.

AV Cable

K1HA08CD0028

Battery Carrying

Case

VGQ0J54

CD-ROM

VFF0574

• 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.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre if you lose the supplied

accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

• 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-AC5G: 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 the battery

■About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCH7E.

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 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-BCH7E) supports

this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are

genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other

companies 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).

Insert the battery terminals and attach

the battery to the charger

Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.

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