Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Technical specifications

Basic

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FP8

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.

VQT2F84

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

until

2009/7/31

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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

∫About the battery pack

•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:

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.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND

SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

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Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following

text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded

three pin mains plug for your safety and

convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced

please ensure that the replacement fuse

has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI

mark Ìon the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse

cover you must ensure that it is refitted

when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must

not be used until a replacement cover is

obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be

purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS

UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET

OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE

FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND

THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED

OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF

PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-

AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please

observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified

electrician.

∫IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured

in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with

the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be

connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be

connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER

WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL

WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER

E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ÓOR

COLOURED GREEN OR

GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-

KEEP DRY.

∫Before use

Remove the connector cover.

∫How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to

the type of AC mains plug (figures A and

B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and

follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC

mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach

the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

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∫About the battery charger

•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

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

•Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2;

optional).

•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-AC5E;

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.

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.

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∫Care of the camera

•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow

liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to

strong pressure.

The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD

monitor or the external case may be damaged.

•We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket

when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.

Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.

•Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your

camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and

damage it.

•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this

unit to malfunction.

–Places with a lot of sand or dust.

–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using

it on a rainy day or on a beach.

•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry

cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.

If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the

camera or the repair service centre.

∫About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)

•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of

condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will

disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient

temperature.

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∫About cards that can be used in this unit

You can use an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card.

•When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of

Memory Cards.

–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.

•You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or

more capacity.

•A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on

the SD Standard and will not work in this product.

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used

Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying

documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and

batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used

batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance

with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/

EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to

save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on

human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from

inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and

batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal

service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in

accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact

your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European

Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to

discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this

case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical

involved.

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Contents

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

Before Use

Accessories .............................................. 9

Names of the Components ..................... 10

Preparation

Charging the Battery............................... 12

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery .............................. 14

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 15

• Changing the clock setting ............... 15

Setting the Menu..................................... 16

• Setting menu items........................... 16

Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 18

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ....... 19

• Scene detection................................ 20

• AF Tracking Function ....................... 20

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (·: Normal Picture Mode) ....... 21

• Focusing ........................................... 21

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]).................................. 22

Deleting Pictures..................................... 23

• To delete a single picture ................. 23

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures .............................. 23

Others

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format) ........................................... 24

Specifications.......................................... 25

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

•For customers within the UK:

0844 844 3852

•For customers within the Republic of

Ireland: 01 289 8333

•Visit our website for product information

•E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869

• For customers within the Republic of Ireland:

01 289 8333

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• For customers: 0844 844 3856

•Order accessory and consumable items for

your product with ease and confidence by

phoning our Customer Care Centre

Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.,

Friday 9.30 a.m. –5.30 p.m.

(Excluding public holidays)

•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at

www.panasonic.co.uk.

•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

•All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic

UK Ltd.

•It couldn’t be simpler!

•Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished

products, take a browse on our website for

further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended

guarantee?

Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website

www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

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Before Use

Accessories

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

Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change.

1BatteryPack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in

the text)

Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)

3 AC Mains Lead

4 USB Connection Cable

5 AV Cable

6 CD-ROM

•Software:

Use it to install the software to your PC.

7 CD-ROM

•Operating Instructions

8 Hand Strap

9BatteryCase

•SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

are indicated as card in the text.

•The card is 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 Service

Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.

(You can purchase the accessories

separately.)

∫Optional Accessories

•Battery Pack

DMW-BCF10E

•Component Cable

DMW-HDC2E

•AC Adaptor

DMW-AC5EB

•SDHC Memory Card

32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K

16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K

12 GB: RP-SDP12GE1K

8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/

RP-SDR08GE1A

4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/RP-SDR04GE1A

•SD Memory Card

2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A

•CardBus PC Card Adapter

BN-SDPC3E

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

DMW-BCF10E

K1HA08CD0027

VFC4297

DE-A60A

K1HA08AD0001

VFF0526

VGQ0D56

K2CT39A00002

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Before Use

Names of the Components

1Flash

2 Self-timer indicator

AF assist lamp

3 Lens

4 LCD monitor

5 [MODE] button

6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

7 Speaker

8 [MENU/SET] button

9 Keypad light

10 [Q.MENU]/Delete button

11 [DISPLAY] button

12 Cursor buttons

A:3/Exposure compensation/Auto

Bracket/White balance fine

adjustment

B:1/Flash setting button

C:2/Self-timer button

D:4/Macro Mode

AF Tracking

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the

figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button

or Press 4

132

874 6

1011 912

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