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Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FP2

DMC-FP1

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

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Quick start guide

The battery is not charged

when the camera is

shipped. Charge the

battery and set the clock

before use.

When you do not use the

card (optional), you can

record or play back pictures

on the built-in memory

(→11).

Charge the battery

Insert the battery and

the card

Open the lens cover

Select the desired Recording Mode

■

To use settings automatically selected by the

camera

Press the button.

■

To select the Recording Mode manually

Press the [MODE] button.

Press ▲▼ to select the Recording Mode, and

then press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button and take pictures

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

■

To play back the pictures

Press the Playback button.

Select the picture you want to

view.

Previous Next

Playback button

button

[MODE] button

[MENU/SET]

Lens cover

Do not touch

the lens.

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Contents

Before use

Before use .............................................. 5

Read first .......................................................5

To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults

.....5

Standard Accessories ........................... 6

Names of parts....................................... 7

Cursor button ................................................7

Preparations

Charging the battery ............................. 8

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures

and recording time ........................................9

Inserting and removing the card

(optional)/the battery ........................... 10

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ........................ 11

Remaining battery and memory capacity .... 11

Setting the Clock ................................. 12

Setting the menu ................................. 14

Menu type ...................................................15

Using Quick menu .......................................16

Using the [SETUP] menu ................. 17

[CLOCK SET]/ [WORLD TIME]

[TRAVEL DATE]/ [BEEP]

[VOLUME]..............................................17

[LCD MODE]/ [DISPLAY SIZE]/

[FOCUS ICON] ......................................18

[AUTO POWER OFF]

[AUTO REVIEW] ....................................19

[RESET]/ [USB MODE] .....................20

[VIDEO OUT]/ [TV ASPECT]

[VERSION DISP.]/ [FORMAT] ...........21

[LANGUAGE]/ [DEMO MODE] .........22

Basics

Sequence of Recording ...................... 23

Convenient ways to turn the power on ........24

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode

................ 25

Taking pictures with your own settings

[NORMAL PICTURE] Mode

.................. 27

Align focus for desired composition ............28

Direction detection function .........................28

Taking pictures with zoom .................. 29

Enlarging further [DIGITAL ZOOM] .......30

Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] ...

Deleting pictures ................................. 32

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

... 32

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Contents (Continued)

Application (Record)

Changing recording information

display .................................................. 33

Taking pictures with the self-timer .... 34

Taking pictures with flash ................... 35

Taking close-up pictures .................... 37

Taking pictures at even closer range

[MACRO ZOOM].....................................38

Taking pictures with exposure

compensation ...................................... 39

Taking pictures according to the

scene [SCENE MODE]

.................. 40

[PORTRAIT]/ [SOFT SKIN]/

[TRANSFORM] ...................................... 41

[SELF PORTRAIT]/ [SCENERY]

[SPORTS]/ [NIGHT PORTRAIT] .......42

[NIGHT SCENERY]/ [FOOD]/

[PARTY]/ [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............43

[BABY]/ [PET]/ [SUNSET] ............ 44

[HIGH SENS.]/ [HI-SPEED BURST]

..45

[FLASH BURST]/ [STARRY SKY] .....46

[FIREWORKS]/ [BEACH]/ [SNOW]/

[AERIAL PHOTO]/ [FILM GRAIN]

[PHOTO FRAME] ..................................47

Registering commonly used scenes

[MY SCENE MODE]

.......................... 48

Taking motion pictures

[MOTION PICTURE] Mode ............. 49

[REC QUALITY] .....................................50

Useful features for travel .................... 51

[TRAVEL DATE] .....................................51

[WORLD TIME] ......................................52

Using the [REC] menu ......................... 53

[PICTURE SIZE] ....................................53

[SENSITIVITY] ......................................54

[WHITE BALANCE] ...............................55

[AF MODE] ............................................56

[BURST]/ [DIGITAL ZOOM] ..............57

[COLOR MODE]/ [STABILIZER] ......58

[AF ASSIST LAMP]/

[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/ [CLOCK SET]

...59

Entering Text ........................................ 60

Application (View)

Viewing as list

(Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) .. 61

Watching motion pictures .................. 62

Different playback methods

(Playback Mode) .................................. 63

[SLIDE SHOW] ......................................64

[CATEGORY PLAY]/

[FAVORITE PLAY] .................................66

Using the [PLAYBACK] menu ............ 67

[CALENDAR]/ [TEXT STAMP] ..........67

[RESIZE] ................................................ 68

[CROPPING]..........................................69

[ROTATE DISP.]/ [FAVORITE] ...........70

[PRINT SET] ..........................................71

[PROTECT]............................................72

[COPY]...................................................73

Connecting with other devices

Using with your PC .............................. 74

Printing ................................................. 76

Printing multiple pictures .............................77

Print with date and text ................................77

Making print settings on camera .................78

Viewing on TV screen ......................... 79

Others

List of LCD monitor displays .............. 80

In recording .................................................80

In playback ..................................................81

Message displays ................................ 82

Q&A Troubleshooting ........................ 84

Usage cautions and notes .................. 90

Recording picture/time capacity ........ 92

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Before use

■

Fully peel off the strip of

tape from the lens cover

before using the camera.

Strip of

tape

■

Do a test shot first!

Check first to see if you can take pictures

and record sounds successfully.

■

We will not compensate for failed/

lost recording or for direct/indirect

damage.

Panasonic will not provide compensation

even if damage is caused by faults with

camera or card.

■

Certain pictures cannot be played

back.

• Pictures edited on a computer.

• Pictures taken or edited on a different

camera.

(Pictures taken or edited on this camera

may also not be able to be played back

on other cameras.)

■

Software on the CD-ROM supplied.

The following actions are prohibited:

• Making duplicates (copying) for sale or

rent.

• Copying onto networks.

■

Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure.

• Avoid exposing the camera to strong

vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or

hitting the camera, or sitting down with

the camera in your pocket.

(Attach hand strap to avoid dropping

camera. Hanging any items other

than the supplied hand strap from the

camera can apply pressure against it.)

• Do not press the lens or the LCD

monitor.

■

Do not get the camera wet or insert

foreign objects.

This camera is not waterproof.

• Do not expose the camera to water,

rain, or seawater.

(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,

dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if

wet with seawater, etc.)

• Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust

or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak

into gaps around buttons.

• When opening and closing the lens

cover, make sure that liquid or foreign

objects such as sand do not enter.

■

Avoid condensation caused by sudden

changes in temperature and humidity.

• When moving between places of

different temperature or humidity, place

camera into a plastic bag and allow to

adjust to conditions before use.

• If the lens clouds up, switch off the

power and leave for about two hours to

allow camera to adjust to conditions.

• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with

a soft, dry cloth.

Read first

To prevent damage,

malfunctions, and faults

LCD monitor characteristics

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.

However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.

This is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of

the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-

in memory or a card.

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Before use (Continued)

■

Lens

• Do not leave the lens exposed to direct

sunlight.

■

When using a tripod or unipod

• Do not apply excessive force or tighten

screws when they are crooked. (This

may damage the camera, screw hole,

or label.)

• Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer

to the tripod instructions.)

■

When transporting

Switch off power.

(To prevent the camera from being turned

on accidentally, make sure not to open

the lens cover when putting the camera

away or removing it from the case.)

Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and

notes’ (→90).

Standard

Accessories

Check that all the accessories are

included before using the camera.

●

The accessories and their shape

will differ depending on the country

or area where the camera was

purchased.

For details on the accessories, refer

to Basic Operating Instructions.

●

Battery Pack is indicated as battery

pack or battery in the text.

●

Battery Charger is indicated as

battery charger or charger in the text.

●

Please dispose of all packaging

appropriately.

■

Optional accessories

• 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

in the USA and Puerto Rico

should contact Panasonic’s parts

department at 1-800-833-9626 and

customers in Canada should contact

1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649)

for further information about obtaining

replacement parts.

The following do not indicate

mechanical problems.

• The camera rattles when shaken.

(This is the sound of the lens moving.)

• The camera clicks when turned on

or off, or when switched between

recording and playback. (This is also

the sound of the lens moving.)

• You feel vibration when zooming in or

out. (This is from the lens moving.)

• The lens makes a noise when you are

recording. (This is the sound of iris

adjustment in response to changes

in ambient light.) At this time, pictures

displayed on the LCD monitor change

rapidly, but the recording is not

affected.

To prevent damage,

malfunctions, and faults

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Names of parts

Cursor button

[MENU/SET]

(menu display/set/finish) (→14)

Left cursor button (◄)

• Self-timer (→34)

Down cursor button (▼)

• Macro mode (→37)

Up cursor button (▲)

• Exposure compensation (→39)

Right cursor button (►)

• Flash (→35)

●

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.

●

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.

Tripod receptacle

Card/Battery door

(→10)

Release lever (→10)

Zoom lever (→29)

Shutter button (→25, 49)

Flash (→35)

Lens (→6)

Self-timer indicator (→34)/

AF Assist Lamp

(→59)

Lens cover (→23)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

(→74, 76, 79)

[DC IN] socket (→74, 76)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (optional).

LCD monitor (→33, 80)

[MODE] button (→27)

Cursor button

[DISPLAY] button

(→33)

[Q.MENU] (→16)/Delete button (→32)

Microphone (→49)

Power button (→24)

Playback button (

→31

)

Speaker (→17, 62)

Hand strap eyelet

②

①

We recommend

using the supplied

hand strap to

avoid dropping

the camera.

button (→25)

●

If you attach a hand strap other

than the one supplied, it may

become impossible to open the

lid of the [AV OUT/DIGITAL]

socket or [DC IN] socket.

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Charging the battery

■

About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the

genuine products 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 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.

Insert the battery terminals and

attach the battery to the charger

Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.

Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet

●

Plug-in type

●

Inlet type

Battery

(model- specific)

Charger

(model - specific)

Detach the battery after charging is

completed

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress

(approx. 110 min. if fully

depleted)

Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer

than normal if battery

temperature is too high or

too low (charging may not be

completed).

• Battery/charger connector is

dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

• The AC

cable does

not fit

entirely into

the AC input

terminal. A gap will remain.

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Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time

Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently; or in colder

climates.

Number of recordable

pictures

Approx. 300 pictures

By CIPA standard

Recording time Approx. 150 min

●

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging

Products Association].

• [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode.

• Temperature: (23°C (73.4 °F))/Humidity: 50%

when LCD monitor is on.

∗

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32

MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the

camera is turned on. (When the Optical

Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full

flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or

vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings

and leaving it until the temperature of the

battery decreases.

∗

The number of recordable pictures

decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and

Power LCD Mode.

Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75 pictures) for 2-minute

intervals under the above conditions.

Playback time Approx. 260 min

The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according

to battery and usage conditions.

●

The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes

longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time.

●

Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

●

Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

●

Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C (50 °F - 95 °F)).

●

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or resulting heat

generated.

●

Frequently charging battery is not recommended.

(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)

●

Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

●

If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please

purchase a new battery.

●

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.

The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

●

When charging:

• Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.

• Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

• Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.

• Remove charger from wall socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).

●

Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause

faults).

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nserting and removing the card (optional)/

the battery

Turn the camera off and slide

the release lever to [OPEN]

before opening the lid

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Release lever

Completely insert battery

and card

• Battery: Insert until the lever locks

into place.

• Card: Insert until it clicks.

Close lid

Slide to the [LOCK] position.

■

To remove

• To remove battery: • To remove card:

move lever in

direction of arrow.

Lever

press down in

center.

●

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

●

If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this

product.

●

Remove battery from camera after use.

• Store the battery in battery case (supplied).

●

To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until

the LCD monitor display is completely blank. (Failure to wait may

cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

●

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

●

The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws.

Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

Charged battery (check orientation)

Card (check orientation: terminals

face LCD)

Do not

touch

terminal

Lever

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Remaining battery and memory capacity

Pictures remaining (→92)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in

memory)

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. (→8)

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.

This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, deleting,

or formatting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC

adaptor (optional) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).

Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these

cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

■

Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)

●

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (→73).

●

The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

●

[QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory.

■

Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD memory

cards

8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with

the respective formats.

• Before using SDXC memory cards, check

that your computer and other devices

support this type of card.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Cards in capacities not listed at left are not

supported.

SDHC memory

cards

4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC memory

cards

48 GB – 64 GB

●

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a

computer or another device. (→21)

●

If the write-protect switch is set to ‘LOCK’, the card cannot be used to record or delete

pictures, and it cannot be formatted.

●

It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as

electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

●

Latest information:

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

Switch (LOCK)

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Setting the Clock

Open the lens cover

The power is turned on.

If the language select screen is not displayed,

proceed to step

Press [MENU/SET] while the

message is displayed

Press ▲▼ to select the language,

and press [MENU/SET]

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message

appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

■

To set local time at travel

destination

[WORLD TIME] (→52)

Do not touch the

lens.

Lens cover

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The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute,

display order or time display format), and press ▲▼ to set

Select the

setting

item

Select the display order for the day, month, and year

([M/D/Y], [D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/

PM] for the time display format.

Change

the values

and

settings

• To cancel → Press .

• When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00, and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.

Press [MENU/SET]

Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press .

• Turn on power again and check time display.

(Time and date can be displayed by pressing [DISPLAY] several times.)

●

Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when

printing pictures at a digital photo center or when using [TEXT STAMP].

●

Year can be set between 2000 and 2099.

●

After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not

displayed on the camera screen.

To change time setting

Select [CLOCK SET] from [SETUP] menu (→17), perform and .

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed,

provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours

beforehand.

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Setting the menu

■

To reset default settings

[RESET] (→20)

Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu

and [PLAYBACK] menu.

(Example) Change [LCD MODE] in [SETUP] menu when in [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode.

Shutter button

Open the lens cover

The power is turned on.

Select the [NORMAL PICTURE]

Mode

Press the [MODE] button.

Press ▲▼ to select [NORMAL PICTURE],

and then press [MENU/SET].

• To display the [PLAYBACK] menu, press

the Playback button to switch to Playback

Mode.

Bring up the menu

The

background

color of the

selected item

changes.

Select [SETUP] menu

Highlight Select and return

to menu items

The

background

color

changes.

Select the item

Page

(Zoom lever

can be used to

switch to next

screen.)

Item

Do not touch the

lens.

Lens cover

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Settings display may vary according to items.

Menu items displayed vary according to the mode.

Menu type

[REC] menu (Recording Mode only)

Changing picture preferences (→53 - 59)

• Enables you to specify color, Sensitivity, pixel level, and

other settings.

[SETUP] menu

Making the camera more convenient to use (→17 - 22)

• Enables you to specify settings related to usability.

Adjust the Clock, change the Beep sounds, and so on.

[PLAYBACK] menu (Playback Mode only)

Using your pictures (→67 - 73)

• Enables you to specify picture protection, cropping, and

printing settings for pictures you have taken.

Select the setting

Settings

Selected setting

Close menu

• You can also exit this menu in

Recording Mode by pressing the

shutter button halfway down.

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Setting the menu (Continued)

●

Settings items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode.

Using Quick menu

Recording menu items can be called up easily.

In Recording Mode, display the

Quick menu

Press the

button until

the Quick

menu is

displayed

Quick menu

Select item and setting

Press

(Finished)

Select

Setting

Item

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Using the [SETUP] menu

[CLOCK SET]

Set the date and time.

(→12)

Set time, date, and display format.

[WORLD TIME]

Set the local time at

travel destination. (→52)

[DESTINATION]: Set the local time at travel destination.

[

HOME]: Set date and time at home area.

[TRAVEL DATE]

Record the number of

days elapsed in your

travels. (→51)

[TRAVEL SETUP]

[OFF]/[SET] (Register departure and return dates.)

[LOCATION]

[OFF]/[SET] (Input name of destination.) (→60)

[BEEP]

Change or mute the

beep/shutter sounds.

[BEEP LEVEL]

/ / : Mute/Low/High

[BEEP TONE]

/ / : Change beep tone.

[SHUTTER VOL.]

/ / : Mute/Low/High

[SHUTTER TONE]

/ / : Change shutter tone.

[VOLUME]

Adjust volume of sound

from speakers (7 levels).

0 • • [LEVEL3] • • [LEVEL6]

• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when

connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera

volume to 0)

Item Settings, notes

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14)

Make general camera settings such as adjusting the Clock, extending the battery life, and

changing the Beep sounds.

[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [AUTO POWER OFF] are important for Clock

setting and battery life. Please check these before use.

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Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued)

[LCD MODE]

Make LCD monitor easier

to see.

[OFF]: Normal (cancel setting)

[AUTO POWER LCD]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on

how bright it is around the camera.

[POWER LCD]:

Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).

[HIGH ANGLE]:

Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from

high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)

• [AUTO POWER LCD] is disabled in the following situations.

During Playback Mode or menu screen display, or when

connected to computer/printer.

• [POWER LCD] will be deactivated if no operations are performed

for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness can be restored by

pressing any button)

• [HIGH ANGLE] will be canceled when power is turned off

(including [AUTO POWER OFF]).

• Brightness/color of screen in [LCD MODE] has no effect on

pictures recorded.

• Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen

difficult to see.

• [AUTO POWER LCD] and [HIGH ANGLE] are not available in

Playback Mode.

• Selecting [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] will reduce the

number of pictures available and battery life.

[DISPLAY SIZE]

Change the display size

of the menu.

[STANDARD]/[LARGE]

[FOCUS ICON]

Change the focus icon.

/ / / / /

Item Settings, notes

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14)

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For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14)

[AUTO POWER OFF]

The camera turns off

automatically after a

specified period of

inactivity.

[OFF]/[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]

• Not used in the following situations.

When an AC adaptor (optional) is used, when connected

to a computer or printer, during motion picture recording

or playback, and during Slide Shows or demos

• Specific periods apply in the following situations.

[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode: [5 MIN.], and when a Slide

Show is paused: [10 MIN.]

[AUTO REVIEW]

Automatically display

still pictures immediately

after taking them.

[OFF]: No auto review

[1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]: Automatically display for 1 or 2

seconds.

[HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other

than the [DISPLAY] button) is pressed

• Fixed to [2 SEC.] in [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode.

• Auto review occurs immediately after still pictures taken

in [BURST] mode and in the Scene Modes [SELF

PORTRAIT], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], and

[PHOTO FRAME], regardless of settings.

• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

Item Settings, notes

20 VQT2M98

Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued)

[RESET]

Reset to the default

settings.

[RESET REC. SETTINGS?]

[YES]/[NO]

[RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?]

[YES]/[NO]

• Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the

following:

- Age in years/months and names in Scene Modes

[BABY] and [PET]

- [TRAVEL DATE]

- [WORLD TIME]

- [FAVORITE] in [PLAYBACK] menu (set to [OFF])

- [ROTATE DISP.] (set to [ON])

• Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

• Camera movement may be audible as the lens function

is reset. This is not a fault.

[USB MODE]

Select communication

method for when

connecting camera to a

computer or printer with

USB connection cable.

[SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

Select [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] each time you connect to

a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer

[PictBridge (PTP)]: Select when connecting to a

PictBridge-compatible printer

[PC]: Select when connecting to a computer

Item Settings, notes

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14)

VQT2M98 21

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14)

[VIDEO OUT]

∗

Change the video output

format when connected

to a TV, etc. (Playback

Mode only).

[NTSC]/[PAL]

• Operates when AV cable is connected.

[TV ASPECT]

Change the aspect ratio

when connected to a

TV, etc. (Playback Mode

only).

• Operates when AV cable is connected.

[VERSION DISP.]

Check the version of the

camera firmware.

Current version is displayed.

[FORMAT]

Use when [BUILT-IN

MEMORY ERROR]

or [MEMORY CARD

ERROR] appears, or

when formatting the built-

in memory or card.

When a card/built-in

memory is formatted,

the data cannot be

restored. Check the

content of the card/

built-in memory

carefully before

formatting.

[YES]/[NO]

• This requires a sufficiently charged battery (→8) or AC

adaptor (optional). When formatting the built-in memory,

remove the cards.

(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in

memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)

• Always format cards with this camera.

• All picture data including protected pictures will be

deleted. (→72)

• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during

formatting.

• Formatting the built-in memory may take several

minutes.

• Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be

successfully completed.

∗

PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FP2P/DMC-FP1P sold in the U.S.

and the version DMC-FP2PC/DMC-FP1PC sold in Canada.

Item Settings, notes

22 VQT2M98

Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued)

[LANGUAGE]

Change display

language.

Set the language displayed on the screen.

[DEMO MODE]

View demonstration of

functions.

[STABILIZER DEMO.]: (Only during recording)

Indicates the extent of jitter detected by the camera

(Estimate)

Extent of jitter

Extent of jitter after stabilization

Large ← Small → Large

• When the demo screen is displayed, press [MENU/SET]

to switch the Optical Image Stabilizer between on and

off.

• Cannot be displayed in Playback Mode.

• To stop→ Press [DISPLAY] button.

• Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.

[AUTO DEMO]: View introductory Slide Show

[OFF]/[ON]

• To close → Press [MENU/SET]

• If the camera is left switched on while connected to the

AC adaptor (optional) and with no card inserted, the

demo will automatically begin whenever no operations

are performed for approx. 2 minutes.

• [AUTO DEMO] cannot be displayed on external devices

such as TVs.

Item Settings, notes

For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→14)

VQT2M98 23

Please set the Clock before recording. (→12)

Sequence of Recording

Open the lens cover

The power is turned on.

Select the desired Recording

Mode and record

■

To use settings automatically selected by

the camera

Press the button.

■

To select the Recording Mode manually

Press the [MODE] button.

Press ▲▼ to select the Recording Mode,

and then press [MENU/SET].

Play back the pictures you took

Press the Playback button.

Press ◄► to select a picture.

■

To return to the Recording Mode

Press the Playback button again.

• The camera returns to the previous

Recording Mode.

Close the lens cover

The power is turned off.

• The power can also be turned off by

pressing the Power button.

Playback button

button

Power button

[MODE] button

[MENU/SET]

■

Recording Mode list

[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→25)

[NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. (→27)

[MY SCENE MODE]

Take pictures in commonly used Scene

Modes.

(→48)

[SCENE MODE] Take pictures according to scene. (→40)

[MOTION PICTURE] Mode Take motion pictures. (→49)

Do not touch the

lens.

Lens cover

24 VQT2M98

Sequence of Recording (Continued)

■

Holding the camera

Flash

AF Assist Lamp

• If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your

arms close to your body, and stand with your feet at

shoulder width.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording motion

picture. (→7)

• Do not block the flash or the AF Assist Lamp. Do not look

at it from close range.

• Try to hold the camera steady when you press the

shutter button.

Convenient ways to turn the power on

Besides opening the lens cover, you can also turn the power on as follows.

■

To turn the power on in Playback Mode

Hold

Pictures on the card or built-in memory are

displayed.

■

With the lens cover opened and the power off

Hold

The camera will turn on in Recording Mode.

• When the Power button is held with the lens cover

closed, a message [PLEASE OPEN THE LENS

COVER] is displayed.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode

Recording Mode:

Open the lens cover

The power is turned on.

Select [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode

• Press again to return to the

previous Recording Mode.

Recording Mode icon (see below)

Take pictures

Press halfway

(press lightly to

focus)

Press fully (press

the button all the

way to record)

Focus display

(when focus is aligned:

flashing → illuminated)

The type of scene detected is indicated by a

blue icon for two seconds

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ ‘movement,’

‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear

pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

■

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings

automatically.

[i PORTRAIT]: People are detected

[i NIGHT PORTRAIT]: People and night

scenery are detected

(Only when

is selected)

[i SCENERY]: Scenery is detected

[i NIGHT SCENERY]: Night scenery is

detected

[i MACRO]: A close-up shot is detected [i SUNSET]: A sunset is detected

Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the

above.

If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear

as subjects in the picture ( or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and

exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces.

Shutter button

26 VQT2M98

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode (Continued)

Recording Mode:

■

To use flash

Select either (i Auto) or (Forced flash off).

• When is used, , (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction),

(Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow Sync.)

are selected automatically according to the subject type and

brightness. (For details (→36))

•

and indicate that digital red-eye correction is activated.

• The shutter speed is slower in

and .

●

In addition to automatic scene detection, [ ] in [SENSITIVITY] and backlight

compensation will operate automatically.

●

The following menu items may be set in [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode:

• ([REC] menu): [PICTURE SIZE]

∗

, [BURST], [COLOR MODE]

∗

• ([SETUP] menu

∗

): [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP]

∗

, [LANGUAGE],

[STABILIZER DEMO.]

∗

Items that may be set differ from other Recording Modes.

∗

Other items in the [SETUP] menu will reflect settings made in other Recording

Modes.

●

According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

same subject:

Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, coloring, contrast, movement),

zoom ratio, sunset, sunrise, low brightness, jitter

●

If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate

Recording Mode. (Scene Mode: (→40))

●

Backlight compensation

Backlight refers to the light that shines from behind the subject. When this occurs, the

subject appears darker, and so backlighting is automatically corrected by increasing the

brightness of the entire image.

●

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with [i NIGHT SCENERY] and

[i NIGHT PORTRAIT].

●

When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod) with [i NIGHT SCENERY], shutter speed can

reach a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the camera.

●

The settings for the following functions are fixed:

• [AUTO REVIEW]: [2 SEC.] • [AUTO POWER OFF]: [5 MIN.]

• [WHITE BALANCE]: [AWB] • [STABILIZER]: [AUTO]

• [AF MODE]: (Face Detection)

∗

• [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [ON]

∗

(9-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognized

●

The following functions cannot be used:

[EXPOSURE], [DIGITAL ZOOM]

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Taking pictures with your own settings

[NORMAL PICTURE] Mode

Recording Mode:

■

To use zoom

(→29)

■

To use flash

(→35)

■

To adjust picture brightness

(→39)

■

To take close-up pictures

(→37)

■

To adjust coloring

(→55)

●

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use

[STABILIZER], a tripod, or [SELFTIMER].

●

If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red,

correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or

change [SENSITIVITY] settings.

Aperture value Shutter speed

Jitter alert

display

Using the [REC] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Shutter button

Open the lens cover

The power is turned on.

Display the screen for Recording

Mode selection

Select [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all

the way to record)

Focus display

(when focus is aligned:

flashing → illuminated)

AF area

(aligns focus with subject;

when complete: red → green)

28 VQT2M98

Taking pictures with your own settings

[NORMAL PICTURE] Mode (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Align focus for desired composition

Useful when subject is not in center of picture.

First adjust focus according to subject

Hold down

halfway

Align the AF

area with the

subject

AF area

●

Subjects/environments which may

make focusing difficult:

•

Fast-moving or extremely bright objects,

or objects with no color contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near

objects emitting light. In the dark, or

with significant jitter.

•

When too close to object or when

taking pictures of both distant and close

objects together in the same picture.

●

We recommend using the ‘Face

Detection’ function when taking

pictures of people (→56).

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

●

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned.

Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.

Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring

the subject into focus if it is out of range.

●

AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using Digital

Zoom.

●

Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter

button is pressed halfway.

Focus range

Direction detection function

Still pictures taken with the camera held vertically are automatically played back vertically.

(Only when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])

●

Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing directly up or down and still pictures

taken on other cameras may not be rotated. Additionally, still pictures taken while

holding the camera upside down are not rotated automatically.

●

Motion pictures are not displayed vertically.

VQT2M98 29

Taking pictures with zoom

Recording Mode:

Zoom In/Out

Capture a wider

area (wide-angle)

Enlarge the subject

(telephoto)

W side (wide-angle):

1 x

T side (telephoto):

up to 4 x

Focus

range

Zoom ratio

(approx.)

Zoom bar

●

Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

Optical Zoom and Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)

Automatically switches to ‘Optical Zoom’ when using maximum Picture Size (→53), and

to ‘Extended Optical Zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘Extended

Optical Zoom’.)

• Optical Zoom • Extended Optical Zoom

Zoom bar

( displayed)

‘Optical Zoom’ offers 4 x magnification. At a lower recording pixel level, ‘Extended Optical

Zoom’ can be used to zoom up to 8.4 x (DMC-FP2) or 7.8 x (DMC-FP1). For zooming in

even closer, ‘Digital Zoom’ is available.

●

Maximum zoom ratios by picture size

DMC-FP2 Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom

[PICTURE SIZE] 14 M - 10.5 M

10 M

5 M 3 M or less

Max. enlargement 4 x 4.7 x 6.8 x 8.4 x

DMC-FP1 Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom

[PICTURE SIZE] 12 M - 9 M

8 M

5 M 3 M or less

Max. enlargement 4 x 4.9 x 6.3 x 7.8 x

●

Extended Optical Zoom system

When the recording pixel level is set to [3 M ] (corresponding to 3 million pixels), 3

million pixels of the available pixel level in the center of the CCD are used in recording,

enabling higher magnification.

●

The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.

30 VQT2M98

Taking pictures with zoom (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Enlarging further [DIGITAL ZOOM]

Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom.

(Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.)

Display the [REC] menu Select [ON]

Select [DIGITAL ZOOM] Close menu

Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.

Digital Zoom area

16 x

e.g. With 16 x

• Zoom motion stops momentarily when entering

Digital Zoom range.

• Within Digital Zoom range, AF area is displayed

larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• We recommend using a tripod and [SELFTIMER].

●

A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of

close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more coloring appearing

around the outlines of objects.

●

The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated –

this is not a fault.

●

When Extended Optical Zoom is used, zooming momentarily stops partway, but this is not a

malfunction.

●

Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

[MACRO ZOOM], Motion Picture, [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST],

[FLASH BURST], and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes

●

Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

• ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode) • [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED

BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes

VQT2M98 31

Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY]

Playback Mode:

Press the Playback button

• Press again to enter the

Recording Mode.

Scroll through pictures

Previous Next

File number

Picture number/Total pictures

• Press the shutter button to switch to Recording

Mode.

●

Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/

backwards.

(Only file numbers change while held down;

picture is displayed when released)

Scroll speed increases the longer you press.

(Speed may vary according to playback

conditions)

●

If file number is not displayed, press the

[DISPLAY] button.

●

After the final picture, display returns to the

first picture.

●

Some pictures edited on a computer may

not be able to be viewed on this camera.

●

This camera is compliant with the unified

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

standard formulated by the Japan

Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif

(Exchangeable image file format). Files that

are not DCF-compliant cannot be played

back.

■

To enlarge (Playback zoom)

Turn to

T side

Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)

• Each time you turn the zoom

lever toward the T side, the

magnification increases

through four levels after 1x: 2x,

4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture

quality displayed becomes

successively lower.)

• To reduce zoom→ Turn lever

towards W side

•

Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄►

■

To playback as list

(Multi Playback/

Calendar Playback) (→61)

■

To view with different

Playback Modes

(Slide Show, etc.) (→63)

■

To playback motion

pictures

(→62)

When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card,

pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

[DISPLAY]

Zoom lever

32 VQT2M98

Deleting pictures

Playback Mode:

Select type of deletion

• To use

[DELETE

ALL] → go

to step

Select the pictures to delete

(Repeat)

Picture selected

•

To release

→ Press

[DISPLAY]

again

Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if

the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)

Press to delete displayed picture

Select [YES]

• Do not turn off

the power during

deletion.

●

Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional).

●

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

• Protected pictures

• Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. • Pictures not of DCF standard (→31)

●

Motion pictures can also be deleted.

●

To delete all data including protected pictures, perform [FORMAT].

Delete

Select [YES]

• To cancel → press [MENU/SET].

• May take time depending on

number of pictures deleted.

• [ALL DELETE EXCEPT

] may

be selected in [DELETE ALL] when

[FAVORITE] is set to [ON] (→70)

and pictures have been registered.

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

(after step )

[DISPLAY]

VQT2M98 33

Changing recording information display

You can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor, such as guide

lines and recording information.

■

Guide lines

• Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when

recording.

●

During playback zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Slide Show: Display on/off

●

During menu display, Multi Playback or Calendar Playback: Display cannot be changed.

●

Guide lines are not displayed in [PHOTO FRAME] Scene Mode.

Press to change display

●

In Recording Mode

Recording information No display Guide lines

●

In Playback Mode

Picture information Picture information +

Recording information

No display

34 VQT2M98

Taking pictures with the self-timer

Recording Mode:

We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the

shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.

●

When set to [BURST], three pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST]

Scene Mode, five pictures are taken.

●

Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is

pressed fully.

●

After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.

●

This function cannot be used in [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Mode.

●

In [SELF PORTRAIT] Scene Mode, [10SEC.] is not available.

Display [SELFTIMER]

Select time duration

(Can also be

selected with ◄.)

The menu screen is displayed

for approx. 5 sec. Items you

select during this period are

automatically selected.

Take a picture

Press the shutter button fully to start recording

after the preset time.

• To cancel while in operation

→ Press [MENU/SET]

Self-timer indicator

(Flashes for set time

duration)

VQT2M98 35

Taking pictures with flash

Recording Mode:

Display [FLASH]

Select the desired type

(Can also be

selected with ►.)

(Example: [NORMAL PICTURE]

Mode (

))

The menu screen is displayed

for approx. 5 sec. Items you

select during this period are

automatically selected.

Type, operations Uses

[AUTO]

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash

Normal use

[AUTO/RED-EYE]

∗

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce

red-eye)

Taking pictures of subjects in

dark places

[FORCED FLASH ON]

• Always flash

Taking pictures with backlight

or under bright lighting (e.g.

fluorescent)

[FORCED ON/RED-EYE]

∗

• Always flash (reduce red-eye)

[SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE]

∗

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-

eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures)

Taking pictures of subjects

against a nightscape (tripod

recommended)

[FORCED FLASH OFF]

• Never flash

Places where flash use is

prohibited

∗

The flash is activated twice. Be sure to stop moving before the second flash. Note that

the interval of flashes varies depending on the subject brightness.

When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is activated in the Recording menu, the icon is

displayed, red-eye is automatically detected, and the still picture data is corrected.

(Only when [AF MODE] is (Face Detection).)

●

Shutter speeds are as follows:

• , , , : 1/30 - 1/1600th

• , : 1/8

∗

- 1/1600th

∗

Max. 1/4 sec. when [ ] in [SENSITIVITY] is set; max. 1 sec. when

[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF] or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to

[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode, [SCENE MODE] scene, and zoom position.

●

The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by

factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera

during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may

be negligible.

●

Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet)

away when using the flash to take

pictures of infants.

36 VQT2M98

Taking pictures with flash (Continued)

Recording Mode:

■

Available types in each mode (○: Available, —: Not available,

○

: Default setting)

[SCENE MODE]

○○

∗

○○○○○

○

○○○

○

○○○○

-----

○

------

○

○○○○○

○

○○○○○○○○

---------

○○

--------

-------

○

○○

--------

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

○○○○

∗

Set to (Auto), (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) or

(Slow Sync.) according to the subject and brightness.

• The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: ,

, , , , and .

■

Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom

Focus range

Max. W Max. T

[SENSITIVITY]

(→54)

[

]

Approx. 0.3 m - 4.9 m

(0.99 feet - 16.08 feet)

Approx. 0.5 m - 2.9 m

(1.64 feet - 9.51 feet)

ISO80 Approx. 0.3 m - 1.0 m

(0.99 feet - 3.28 feet)

Approx. 0.5 m - 0.6 m

(1.64 feet - 1.97 feet)

ISO100 Approx. 0.3 m - 1.2 m

(0.99 feet - 3.94 feet)

Approx. 0.5 m - 0.7 m

(1.64 feet - 2.29 feet)

ISO200 Approx. 0.4 m - 1.7 m

(1.32 feet - 5.58 feet)

Approx. 0.5 m - 1.0 m

(1.64 feet - 3.28 feet)

ISO400 Approx. 0.6 m - 2.4 m

(1.97 feet - 7.87 feet)

Approx. 0.6 m - 1.4 m

(1.97 feet - 4.59 feet)

ISO800 Approx. 0.8 m - 3.4 m

(2.62 feet - 11.2 feet)

Approx. 0.6 m - 2.0 m

(1.97 feet - 6.56 feet)

ISO1600 Approx. 1.15 m - 4.9 m

(3.77 feet - 16.08 feet)

Approx. 0.9 m - 2.9 m

(2.96 feet - 9.51 feet)

[HIGH SENS.] in

[SCENE MODE] (→45)

ISO1600-

ISO6400

Approx. 1.15 m - 9.8 m

(3.77 feet - 32.15 feet)

Approx. 0.9 m - 5.8 m

(2.96 feet - 19.03 feet)

[FLASH BURST] in

[SCENE MODE] (→46)

ISO100-

ISO3200

Approx. 0.3 m - 3.2 m

(0.99 feet - 10.50 feet)

Approx. 0.5 m - 1.9 m

(1.64 feet - 6.23 feet)

●

Do not touch or look at the flash (→7) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).

Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).

●

Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.

●

When [ ] is set in [SENSITIVITY], the ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a

range up to 1600.

●

Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.

●

If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is pressed halfway.

●

No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).

●

Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or White Balance.

●

Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.

●

Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.

VQT2M98 37

Taking close-up pictures

Recording Mode:

When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] ( ) enables you to take

pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 10 cm (0.33 feet)

for max. W).

Display [MACRO MODE]

Select [AF MACRO]

The menu screen is displayed for

approx. 5 sec. Items you select during

this period are automatically selected.

Take a picture

display

●

It may take some time until

distant subjects come into focus.

●

When using ([INTELLIGENT

AUTO] Mode), macro recording

can be activated by just pointing

the camera at the subject.

( display)

■

Focus range for AF Macro Mode

Distance between the

lens and the subject

10 cm

(0.33 feet)

50 cm

(1.64 feet)

∞

Zoom ratio

1 x (Max. W)

4 x (Max. T)

●

During [MACRO ZOOM] recording, the focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet) to infinity,

regardless of the zoom position.

Gradually changes

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Taking close-up pictures (Continued)

Recording Mode:

●

In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality.

●

When zoomed macro is specified, Extended Optical Zoom is disabled.

●

We recommend using a tripod, [SELFTIMER], or setting [FLASH] to [FORCED

FLASH OFF].

●

Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures

if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely

reduced.

●

The resolution outside the area in focus may be lower.

Taking pictures at even closer range [MACRO ZOOM]

To take even larger pictures of the subject, setting to [MACRO ZOOM] enables the

subject to appear even larger than when using [AF MACRO].

Display [MACRO MODE]

Select [MACRO ZOOM]

The menu screen is displayed for

approx. 5 sec. Items you select during

this period are automatically selected.

Adjust the Digital Zoom

magnification with the zoom lever

The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end.

Focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet) -

∞

Return Enlarge

Digital Zoom magnification (1 x to 3 x)

Take a picture

Zoom lever

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Taking pictures with exposure

compensation

Recording Mode:

Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between

brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be

possible in some cases.

Under-exposed Optimum exposure Over-exposed

Plus direction Minus direction

●

After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the

bottom-left corner of the screen.

●

The exposure compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned

off.

●

Exposure compensation cannot be used with the [STARRY SKY] Scene Mode.

Display [EXPOSURE]

Select a value

[0] (no compensation)

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE]

Recording Mode:

Using [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure,

coloring, etc.) for given scenes.

Display the screen for Recording

Mode selection

Select [SCENE MODE]

Select and set the scene

Scene menu

Zoom lever can

also be used to

switch to next

screen.

To see description of each scene:

Select scene, and press [DISPLAY] button.

■

Registering commonly used

scenes

[MY SCENE MODE] (→48)

●

Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of

your picture.

●

The following [REC] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be

selected manually (available settings vary according to scene setting):

[SENSITIVITY], [COLOR MODE]

●

White Balance can only be set in the next scene.

[PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [SELF PORTRAIT], [SPORTS], [BABY], [PET],

[HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [PHOTO FRAME]

(Setting is restored to [AWB] when scene is changed.)

●

The types of flash available (→36) vary according to the scene. The Scene Mode flash

setting is reset to the default setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

●

Guidelines displayed in gray in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY

SKY], and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes.

[MENU/SET]

[DISPLAY]

Zoom lever

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Using flash in Scene Modes. (→36)

[PORTRAIT]

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a

healthier appearance in bright daylight

conditions.

Tips

• Stand as close as possible to subject.

• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

• [AF MODE] default setting is

(Face Detection).

[SOFT

SKIN]

Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor

daylight conditions (portraits from chest

upwards).

Tips

• Stand as close as possible to subject.

• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

• Clarity of effect may vary

depending on brightness.

• [AF MODE] default setting is

(Face Detection).

• If a part of the background etc.

is a color close to skin color, this

part is also smoothed.

[TRANSFORM]

Changes the appearance of the subject by

stretching the length or width.

Use ▲▼ to select the Transform level, and

press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The settings can also

be changed in the

Quick menu.

Take the picture.

Notes

• This function can be used for personal use

only, and is not to be used for unauthorized

commercial purposes or commercial gain,

which would represent a copyright issue.

• Do not use in ways that violate public order

and decency or defame or slander others.

• Do not use in ways that harm the subject.

• When taking a picture, a process

is performed that improves the

skin appearance.

• The picture quality becomes

slightly lower.

• [PICTURE SIZE] is fixed as

follows.

: 3 M

: 2.5 M

: 2 M

• [AF MODE] default setting is

(Face Detection).

• Face Detection may not work

as effectively when using [SLIM

HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH].

• The following functions cannot

be used:

Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL

ZOOM]/[BURST]

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

[SELF

PORTRAIT]

Take pictures of yourself.

Tips

• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer

indicator illuminates → press shutter button

fully → review

(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not

correctly aligned)

• Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (0.99 - 3.94 feet)

(Max. W)

• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).

(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)

• 2-second self-timer recommended.

• Main fixed settings:

[STABILIZER]: [MODE 2]

[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

[SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC.]

• [AF MODE] default setting is

(Face Detection).

[SCENERY]

Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

• Main fixed settings:

[FLASH]:

[FORCED FLASH

OFF]

[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

[SPORTS]

Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement,

e.g. sports.

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

• When the camera is set to

[STABILIZER] and there is very

little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is

set to [OFF], shutter speed may

slow down up to 1 second.

• Main fixed setting:

[SENSITIVITY]: [

]

(Automatically set in a range up

to 1600)

[NIGHT

PORTRAIT]

Takes pictures of people and nightscapes

with close to actual brightness.

Tips

• Use flash.

• Subject should not move.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

• Stand at least 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away at the

Wide end (wide-angle)

•

Focus: Max. W: 80 cm - 5 m (2.62 feet - 16.4 feet)

Max. T: 1.2 m - 5 m (3.94 feet - 16.4 feet)

• When the camera is set to

[STABILIZER] and there is very

little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is

set to [OFF], shutter speed may

slow down up to 1 second (or up

to 8 seconds if flash is set to

(Forced Flash Off)).

• Interference may be noticeable

with dark scenes.

• Shutter may remain closed for

8 seconds after taking picture.

• [AF MODE] default setting is

(Face Detection).

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How to select a scene. (→40)

Using flash in Scene Modes. (→36)

[NIGHT

SCENERY]

Takes clear pictures of night scenes.

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

• When the camera is set to

[STABILIZER] and there is very

little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is

set to [OFF], shutter speed may

slow down up to 8 seconds.

• Interference may be noticeable

with dark scenes.

• Shutter may remain closed for up

to 8 seconds after taking picture.

• Main fixed settings:

[FLASH]:

[FORCED FLASH

OFF]

[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800

[FOOD]

Takes natural-looking pictures of food.

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above

Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above

−

[PARTY]

Brighten subjects and background in

pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.

Tips

• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.

• Zoom: Wide (W side)

• Use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

• [AF MODE] default setting is

(Face Detection).

[CANDLE

LIGHT]

Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit

room.

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above

Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above

• Do not use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)

• When the camera is set to

[STABILIZER] and there is very

little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is

set to [OFF], shutter speed may

slow down up to 1 second.

• [AF MODE] default setting is

(Face Detection).

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

[BABY]

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.

• To record age and name

([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately.)

Select [AGE] or [NAME] with ▲▼, press ►,

select [SET], and press [MENU/SET].

Set the birthday and name.

Age: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and

press [MENU/SET].

Name: (See ‘Entering Text’ (→60))

Press [MENU/SET].

Tips

• Make sure [AGE] and [NAME] are [ON] before

taking a picture.

• To reset: Select [RESET] from [SETUP] menu.

• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above

Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above

• Age and name will be displayed

for approx. 5 seconds after

setting this mode.

• When the camera is set to

[STABILIZER] and there is very

little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is

set to [OFF], shutter speed may

slow down up to 1 second.

• Age display format depends on

[LANGUAGE] setting.

• [AGE] and [NAME] print setting

can be made on your computer

using the supplied CD-ROM

‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’. Text may

also be stamped onto the still

picture using [TEXT STAMP]

(→67).

• Date of birth will be displayed as

[0 month 0 day].

• Main fixed setting:

[SENSITIVITY]: [

]

(Automatically set in a range up

to 1600)

• [AF MODE] default setting is

(Face Detection).

[PET]

Records pet’s age and name when taking

pictures.

Tips

• Same as for [BABY]

• When the camera is set to

[STABILIZER] and there is very

little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is

set to [OFF], shutter speed may

slow down up to 1 second.

• Default settings are as follows.

[AF MODE]:

(1-area-focusing)

[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

• Refer to [BABY] for other notes

and fixed functions.

[SUNSET]

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as

sunsets.

• Main fixed settings:

[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80

[FLASH]:

[FORCED FLASH

OFF]

[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

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How to select a scene. (→40)

Using flash in Scene Modes. (→36)

[HIGH

SENS.]

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor

conditions.

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with

▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above

Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above

• Pictures may appear slightly

grainy due to high sensitivity.

• Main fixed setting:

[SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600 - 6400

• The following functions cannot

be used:

Extended Optical Zoom/

[DIGITAL ZOOM]

[HI-SPEED

BURST]

Takes pictures of rapid movement or a

decisive moment.

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size

with ▲▼and press [MENU/SET].

Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)

Still pictures are taken continuously while the

shutter button is pressed fully.

Maximum

speed

∗

Approx. 4.6 pictures/sec

(DMC-FP2)

Approx. 5.5 pictures/sec

(DMC-FP1)

Number of

recordable

pictures

∗

Built-in

memory

Approx. 15 or

Card

Approx. 15 to 100

(The maximum is 100)

∗

The burst speed and number of recordable

pictures change according to the recording

conditions or types of cards.

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above

Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above

• The number of burst recording

pictures increases immediately

after formatting.

• The picture quality becomes

slightly lower.

• Main fixed settings:

[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH

OFF]

[SENSITIVITY]: ISO500 - 800

• The focus, zoom, exposure,

White Balance, shutter speed

and ISO sensitivity are fixed to

the settings for the first picture.

• The following functions cannot

be used:

Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL

ZOOM]/[SELFTIMER]/[BURST]

• If recording is repeated,

depending on the usage

conditions, there may be a delay

before the camera takes pictures

again.

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

[FLASH

BURST]

Enables continuous recording in dim

locations.

Use ▲▼to select the picture size and aspect

ratio, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

Take pictures (Hold shutter button).

Still pictures are taken continuously while the

shutter button is held down.

Number of continuous shots: Max. 5

Tips

• Use within the effective range of the flash.

(→36)

• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above

Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above

• The picture quality becomes

slightly lower.

• Main fixed settings:

[FLASH]:

[FORCED FLASH

ON]

[SENSITIVITY]: [

]

(Automatically set in a range up

to 3200)

• The focus, zoom, exposure

compensation, shutter speed,

and ISO sensitivity are all fixed at

the setting for the first picture.

• The shutter speed becomes

1/30th of a second to 1/1600th of

a second.

• The following functions cannot

be used:

Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL

ZOOM]/[BURST]

• For details about flash (→35)

[STARRY

SKY]

Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark

subjects.

• Shutter speed settings

Select with ▲▼, and press [MENU/SET].

• The number of

seconds can be

changed with Quick

menu. (→16)

Press shutter button.

Countdown begins

Tips

• Set longer shutter speeds for darker

conditions.

• Always use a tripod.

• Self-timer recommended.

• Do not move the camera until the countdown

(above) has ended.

(Countdown for processing is redisplayed

afterwards)

• Main fixed settings

[FLASH]:

[FORCED FLASH

OFF]

[STABILIZER]: [OFF]

[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80

• The following functions cannot

be used:

[BURST]/[EXPOSURE]

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How to select a scene. (→40)

Using flash in Scene Modes. (→36)

[FIREWORKS]

Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night

sky.

Tips

• Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.

• Tripod recommended.

• Shutter speed can be set to 1/4

second or 2 seconds (if there is

a little jitter or if Optical Image

Stabilizer is [OFF]). (when not

using exposure compensation)

• Main fixed settings:

[FLASH]:

[FORCED FLASH

OFF]

[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80

[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

[BEACH]

Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the

sea without darkening subject.

• [AF MODE] default setting is

(Face Detection).

• Do not touch camera with wet

hands.

• Beware of sand and sea water.

[SNOW]

Brings out the natural color of snow in ski

slope and mountain scenes.

• Battery life is reduced in lower air

temperatures.

[AERIAL

PHOTO]

Takes pictures of the view from aircraft

windows.

Tips

• Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting

colors when aligning the focus.

• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not

reflected in the window.

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

• Main fixed settings:

[FLASH]:

[FORCED FLASH

OFF]

[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

• Turn the camera off when

taking off or landing.

• When using the camera, follow

all instructions from the cabin

crew.

[FILM

GRAIN]

Produces black and white pictures with a

grainy texture.

Tips

• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above

Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above

• Main fixed setting:

[SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600

• The following functions cannot

be used:

[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[BURST]

[PHOTO

FRAME]

A frame is superimposed over the image.

Press ◄► to select the frame, and then press

[MENU/SET].

• The recording pixel level is 2 M

(

• Main fixed setting:

[AUTO REVIEW]: [2 SEC.]

• The color of the frame displayed

on the screen and the color of

the frame around the actual still

picture may differ, but this is not a

malfunction.

• Guide lines cannot be displayed.

• The following functions are not

available:

Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL

ZOOM]/[BURST]

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

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Registering commonly used scenes

[MY SCENE MODE]

Recording Mode:

●

For details on the preset scene, see the pages on Scene Mode. (→40)

●

If recording settings are reset by [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu, the preset Scene

Mode is cleared.

Display the screen for Recording

Mode selection

Select [MY SCENE MODE]

If you have already registered in My

Scene Mode, it is displayed as a

registered scene.

Select and set the scene

(Press [MENU/SET], select , and then press

►, if the scene menu is not displayed.)

●

Scene menu

The zoom lever

can also be used

to switch to the

next screen.

To see a description of a scene:

Select the scene, and press [DISPLAY].

■

Taking pictures in

registered Scene Mode

Press the [MODE] button.

Press ▲▼ to select the

registered scene, and then

press [MENU/SET].

■

Changing registered Scene

Mode

Press the [MODE] button.

Press ▲▼ to select the

registered scene (second

from the top), and then press

[MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET], select ,

and then press ►.

Select the scene in the scene

menu, and then press [MENU/

SET].

You can register commonly used Scene Mode in

After you register it, simply switch to [MY SCENE MODE] and you can record in the

registered Scene Mode.

[MENU/SET]

[DISPLAY]

Zoom lever

VQT2M98 49

Taking motion pictures

[MOTION PICTURE] Mode

Recording Mode:

●

For information on the available recording time (→92)

●

Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after

motion picture recording. This does not indicate a problem.

●

Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way.

●

The following functions are not available.

Extended Optical Zoom and [ROTATE DISP.] for still pictures taken vertically.

●

In [AF MODE], (9-area-focusing) is fixed.

●

In [STABILIZER], [MODE 1] is fixed.

●

When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording automatically ends.

Additionally, recording in progress may be stopped, depending on the card used.

Record motion pictures with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not

possible.)

Microphone

(Do not cover with your finger)

Display the screen for Recording

Mode selection

Select [MOTION PICTURE] Mode

Start recording

Press halfway

(adjust the focus)

Press fully

(start recording)

• The focus and zoom will remain as they were

at the beginning of recording.

End recording

Press fully

Remaining recording time (approx.)

Elapsed recording time

■

Playing back motion

pictures

(→62)

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Taking motion pictures

[MOTION PICTURE] Mode (Continued)

Recording Mode:

[REC QUALITY]

When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class

∗

of ‘Class 6’ or higher.

∗

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.

Display [REC] menu

Select [REC QUALITY]

Picture Quality Picture Size No. of Frames

Picture Aspect

Ratio

[HD] 1280 × 720 pixels

30 fps

16:9

[WVGA] 848 × 480 pixels

[VGA] 640 × 480 pixels

4:3

[QVGA]

∗

320 × 240 pixels

∗

[QVGA] is fixed when recording to the built-in memory.

●

Depending on the motion picture recording environment, static electricity or

electromagnetic waves may cause the screen to go black momentarily or noise to be

recorded.

●

Before recording motion pictures, make sure the battery is adequately charged, or use

an AC adaptor (optional).

●

When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a

power outage occurs, power to the camera is cut, and the motion picture in progress is

no longer recorded.

●

If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other devices,

playback may not be possible, or the picture or sound quality may be poor.

Additionally, incorrect recording information may be indicated.

●

Motion pictures recorded with the camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital

cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital

cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)

Select the desired picture

quality

Close menu

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Useful features for travel

Recording Mode:

∗

Recording only. (Cannot set.)

[TRAVEL DATE] (Record travel date and destination)

Record information as to what day and where pictures were taken by setting departure

dates and destinations.

Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (→12).

• Press [MENU/SET] → [SETUP] menu → Select [TRAVEL DATE]

●

The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from Playback

to Recording Mode or when power is turned on. ( displayed at bottom-right of screen)

●

When destination is set in [WORLD TIME] (→52), days elapsed are calculated based on

local destination time.

●

If settings are made before departure date, number of days to departure are displayed

in orange with a minus sign (but not recorded).

●

When [TRAVEL DATE] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [HOME] date is one

day in advance of the [DESTINATION] date (this is recorded).

●

To print travel date or destination → Use [TEXT STAMP], or print using supplied

CD-ROM ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’.

●

[TRAVEL SETUP] can be recorded during motion picture recording, but [LOCATION] cannot.

Select [TRAVEL SETUP]

Select [SET]

Set departure date

Press ▲▼◄► to set the return

date, and then press [MENU/SET]

To continue without setting the return

date, press [MENU/SET] without

entering anything.

Select [LOCATION]

Select [SET]

Enter destination

• ‘Entering Text’ (→60)

• Press [MENU/SET] twice after inputting

text to complete.

■

Clearing the information

After the return date, the information

is automatically cleared. To clear the

information before this date, select [OFF]

in step

, and then press [MENU/SET]

3 times to close the menu.

52 VQT2M98

Useful features for travel (Continued)

Recording Mode:

∗

Recording only. (Cannot set.)

■

Upon your return

Go through steps

, and on the upper left, and return to the original time.

■

To set/release summer time

Press ▲ in step . (Press again to release)

●

When summer time is set in [DESTINATION], the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is

canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. Even if you set summer time in [HOME],

current time will not be changed. Please advance the current time by 1 hour in [CLOCK SET] (→12).

●

Still pictures and motion pictures recorded after you have specified the destination are

labeled (destination) during playback.

[WORLD TIME] (Registering local time at your travel destination)

Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (→12).

• Press [MENU/SET] → [SETUP] menu → Select [WORLD TIME]

[PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this

case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step .

■

Set home area

Select [HOME]

Set your home area

Difference with GMT (Greenwich

Mean Time)

City/area name

Current time

• To cancel

→

Press

Screen from step will be displayed only

when camera is used for the first time (or

has been reset).

To close menu, press [MENU/SET] 3 times.

Close menu

■

Set destination area

Select [DESTINATION]

Set destination area

Difference with home time

City/area name

Current time at selected

destination

• To cancel

→

Press

If actual destination is unavailable,

select based on ‘difference with home

time’.

Close menu

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Using the [REC] menu

For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→14)

‘Quick menu’ (→16) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.

[PICTURE SIZE]

Set size of picture. This setting determines how many pictures you can record.

■

Mode:

■

Settings:

Recording picture capacity (→92)

DMC-FP2 DMC-FP1

Recording pixel level type Recording pixel level type

14 M 4320 × 3240 12 M 4000 × 3000

10 M

∗

3648 × 2736

8 M

∗

3264 × 2448

5 M

2560 × 1920

5 M

2560 × 1920

3 M

∗

2048 × 1536

3 M

∗

2048 × 1536

0.3 M

640 × 480

0.3 M

640 × 480

12.5 M 4320 × 2880 10.5 M 4000 × 2672

10.5 M 4320 × 2432 9 M 4000 × 2248

∗

This setting is not available in ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode).

●

represent the aspect ratios of the still pictures.

●

Extended Optical Zoom can be used for picture sizes indicated with .

●

Extended Optical Zoom is not available during motion picture recording, when using

[MACRO ZOOM], or in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED

BURST], [FLASH BURST], or [PHOTO FRAME].

●

Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.

Setting guide

Larger picture size Smaller picture size

∗

For example, ‘0.3 M ’ is

suitable for e-mail attachments or

longer recording.

Sharper picture Coarser picture

Lower recording

capacity

Higher recording

capacity

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Using the [REC] menu (Continued)

[SENSITIVITY]

Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.

We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.

■

Mode:

■

Settings: [ ] (Intelligent ISO) / [80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600]

Setting guide

[SENSITIVITY] [80] [1600]

Location

(recommended)

Bright

(outdoors)

Dark

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Interference Low High

●

[ ] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and

brightness.

●

Scope of flash recording (→36)

●

If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting

[NATURAL] in the [COLOR MODE].

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For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→14)

[WHITE BALANCE]

Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.

■

Mode:

■

Settings: [

AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) /

(outdoor, shade) / (incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in

) / (set manually)

[AWB] operational range:

10000K

9000K

8000K

7000K

6000K

5000K

4000K

3000K

2000K

1000K

Cloudy sky (rain)

Shade

TV screen

Incandescent lighting

Sunset/sunrise

Candlelight

Sunlight

White fluorescent lighting

Blue sky

●

Picture may appear red or blue if out of

range. This function may also not work

correctly even within range if there are many

light sources present.

●

We recommend setting to [AWB] or [ ]

when under fluorescent lighting.

■

Setting White Balance manually ( )

Select and press [MENU/SET].

Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper)

and press [MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET].

• White Balance is set to .

• The White Balance you set is retained even after

the power is turned off.

• It may not be possible to set the correct White

Balance if subjects are too bright or too dark. In this

case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White

Balance again.

Only takes picture of white

objects within frame (step

)

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Using the [REC] menu (Continued)

[AF MODE]

Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.

■

Mode:

■

Settings: / /

Taking front-on pictures of

people

(Face Detection)

Recognized faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and

focus accordingly.

AF area

Yellow : When the shutter button is

pressed halfway, the frame

turns green when the camera is

focused.

White : Displayed when more than one

face is detected. Other faces

that are the same distance

away as faces within the yellow

AF area are also focused.

Subject not centered

in picture (AF area not

displayed until focused)

(9-area-focusing)

Automatically focuses on any of 9 points.

AF area

Determined position for

focus

(1-area-focusing)

Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended

when focus is difficult to align)

AF area

●

AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using Digital Zoom or Macro Zoom, etc.

●

Cannot set to ‘Face Detection’ in the following cases:

[NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO] Scene

Modes

●

If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the ‘Face Detection’

setting, switch to another setting.

●

The Face Detection function may fail to work under the following conditions: (AF Mode

setting is switched to )

• When the face is not facing the camera or the

face is at an angle

• When the facial features are hidden behind

sunglasses, etc.

• When there is little face shadow

• When the face is extremely bright or dark

• When the face appears small on the screen

• When there is rapid movement

• When the camera is shaking

• When the subject is other than a human being

such as pets

• When Digital Zoom is used

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For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→14)

[BURST]

Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken

while shutter button is held down.

■

Mode:

■

Settings:[OFF]/

Speed

∗

No. of pictures

DMC-FP2 Approx. 1.5 pictures/sec

Until card/built-in memory is full

DMC-FP1 Approx. 1.8 pictures/sec

∗

Recording becomes progressively slower. (The onset of delay varies depending on the type of

card and the recording pixel level.)

●

Focus is fixed from first picture. Exposure and White Balance is adjusted for each

picture.

●

When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures.

●

Burst speed may be reduced if ISO Sensitivity is set to high, or if shutter speed is

reduced in darker locations.

●

When burst is selected, the flash is disabled.

●

When burst is performed with the built-in memory, data writing takes some time.

●

Settings will be stored even if power is turned off.

●

When you record subjects in motion where there is a significant difference between

light and dark areas, it may not be possible to achieve the optimal exposure.

●

Auto review performed regardless of [AUTO REVIEW] setting.

●

Burst is not available in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [HI-SPEED BURST],

[FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FILM GRAIN], and [PHOTO FRAME].

●

Using the [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Mode allows a faster succession of still pictures

to be taken. [FLASH BURST] is convenient to take continuous pictures using flash in

dark places.

[DIGITAL ZOOM]

Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. (For details (→30))

■

Mode:

■

Settings: [OFF]/[ON]

●

This is fixed at [ON] when [MACRO ZOOM] is set.

●

Not available in Motion Picture Recording Mode. The setting in other Recording Mode

is applied.

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Using the [REC] menu (Continued)

[COLOR MODE]

Set color effects.

■

Mode:

■

Settings: [STANDARD] / [NATURAL] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] / [SEPIA] /

[COOL] (more blue) / [WARM] (more red)

●

If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to [NATURAL].

●

In ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode), [STANDARD], [B/W], and [SEPIA] can only be set.

[STABILIZER]

Automatically detects and prevents jitter.

■

Mode:

■

Settings:

Settings Effect

[OFF] Pictures deliberately taken with no jitter correction

[AUTO]

The Optimum Image Stabilizer is performed automatically based on the

recording conditions

[MODE 1]

Constant correction

(Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)

[MODE 2]

Correction when shutter button is pressed

(More effective than [MODE 1])

●

Setting fixed to [MODE 2] in [SELF PORTRAIT] and [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] Scene

Modes.

●

Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:

Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (including Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects,

indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)

●

This is fixed at [MODE 1] during motion picture recording.

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For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→14)

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

■

Mode:

Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet)

(Do not cover or look at lamp from close range)

■

Settings: [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.)

[ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter

button (

and larger AF area displayed)

●

Cannot be set in Motion Picture Recording Mode. The setting in

other Recording Mode is applied.

[RED-EYE REMOVAL]

Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash

red-eye reduction ( ).

■

Mode:

■

Settings: [OFF]/[ON]

●

Disabled when [AF MODE] is other than (Face Detection).

●

Compensation may not be possible, depending on red-eye conditions.

●

When [ON] is selected, is displayed in the flash icon. (→35)

[CLOCK SET]

Set the clock. Same function as that in [SETUP] menu (→12).

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Entering Text

Use the cursor buttons to enter names in Scene Modes [BABY] and [PET], or to enter

[LOCATION] names in [TRAVEL DATE].

●

: A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

●

The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the zoom lever.

●

Press to return to the menu screen.

●

Text is scrolled if it does not fit on the screen.

●

To print the text you have specified, use [TEXT STAMP] (→67) or use the

‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

(On the setting screen of each menu)

Select the type of character

Changes each

time you press

the button.

: Upper/lower case alphabet

: Symbols/numbers

Select characters and press [MENU/SET] (repeat)

Cursor position

• Text is inserted at the cursor position.

When you are finished entering text, select [SET] and press

[MENU/SET]

■

Editing text

Press ▲▼◄► to move the cursor to text

to edit.

• You can also use the zoom lever to

reposition the cursor.

Press ▲▼◄► to select [DELETE], and

then press [MENU/SET].

Press ▲▼◄► to select the correct text,

and then press [MENU/SET].

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Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)

Playback Mode:

You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a

certain date (Calendar Playback).

■

To restore

Turn to T side

■

To change from

12/30-screen

display to single-

screen display

Select picture with

▲▼◄► and press

[MENU/SET]

●

Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures

taken without clock settings are displayed with the date January 1st, 2010.

●

Cannot be displayed rotated.

●

Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

●

Pictures taken with destination settings made in [WORLD TIME] are displayed in the

calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

Press the Playback button

• To view pictures: press ◄►

Set to multiple screen display

Scrolls

with each

turn to W

side

Picture no.Date recorded

Total no.

Scroll bar

Picture type

• [FAVORITE]

• [MOTION PICTURE]

• [BABY]

• [PET]

• [TRAVEL DATE]

• [WORLD TIME]

• [TEXT STAMP]

(12 screens)

(30 screens)

Selected date (First picture from date)

• Select week with ▲▼ and

date with ◄►, and press

[MENU/SET] to display

that date’s pictures on a

12-screen display.

(Calendar screen)

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Watching motion pictures

Playback Mode:

●

Motion pictures recorded on other devices may not be played correctly.

●

When using a large-volume memory card, the rewind function may take some time.

●

When watching on a computer, use [QuickTime] on the supplied CD-ROM to play

motion pictures.

Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures.

■

Operations during Motion

Picture Playback

▲:Pause/Play

▼:Stop

◄: Fast rewind (2 steps)

Single-frame rewind

(while paused)

►: Fast forward (2 steps)

Single-frame forward

(while paused)

• Press ▲ during fast rewind or fast

forward to return to the normal

playback speed.

• Volume can be adjusted with zoom

lever.

■

Deleting

(→32)

Press the Playback button

Select the motion picture and start

playback

Motion picture

recording time

Motion picture icon

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Different playback methods (Playback Mode)

Playback Mode:

Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.

■

[NORMAL PLAY]

(→31)

■

[SLIDE SHOW]

(→64)

■

[CATEGORY PLAY]

(→66)

■

[FAVORITE PLAY]

(→66)

●

When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

●

After you switch from Recording Mode to Playback Mode, the Playback Mode

automatically becomes [NORMAL PLAY].

●

[FAVORITE PLAY] is only displayed when pictures have been set as [FAVORITE] and

the setting is [ON].

Press the Playback button

Display the screen for Playback

Mode selection

Select the method of playback

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Different playback methods (Playback Mode)

(Continued)

Playback Mode:

[SLIDE SHOW]

Automatically play still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on

TV screen.

Select playback method

• [ ALL] : Playback of all still pictures

• [CATEGORY SELECTION]

: Select a category and play. (Select category

with ▲▼◄► and press [MENU/SET].) (→66)

• [FAVORITE]: Play still pictures set as [FAVORITE]

(displayed only when [FAVORITE] still

pictures have been set and setting is [ON]).

Set playback effects

[EFFECT]

(Select music and effects according to picture

atmosphere)

[AUTO]

Camera selects optimum effect

from [NATURAL], [SLOW],

[SWING], and [URBAN] (only

available with [CATEGORY

SELECTION] setting)

[NATURAL]

Play with relaxed music and

screen transition effects

[SLOW]

[SWING]

Play with livelier music and screen

transition effects

[URBAN]

[OFF] No effects

[SETUP]

[DURATION]

[1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] / [3 SEC.] /

[5 SEC.] (Only available when

[EFFECT] is [OFF])

[REPEAT] [OFF]/[ON] (Repeat)

[MUSIC]

[ON]: The audio portion is played

to match effects.

[OFF]: The audio portion is not

played.

Select [START] with ▲ and press [MENU/SET]

• Press to return to menu screen during Slide Show.

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For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure (→63)

■

Operations during Slide Show

Volume

down

Volume

Pause/Play

Stop

(While paused)

●

When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a

screen effect.

●

Music effects cannot be added.

●

Motion pictures cannot be played back in a Slide Show. When the [MOTION PICTURE]

category is selected, the initial screens of motion pictures are used as still pictures for

playback in the Slide Show.

●

Pictures with different aspect ratios have their edges cut so they can be displayed on

the entire screen.

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Different playback methods (Playback Mode)

(Continued)

Playback Mode:

[CATEGORY PLAY]

Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification

starts when [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected from the Playback Mode selection menu.

[FAVORITE PLAY]

Manually play pictures set in [FAVORITE] (displayed only when [FAVORITE] pictures are

present and setting is [ON]).

View pictures

Previous Next

●

Calendar display cannot be used.

●

The following playback menus can only be set:

[ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT]

●

To close [FAVORITE PLAY], select [NORMAL PLAY].

Select the category

Icons of categories with pictures

(dark blue)

No. of pictures (appears after a few seconds)

View pictures

Previous Next

• To delete pictures

→ Press .

●

Calendar display cannot be used.

●

The following playback menus can only be set:

[ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT]

●

To close [CATEGORY PLAY], select

[NORMAL PLAY].

[CATEGORY]

Recording information such

as Scene Modes

[PORTRAIT]/ [i PORTRAIT]/

[SOFT SKIN]/ [TRANSFORM]/

[SELF PORTRAIT]/

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/

[i NIGHT PORTRAIT]/ [BABY]

[SCENERY]/ [i SCENERY]/

[SUNSET]/ [i SUNSET]/

[AERIAL PHOTO]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/

[i NIGHT PORTRAIT]/

[NIGHT SCENERY]/

[i NIGHT SCENERY]/

[STARRY SKY]

[SPORTS]/ [PARTY]/

[CANDLE LIGHT]/

[FIREWORKS]/ [BEACH]/

[SNOW]/ [AERIAL PHOTO]

[BABY]

[PET]

[FOOD]

[TRAVEL DATE]

[MOTION PICTURE]

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu

Playback Mode:

For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→14)

[CALENDAR]

Select the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (→61).

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [CALENDAR]

●

This setting can only be made when the Playback Mode is [NORMAL PLAY].

[TEXT STAMP]

Stamps the recording date or text you have registered in the [BABY] and [PET] Scene

Modes or [TRAVEL DATE] on still pictures. Ideal when printing pictures at regular size.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] →

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [TEXT STAMP]

Choose whether to stamp

the age in years/months

•

This screen is not displayed if you

selected [OFF] for [NAME] in step .

Select [YES]

(Screen varies according to picture size, etc.)

• When you have selected [SINGLE],

after step , press to return to

the menu screen.

• Picture size will be reduced if

greater than 3 M. Picture will

become slightly grainier.

Picture aspect

ratio

After

[TEXT STAMP]

4 : 3 3 M

3 : 2 2.5 M

16 : 9 2 M

Press ▲▼ to select

[SINGLE] or [MULTI], and

then press [MENU/SET]

Select still picture

●

[SINGLE]

●

[MULTI] (up to 50 pictures)

[TEXT

STAMP]

setting

• To cancel →

Press [DISPLAY]

button again.

• To execute → Press

[MENU/SET].

Select items and make

settings for each

[OFF] items

are not

stamped

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued)

Playback Mode:

■

Items that can be stamped

[SHOOTING DATE] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the recording date

[WITH TIME]: Stamp the recording time

[NAME] Stamp names registered in [BABY] or [PET]

[LOCATION] Stamp destinations registered in [TRAVEL DATE]

[TRAVEL DATE] Stamp travel dates registered in [TRAVEL DATE]

• Items you select [OFF] are not stamped.

■

To check stamped text

‘Playback zoom’ (→31)

●

Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without

setting the clock, or motion pictures.

●

Still pictures with text stamps cannot be set to [RESIZE], [CROPPING], or restamped,

and date-based [PRINT SET] printing cannot be specified.

●

Characters may be cut off on certain printers.

●

Cannot be set in [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] Playback Mode.

●

Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still

pictures with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)

[RESIZE]

Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in webpages, etc.

(Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.)

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]

→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [RESIZE]

■

[SINGLE]

Select [SINGLE]

Select still picture

Select size

Current

size

Size after

change

Select [YES]

• After confirmation, press to return

to the menu screen.

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For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→14)

●

Picture quality is reduced after resizing.

●

Cannot be set in [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] Playback Mode.

●

Motion pictures and text-stamped still pictures cannot be used. May not be compatible

with still pictures taken on other devices.

Select still picture (up to 50 pictures)

Number of pixels before/after

resizing

Resize

setting

•

To cancel → Press [DISPLAY] button again.

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

Press ▲ to select [YES],

and then press [MENU/SET]

[CROPPING]

Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [CROPPING]

Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET]

Select area to trim

Expand Change position

Trim

Press ▲ to select [YES], and then press

[MENU/SET]

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu screen.

●

Picture quality is reduced after cropping.

●

Cannot be set in [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] Playback Mode.

●

Motion pictures and text-stamped still pictures cannot be used. May not be compatible

with still pictures taken on other devices.

Select [MULTI] in step on

the previous page

Select size

Select number of pixels after

resizing

To see

description

of resize:

Press

[DISPLAY]

button

■

[MULTI]

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued)

Playback Mode:

Select [ON]

[ON] [OFF]

●

[ROTATE DISP.] cannot be used with motion pictures.

●

Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing directly up or down and still pictures

taken on other cameras may not be rotated. Additionally, still pictures taken while

holding the camera upside down are not rotated automatically.

●

Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback and Calendar Playback.

●

Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (→31) environment (OS,

software).

[ROTATE DISP.]

Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] →

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [ROTATE DISP.]

[FAVORITE]

By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [SLIDE SHOW] or

[FAVORITE PLAY] of these pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your

favorites (→32).

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [FAVORITE]

■

To clear all

Select [CANCEL] in step

and select [YES].

●

Cannot be set in [FAVORITE PLAY] Playback Mode.

●

It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites.

●

Setting/release can also be made with supplied software ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’.

Select [ON]

Close menu

Select picture and make

setting (repeat)

Displayed when set (not displayed

when [OFF]).

• Up to 999 pictures can be selected.

• To release → Press ▼ again.

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For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→14)

[PRINT SET]

Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print-

compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility)

For more information visit:

http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [PRINT SET]

Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI]

Select picture

●

[SINGLE]

●

[MULTI]

Set number of pictures

(repeat steps and when using [MULTI] (up to 999 pictures))

●

[SINGLE]

●

[MULTI]

Date print

set

No. to print

Date print set

No. to print

• Date print setting/release → Press [DISPLAY] button.

• After confirmation, press

to return to the menu screen.

■

To clear all

Select [CANCEL] in step

and select [YES].

●

When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on actual printer as these

may take priority over camera settings.

●

To print from built-in memory at a shop, first copy pictures to card (→73) before making settings.

●

DPOF print settings may not be made to non-DCF (→31) files.

●

Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used. In such cases, delete

all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera.

●

Date printing settings cannot be made for pictures with a [TEXT STAMP] applied. These

settings will also be canceled if a [TEXT STAMP] is applied later.

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Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued)

Playback Mode:

[PROTECT]

Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [PROTECT]

Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI]

Select picture and make setting

●

[SINGLE]

●

[MULTI]

Picture protected

• To cancel → Press

[MENU/SET] again.

• After confirmation,

press to return to

the menu screen.

■

To clear all

Select [CANCEL] in step

and select [YES].

■

To cancel while releasing all

Press [MENU/SET].

●

May not be effective when using other devices.

●

Formatting will cause even protected files to be deleted.

●

If the write-protect switch is set to ‘LOCK,’ pictures cannot be deleted even if they are

not protected with the camera setting.

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For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→14)

[COPY]

You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card.

Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] →

[PLAYBACK] menu → Select [COPY]

Select the copy method (direction)

: Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card

(go to step )

: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in

memory.

When selecting , press ◄► to select a picture, and then

press [MENU/SET]

Select [YES]

• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET]

• After confirmation, press to return to the menu

screen.

(Screen shown is example)

●

If there is not enough space on the built-in memory for copying to be performed, turn off

the power, remove the card, and delete pictures from the built-in memory.

●

Copying of picture data from the built-in memory to memory cards will be terminated

midway if there is insufficient space on the card. Using memory cards with higher

capacities than the built-in memory (approx. 40 MB) is recommended.

●

Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other

operations during copying.

●

If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new

folder for copying will be created when copying from built-in memory to card ( ).

Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( ).

●

The following settings will not be copied. Set them again after copying.

[FAVORITE], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT]

●

Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied.

●

Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures (→32)).

●

This setting can only be made when the Playback Mode is in [NORMAL PLAY].

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Using with your PC

■

To cancel connection

Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ in the Windows System Tray → disconnect USB

connection cable → turn off camera power → disconnect AC adaptor

Turn on power of both

camera and computer

Connect camera to

computer

• Please make sure you use the

supplied USB connection cable.

Use of cables other than the

supplied USB connection cable

may cause malfunction.

Select [PC] on the camera

A message may be displayed on screen

if [USB MODE] (→20) is set to [PictBridge

(PTP)]. Select [CANCEL] to close the

screen, and set [USB MODE] to [PC].

Operate with your computer

Check socket direction and insert straight in.

(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty

operation.)

[ACCESS] (sending data)

• Do not disconnect the

USB connection cable

while [ACCESS] is

displayed.

USB connection cable

(always use cable

supplied)

If using AC adaptor,

turn off the camera

before plugging in or

removing.

Hold here

(Push until it is fully

inserted.)

Pictures and motion pictures can be imported from the camera to your computer by

connecting the two together.

• If your computer does not support SDXC memory cards, a message will be displayed

requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded

pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website:

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Imported pictures can then be printed or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’

software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

Getting Ready:

• Use a fully charged battery or connect an AC adaptor (optional).

• When importing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards.

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Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.

For details, see the manual for your computer.

∗

New folders are created in the following cases:

• When pictures are added to folders containing files numbered 999.

• When using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures

taken with other cameras, etc.)

• File may not be able to be played back on camera after changing file name.

■

When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X

The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB MODE] is set to

[PictBridge (PTP)].

• Only picture output can be performed from the camera. (Picture deletion can also be

performed with Windows Vista and Windows 7.)

• It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.

■

Playing motion pictures on your computer

Use the ‘QuickTime’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.

• Installed as standard on Macintosh

Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing.

●

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

●

Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.

●

When the battery begins to run out during communication, warning beep sounds.

Cancel communication via your computer immediately (recharge the battery before

reconnecting).

●

Setting the [USB MODE] to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time the

camera is connected to the computer.

●

For more details, consult your computer operating manual.

●

Windows

Drives are displayed

in ‘My Computer’ or

‘Computer’ folder.

●

Macintosh

Drives are displayed on

the desktop.

(Displayed as ‘LUMIX’,

‘NO_NAME’, or

‘Untitled’.)

You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and

files into separate folders on your computer.

■

Folder and file names on computer

∗

DCIM (Still pictures/motion pictures)

100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)

P1000001.JPG

P1000999.JPG

101_PANA

999_PANA

MISC (DPOF files, Favorite)

JPG:

Still pictures

MOV:

Motion pictures

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Printing

■

To cancel print

Press [MENU/SET]

●

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

●

Disconnect USB connection cable after printing.

●

Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.

●

If the battery runs out during communication, a warning beep will sound. Cancel printing

and disconnect the USB connection cable. (Recharge the battery before reconnecting

the camera and printer.)

●

Setting the [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] removes the need to make the setting

each time the camera is connected to the printer.

You can connect directly to a PictBridge-

compatible printer for printing.

Getting Ready:

• Use a fully charged battery or connect an AC

adaptor (optional).

• When printing pictures from the built-in

memory, remove any memory cards.

• Adjust the print quality or other settings on

your printer, as needed.

Turn on power of camera

and printer

Connect camera to printer

• Please make sure you use the

supplied USB connection cable. Use

of cables other than the supplied

USB connection cable may cause

malfunction.

Select [PictBridge (PTP)]

on the camera

When [CONNECTING TO PC…] is

displayed, cancel the connection and

set [USB MODE] to either [SELECT

ON CONNECTION] or

[PictBridge (PTP)].

Press ◄► to select a

picture to print, and then

press [MENU/SET]

Select [PRINT START]

(Print settings (→78))

Hold here

(Push until it is fully

inserted.)

• Do not disconnect

the USB connection

cable when the cable

disconnection icon

is displayed (may not

be displayed with some

printers).

USB connection cable

(always use cable

supplied)

Check socket direction and insert straight in.

(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty

operation.)

If using AC adaptor, turn off the camera before plugging

in or removing.

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Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.

For details, see the manual for your printer.

Printing multiple pictures

Select [MULTI PRINT] in

step

on the previous

page

Select item

(See below for details)

(Previous page

)

• [MULTI SELECT] :

Scroll between pictures with ▲▼◄►, select pictures with

[DISPLAY] button to print. (Press [DISPLAY] button again to

release selection.)

Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete.

• [SELECT ALL] :Print all pictures.

• [

PRINT SET (DPOF)]

: Print pictures selected in [PRINT SET].

• [FAVORITE] : Print pictures selected as [FAVORITE].

(displayed only when [FAVORITE] pictures are present and setting

is set to [ON]).

●

Select [YES] if print confirmation screen is displayed.

●

An orange

●

displayed during printing indicates an error message.

●

Print may be divided into several times if printing a large amount of pictures.

(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.)

Print with date and text

■

With [TEXT STAMP]

Recording date and the following information can be embedded into still pictures.

●

Recording date

●

[NAME] and [AGE] from [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes

●

[TRAVEL DATE] elapsed days and destination

• Do not add date printing in stores or with printers to still pictures where [TEXT

STAMP] is applied (text may overlap).

■

Printing date without [TEXT STAMP]

●

Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store.

•

Making [PRINT SET] settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers

of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store.

• When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store

can accept this size.

●

Using computer : Print settings for recording date and text information can be made

using the supplied CD-ROM ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’.

●

Using printer : Recording date can be printed by setting [PRINT SET] on the

camera, or by setting [PRINT WITH DATE] (→78) to [ON] when

connecting to a printer compatible with date printing.

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Printing (Continued)

Making print settings on camera

(Make settings before selecting [PRINT START])

Select item Select setting

Item Settings

[PRINT WITH

DATE]

[OFF]/[ON]

[NUM. OF

PRINTS]

Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)

[PAPER

SIZE]

(printer takes priority)

[L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm)

[2L/5”×7”] (127×178 mm)

[POSTCARD] (100×148 mm)

[16:9] (101.6×180.6 mm)

[A4] (210 ×297 mm)

[A3] (297×420 mm)

[10×15 cm] (100×150 mm)

[4”×6”] (101.6×152.4 mm)

[8”×10”] (203.2 ×254 mm)

[LETTER] (216×279.4 mm)

[CARD SIZE] (54×85.6 mm)

[PAGE

LAYOUT]

(printer takes priority) / (1 picture, no border) /

(1 picture, with border) / (2 pictures) / (4 pictures)

●

Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer.

●

To arrange ‘2 pictures’ or ‘4 pictures’ in the same still pictures, set the

number of prints for the still pictures to 2 or 4.

●

To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make

settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)

●

[PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] are not shown when you have

selected [PRINT SET] settings.

●

Even with completed [PRINT SET] settings, dates may not be printed, depending

on the shop or printer used.

●

When setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the

printer (printer settings may be prioritized).

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Viewing on TV screen

You can view still pictures and motion

pictures on a TV by connecting the camera to

your TV with the AV cable (supplied).

●

Also consult TV operating manual.

Getting Ready:

• Complete the [TV ASPECT] setting.

• Turn off both the camera and television.

Connect camera to TV

Turn on TV

●

Set to auxiliary input.

Turn on camera

Press the Playback button

■

When using TVs with an SD card slot

Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot

• Still pictures only can be played back.

• When using SDHC or SDXC memory cards, be sure to play each type of card in

equipment compatible with the particular format.

●

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

●

You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC

or PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in [SETUP] menu. (PAL video out is not

available on the version DMC-FP2P/DMC-FP1P sold in the U.S. and the version DMC-

FP2PC/DMC-FP1PC sold in Canada.)

●

[LCD MODE] setting is not reflected on TV.

●

Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen.

●

Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly.

●

Change settings for picture mode on TV if aspect ratios are incorrect on widescreen or

high-definition televisions.

Check socket direction and insert straight in.

(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty

operation.)

AV cable

(always use cable supplied)

Yellow: To video socket

White: To audio socket

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List of LCD monitor displays

In recording

Recording Mode (→23)

Flash Mode (→35)

Optical Image Stabilizer (→58)

Jitter alert (→27)

Macro recording (→37)

AF area (→27)

Focus (→27)

Picture size (→53)

Battery capacity (→11)

Number of recordable pictures (→92)

Save destination (→11)

Recording state

Travel date (→51)

Exposure compensation (→39)

Aperture value /

Shutter speed (→27)

ISO Sensitivity (→54)

Focus range

Zoom (→29)

Macro Zoom (→38)

LCD Mode (→18)

Burst Mode (→57)

White Balance (→55)

ISO Sensitivity (→54)

Color Mode (→58)

Recording quality (→50)

Remaining recording time (→49)

Self-timer Mode (→34)

Elapsed recording time

(→49)

Travel elapsed days (→51)

Name (→44)

Travel Location (→51)

Age in years/months (→44)

Current date/time

AF Assist Lamp (→59)

Audio recording (for motion pictures)

10 18

12 13

34 5 14

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Press the [DISPLAY] button to change display (→7, 33).

In playback

Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.

Playback Mode (→63)

Protected picture (→72)

Favorites (→70)

Text stamped display (→67)

Picture size (→53)

Battery capacity (→11)

Folder/File number (→31, 75)

Picture number/Total pictures (→31)

Motion picture recording time/

Elapsed playback time (→62)

Save destination (→11)

Recording information

Favorites settings (→70)

Recorded date and time

Travel destination setting (→51)

Name (→44)

Recording information

Age in years/months (→44)

Travel elapsed days (→51)

LCD Mode (→18)

Color Mode (→58)

Quantity of pictures to print (→71)

Motion pictures (→62)

Cable disconnection warning icon

(→76)

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Message displays

[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]

●

A MultiMediaCard was inserted.

→ Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.

[THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED]

●

Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. (→11)

[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]

●

Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.

[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]

●

Release the protection before deleting, etc. (→72)

[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]

●

Non-DCF pictures (→31) cannot be deleted.

→ Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera to

erase the card. (→21)

[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]

●

The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded.

●

More than 999 pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].

●

The number of pictures allowing [TEXT STAMP] or [RESIZE] (multiple settings) at once has been

exceeded.

[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]

●

Pictures that do not conform to DCF standards cannot be used for [PRINT SET] and [TEXT

STAMP].

[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] [SYSTEM ERROR]

●

The lens is not working correctly.

→ Turn on power again.

(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains)

[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED] [COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]

●

Pictures cannot be copied in the following cases:

→ Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from card.

→ File is not of DCF standard.

→ Picture taken or edited on a different device.

[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY] [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD]

●

There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy pictures from the built-in

memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.

[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]

●

Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.

→ Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.

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Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR] [FORMAT THIS CARD?]

●

The card format cannot be used with this camera.

→

Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera. (→21)

[INSERT SD CARD AGAIN] [TRY ANOTHER CARD]

●

Access to card has failed.

→ Insert card again.

●

Try with a different card.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR] [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]

●

Card is not of SD standard.

●

When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC memory cards are

supported.

[READ ERROR]/[WRITE ERROR] [PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

●

Data read has failed.

→ Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→10).

●

Data write has failed.

→ Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.

●

Card may possibly be damaged.

●

Try with a different card.

[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING

SPEED OF THE CARD]

●

When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class

∗

of ‘Class 6’ or higher.

∗

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.

●

If recording stops even when using a card with speed of ‘Class 6’ or faster, the data writing speed is

low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it. (→21)

●

Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.

[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]

●

Folder numbers in use have reached 999.

→

Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera. (→21)

[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]

●

AV cable is connected to camera.

→ To remove message immediately → Press [MENU/SET].

→ To change aspect ratio → Change [TV ASPECT] (→21).

●

USB connection cable is only connected to camera.

→ Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.

[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]

●

Use a genuine Panasonic battery.

●

Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.

→ Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.

[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]

●

The battery level is low.

→ Charge the battery before use. (→8)

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Battery, power

Camera does not work even if power is turned on.

●

Battery is not inserted correctly (→10), or needs recharging.

The power cuts off during use.

●

Battery needs recharging.

●

Camera is set to [AUTO POWER OFF]. (→19)

→

Press the Power button to turn the power on again.

Recording

Cannot record pictures.

●

The camera is in Playback Mode.

→ Press the Playback button to switch to Recording Mode.

●

The lens cover is closed.

→ Open the lens cover.

●

Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→32).

Cannot record to cards.

●

Do not format cards on other equipment.

→ Please format cards with this camera. (→21)

●

For details about compatible cards. (→11)

Recording capacity is low.

●

Battery needs recharging .

→ Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (→8)

→ If you leave the power on, the battery will be depleted. Turn the power off frequently by using

[AUTO POWER OFF] (→19) etc.

●

Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memory. (→92)

Recorded pictures look white.

●

Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).

→ Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

●

Lens is foggy (→5).

Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.

●

Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, etc.) occupy

most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of actual picture)

→ Adjust the exposure (→39).

2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.

●

The camera is set to use [BURST] (→57) or [HI-SPEED BURST] (→45) or [FLASH BURST] (→46) Scene

Modes.

Focus not aligned correctly.

●

Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to Recording

Mode.)

●

Subject outside of focus range.

●

Caused by jitter or subject movement (→54, 58).

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Try checking these items (→84 - 89) first.

(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.

Try using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode (→20).)

Recording (continued)

Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective.

●

Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective.

→ Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.

→ Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] and [SENSITIVITY] to [

]. (→30, 54)

Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.

●

ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.

(Default [SENSITIVITY] setting is [

] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)

→ Lower [SENSITIVITY] (→54).

→ Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL] (→58).

→ Take pictures in brighter locations.

●

Camera set to [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Modes.

(Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)

Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring.

●

Colors may appear unnatural due to the effects of light source.

→ Use [WHITE BALANCE] to adjust the coloring. (→55)

Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.

●

Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly

changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.

Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire

screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter

button halfway.

●

This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brighter

areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is not a fault. This

will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.

●

We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such as

sunlight when taking pictures.

Motion picture recording stops midway.

●

With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording may end midway.

●

When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class

∗

of ‘Class 6’ or higher.

∗

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.

●

If recording stops even when using a card with speed of ‘Class 6’ or faster, the data writing speed is

low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it. (→21)

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Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)

LCD monitor

LCD monitor dims during Motion picture recording.

●

LCD monitor may dim if continuing Motion picture recording for long periods.

Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.

●

After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds (Max.)

when recording to the built-in memory)

Brightness is unstable.

●

Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.

(Does not affect recorded picture.)

Monitor flickers indoors.

●

Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting).

Monitor is too bright/too dark.

●

Camera set to [LCD MODE] (→18).

Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when

touched.

●

This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need to worry.

Date/age is not displayed.

●

Current date, travel elapsed days (→51), and names and age in [BABY] and [PET] (→44) Scene Modes

are only displayed for approx. 5 sec. when the camera is turned on, after these settings are made,

or after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, etc. They cannot be always displayed.

Flash

No flash emitted.

●

Flash set to [FORCED FLASH OFF] (→35).

●

When set to [AUTO] , flash may not be emitted in certain conditions.

●

Flash is disabled in the Scene Modes [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [HI-SPEED

BURST], [FIREWORKS], [STARRY SKY], and [AERIAL PHOTO], and when [BURST] is used.

●

No flash is emitted when recording a motion picture.

Multiple flashes are emitted.

●

Red-eye reduction is active (→35). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.)

●

The Scene Mode is set to [FLASH BURST].

Playback

Pictures have been rotated.

●

[ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].

(Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictures taken facing up or facing

down may be interpreted as being portrait.)

→ Set [ROTATE DISP.] to [OFF]. (→70)

Cannot view pictures.

●

Press the Playback button.

●

No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures are played from card if inserted, from built-in

memory if card is not inserted).

●

Camera set to [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY].

→ Set Playback Mode to [NORMAL PLAY] (→63).

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Playback (continued)

Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.

●

Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.

●

Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery.

→ Use [FORMAT] to delete (→21).

Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback.

●

Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.

●

[CLOCK SET] is incorrect (→12).

(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copied to computer and then

back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)

Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the screen.

●

This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.

White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.

●

If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may

appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust in the air. This is

not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position

differ in every picture.

[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] is shown on the screen.

●

The still pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may be displayed with poor

picture quality.

Blackened red areas in recorded pictures.

●

When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has

skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red

areas.

→ We recommend setting the Flash Mode to

, or , or [RED-EYE REMOVAL] to [OFF]

before recording.

Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures.

●

Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during

Motion picture recording; this is not a fault.

Motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played on other devices.

●

Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be played on digital cameras of

other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this camera cannot be played on

Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with

LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)

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Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)

TV, computer, printer

No image appear on TV. Image blurred or not colored.

●

Not connected correctly. (→79)

●

The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.

●

The television does not support the type of card used.

TV screen display different to LCD monitor.

●

Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.

Cannot play motion pictures on TV.

●

Card is inserted into TV.

→ Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), and then access Playback Mode on

the camera. (→79)

Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.

●

Check [TV ASPECT] settings (→21).

Cannot send pictures to computer.

●

Not connected correctly (→74).

●

Check whether computer has recognized camera.

●

Set [USB MODE] to [PC] (→20).

Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).

●

Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.

I want to play computer pictures on my camera.

●

Use the supplied software ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy pictures from computer to camera.

Cannot print when connecting to printer.

●

Printer not compatible with PictBridge.

●

Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] (→20).

Cannot get the date printing.

●

Make date printing settings before printing.

→ In shop: Make [PRINT SET] settings (→71), and request printing ‘with dates’.

→ With printer: Make [PRINT SET] settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing.

→ With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within print settings.

●

Use [TEXT STAMP] before printing (→67).

Edges cut off pictures when printing.

●

Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing.

(Consult printer operating manual.)

●

The pictures were recorded in aspect ratio.

→ If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.

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Others

Menu not displayed in desired language.

●

Change [LANGUAGE] setting (→22).

Camera rattles if shaken.

●

This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.

Cannot set [AUTO REVIEW].

●

Not available when [BURST] is used or in the Scene Modes [SELF PORTRAIT], [HI-SPEED

BURST], or [FLASH BURST].

Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.

●

[AF ASSIST LAMP] set to [ON] (→59).

AF assist lamp is not illuminated.

●

[AF ASSIST LAMP] is set to [OFF].

●

Not illuminated in bright locations or when using [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SELF

PORTRAIT], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO], or [SUNSET] Scene Modes.

Camera is hot.

●

Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.

Lens makes a clicking noise.

●

When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also

change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.

(Does not affect recording.)

Clock is incorrect.

●

Camera has been left for a long period.

→ Reset the clock (→12).

●

Long time was taken to set clock (clock behind by this amount).

When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject

become colored.

●

Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending on the zoom ratio, but this

is not a fault.

File numbers are not recorded in sequence.

●

File numbers are reset when new folders are created (→75).

File numbers have jumped backwards.

●

Battery was removed/inserted with power on.

(Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)

The card is not recognized by the computer.

(You are using an SDXC memory card.)

●

Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

●

When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not

format it.

●

If [ACCESS] remains displayed on the LCD monitor, turn off the camera and then disconnect the

USB cable.

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Usage cautions and notes

When in use

●

Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.

●

To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.

(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer)

●

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 the AC adaptor

(optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect the 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.

●

Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.

●

Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can

cause surface damage or coating to peel).

●

Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car bonnet in the summer.

It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, generation of heat, and may cause a

fire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.

Caring for your camera

To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet,

and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

●

Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a dry cloth.

●

Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the

outer casing and finish of the camera.

●

If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.

When not using for a while

●

Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is

removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).

●

Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.

●

Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in

cool (15 °C - 25 °C (59 °F - 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40% - 60%) and no major

temperature changes.

●

Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.

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Memory cards

●

To prevent damage to cards and data

• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.

• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.

• Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.

●

When disposing of/transferring memory cards

• If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this only

changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data

from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards,

we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially

available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card.

Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.

LCD Monitor

●

Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage

the monitor.

●

Do not press on the monitor with sharp, hard instruments such as ballpoint pens.

●

Do not rub the LCD monitor forcefully or push on it.

●

In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor

may be slightly less responsive than normal immediately after startup. Normal

brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.

Personal Information

If you complete [NAME] or [AGE] settings in [BABY] Mode, keep in mind that the camera

and recorded pictures will contain personal information.

●

Disclaimer

• Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static

electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.

Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result

of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.

●

When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera

• To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. (→20)

• If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (→73) them to a memory card

if necessary, and then format (→21) the built-in memory.

• Remove the memory card from the camera.

• When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the

initial purchase state.

• If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction,

consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center.

When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see ‘When disposing of/

transferring memory cards’ in the previous section.

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Recording picture/time capacity

●

(DMC-FP2(P/PC/PU)/DMC-FP1(P/PC/PU))

Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. To record more than 2 GB,

press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed

on the screen.)

The time displayed in the table is the total time.

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

●

The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the [PICTURE SIZE] setting. (→53)

●

When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.

DMC-FP2

Picture aspect

ratio

[PICTURE SIZE]

14 M 10 M EZ 5 M EZ 3 M EZ 0.3 M EZ 12.5 M 10.5 M

4320×3240 3648×2736 2560×1920 2048×1536 640×480 4320×2880 4320×2432

Built-in memory 8 12 20 27 200 9 11

Memory

card

256 MB 48 68 110 150 1080 54 65

512 MB 97 135 220 300 2150 105 125

1 GB 195 270 440 600 4310 210 250

2 GB 390 550 900 1220 8780 440 520

4 GB 780 1080 1770 2410 17240 880 1030

6 GB 1190 1650 2690 3660 26210 1330 1580

8 GB 1590 2210 3610 4910 35080 1790 2110

12 GB 2400 3330 5440 7400 52920 2700 3190

16 GB 3200 4450 7260 9880 70590 3600 4250

24 GB 4650 6460 10550 14350 102500 5230 6180

32 GB 6430 8930 14570 19820 141620 7230 8540

48 GB 9330 13000 21420 28020 182140 10400 12560

64 GB 12670 17650 29070 38020 247160 14120 17040

●

The available recording time varies depending on the [REC QUALITY] setting. (→50)

DMC-FP2/DMC-FP1

[REC QUALITY]

[HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA]

Built-in memory — — — 1 min 26 s

Memory

card

256 MB 59 s 2 min 35 s 2 min 40 s 7 min 50 s

512 MB 2 min 5 min 10 s 5 min 20 s 15 min 40 s

1 GB 4 min 10 min 20 s 10 min 50 s 31 min 20 s

2 GB 8 min 20 s 21 min 20 s 22 min 10 s 1 h 4 min

4 GB 16 min 30 s 41 min 50 s 43 min 40 s 2 h 5 min

6 GB 25 min 10 s 1 h 3 min 1 h 6 min 3 h 11 min

8 GB 33 min 40 s 1 h 25 min 1 h 28 min 4 h 15 min

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●

Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject.

●

Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly.

●

(DMC-FP2PR/DMC-FP1PR)

Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous

recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: [8 min 20 s] with [HD]) To record

more than 15 minutes or 2 GB, press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for

continuous recording is displayed on the screen.)

The time displayed in the table is the total time.

DMC-FP1

Picture aspect

ratio

[PICTURE SIZE]

12 M 8 M EZ 5 M EZ 3 M EZ 0.3 M EZ 10.5 M 9 M

4000×3000 3264×2448 2560×1920 2048×1536 640×480 4000×2672 4000×2248

Built-in memory 10 15 20 27 200 11 13

Memory

card

256 MB 57 83 110 150 1080 63 75

512 MB 110 165 220 300 2150 125 150

1 GB 220 330 440 600 4310 250 300

2 GB 460 680 900 1220 8780 520 610

4 GB 910 1340 1770 2410 17240 1020 1200

6 GB 1380 2030 2690 3660 26210 1550 1830

8 GB 1860 2720 3610 4910 35080 2080 2450

12 GB 2800 4110 5440 7400 52920 3130 3700

16 GB 3740 5490 7260 9880 70590 4180 4940

24 GB 5430 7970 10550 14350 102500 6080 7170

32 GB 7500 11010 14570 19820 141620 8400 9910

48 GB 11030 15830 21420 28020 182140 12140 14570

64 GB 14970 21490 29070 38020 247160 16470 19770

[REC QUALITY]

[HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA]

Memory

card

12 GB 50 min 50 s 2 h 8 min 2 h14 min 6 h 26 min

16 GB 1 h 8 min 2 h 52 min 2 h 59 min 8 h 35 min

24 GB 1 h 38 min 4 h 9 min 4 h 19 min 12 h 27 min

32 GB 2 h 16 min 5 h 45 min 5 h 59 min 17 h 13 min

48 GB 3 h 20 min 8 h 27 min 8 h 48 min 25 h 18 min

64 GB 4 h 29 min 11 h 22 min 11 h 50 min 34 h 3 min

• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license

therefrom.

• Other names, company names, and product names

printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered

trademarks of the companies concerned.

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