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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-FP5

VQT3F15

H0111AF0

Before use, please read these instructions

completely.

Model number suf

x “EB” denotes UK model.

More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for Advanced Features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install
it on your PC to read it.

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

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Summary of Contents for DMC-FP5S

Page 1: ...d these instructions completely Model number suffix EB denotes UK model More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Operating Instructions for Advanced Features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it EB Web Site http www panasonic europe com ...

Page 2: ... other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS USE ...

Page 3: ...E PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colo...

Page 4: ...PACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS TABLECLOTHS CURTAINS AND SIMILAR ITEMS DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES ON THE UNIT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRO...

Page 5: ... on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislat...

Page 6: ...ures and or 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 this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the batte...

Page 7: ...ard optional the Battery 18 Setting Date Time Clock Set 19 Changing the clock setting 19 Setting the Menu 20 Recording Sequence 21 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function 4 Intelligent Auto Mode 22 Scene Detection 23 Tracking moving subjects and focus AF Tracking 23 Recording Motion Pictures 24 Playing Back Pictures Normal Play 25 Deleting Pictures 25 Reading the Operating Instructions PDF fo...

Page 8: ...ROM Software Use it to install the software to your PC Operating Instructions 7 Hand Strap 8 Stylus Pen When you purchase a spare battery buy the optional battery DMW BCK7E SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text Card is optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a card Consult the dealer or your neares...

Page 9: ...on at www pas europe com Most major credit and debit cards accepted All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd It couldn t be simpler Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products take a browse on our website for further details Optional Accessories DC Coupler DMW DCC10 AC Adaptor DMW AC5E SDXC Mem...

Page 10: ... Self timer Indicator AF Assist Lamp 6 Strap eyelet Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it DIGITAL AV OUT 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 Touch Panel LCD Monitor 8 Camera ON OFF switch 9 Shutter button 10 Zoom lever 11 Speaker 12 AV OUT DIGITAL socket ...

Page 11: ...DMW AC5E optional When using an AC adaptor use the AC mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor DMW AC5E optional and DC coupler DMW DCC10 optional when recording motion pictures If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnect...

Page 12: ...he touch panel Drag A movement without releasing the touch panel Use this to select icons or images or to set the items It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously so try to touch the centre of the icon Use this to see the next previous image by dragging horizontally or change the range of the displayed image This can also be used to switch the page by operating the ...

Page 13: ...is pressing on the touch panel Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard except for the supplied stylus pen Do not operate with your fingernails Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard About the Stylus pen It is easier to use the stylus pen supplied for detailed operation or if it...

Page 14: ...a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Use the dedicated charger and battery Charging The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped...

Page 15: ...nd detach the battery after charging is completed When the CHARGE indicator flashes The battery temperature is too high or too low It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty Wipe them with a dry cloth Charging time Supplied battery Optional battery Charging time When charging the exhausted ba...

Page 16: ...Camera Imaging Products Association Temperature 23 C Humidity 50 RH 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 ON Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Moving the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in...

Page 17: ...SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB Cards other than the cards with the above capacity cannot be used Use a card with SD Sp...

Page 18: ...sert battery and card Battery Check the direction is correct and insert it securely to the end until the clicking sound is heard Then confirm the battery is locked by the lever A Card Check the direction is correct and insert it fully until it clicks B Do not touch the terminals Face this side to the LCD side To remove Battery Pull the lever A in the direction of the mark Card Push the centre of t...

Page 19: ...uch the language select icon on the screen Select the language The Please set the clock message appears Touch Clock Set Touch the items you wish to set Year Month Day Hours Minutes and set using e r Touch Set Touch Set Changing the clock setting Select Clock Set in the Rec or Setup menu It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock ...

Page 20: ... the recording menu Touch the icon in the menu item Touching the icon for a few seconds will display the explanation If there are many selectable items w and q are displayed at both ends Touch and display other items Touch the setting Touching the icon for a few seconds will display the explanation If there are many selectable items w and q are displayed at both ends Touch and display other settin...

Page 21: ...Mode touch 1 first to switch to Recording Mode and then perform 1 List of Rec Modes 4 Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera 1 Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings Cosmetic Mode Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture 5 Scene Mode My Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene bein...

Page 22: ...and then touch w1 Touch 4 2 1 Press the shutter button halfway push lightly to focus The focus indication 1 green lights when the subject is focused The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject s face by the Face Detection function In other cases it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus The focus range is 10 cm 0 33 feet Wide 50 cm 1 64 feet Tele to 7 The maximum close up dis...

Page 23: ...e camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Face Detection Tracking moving subjects and focus AF Tracking Just touching the screen can focus the targeted subject and adjust the exposure The camera continues to focus the subject and adjust the exposure even if it moves afterwards 1 Touch the subject you wish to focus on the screen The AF area AF tracking...

Page 24: ...able recording time B Recording state C Elapsed recording time After pressing the shutter button fully release it straight away The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts the first frame Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Note Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes Also continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible Example 10m 1...

Page 25: ...matically enter Normal Playback Mode Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally Forward drag from right to left Rewind drag from left to right To play back motion pictures 6 touch 5 Deleting Pictures Playback Mode 5 Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Pictures on the built in memory or the card which are being played back will be deleted Select the picture to be deleted ...

Page 26: ...DF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it Windows 1 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied 2 2 Click the Operating Instructions 3 3 Select the desired language and then click Operating Instructions to install A To return to the install menu 4 4 Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop ...

Page 27: ...nd install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader otherversions To uninstall the Operating Instructions PDF format Delete the PDF file from the Program Files Panasonic Lumix folder When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed click the Show the contents of this folder to display them Macintosh 1 1 Turn the ...

Page 28: ...x 4 Extra optical zoom Max 8 4 Focus range Normal 50 cm 1 64 feet to 7 Macro Intelligent auto Motion Picture 10 cm 0 33 feet Wide 50 cm 1 64 feet Tele to 7 Scene mode settings may be different to those shown above Shutter system Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Burst recording Burst speed Approx 1 7 pictures second Number of recordable pictures Depends on the remaining capacity of the built i...

Page 29: ...e reduction Slow sync Red eye reduction Forced OFF Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 70 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 3 standard DPOF corresponding Motion pictures QuickTime Motion JPEG motion pictures with audio Interface Digital USB ...

Page 30: ...124 g 0 27 lb excluding Memory Card and battery Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating Humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Battery Charger Panasonic DE A92A Information for your safety Input AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A Output DC 4 2 V 0 43 A Equipment mobility Movable Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic NCA YN101H Information for your safety Voltage capacity Minimum 3 6 V 660 mAh ...

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Page 32: ...ont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned VQT3F15 H0111AF0 Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2011 Pursuant to at the directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525...

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