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.
VQT2M98
Page 1: ...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 VQT2M98 ...
Page 2: ...age malfunctions and faults 5 Standard Accessories 6 Names of parts 7 Cursor button 7 Preparations Charging 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...
Page 3: ...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...
Page 4: ...o 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 t...
Page 5: ...PA 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 Rotat...
Page 6: ...r 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...
Page 7: ...idnight 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 in digital photo center or when using TEXT STAM...
Page 8: ...s 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 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...
Page 9: ...umber 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 spea...
Page 10: ... 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 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 ...
Page 11: ... 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 Chec...
Page 12: ...ings notes For details about the setting procedure in the SETUP menu 14 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 pre...
Page 13: ...ain 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 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 dist...
Page 14: ... 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 m...
Page 15: ...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 Zoom In Out Capture a wider area wide angle Enlarge the subject telephoto W side wide angle 1 x T side te...
Page 16: ... FRAME Scene Modes 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 ...
Page 17: ...o 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 You can switch between various information shown on the LCD monito...
Page 18: ... are as follows 1 30 1 1600th 1 8 2 1 1600th 2Max 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 ca...
Page 19: ...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 ...
Page 20: ... 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 Corrects exposure when adequate expo...
Page 21: ...t 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 Scene Uses Tips Notes Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with opti...
Page 22: ... 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 NIGHT SCENERY Takes clear pictur...
Page 23: ...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 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 s...
Page 24: ...s 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 wit...
Page 25: ...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 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 ...
Page 26: ...es recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera Select the desired picture quality Close menu 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 elapse...
Page 27: ...estination 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 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...
Page 28: ... 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...
Page 29: ...creen 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 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...
Page 30: ...s 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 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 ran...
Page 31: ...ORLD 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 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 ...
Page 32: ...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 Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways NORMAL PLAY 31 SLIDE SHOW 64 CATEGORY PLAY 66 FAVORITE P...
Page 33: ... 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 Slid...
Page 34: ... 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 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...
Page 35: ...rther 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 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 compatib...
Page 36: ...OTOfunSTUDIO 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 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 ...
Page 37: ...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 pic...
Page 38: ...n importing pictures from the built in memory remove any memory cards 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 W...
Page 39: ...mage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation If using AC adaptor turn off the camera before plugging in or removing Printing multiple pictures Select MULTI PRINT in step on the previous page Select item See below for details Print 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 ...
Page 40: ...r settings may be prioritized 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 I...
Page 41: ...y 50 15 Remaining recording time 49 16 Self timer mode 34 17 Elapsed recording time 49 18 Travel elapsed days 51 Name 44 Travel Location 51 Age in years months 44 Current date time 19 AF assist lamp 59 20 Audio recording for motion pictures 1 Playback Mode 63 Protected picture 72 Favorites 70 Text stamped display 67 2 Picture size 53 3 Battery capacity 11 4 Folder File number 31 75 Picture number ...
Page 42: ...ayed when formatting built in memory via computer etc Reformat directly using camera Data will be deleted 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 M...
Page 43: ...r subject movement 54 58 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 shut...
Page 44: ...not Camera set to CATEGORY PLAY or FAVORITE PLAY Set Playback Mode to NORMAL PLAY 63 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 ...
Page 45: ...ny 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 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 B...
Page 46: ...ng 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 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...
Page 47: ...0 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 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 ...
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