Panasonic DMC-FP1 Lumix Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FP1

Before use, please read these instructions

completely.

Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF
format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the
Troubleshooting.

GN

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions
carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the
actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or
broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may
infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording
of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST
BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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About the battery pack

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

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

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About the battery charger

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN

CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH

NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

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

CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord
is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.

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Cautions for Use

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

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

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

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual
smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer
Care Centre on 132600.

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the
camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and sound may be adversely affected.

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union

This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this product,
please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

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Contents

Before use

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

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

Cursor button ...................................9

Preparations

Charging the battery ................10

Inserting and removing the card

(optional)/the battery

.................12

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ...........13

Setting the Clock ......................14

Setting the menu ......................15

Basics

Taking pictures with

automatic settings

[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode ....16

Selecting the [REC] mode .......18

Taking motion pictures

[MOTION PICTURE] Mode ........19

Viewing your pictures

[NORMAL PLAY] .......................20

Deleting pictures ......................20

Others

Reading the Operating

Instructions (PDF format) ........21

Specifications ...........................23

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

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Standard accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2010.

Battery Pack

DMW-BCH7E

• Charge the battery
before use.

AC Cable

K2CJ29A00002

Battery Pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.

Hand Strap

VFC4297

Battery Charger

DE-A76A

USB Connection
Cable

K1HA08AD0002

Battery Charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in
the text.

AV Cable

K1HA08CD0028

Battery Case

VGQ0J54

CD-ROM

VFF0591

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Software:
Use it to install the
software on your PC.

• Operating
Instructions

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in
memory when you are not using a card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Names of parts

Release lever

Tripod receptacle

• Ensure that the tripod is stable.

Card/Battery door

Zoom lever

Shutter button

Flash

Lens

Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp

Lens cover

• Fully peel off the strip of tape from the

lens cover before using the camera.

• When opening and closing the lens

cover, make sure that liquid or foreign
objects such as sand do not enter.

LCD monitor

[MODE] button

Cursor button

[DISPLAY] button

[Q.MENU]/Delete button

Microphone

Power button

Playback button

Speaker

button

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We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the
AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

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Hand strap eyelet

Cursor button

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

[DC IN] socket

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product.

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We recommend using the
supplied hand strap to avoid
dropping the camera.

[MENU/SET]

(menu display/set/finish)

Left cursor button (◄)

• Self-timer

Down cursor button (▼)

• Macro mode

Up cursor button (▲)

• Exposure compensation

Right cursor button (►)

• Flash

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

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Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional).

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If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power
supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected
etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.