Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FP2 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. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
■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.
■ 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.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
Contents Information for Your Safety .......2 Before use Standard accessories ................8 Names of parts..........................10 Cursor button ................................. 11 Preparations Charging the battery ................12 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery .................14 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ...........15 Setting the Clock ......................16 Setting the menu ......................
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. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Battery Charger DE-A76A Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
■ Optional Accessories • Lithium Ion Battery: DMW-BCH7E • AC Adaptor: DMW-AC5EB • SDXC Memory Card 48 GB RP-SDW48GE1K 64 GB RP-SDW64GE1K • SDHC Memory Card 4 GB RP-SDW04GE1K 4 GB RP-SDP04GE1K 4 GB RP-SDR04GE1A 8 GB RP-SDW08GE1K 8 GB RP-SDP08GE1K 8 GB RP-SDR08GE1A 16 GB RP-SDW16GE1K 16 GB RP-SDP16GE1K 24 GB RP-SDP24GE1K 32 GB RP-SDW32GE1K 32 GB RP-SDP32GE1K • SD Memory Card 2 GB RP-SDP02GE1K 2 GB RP-SDR02GE1A • Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Names of parts Zoom lever Shutter button Flash Lens Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp button 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. Microphone Power button LCD monitor Playback button [MODE] button Speaker Cursor button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button Release lever Tripod receptacle • Ensure that the tripod is stable.
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. Cursor button [MENU/SET] (menu display/set/finish) Up cursor button (▲) • Exposure compensation Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer Right cursor button (►) • Flash Down cursor button (▼) • Macro mode ●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.
Charging the battery ■About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCH7E. 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.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: Charging in progress (approx. 110 min. if fully depleted) Off: Charging complete Detach the battery after charging is completed ■Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time Number of recordable pictures Recording time Playback time Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 150 min Approx. 260 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Turn the camera off and slide the release lever ( A ) to [OPEN] before opening the lid Completely insert battery and card A [OPEN] [LOCK] B Do not touch terminal C Check orientation Close lid Slide to the [LOCK] position. B C ■To remove • To remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow. • To remove card: press down in centre. Lever ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCH7E).
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■ Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB) ●The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
Setting the Clock The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped. A Open the lens cover ( A ) The power is turned on. Press [MENU/SET] ( B ) while the message is displayed Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press ▲▼ to set Do not touch the lens. • To cancel → Press B Press [MENU/SET] Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET] • To return to the previous screen, press . • Turn on the power again and check the time display.
Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu. Example: Setting [LCD MODE] from [OFF] to in the [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press ◄. 2 Press ▼ to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 3 Press ►. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press ▲▼ to select [LCD MODE] and then press ► • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
Taking pictures with automatic settings 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. Open the lens cover A The power is turned on.
[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording mode: ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds.
Selecting the [REC] mode Open the lens cover A The power is turned on. Press the [MODE] button ( A ) Press ▲ or ▼ to select the recording mode Press [MENU/SET] ( B ) [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. [MY SCENE MODE] Take pictures in commonly used Scene Modes. [SCENE MODE] Take pictures according to scene. [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Take motion pictures.
Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording mode: Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not possible.) Press the [MODE] button Press ▲ or ▼ to select [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Start recording Hold down halfway (adjust the focus) Remaining recording time (approx.) Press fully (start recording) End recording Elapsed recording time Press fully ●The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of recording.
Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] Playback mode: Press (A) A Press ◄► to select the picture ●To play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then press ▲ to start playback. Deleting pictures Playback mode: Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) (Continued) ■When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click B and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extra optical zoom Focus range Normal Macro / Intelligent Auto Scene mode Shutter system Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.0 W When playing back: 0.6 W 14,100,000 pixels (DMC-FP2) / 12,100,000 pixels (DMC-FP1) 1/2.
Specifications (Continued) Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 4.6 pictures/second (DMC-FP2) / Approx. 5.5 pictures/second (DMC-FP1) Number of Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in recordable memory, immediately after formatting) pictures Max.
Terminal Dimensions Mass Operating temperature Operating humidity AV OUT / DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC IN: Dedicated jack (2 pin) Approx. 98.6 mm (W) x 58.9 mm (H) x 18.6 mm (D) [3.88” (W) x 2.32” (H) x 0.73” (D)] (excluding the projection part) With card and battery: Approx. 141 (0.31 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 121 (0.27 lb) 0 °C to 40 °C 10 % to 80 % Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A76A): Information for your safety Input 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V 0.
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