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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-FP2 DMC-FP1

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the 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.
Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010 www.panasonic.ca Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in China
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, were sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take the time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. 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. Model No. Serial No.

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. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

About the battery pack

CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and ) with metal objects. Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. 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 manufacturers 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 (140 F) or incinerate.
Information for Your Safety
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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About the battery charger
CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN 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. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

-If you see this symbolInformation 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.

Cautions for Use

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
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-AC5PP; 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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Contents
Information for Your Safety.2

Standard accessories

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

Before use

Standard accessories..7 Names of parts..8

Cursor button.9

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
Battery Pack DMW-BCH7PP Charge the battery before use. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Battery Charger DE-A75B Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. Battery Carrying Case VGQ0J54

Hand Strap

VFC4297 USB Connection Cable K1HA08AD0002

Preparations

Charging battery..10. Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery.. 12. Setting the clock..14. Setting the menu..15

AV Cable

K1HA08CD0028 CD-ROM VFF0588 Software: Use it to install the software on your PC. Operating Instructions
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory).13

Others

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format).21 Specifications..23 Optional accessories.26
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 should contact 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Names of parts
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. Microphone Power button Playback button Speaker
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) Left cursor button () Self-timer Down cursor button () Macro mode In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by. Up cursor button () Exposure compensation Right cursor button () Flash

button

LCD monitor [MODE] button Cursor button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/delete button Release lever

Hand strap eyelet

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket [DC IN] socket Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power
Tripod receptacle Ensure that the tripod is stable. Card/Battery door We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

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.

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Charging battery
About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCH7PP.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On: harging in progress C (approx. 110 min. if fully depleted) Off: Charging complete
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product 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 would 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 (DMW-BCH7PP) 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. The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 C - 35 C) (50 F - 95 F).
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
Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
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. he number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD T Mode and Power LCD Mode.

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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

(both click into place)

B Do not touch terminal C Check orientation A
The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the [OPEN] [LOCK] card being used becomes full. for a card.
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)
The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time
Compatible memory cards (optional)
Type of Card Capacity SD memory 8 MB 2 GB cards SDHC memory 4 GB 32 GB cards SDXC memory 48 GB 64 GB cards
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Close lid

Slide to the [LOCK] position.

o remove T

To remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow. Lever
To remove card: press down in center.
Notes 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.

Switch (LOCK)

If the write-protect switch is set to LOCK, the card cannot be used to Latest information: record or delete shots, and it cannot be formatted. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCH7PP). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. (ENG) VQT2K16 13 product.

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Setting the clock
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Setting the menu

Open the lens cover ( A )

The power is turned on.

Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu. Example: etting [LCD MODE] from [OFF] to S in the [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode
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
To cancel Press Do not touch the lens.
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press. 2 ress to select the [SETUP] menu P icon [ ]. 3Press. Select a menu item next and set it.
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.

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.
Press to select and then press [MENU/SET] to set Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu

change time setting To

Select [CLOCK SET] from [REC] or [SETUP] menu, perform

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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.

[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.
[i PORTRAIT]: People are detected [i SCENERY]: Scenery is detected [i MACRO]: A close-up shot is detected [i NIGHT PORTRAIT]: People and night scenery are detected

Open the lens cover

(Only when

is selected)

[i NIGHT SCENERY]: Night scenery is detected [i SUNSET]: A sunset is detected

Take pictures

Press halfway Press fully (press lightly and focus) (press the button all the way to record) Shutter button
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.
If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your arms close to your body, and stand with your feet at shoulder width. Focus display ( B ) (In focus: lit / Not in focus: flashing) The AF area ( C ) is displayed around the subjects face by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet)/ Max. T: 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above

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Selecting the [REC] mode
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 ( 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.

Press the [MODE] button Press or to select [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Start recording
Hold down halfway (adjust the focus) Press fully (start recording) Remaining recording time (approx.)

End recording

Press fully Elapsed recording time (approx.)
The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way. When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2GB. To record automatically ends. more than 2 GB, press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.)

recording.

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Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY]

Playback mode:

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format)

Press to select the picture
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).
To play back a motion picture, select an image with or , and then press to start playback.
For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied) Click the [Operating Instructions] Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install

Deleting pictures

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

to delete displayed

A A To return to the install menu. S B ee next page.
picture ( A ) Press to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] ( B )
Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop

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(PDF format) (Continued)

Specifications

Digital Camera: Information for your safety
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. Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/ Windows Vista SP1 or SP2/Windows 7 You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) To
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 For

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied) Open the Manual folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder Double click the PDF file to open it

DC 5.1 V When recording: .0 W 1 When playing back: 0.6 W 14,100,000 pixels (DMC-FP2) / 12,100,000 pixels (DMC-FP1) 1/2.33 CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels (DMC-FP2) / 12,700,000 pixels (DMC-FP1) Primary color filter Lens Optical 4 x zoom f=6.3 mm to 25.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 140 mm) / F3.5 to F5.9 Digital zoom Max. 4 x Extended optical Max. 8.4 x (DMC-FP2) / Max. 7.8 x (DMC-FP1) zoom Focus range Normal 50 cm (1.64 feet) to Macro / 10 cm (0.33 feet) (Wide) / 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) Intelligent to Auto Scene mode There may be difference in above settings. Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter Burst recording Burst speed 1.5 pictures/second (DMC-FP2) 1.8 pictures/second (DMC-FP1) Number of Until card/built-in memory is full recordable pictures
Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor

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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. 100 pictures (When using a card, it may differ depending on the type of card and the recording conditions) Shutter speed 8 to 1/1600 th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE) AUTO (Program AE) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Multiple Metering mode LCD monitor 2.7 TFT LCD (Approx. 230,400 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash Flash range: ISO ( ) Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 4.9 m (16.08 feet) (Wide) Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 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 2.21 standard) / DPOF corresponding Motion QuickTime Motion JPEG pictures (motion pictures with audio) Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (Full Speed) Analog video / audio: NTSC Composit, Audio line output (Monaural) 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 (32 F to 104 F) 10 % to 80 %
Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A75B): Information for your safety

Input Output

110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 A 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCH7PP): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity

3.7 V / 695 mAh

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Optional accessories
Product name: Battery Pack Product no.: DMW-BCH7PP Performance identical to supplied battery pack. Recommended for taking on holiday, etc.
Product name: AC adaptor Product no.: DMW-AC5PP
Product name: SDXC Memory Card Product no.: 48GB: RP-SDW48GU1K 64GB: RP-SDW64GU1K Product name: SDHC Memory Card Product no.: 4GB: RP-SDW04GU1K 4GB: RP-SDP04GU1K 4GB: RP-SDR04GU1A 8GB: RP-SDW08GU1K 8GB: RP-SDP08GU1K 8GB: RP-SDR08GU1A 16GB: RP-SDW16GU1K 16GB: RP-SDP16GU1K 32GB: RP-SDW32GU1K Product name: SD Memory Card Product no.: 2 GB: RP-SDP02GU1K 2 GB: RP-SDR02GU1A
Product numbers are correct as of January 2010. These may be Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. subject to change.

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