Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FX8PPBefore connecting, operating oradjusting this product, please readthe instructions completely.V
Preparation10VQT0R26Names of the Components1 Photo Flash (P37)2Lens (P5)3 Self-timer Indicator (P40)AF Assist Lamp (P68)4 LCD Monitor (P24, 92)5 Curso
Others100VQT0R265: Motion image recording stops in the middle.• Are you using a MultiMediaCard?– This unit does not support MultiMediaCard.• When you
Others101VQT0R26∫ Playback1: Pictures being played are rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction.The camera has a function to automatically rot
Others102VQT0R26∫ Others1: Unreadable language was selected by mistake.• Press the [MENU] button and select [ ] icon on the [ SETUP] menu to set the d
Others103VQT0R26SpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safety Camera effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixelsImage sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pix
Others104VQT0R26Picture sizeStill picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels,
Others105VQT0R26Digital Camera Accessory System• Please refer to P14, for details on the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures.•
Others106VQT0R26Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.
Others107VQT0R26Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Servi
Others108VQT0R26Limited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic
Others109VQT0R26Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call
Preparation11VQT0R2610 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12)11 Zoom Lever (P36, 70)12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P43)13 Speaker (P71)14 Microphone (P52, 67
Others110VQT0R26Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product RepairsWeb Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportYou can purchase parts, acc
Others111VQT0R26OthersIndexAAC Adaptor ...86, 88AF Assist Lamp ...68AF Mode ..
Others112VQT0R26OOperation Tone ...22Operation Tone Level ...22Operational Sound ...
Others113VQT0R26OthersSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolÉsta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproduci
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VQT0R26F0705Sm0 (04500 A)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07
Preparation12VQT0R26Quick GuideThis is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to r
Preparation13VQT0R26Charging the Battery with the ChargerWhen the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use.1 Attac
Preparation14VQT0R26About the Battery∫ Battery indicationThe remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camer
Preparation15VQT0R26Inserting/Removing the Battery• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.1 Slide the release lever to th
Preparation16VQT0R26Inserting/Removing the Card• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.1 Slide the release lever to the d
Preparation17VQT0R26About the Card∫ Access to the cardWhen pictures are being recorded onto the card, the card access indication A lights red.When the
Preparation18VQT0R26Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size• If you select a larger picture size, you can print pictures more clearly.
Preparation19VQT0R26Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)∫ Initial settingThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the fo
Before Use2VQT0R26Before UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea
Preparation20VQT0R26About the Setup Menu• Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P21– 23 for each menu item.)1 Turn the camera on.• The menu items depe
Preparation21VQT0R26[MONITOR]Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.• The setting on the brightness of the LCD monitor also affects simpl
Preparation22VQT0R26[ECONOMY]The brightness of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the battery life is saved by turning off the LCD monitor automatically
Preparation23VQT0R26[RESET]The settings on the [REC] or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings.• The birthday setting for [BABY] in the sc
Preparation24VQT0R26About the LCD MonitorA LCD monitor (LCD)Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the display.• When the menu screen appears, the [DISP
Preparation25VQT0R26∫ To view the LCD monitor outdoors on a bright sunny day (Power LCD function)When you press and hold the [PWR LCD] button for 1 se
Preparation26VQT0R26∫ Histogram• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels a
Recording pictures (basic)27VQT0R26Recording pictures (basic)Taking Pictures∫ The Mode DialThis camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds
Recording pictures (basic)28VQT0R26∫ Normal recordingThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightnes
Recording pictures (basic)29VQT0R26∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/AE: Auto exposure)When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above p
Before Use3VQT0R26FCC Note: (U.S. only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa
Recording pictures (basic)30VQT0R26∫ Focusing• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶.• When you press the shutter button fully with one stroke, pi
Recording pictures (basic)31VQT0R26∫ Exposure• If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the apertu
Recording pictures (basic)32VQT0R26Taking Pictures in Simple ModeThis mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions app
Recording pictures (basic)33VQT0R26∫ Other Settings in Simple modeIn Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages
Recording pictures (basic)34VQT0R26∫ The Backlight CompensationBacklight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. Subjects such as
Recording pictures (basic)35VQT0R26Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)1 Press 4.• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.• Press th
Recording pictures (basic)36VQT0R26Using the Optical ZoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes
Recording pictures (basic)37VQT0R26Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashWhen you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash acco
Recording pictures (basic)38VQT0R26∫ Available flash settings by recording modeThe available flash settings depend on the recording mode.(±: Available
Recording pictures (basic)39VQT0R26∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P69)• Ther
Before Use4VQT0R26-If you see this symbol- ∫ Care for the camera• Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally
Recording pictures (basic)40VQT0R26Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Select the self-timer mode.: Self-timer set to 10 seconds;: Self-timer set to
Recording pictures (basic)41VQT0R26Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of br
Recording pictures (basic)42VQT0R26Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter
Recording pictures (basic)43VQT0R26Optical Image StabilizerThis mode recognizes and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter espec
Recording pictures (basic)44VQT0R26Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Press the single or burst mode button to switch the burst mode setting and then t
Recording pictures (basic)45VQT0R26• The ways to control the exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When the burst m
Playback (basic)46VQT0R26Playback (basic)Playing Back Pictures1 Select the picture.• 2: Play back the previous picture.• 1: Play back the next picture
Playback (basic)47VQT0R269 Pictures Multi Playback1 Switch to multi screen.2 Select the pictures.∫ To return to the normal playbackRotate the zoom lev
Playback (basic)48VQT0R26Using the Playback Zoom1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] to enlarge the picture.• When you rotate the zoom lever towards [
Playback (basic)49VQT0R26Deleting Pictures∫ To delete a single picture1 Select the picture to be deleted.• 2: Play back the previous picture.• 1: Play
Before Use5VQT0R26∫ About the Lens• Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. It may cause not only a malfunction of the camera but i
Playback (basic)50VQT0R263 Delete the pictures.• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once.∫ To delete all pictures1 Select [ALL DELETE].
Recording pictures (advanced)51VQT0R26Recording pictures (advanced)Using the Mode DialThis mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e
Recording pictures (advanced)52VQT0R262 Press the shutter button halfway.• When the subject is focused, the focus indication A lights.3 Press the shut
Recording pictures (advanced)53VQT0R26• The motion images cannot be recorded without audio.• The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture values are fixed
Recording pictures (advanced)54VQT0R26Set the mode dial to the scene mode to display the scene menu.When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu (P20) is set
Recording pictures (advanced)55VQT0R26Select this mode when you want to take pictures of people.This mode allows you to make the subject stand out fro
Recording pictures (advanced)56VQT0R26Select this mode when you want to take pictures of food without being affected by the ambient light, such as at
Recording pictures (advanced)57VQT0R26This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in
Recording pictures (advanced)58VQT0R26Select this mode when you want to take pictures of baby. Exposure and hue are adjusted to achieve a healthy comp
Recording pictures (advanced)59VQT0R26In this mode, camera detects a skin-color area, such as face, to achieve a smooth appearance of the skin.∫ Techn
Before Use6VQT0R26About These Operating InstructionsPlease note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this
Recording pictures (advanced)60VQT0R26This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. The shutter speed or th
Recording pictures (advanced)61VQT0R26This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself.∫ Technique for Self portrait modeWhen you are focused by pre
Recording Menu Settings62VQT0R26Recording Menu SettingsUsing the [REC] mode menuSetting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create
Recording Menu Settings63VQT0R26[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to th
Recording Menu Settings64VQT0R26∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set )Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually.1 Set t
Recording Menu Settings65VQT0R26[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. I
Recording Menu Settings66VQT0R26[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)When you select a larger picture size ( ), you can print picture
Recording Menu Settings67VQT0R26[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)You can take a picture with audio.• When you set [AUDIO REC.] to
Recording Menu Settings68VQT0R26[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)∫ High speed AF (H) mode• When you select 3-area-focusing (High
Recording Menu Settings69VQT0R26[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)• Be sure of the following points when the AF assist lamp is in
7VQT0R26ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety...2About These Operating Instructions ...6PreparationStandard Accessor
Recording Menu Settings70VQT0R26[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)Setting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON] allows you to magnify a subject 3 t
Playback (advanced)71VQT0R26Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images∫ Pictures with audioSelect the picture with audio icon [
Playback (advanced)72VQT0R26Using the [PLAY] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for re
Playback (advanced)73VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)1 Set the items of the Slide Show.2 Select [START].3 By pressin
Playback (advanced)74VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)This mode allows you to display pictures recorded by holding th
Playback (advanced)75VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)You can rotate the recorded pictures in steps of 90° and displa
Playback (advanced)76VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the u
Playback (advanced)77VQT0R26∫ To cancel all settingsSelect [YES] to cancel all settings.∫ To print the dateYou can set/cancel the printing with the re
Playback (advanced)78VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be delet
Playback (advanced)79VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)You can record the audio after taking a picture (max. 10 second
8VQT0R26Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images... 71Using the [PLAY] mode menu ...
Playback (advanced)80VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of
Playback (advanced)81VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)Use this function when you trim unnecessary parts of the record
Playback (advanced)82VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.• When you select [YES], the
Playback (advanced)83VQT0R26[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)1 Select [YES] to format.• Usually, it is not necessary to form
Playback (advanced)84VQT0R26Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied)• Turn the camera and the TV off.1 Con
Connecting to a PC or Printer85VQT0R26Connecting to a PC or PrinterBefore Connecting to the PC or the Printer[ : USB MODE]Select the USB communication
Connecting to a PC or Printer86VQT0R26Connecting to a PCYou can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and PC.The sof
Connecting to a PC or Printer87VQT0R26∫ Folder CompositionThe folder structure of the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as the illustration below.1
Connecting to a PC or Printer88VQT0R26Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge
Connecting to a PC or Printer89VQT0R26∫ Single picture1 Select a picture to be printed.• The message disappears in about 2 seconds.2 Set the print set
Preparation9VQT0R26PreparationStandard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1 SD Memory Card (16 MB)(In the text, it is indicated a
Connecting to a PC or Printer90VQT0R26• [PAGE LAYOUT](Possible layouts on the camera)3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture.• Press the
Connecting to a PC or Printer91VQT0R26∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen the printer supports the date printing by DPOF se
Others92VQT0R26OthersScreen Display∫ In recording1 Recording mode (P27)2 Flash mode (P37)3 Burst (P44): Audio recording (P52, 67)4 White balance (P63)
Others93VQT0R26∫ Recording in simple mode1 Flash mode (P37)2 Focus (P28)3 Picture mode (P32): Jitter alert (P30)4 Battery indication (P14)5 Pictures r
Others94VQT0R26∫ In playback1 Playback mode (P46)2 Number of DPOF prints (P76)3 Protected picture (P78)4 Picture with audio/Motion images (P71)5 Pictu
Others95VQT0R26Cautions for Use∫ Optimal Use of the CameraWhen carrying the camera, take care not to drop or cause impact to it.• The lens or the oute
Others96VQT0R26∫ CardDo not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static elec
Others97VQT0R26Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.Major messages are described below
Others98VQT0R26[READ ERRORPLEASE CHECK THE CARD]Data reading error.Be sure that the card is inserted securely and then play it back again.[WRITE ERROR
Others99VQT0R26TroubleshootingIf you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved.Carry out the [RESET] i
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