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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0R26 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX8PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0R26 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX8PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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... future reference. Even for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright them handy for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. of your Operating Instructions carefully and keep own private use , recording of certain material may look somewhat WARNING TO .... Safety • Please note that is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may Information for purchasing this battery. 2 VQT0R26 Dispose of explosion if battery is recyclable powers the product you...
... future reference. Even for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright them handy for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. of your Operating Instructions carefully and keep own private use , recording of certain material may look somewhat WARNING TO .... Safety • Please note that is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may Information for purchasing this battery. 2 VQT0R26 Dispose of explosion if battery is recyclable powers the product you...
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... [FORMAT] ......... 83 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 84 Screen Display 92 Cautions for Use 95 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 99 Specifications 103 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 105 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 106 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 107 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 108 Customer Services Directory...
... [FORMAT] ......... 83 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 84 Screen Display 92 Cautions for Use 95 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 99 Specifications 103 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 105 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 106 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 107 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 108 Customer Services Directory...
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VFC4090 VYQ3509 9 VQT0R26 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 2 Battery Pack (In ... Strap 8 Battery Carrying Case DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0004 6 K1HA08CD0005 7 8 • For information about optional accessories, please refer to "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P105) • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on...
VFC4090 VYQ3509 9 VQT0R26 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 2 Battery Pack (In ... Strap 8 Battery Carrying Case DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0004 6 K1HA08CD0005 7 8 • For information about optional accessories, please refer to "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P105) • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on...
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...-AC5; optional) is attached to it . 22 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 23 Release lever (P15, 16) 23 11 VQT0R26 10 11 Preparation 12 10 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 11 Zoom Lever (P36, 70) 12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P43) 13 Speaker (P71) 14 Microphone (P52, 67) 15 Shutter Button... 17 Strap Eyelet 18 Lens Barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P84, 86, 88) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P86, 88) • Please be sure to use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is connected to it . 21 Tripod Receptacle • When you use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;
...-AC5; optional) is attached to it . 22 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 23 Release lever (P15, 16) 23 11 VQT0R26 10 11 Preparation 12 10 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 11 Zoom Lever (P36, 70) 12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P43) 13 Speaker (P71) 14 Microphone (P52, 67) 15 Shutter Button... 17 Strap Eyelet 18 Lens Barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P84, 86, 88) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P86, 88) • Please be sure to use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is connected to it . 21 Tripod Receptacle • When you use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;
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... can be enhanced if a tripod is ejected or retracted according to the zoom position. • Take care not to the subject. • When using the digital zoom. (P70) 3 W T 36 VQT0R26 W T At high magnification, even small movements can cause a slight decrease in picture sharpness. • If you use the zoom ... focus on the subject again. • In motion image mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • The picture may be more visible when using a wider area of the zoom lens as you wish to make subjects appear...
... can be enhanced if a tripod is ejected or retracted according to the zoom position. • Take care not to the subject. • When using the digital zoom. (P70) 3 W T 36 VQT0R26 W T At high magnification, even small movements can cause a slight decrease in picture sharpness. • If you use the zoom ... focus on the subject again. • In motion image mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • The picture may be more visible when using a wider area of the zoom lens as you wish to make subjects appear...
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... menu. When too much jitter occurs. - While the demonstration is displayed, the optical zoom is not ( ) needed or when using the camera with the optical zoom set . 43 VQT0R26 When taking pictures while following cases. - If you want to Wide (1k) and the zoom ... The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can reduce blurring caused by jitter especially when you press the [MENU] button, the demonstration appears. In digital zoom range. - Be careful of the optical image stabilizer (Demonstration Mode) When you take pictures with a tripod. • The stabilizer function may...
... menu. When too much jitter occurs. - While the demonstration is displayed, the optical zoom is not ( ) needed or when using the camera with the optical zoom set . 43 VQT0R26 When taking pictures while following cases. - If you want to Wide (1k) and the zoom ... The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can reduce blurring caused by jitter especially when you press the [MENU] button, the demonstration appears. In digital zoom range. - Be careful of the optical image stabilizer (Demonstration Mode) When you take pictures with a tripod. • The stabilizer function may...
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... you do not want to determine the focus position to take pictures in dark places, the AF area is displayed on . • When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures, switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or Spot-focusing mode. • You cannot set to the position..., a picture may become still for a moment in the condition before being focused. The effective range of the screen with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on under low light conditions. Recording Menu Settings [REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) ∫ High speed AF (H) mode...
... you do not want to determine the focus position to take pictures in dark places, the AF area is displayed on . • When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures, switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or Spot-focusing mode. • You cannot set to the position..., a picture may become still for a moment in the condition before being focused. The effective range of the screen with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on under low light conditions. Recording Menu Settings [REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) ∫ High speed AF (H) mode...
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... print information into the media and to a photo studio for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting ...SELECT EXIT MENU • The date print icon [ DATE ] appears. • When using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied), you print pictures with the recorded date by pressing the [DISPLAY...the number of prints. CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? DCF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. NO YES SELECT SET MENU ∫ To print the date You can print...
... print information into the media and to a photo studio for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting ...SELECT EXIT MENU • The date print icon [ DATE ] appears. • When using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied), you print pictures with the recorded date by pressing the [DISPLAY...the number of prints. CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? DCF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. NO YES SELECT SET MENU ∫ To print the date You can print...
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... slot.) • Motion images cannot be played back. To play back a picture vertically, it may not be blurry. (When using the AV cable) 84 VQT0R26 DIGITAL • Even if you set the mode dial to playback mode [ ]. ∫ Viewing pictures in the recording mode. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to... the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. • Hold the plug B to push into or...
... slot.) • Motion images cannot be played back. To play back a picture vertically, it may not be blurry. (When using the AV cable) 84 VQT0R26 DIGITAL • Even if you set the mode dial to playback mode [ ]. ∫ Viewing pictures in the recording mode. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to... the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. • Hold the plug B to push into or...
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... [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the plug C to a PC, print, or send them by e-mail easily. Select [Cancel] to the computer. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] (for PC connection. 1 Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] again. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable...
... [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the plug C to a PC, print, or send them by e-mail easily. Select [Cancel] to the computer. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] (for PC connection. 1 Turn the camera on and then set [USB MODE] again. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable...
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... with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the plug C to be printed or...printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Turn the camera on and then set . (P76) PICTURE]. (P90)... or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable ...PTP)]. (P85) 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable (supplied), you connect ...), turn the camera off before the connection. • It may take ...
... with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the plug C to be printed or...printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Turn the camera on and then set . (P76) PICTURE]. (P90)... or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable ...PTP)]. (P85) 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable (supplied), you connect ...), turn the camera off before the connection. • It may take ...
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Zoom/Digital zoom (P36, 70) W T 17 Shutter speed (P28) 18 Aperture value (P28) 19 Exposure compensation (P41)...lamp (P68) 26 Self-timer (P40) 15 Age (P58) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning the camera on, setting the clock and after switching from other modes to [BABY]. 16 Current date and time (P19) • This ...is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning on the camera in 92 VQT0R26 27 Optical image stabilizer (P43) Others Others Screen Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 ISO100 10 27 3 ...
Zoom/Digital zoom (P36, 70) W T 17 Shutter speed (P28) 18 Aperture value (P28) 19 Exposure compensation (P41)...lamp (P68) 26 Self-timer (P40) 15 Age (P58) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning the camera on, setting the clock and after switching from other modes to [BABY]. 16 Current date and time (P19) • This ...is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning on the camera in 92 VQT0R26 27 Optical image stabilizer (P43) Others Others Screen Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 ISO100 10 27 3 ...
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...• Set the TV input to external input mode. 2: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly? • Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P85) 3: The card is not recognized by recording with... played are displayed as [-] and the screen may turn black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with the digital camera other than Panasonic? You cannot print pictures with printers which cuts out both edges of pictures are cut at printing. • Have you order photo studios...
...• Set the TV input to external input mode. 2: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly? • Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P85) 3: The card is not recognized by recording with... played are displayed as [-] and the screen may turn black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with the digital camera other than Panasonic? You cannot print pictures with printers which cuts out both edges of pictures are cut at printing. • Have you order photo studios...
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... 640k480 pixels/320k240 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second with SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,...000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 105 mm)/F2.8 to F5.0 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: Normal/Macro, 5-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing (High speed...
... 640k480 pixels/320k240 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second with SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,...000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 105 mm)/F2.8 to F5.0 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: Normal/Macro, 5-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing (High speed...
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...DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Mass: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 2560k1440 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels 640k480 pixels/320k240 pixels Fine/Standard JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera...47 oz (with Memory Card and battery) 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A11B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Equipment mobility: Movable ...
...DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Mass: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 2560k1440 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels 640k480 pixels/320k240 pixels Fine/Standard JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera...47 oz (with Memory Card and battery) 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A11B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Equipment mobility: Movable ...
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Please consult your local dealer. 105 VQT0R26 Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S005A Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5 AC Adaptor RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD256BU1A ...
Please consult your local dealer. 105 VQT0R26 Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S005A Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5 AC Adaptor RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD256BU1A ...
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... enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Discover Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street... Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT,...
... enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Discover Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street... Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT,...
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... this product needs service. In the unlikely event this completed form and your Proof of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to : Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 107 VQT0R26 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for Service...
... this product needs service. In the unlikely event this completed form and your Proof of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to : Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 107 VQT0R26 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for Service...
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Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your request by visiting our Web Site. ...Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest servicenter by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332...
Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your request by visiting our Web Site. ...Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest servicenter by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332...