English dropdown-ico

Panasonic DMC-FP5 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Panasonic DMC-FP5, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Panasonic DMC-FP5 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Panasonic DMC-FP5. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Panasonic DMC-FP5 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Panasonic DMC-FP5
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Panasonic DMC-FP5 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Panasonic DMC-FP5 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Panasonic DMC-FP5 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Panasonic DMC-FP5, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Panasonic service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Panasonic DMC-FP5.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Panasonic DMC-FP5 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No . DMC-FP5 VQT3F15 H0111AF0 Bef ore use, please read these instructions completely . Model number suf fi x “EB” denotes UK model. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for Ad vanced Features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM[...]

  • Page 2

    2 VQT3F15 (ENG) Dear Customer , We w ould like to tak e this oppor tunity to thank you f or purchasing this P anasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy f or future ref erence. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items , etc. of your Digital Camera ma y look some what differ[...]

  • Page 3

    3 (ENG) VQT3F15 For y our saf ety , please read the follo wing text carefully . This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for y our safety and con venience . A 5-ampere fuse is fi tted 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 approv ed by [...]

  • Page 4

    4 VQT3F15 (ENG)  About the battery pack CA UTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended b y the manuf acturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s instr uctions. • Do not heat or expose to fl ame. • Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automo[...]

  • Page 5

    5 (ENG) VQT3F15 • The batter y charger is in the standby condition when the A C power supply cord is connected. The primar y circuit is alwa ys “live” as long as the pow er cord is connected to an electrical outlet. Information f or Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, pac kaging,[...]

  • Page 6

    6 VQT3F15 (ENG)  Cautions for Use • Do not use any other A V cables e xcept the supplied one. • Do not use an y other USB connection cables e xcept the supplied one. Keep this unit as far awa y as possible fr om electromagnetic equipment (such as micro wave o vens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV , the[...]

  • Page 7

    7 (ENG) VQT3F15 Contents Information f or Y our Safety .................................................................... 2 Standard Accessories........................................................................... 8 Names of the Components ................................................................. 10 How to Use the T ouch Panel .....[...]

  • Page 8

    8 VQT3F15 (ENG) Check that all the accessories are included bef ore using the camera. Product numbers are correct as of Jan uar y 2011. These ma y be subject to change. 1 Battery P ack  (Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Battery Charger is indicated as battery cha[...]

  • Page 9

    9 (ENG) VQT3F15 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre • For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 • For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333 • Visit our w ebsite for product inf ormation www .panasonic.co .uk • E-mail: customer .care@panasonic.co.uk T echnical Suppor t for A V Software • For customers within the UK: 0844 84[...]

  • Page 10

    10 VQT3F15 (ENG) Names of the Components 1 Flash 2 Microphone 3 Lens 4 Lens cov er 5 Self-timer Indicator AF Assist Lamp 6 Strap ey elet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. DIGIT AL A V OUT/ 78 9 1 0 11 12 7 T ouch Panel / LCD Monitor 8 Camera ON / OFF switch 9 Shutter button 10 Zoom lev er 11 [...]

  • Page 11

    11 (ENG) VQT3F15 13 T ripod receptacle 14 Card / Battery door 15 Release lev er 16 DC coupler cov er • When using an AC adaptor , ensure that the P anasonic DC coupler (DMW - DCC10; optional) and A C adaptor (DMW-A C5E; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine P anasonic A C adaptor (DMW -AC5E; optional). • When using an AC adaptor , use th[...]

  • Page 12

    12 VQT3F15 (ENG) This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Y ou can operate the camera by directly touching the icons or images on the LCD monitor (T ouch Panel) with your fi nger or the supplied stylus pen. T ouch T o touch and release the touch panel. Drag A mov ement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to select icons or images,[...]

  • Page 13

    13 (ENG) VQT3F15 Note • If you use a commercially av ailable liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Depending on the material, visibility or operability ma y be impaired.) • Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you ha ve a commercially a vailab le protection sheet af fi xed or if yo[...]

  • Page 14

    14 VQT3F15 (ENG) Charging the Battery  About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCK7E) can be used with this camera. It has been found that counterfeit battery pac ks which look very similar to the genuine product are made a vailable to pur chase in some markets. Some of these battery [...]

  • Page 15

    15 (ENG) VQT3F15 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Charging star ts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green.  [CHARGE] indicator Lights on: Charging Lights off: Charging complete (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator fl ashes –[...]

  • Page 16

    16 VQT3F15 (ENG)  Recording still pictures (By CIP A standard in Nor mal Picture Mode) Supplied battery Optional battery Capacity 660 mAh 680 mAh Number of recordab le pictures Appro x. 260 pictures Appro x. 265 pictures Recording time Appro x. 130 min Appro x. 132 min Recording conditions b y CIP A standard   CIP A is an abbreviation of [[...]

  • Page 17

    17 (ENG) VQT3F15 About the Built-in Memory / the Card Built-in Memory • Memor y size: Appro x. 70 MB • The built-in memor y 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. Card The follo wing cards which conform to the SD [...]

  • Page 18

    18 VQT3F15 (ENG) • Check that this unit is tur ned off . • We recommend using a P anasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the [OPEN] and open the card / battery door . • Always use genuine P anasonic batteries (NCA-YN101H; supplied or DMW -BCK7E; optional). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of [...]

  • Page 19

    19 (ENG) VQT3F15 Setting Date / Time (Cloc k Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Open the lens cover . • The camera is tur ned on. T ouch the language select icon on the screen. Select the language. • The [Please set the clock] message appears. T ouch [Clock Set]. T ouch the items you wish to set (Y ear / Month / Day / Hou[...]

  • Page 20

    20 VQT3F15 (ENG) Setting the Menu Using the menu, you can select y our pref erred recording or playbac k functions, or can mak e basic settings for the camera. This section describes the operation method using the example of ho w to set the [AF Mode] in the recording menu to [ 3 ] (F ace Detection). T ouch [MENU]. T ouch the type of menu. • In Pl[...]

  • Page 21

    21 (ENG) VQT3F15 Recor ding Sequence Open the lens cover . The camera is turned on in Recording Mode. (Recording is possible with this setting.) A Shutter button Select Recording Mode. 1 T ouch [ w 1 ]. 2 T ouch the mode icon. • The descr iption is displa yed after the fi rst touch. • When operating from Playback Mode , touch [ 1 ] ?[...]

  • Page 22

    22 VQT3F15 (ENG) T aking Pictures Using the Automatic Function ( 4 : Intelligent Auto Mode) [Rec] Mode: 4 The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode f or beginners or those who want to lea ve the settings to the camera and take pictures easily . A Shutter button T[...]

  • Page 23

    23 (ENG) VQT3F15 Scene Detection When the camera identi fi es the optim um scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in b lue for 2 seconds , after which its colour changes to the usual red. 4  3 [i-P or trait] 5 [i-Night P or trait] • Only when [ w ] is selected 4 [i-Scenery] 1 [i-Night Scenery] 2 [i-Macro] 7 [i-Sunset] • [ 4 ] i[...]

  • Page 24

    24 VQT3F15 (ENG) Recor ding Motion Pictures [Rec] Mode: 6 This records motion pictures with sound. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio .) T ouch [ w 1 ] in Recording Mode. T ouch [ 6 ]. C A B Press the shutter button halfway to f ocus and then press it fully to start recording. A A vailab le recording time B Recording state C[...]

  • Page 25

    25 (ENG) VQT3F15 Pla ying Back Pictures ([Normal Pla y]) [Playbac k] Mode: 5 If the card is inser ted, pictures in the card are pla yed bac k. If not, pictures in the built-in memory are play ed back. T ouch [ 9 ] in Recording Mode. • T ouching [ 9 ] in Recording Mode will automatically enter Normal Playback Mode . Forward or rewind the ima ge by[...]

  • Page 26

    26 VQT3F15 (ENG) Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for Adv anced Features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on y our PC to read it. [Windows] 1 1 T urn the PC on and inser t the CD-R OM containing the Operating Instru[...]

  • Page 27

    27 (ENG) VQT3F15  When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open Y ou 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). Inser t the CD-ROM containing the Oper ating Instructions (supplied), click [ B ] and then f ollow the messages on the screen to ins[...]

  • Page 28

    28 VQT3F15 (ENG) Speci fi cations Digital Camera: Information f or your saf ety P ower Source: DC 5.1 V P ower Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing bac k) Camera Effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33 ˝ CCD T otal pixels: 14,500,000 pixels Primar y colour fi lter Lens: Optical 4 × zoom, f=6.3 to 25.2 mm [35 [...]

  • Page 29

    29 (ENG) VQT3F15 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/1,600th of a second [Starry Sky] mode: 15 seconds , 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE): Auto (Programme AE) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step , -2 EV to +2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor: TFT LCD 3.0 ˝ (3:2) (Approx. 230,000 dots) ( fi eld of vie w ratio about 100%) T ouch panel Flash: Fl[...]

  • Page 30

    30 VQT3F15 (ENG) Dimensions: Approx. 101.0 mm (W) × 58.9 mm (H) × 18.2 mm (D) (3.98 ˝ (W) × 2.32 ˝ (H) × 0.72 ˝ (D)) (excluding the projection part) Mass: Approx. 141 g /0.31 lb (with Memory Card and batter y) Approx. 124 g /0.27 lb (excluding Memory Card and battery) Operating T emperature: 0 °C to 40 °C Operating Humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH[...]

  • Page 31

    31 (ENG) VQT3F15 VQT3F15_DMC-FP5-EB_EN.indd 31 VQT3F15_DMC-FP5-EB_EN.indd 31 2011/01/07 20:18:56 2011/01/07 20:18:56[...]

  • Page 32

    • SDXC Logo is a trademar k of SD-3C , LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered tr ademark of DynaComware T aiwan Inc. • Other names, company names, and product names p[...]