Panasonic DMC-FP3 Scene Uses, Tips, Changing the selected Scene Mode, Portrait Tips, Soft, Skin

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Using flash in Scene Modes (→37)

■Changing the selected Scene Mode

Touch on the recording screen

From the scene menu, touch a scene

Touch to change the scene

Scene

Uses, Tips

Notes

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a

• [AF MODE] default setting is

healthier appearance in bright daylight

(Face Detection).

conditions.

 

[PORTRAIT] Tips

•Stand as close as possible to subject.

•Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

 

 

 

Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor

• Clarity of effect may vary

 

 

 

daylight conditions (portraits from chest

 

depending on brightness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

upwards).

• [AF MODE] default setting is

 

[SOFT

Tips

(Face Detection).

 

SKIN]

• If a part of the background etc.

 

• Stand as close as possible to subject.

is a color close to skin color, this

 

 

 

• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

part is also smoothed.

 

 

 

Changes the subject to a slim-looking or

• When taking a picture, a process

 

 

 

glamorous appearance.

is performed that improves the

 

 

 

 

 

 

skin appearance.

 

 

 

Touch a transform effect

• The picture quality becomes

 

 

 

The settings can also be changed in the Quick

slightly lower.

 

 

 

menu.

• [PICTURE SIZE] is fixed as

 

 

 

 

 

[SLIM]

follows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: 3 M

 

 

 

 

 

↑

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: 2.5 M

 

 

 

 

 

[NO EFFECT]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

↓

 

 

 

: 2 M

 

 

 

 

 

• [AF MODE] default setting is

 

 

 

 

 

[STRETCH]

 

[TRANSFORM]

 

 

 

(Face Detection).

 

Take the picture.

• The following functions cannot

 

 

 

be used.

 

 

 

Notes

Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL

 

 

 

ZOOM]/[BURST]

 

 

 

• This function can be used for personal use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

only, and is not to be used for unauthorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

commercial purposes or commercial gain,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

which would represent a copyright issue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Do not use in ways that violate public order

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and decency or defame or slander others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Do not use in ways that harm the subject.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model No. DMC-FP3 Operating Instructions for advanced featuresPress the shutter button and take pictures To select the Recording Mode manuallyPress the Mode button Touch the desired Recording Mode Press the buttonContents Contents Read first To prevent damage Malfunctions, and faultsFollowing do not indicate mechanical problems Standard AccessoriesBefore use DC in socket →78 Names of partsMenu →17 /delete button →33 AV OUT/DIGITAL socketDrag Using theTouch PanelTouch operations TouchElectrical outlet Charging batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Connect the charger toRecording conditions by Cipa standard Approx pictures Approx min By Cipa standardTo remove Inserting and removing the card optional/ the batteryCompletely insert battery and card Close lidPicture save destination cards and built-in memory BatteryRemaining battery and memory capacity When in operationTouch Language SET Touch the language you wish to set Setting the clockTouch Clock SET Setting date and time and display format Open the lens coverWorld Time →54 To change time settingTouch SET To set local time at travel destinationMode Setting the menuSelect Normal Picture Mode Power is turned onTouch Exit Touch the settings you wish to changeTo reset default settings Touch a menu itemRecording menu items can be called up easily Using Quick menuTouch a menu item Touch the settings you wish to change Recording Mode, display Quick menuUsing Setup menu High Angle LCD ModeAuto Power LCD Power LCDAuto Review OFF/2 MIN./5 MIN./10 MINReset Setup PARAMETERS? Reset Reset REC. SETTINGS?USB Mode Select on Connection Format NTSC/PALTV Aspect Version DispLanguage Demo ModeOFF/ON Press the Playback button and view pictures →32 Select the desired Recording Mode and recordScene Mode Sequence of RecordingHolding the camera Convenient ways to turn the power onTo turn the power on in Playback Mode With the lens cover opened and the power offTake pictures Select Intelligent Auto ModeRecording Mode Focus display when focus aligned flashing → illuminatedYou can also set by touching Flash in the REC menu Touch on the Quick menu →17Touch To use flash→61 To take close-up pictures →38 To adjust coloringTo adjust picture brightness →41Direction detection function First adjust focus according to subjectAlign focus for desired composition Return to desired compositionMaximum zoom ratios by picture size Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoomTaking pictures with zoom Zoom In/OutZoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom Enlarging further Digital ZoomDisplay REC menu →15 Touch on Touch Digital Zoom Touch ExitTo enlarge Playback zoom Viewing your pictures Normal PlayPress the Playback button Scroll through picturesTouch pictures to be deleted Deleting picturesTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Touch Delete MultiRecording information No display Guide lines Changing recording information displayPress to change display Guide linesYou can also set by touching Selftimer in the REC menu Taking pictures with self-timerTouch the time to be set Touch the type of flash Taking pictures with flashType, operations Uses Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom Available types in each mode Available, Not available38 VQT2P49 Taking pictures at even closer range Macro Zoom Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom leverTouch Macro Zoom Touch the subject Taking pictures with the Touched Area in FocusIf you are not going to use exposure compensation, select You can also set by touching Exposure in the REC menuRegistering commonly used scenes When the description isSoft Changing the selected Scene ModeScene Uses, Tips Portrait TipsSports SelfPortrait SceneryCandle How to select a scene →42 Using flash in Scene Modes →37Food PartyPET BabySunset Sens HighBurst Starry FlashSKY Photo BeachSnow AerialChanging registered Scene Mode Taking pictures in registered Scene ModePress the Mode button Touch MY Scene Mode For information on the available recording time →96 End recordingPlaying back motion pictures →65QVGA∗ REC Quality169 WvgaTravel Date Record travel date and destination Useful features for travelTouch Travel Setup Touch CancelTouch to set your home area Touch SET Recording Mode ∗Press Menu → Setup menu → Touch World Time Touch HomePerform steps , and →54 and return clock to home Upon your returnLabeled destination during playback Picture Size Using REC menuSelftimer Flash1600 Setting guideSensitivity Smaller picture size∗2AF Mode Mode Macro ModeSetting White Balance manually White BalanceBurst Mode SettingsOFFMode Settings OFF/ON ExposureAutomatically detects and prevents jitter Color ModeStabilizer Set color effectsRED-EYE Removal Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignmentSet the clock. Same function as that in Setup menu →13 AF Assist LampTo correct input characters Entering TextTouch to select the type of characters Touch the character icon to inputTouch a picture To restorePress the Playback button Set to multiple screen display Turn to T sideDeleting →33 When playback comes to the end, it automatically finishesWatching motion pictures Press the Playback button Display the motion pictureMulti playback Different playback methods Playback ModeCalendar playback Select music and effects according to picture Atmosphere Slide ShowSet playback effects Touch StartOperations during Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeFavorite Play Category PlayTouch a category View picturesTouch Single or Multi Select a still picture Using Playback menuTouch an item to switch between on and OFF and touch SET Text StampTouch Single ResizeSelect a still picture Touch YES Touch SET Touch OK up to 50 pictures To cancel → Touch CancelTouch Multi in step Select a still picture →71 Select the size after ShrinkingSet-up Press MENU→ Playback menu → Touch Cropping CroppingTouch SET Touch YES Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areasFavorite Rotate DispSelect a picture and touch Set-up Press MENU→ Playback menu → Touch Print SET Print SETTouch Single or Multi Select picture Set number of pictures by touching , and then touch SETSet-up Press MENU→ Playback menu → Touch Protect Touch Single or Multi Select picture and make settingTo cancel while releasing all Touch Cancel ProtectSelect copy method direction CopySet-up Press Menu → Playback menu → Touch Copy Operate with your computer Using with your PCTo cancel connection Touch PC on the cameraFolder and file names on computer When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OSPlaying motion pictures on your computer Printing To cancel printTouch PictBridge PTP on the camera With Text Stamp Printing multiple picturesPrint with date and text Remaining sheets display may differ from set numberSelect setting Make settings before selecting Print StartTurn on camera Press the Playback button When using TVs with an SD card slotViewing on TV screen Connect camera to TV Turn on TVRecording List of LCD monitor displaysPress the Display button to change display →7 PlaybackNo Additional Selections can be Made Message displaysInsert SD Card Again TRY Another Card Cannot record to cards Camera does not work even if power is turned onPower cuts off during use Cannot record picturesMotion picture recording stops midway Try checking these items →88 93 firstRecorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference Pictures appear dark or have poor coloringMonitor flickers indoors Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onLCD monitor dims during motion picture recording Brightness is unstableBlackened red areas in recorded pictures Folder/file number displayed as -. Picture is blackIncorrect date displayed in Calendar playback Thumbnail is Displayed is shown on the screenTV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges cut off pictures when printing No pictures appears on TV. Pictures blurred or not coloredAF assist lamp is not illuminated Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera rattles if shaken Cannot set Auto ReviewUsage cautions and notes When in useMemory cards Card Recording picture/time capacityPicture aspect Memory24 GB 38 min 9 min 19 min 12 h 27 min
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DMC-FP3 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FP3 is a compact digital camera that stands out in the crowded market of point-and-shoot models, offering a blend of style, functionality, and innovative technologies. Launched as part of Panasonic's Lumix series, the DMC-FP3 is designed for users who seek a reliable camera without sacrificing advanced features.

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