Panasonic DMC-FP3 operating instructions Rotate Disp, Favorite, Select a picture and touch

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Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued)

Playback Mode:

[ROTATE DISP.]

Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.

Set-up: Press [MENU] → [PLAYBACK] menu → Touch [ROTATE DISP.]

Touch [ON]

[ON][OFF]

[ROTATE DISP.] cannot be used with motion pictures.

Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing directly up or down and still pictures taken on other cameras may not be rotated. Additionally, still pictures taken while holding the camera upside down are not rotated automatically.

Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi playback and Calendar playback.

Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (→32) environment (OS, software).

[FAVORITE]

By labeling your favorite pictures with a star (), you can enjoy [SLIDE SHOW] or [FAVORITE PLAY] of these pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites (→33).

Set-up: Press [MENU]→ [PLAYBACK] menu → Touch [FAVORITE]

Touch [ON]

(On playback screen)

 

Select a picture and touch

 

(repeat)

Touch [EXIT]

Displayed when set (not displayed when [OFF]).

 

• Up to 999 pictures can be selected.

To clear all

• To release → Touch

again.

In step , touch [CANCEL] → Touch [YES] Cannot be set in [FAVORITE PLAY] Playback Mode.

It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites. Setting/release can also be made with supplied software ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’.

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features Model No. DMC-FP3Press the button To select the Recording Mode manuallyPress the Mode button Touch the desired Recording Mode Press the shutter button and take picturesContents Contents To prevent damage Malfunctions, and faults Read firstBefore use Standard AccessoriesFollowing do not indicate mechanical problems AV OUT/DIGITAL socket Names of partsMenu →17 /delete button →33 DC in socket →78Touch Using theTouch PanelTouch operations DragConnect the charger to Charging batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Electrical outletApprox pictures Approx min By Cipa standard Recording conditions by Cipa standardClose lid Inserting and removing the card optional/ the batteryCompletely insert battery and card To removeWhen in operation BatteryRemaining battery and memory capacity Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryOpen the lens cover Setting the clockTouch Clock SET Setting date and time and display format Touch Language SET Touch the language you wish to setTo set local time at travel destination To change time settingTouch SET World Time →54Power is turned on Setting the menuSelect Normal Picture Mode ModeTouch a menu item Touch the settings you wish to changeTo reset default settings Touch ExitRecording Mode, display Quick menu Using Quick menuTouch a menu item Touch the settings you wish to change Recording menu items can be called up easilyUsing Setup menu Power LCD LCD ModeAuto Power LCD High AngleOFF/2 MIN./5 MIN./10 MIN Auto ReviewUSB Mode Select on Connection Reset Reset REC. SETTINGS?Reset Setup PARAMETERS? Version Disp NTSC/PALTV Aspect FormatOFF/ON Demo ModeLanguage Sequence of Recording Select the desired Recording Mode and recordScene Mode Press the Playback button and view pictures →32With the lens cover opened and the power off Convenient ways to turn the power onTo turn the power on in Playback Mode Holding the cameraFocus display when focus aligned flashing → illuminated Select Intelligent Auto ModeRecording Mode Take picturesTo use flash Touch on the Quick menu →17Touch You can also set by touching Flash in the REC menu→41 To take close-up pictures →38 To adjust coloringTo adjust picture brightness →61Return to desired composition First adjust focus according to subjectAlign focus for desired composition Direction detection functionZoom In/Out Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoomTaking pictures with zoom Maximum zoom ratios by picture sizeTouch Digital Zoom Touch Exit Enlarging further Digital ZoomDisplay REC menu →15 Touch on Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical ZoomScroll through pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayPress the Playback button To enlarge Playback zoomTouch Delete Multi Deleting picturesTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Touch pictures to be deletedGuide lines Changing recording information displayPress to change display Recording information No display Guide linesTouch the time to be set Taking pictures with self-timerYou can also set by touching Selftimer in the REC menu Type, operations Uses Taking pictures with flashTouch the type of flash Available types in each mode Available, Not available Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom38 VQT2P49 Touch Macro Zoom Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom leverTaking pictures at even closer range Macro Zoom Taking pictures with the Touched Area in Focus Touch the subjectYou can also set by touching Exposure in the REC menu If you are not going to use exposure compensation, selectWhen the description is Registering commonly used scenesPortrait Tips Changing the selected Scene ModeScene Uses, Tips SoftScenery SelfPortrait SportsParty How to select a scene →42 Using flash in Scene Modes →37Food CandleSunset BabyPET Burst HighSens SKY FlashStarry Aerial BeachSnow PhotoPress the Mode button Touch MY Scene Mode Taking pictures in registered Scene ModeChanging registered Scene Mode →65 End recordingPlaying back motion pictures For information on the available recording time →96Wvga REC Quality169 QVGA∗Touch Cancel Useful features for travelTouch Travel Setup Travel Date Record travel date and destinationTouch Home Recording Mode ∗Press Menu → Setup menu → Touch World Time Touch to set your home area Touch SETLabeled destination during playback Upon your returnPerform steps , and →54 and return clock to home Flash Using REC menuSelftimer Picture SizeSmaller picture size∗2 Setting guideSensitivity 1600AF Mode White Balance Macro ModeSetting White Balance manually ModeExposure Mode SettingsOFFMode Settings OFF/ON BurstSet color effects Color ModeStabilizer Automatically detects and prevents jitterAF Assist Lamp Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignmentSet the clock. Same function as that in Setup menu →13 RED-EYE RemovalTouch the character icon to input Entering TextTouch to select the type of characters To correct input charactersTurn to T side To restorePress the Playback button Set to multiple screen display Touch a picturePress the Playback button Display the motion picture When playback comes to the end, it automatically finishesWatching motion pictures Deleting →33Calendar playback Different playback methods Playback ModeMulti playback Touch Start Slide ShowSet playback effects Select music and effects according to picture AtmosphereDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Operations during Slide ShowView pictures Category PlayTouch a category Favorite PlayText Stamp Using Playback menuTouch an item to switch between on and OFF and touch SET Touch Single or Multi Select a still pictureSelect a still picture Touch YES Touch SET ResizeTouch Single Select the size after Shrinking To cancel → Touch CancelTouch Multi in step Select a still picture →71 Touch OK up to 50 picturesEnlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas CroppingTouch SET Touch YES Set-up Press MENU→ Playback menu → Touch CroppingSelect a picture and touch Rotate DispFavorite Set number of pictures by touching , and then touch SET Print SETTouch Single or Multi Select picture Set-up Press MENU→ Playback menu → Touch Print SETProtect Touch Single or Multi Select picture and make settingTo cancel while releasing all Touch Cancel Set-up Press MENU→ Playback menu → Touch ProtectSet-up Press Menu → Playback menu → Touch Copy CopySelect copy method direction Touch PC on the camera Using with your PCTo cancel connection Operate with your computerPlaying motion pictures on your computer When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OSFolder and file names on computer Touch PictBridge PTP on the camera To cancel printPrinting Remaining sheets display may differ from set number Printing multiple picturesPrint with date and text With Text StampMake settings before selecting Print Start Select settingConnect camera to TV Turn on TV When using TVs with an SD card slotViewing on TV screen Turn on camera Press the Playback buttonList of LCD monitor displays RecordingPlayback Press the Display button to change display →7Message displays No Additional Selections can be MadeInsert SD Card Again TRY Another Card Cannot record pictures Camera does not work even if power is turned onPower cuts off during use Cannot record to cardsPictures appear dark or have poor coloring Try checking these items →88 93 firstRecorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference Motion picture recording stops midwayBrightness is unstable Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onLCD monitor dims during motion picture recording Monitor flickers indoorsThumbnail is Displayed is shown on the screen Folder/file number displayed as -. Picture is blackIncorrect date displayed in Calendar playback Blackened red areas in recorded picturesNo pictures appears on TV. Pictures blurred or not colored Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges cut off pictures when printing TV screen display different to LCD monitorCannot set Auto Review Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera rattles if shaken AF assist lamp is not illuminatedWhen in use Usage cautions and notesMemory cards Memory Recording picture/time capacityPicture aspect Card24 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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The DMC-FP3 features a 3-inch touchscreen LCD, which enhances user experience by allowing intuitive controls and easy navigation through menus. The touch interface also enables users to focus on specific subjects by simply tapping on the display. This capability is particularly beneficial for capturing spontaneous moments, making the camera both user-friendly and efficient.

In terms of technology, the DMC-FP3 incorporates Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) mode. This feature automatically adjusts settings based on the shooting environment, resulting in optimal image quality without the need for users to manually configure the camera. Additionally, the camera includes various scene modes, such as Portrait, Night Portrait, and Sunset, allowing users to select the best settings for different scenarios.

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