Panasonic DMC-FP3 operating instructions Insert SD Card Again TRY Another Card

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Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR] [FORMAT THIS CARD?]

●The card format cannot be used with this camera.

→ Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera. (→22)

[INSERT SD CARD AGAIN] [TRY ANOTHER CARD]

●Access to card has failed. → Insert card again.

●Try with a different card.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR] [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]

●Card is not of SD standard.

●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC memory cards are supported.

[READ ERROR]/[WRITE ERROR] [PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

●Data read has failed.

→Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→11).

●Data write has failed.

→Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.

●Card may possibly be damaged.

●Try with a different card.

[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]

●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class∗ of ‘Class 6’ or higher. ∗ SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.

●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of ‘Class 6’ or faster, the data writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it. (→22)

●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.

[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]

●Folder numbers in use have reached 999.

→ Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera. (→22)

[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]

●AV cable is connected to camera.

→To remove message immediately → Press [MENU].

→To change aspect ratio → Change [TV ASPECT] (→22).

●USB connection cable is only connected to camera.

→Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.

[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]

●Use a genuine Panasonic battery.

●Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.

[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]

●The battery level is low.

→ Charge the battery before use. (→9)

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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 faultsStandard Accessories Following do not indicate mechanical problemsBefore 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 Reset REC. SETTINGS? Reset Setup PARAMETERS?USB Mode Select on Connection Format NTSC/PALTV Aspect Version DispDemo Mode LanguageOFF/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 linesTaking pictures with self-timer You can also set by touching Selftimer in the REC menuTouch the time to be set Taking pictures with flash Touch the type of flashType, operations Uses Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom Available types in each mode Available, Not available38 VQT2P49 Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever Taking pictures at even closer range Macro ZoomTouch 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 PartyBaby PETSunset High SensBurst Flash StarrySKY Photo BeachSnow AerialTaking pictures in registered Scene Mode Changing 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 HomeUpon your return Perform steps , and →54 and return clock to homeLabeled 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 pictureDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Multi playbackCalendar 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 StampResize Touch SingleSelect 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 areasRotate Disp FavoriteSelect 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 ProtectCopy Select copy method directionSet-up Press Menu → Playback menu → Touch Copy Operate with your computer Using with your PCTo cancel connection Touch PC on the cameraWhen using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS Folder and file names on computerPlaying motion pictures on your computer To cancel print PrintingTouch 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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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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In summary, the Panasonic DMC-FP3 combines stylish design with powerful features and innovative technologies. Its user-friendly interface, excellent image quality, and versatility make it a compelling choice for both novice photographers and experienced users looking for a compact camera that does not compromise on performance. Whether capturing everyday moments or special occasions, the DMC-FP3 proves to be a dependable companion.
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