Panasonic LUMIX DMC FS8 User Manual

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• Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
[PAPER SIZE]
ItemDescription of settings
{ Settings on the printer are prioritised.
[L/3.5qk5q]
89 mmk127 mm
[2L/5qk7q]127 mmk178 mm
[POSTCARD]100 mmk148 mm
[16:9]101.6 mmk180.6 mm
[A4]210 mmk297 mm
[A3]297 mmk420 mm
[10k15cm]100 mmk150 mm
[4qk6q]101.6 mmk152.4 mm
[8qk10q]203.2 mmk254 mm
[LETTER]216 mmk279.4 mm
[CARD SIZE]54 mmk85.6 mm 
						

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• An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
∫Layout printing
When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set 
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you 
want to print. 
When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set 
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 1 for each of the 4 pictures.
Note
• The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [¥] indication lights 
orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the 
printer.
• If the number of prints is high, the pictures may be printed several times. In this case, the 
remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number set.
[PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)
ItemDescription of settings
{ Settings on the printer are prioritised.
á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page
â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page
ã 2 pictures on 1 page
ä 4 pictures on 1 page 
						

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Please use the supplied AV cable. (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS6)
Please use the optional AV cable (DMW-AVC1). (DMC-FS8)
Preparations:
Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P28)
Turn this unit and the TV off.
1Yellow: to the video input socket
2White: to the audio input socket
AAlign the marks, and insert.
BAV cable
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)
Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets on the TV.
Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera.
Turn the TV on and select external input.
Turn the camera on.
Note• Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or 
the left and right of the pictures.
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS6)
•
Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional). (DMC-FS8)• Read the operating instructions for the TV.
• When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
• You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system 
when you set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu.
Playing back pictures using the AV cable
DIGITAL
AV OUT 
						

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Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD 
Memory Card slot.
Note
• Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen.
• Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to 
the TV with the AV cable.
• You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards.
• You may not be able to play back MultiMediaCards.
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot 
						

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Others
OthersScreen Display
∫In recording
Recording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting)
1 Recording mode
2 Flash mode (P48)
3 AF area (P37)
4 Focus (P37)
5 Picture size (P81)
6 Quality (P82)
7 Battery indication (P12)
8 Number of recordable pictures (P144)
9 Built-in memory (P16)
: Card (P16) (displayed only during 
recording)
10 Recording state
11 ISO sensitivity (P85)
12 Shutter speed (P37)
13 Aperture value (P37)
14 Optical image stabilizer (P92)/ : Jitter alert (P38)
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12
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4567
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12
ISOISO 100100ISO 100
1113 
						

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∫In recording (after settings)
15 AF macro mode (P53)
: Macro zoom mode (P53)
16 White balance (P86)
17 ISO sensitivity (P85)
maximum ISO sensitivity level (P84)
18 Colour mode (P91)
19 Recording quality (P74)
20 Available recording time (P73):
21 Name
¢1 (P65)
22 Age¢1 (P65)
Location¢2 (P76)
23 Travel date (P76)
24 Elapsed recording time (P73)
: Intelligent ISO (P84)
25 Current date and time/“: Travel destination setting¢2 (P79)
Zoom/Extra optical zoom (P39)/ : Digital zoom (P39, 91)
26 Exposure compensation (P56)
27 High angle mode (P25)
…: Power LCD (P25)
„: Auto Power LCD (P25)
28 Self-timer mode (P55)
29 Burst (P90)/
: Auto bracket (P57)/B: Audio recording (P73)
30 AF assist lamp (P93)
31 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P76)
¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or 
[PET] in scene mode.
¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock 
and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.
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NANATURALTURALNATURALISOISO 100100ISO 1003320
22 21
23 17
2625
16
24
18
28
27
15
29
31
19
30
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WT1XW 
						

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Others
∫In playback
1 Playback mode (P41)
2 Protected picture (P112)
3 Favourites (P109)
4 Stamped with text indication (P103)
5 Picture size (P81)
Motion picture icon (P99)
6 Quality (P82)
7 Battery indication (P12)
8 Folder/File number (P116)
Built-in memory (P16)
Elapsed playback time (P99):
9 Picture number/Total pictures
10 Motion picture recording time 
(P99):
11 Exposure compensation (P56)
12 Recording information
13 Favourites settings (P109)
14 Recorded date and time/Travel destination setting (P76, 79)
Name (P65)
Title (P101)
15 Age (P65)
16 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P76)
17 Power LCD (P25)
18 Number of prints (P110)
19 Motion picture playback (P99)
Cable disconnection warning icon (P117)
1/91/91/91
1
1ST DAY1ST DAY1ST DAY
10:00  1.DEC.200910:00  1.DEC.200910:00  1.DEC.200910:00  1.DEC.2009
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19
18
12 11
1413 17
16
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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.• Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may 
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
• Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being 
stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
• Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.
• We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to 
protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the 
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then 
reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may 
be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Optimal use of the camera 
						

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft 
cloth.
• When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
• If the LCD monitor is dirty, blow away dust and foreign matter with a commercial blower brush. 
If it is very dirty, gently rub with a soft cloth or an eyeglass cloth.
• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
• Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker 
than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
Cleaning
About the LCD monitor
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. 
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be 
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
About the Lens 
						

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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
• Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body 
of the battery and the terminals are damaged.
• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
• When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are travelling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.• The battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
• This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. 
• Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio.
• The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.
• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
• Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. 
Do not bend or drop the card. 
• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch 
the terminals with your fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card• “Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, 
and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available 
computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before 
transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.
Battery
Charger
Card