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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS8 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS8
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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FS7
DMC-FS8
DMC-FS6
VQT2C75
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
until
2009/ 3/ 9

Table of Contents

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelLumix DMC-FS8
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Quick Guide

Provides an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera.

Standard Accessories

Lists all included camera accessories to check before use.

Names of the Components

Identifies camera parts and their functions with page references.

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the camera's battery before first use.

Battery Information

Details on battery life, charging time, and recordable pictures.

Inserting/Removing Card & Battery

Step-by-step guide on inserting and removing memory cards and batteries.

Memory Card & Built-in Memory

Information about the camera's built-in memory and supported memory cards.

Setting Date/Time

Procedure for setting the camera's clock and date.

Menu Settings Overview

Explains the different camera menu categories (REC, PLAYBACK, SETUP).

Using the Quick Menu

How to access and use the quick menu for frequently used settings.

Setup Menu Details

Details on important settings within the Setup menu.

Selecting Recording Modes

How to choose between Intelligent Auto, Scene Mode, etc.

Basic Shooting

Intelligent Auto Mode

Using the camera's automatic mode for easy and optimal shooting.

Normal Picture Mode

Taking pictures with manual control over various camera settings.

Zoom Operations

How to use optical, extra optical, and digital zoom functions.

Playback Operations

Standard method for viewing recorded pictures.

Deleting Pictures

Instructions for deleting single or multiple pictures.

Advanced Recording Features

LCD Monitor Display

Explanation of LCD display modes and information shown during shooting.

Built-in Flash Usage

How to set and use the camera's built-in flash effectively.

Close-up Photography

Techniques for taking detailed close-up or macro shots.

Self-timer Photography

Using the self-timer for delayed shots, including group photos.

Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure for brighter or darker results in challenging light.

Auto Bracket Photography

Capturing multiple shots with varying exposures automatically.

Scene Modes

Overview of specialized scene modes for different shooting scenarios.

Portrait and Soft Skin

Modes for enhancing people's appearance and skin tones in portraits.

Transform and Self Portrait

Modes for subject distortion and taking self-portraits.

Scenery and Night Portrait

Modes for landscapes and portraits in low light.

High Sensitivity and Burst Modes

Modes for low light jitter reduction and rapid shooting.

Fireworks and Starry Sky

Modes optimized for capturing fireworks and night skies.

Motion Picture Recording

How to record videos with audio.

Recording Quality Settings

Adjusting video recording quality (WVGA, VGA, QVGA).

Advanced Playback Features

Slide Show Playback

Plays pictures sequentially, with options for category or favorites.

Categorized Picture Playback

Searches and plays pictures by scene mode or other categories.

Motion Picture Playback

How to play recorded video files on the camera.

Playback Menu Options

Overview of playback functions like Calendar, Title Edit, Text Stamp.

Calendar View

Displays pictures organized by recording date.

Title Editing

Adds text comments to pictures.

Text Stamping

Stamps date, age, travel date, or title onto pictures.

Resizing Pictures

Reduces picture size (number of pixels) for email or web.

Trimming Pictures

Enlarges and clips the important part of a picture.

Auto Rotation Display

Automatically displays pictures vertically if recorded that way.

Favorite Pictures Management

Marks pictures as favorites for easier playback and management.

Print Settings

Sets up pictures for printing via DPOF.

Protecting Pictures

Protects pictures from accidental deletion.

Copying Pictures

Copies pictures between built-in memory and card.

Connecting to Other Equipment

Connecting to a PC

How to connect the camera to a computer for data transfer.

Direct Printing via PictBridge

How to print pictures directly from the camera to a printer.

TV Playback via AV Cable

Connects camera to TV via AV cable for playback.

Troubleshooting and Other Information

Screen Display Indicators

Explains icons and indicators shown on the LCD screen.

Battery, Charger, Card Care

Information on proper care and handling of battery, charger, and cards.

Message Display Guide

Explanation of common confirmation and error messages.

Troubleshooting Camera Issues

Steps to resolve issues with camera power, LCD, and charging.

Troubleshooting Recording Issues

Steps to resolve problems with picture recording and quality.

Troubleshooting Playback & Flash Issues

Resolving issues with picture playback, rotation, and flash operation.

Troubleshooting Connectivity & Display Issues

Resolving problems with TV, PC, printer connectivity and display.

Troubleshooting Language, Clock & Zoom Issues

Resolving issues with language, clock reset, and zoom distortion.

Recordable Pictures & Time Data

Charts detailing recordable pictures and video time by settings.

Motion Picture Recording Time Data

Data on available motion picture recording times for various settings.

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