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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8
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Preparation
14
VQT0R26
About the Battery
Battery indication
The remaining battery power appears on
the screen. [It does not appear when you
use the camera along with the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5; optional).]
The battery indication turns red and blinks.
(When the LCD monitor is set to off by the
economy mode, the status indicator blinks.)
Recharge the battery or replace it with
fully charged battery.
The battery life
The number of recordable pictures by
CIPA standard (In normal picture mode)
CIPA is an abbreviation of
[Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/
Humidity: 50
% when LCD monitor is on.
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Using the supplied SD Memory Card (16 MB).
Using the supplied battery.
Recording starts 30 seconds after the
camera is turned on.
Recording once every 30 seconds, with
full flash every other recording.
Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to
Wide and vice versa in every recording.
Turn the camera off every 10 recordings./
Leaving the camera until the battery is
cooled down.
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When the Power LCD function (P25) is used,
the number of recordable pictures decreases.
Playback time
The number of recordable pictures and
playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions and storing condition
of the battery.
Charging
Charging time and the number of
recordable pictures with the optional
battery pack (CGA-S005A) are the same
as above.
When charging starts, the [CHARGE]
indicator lights.
Charging error
If a charging error occurs, the [CHARGE]
indicator blinks in about 1 second cycles.
In this case, disconnect the charger from
the electrical outlet, remove the battery
and make sure that both room and battery
temperature are not too low or high and
then charge it again. If the [CHARGE]
indicator still blinks even if you charge the
battery for a while, consult the dealer or
your nearest servicenter.
When the operating time of the camera
becomes extremely short even if the
battery is properly charged, the life of the
battery may have expired. Buy a new
battery.
Charging conditions
Charge the battery under temperature of
10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (Battery
temperature should be the same also.)
The performance of the battery may be
temporarily deteriorated and the operating
time may become shorter in low
temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/
snowboarding).
Number of
recordable pictures
Approx. 300 pictures
(Approx. 150 min)
The number of recordable pictures varies
depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes
longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases.
[e.g., when taking pictures every
2 minutes: about 1/4 of the amount (Approx.
75 pictures) when recording once every
30 seconds]
Playback time Approx. 330 min
Charging time Approx. 130 min

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel5 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.5 \
Image formats supported-
Maximum image resolution2560 x 1920 pixels
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom3 x
Focal length range5.8 - 17.4 mm
Number of aspheric elements3
Lens structure (elements/groups)7/6
InterfaceAV out, USB
Digital SLRNo
Camera shutter speed8 - 1/2000 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)35 - 105 mm
Normal focusing range0.5 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (tele)0.3 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.05 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, Auto
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Scene modesbeach, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Night portrait, party (indoor), Portrait, self-portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsVivid
White balanceauto, Cloudy, daylight
Camera playbackMovie
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Product colorBlue
Battery type3.7V
Battery capacity1150 mAh
Power requirements110-240V AC
Battery life (CIPA standard)300 shots
Flash modesauto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd, xd
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth24.2 mm
Width94.1 mm
Height50.5 mm
Weight127 g

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