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You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo P VQT2K50 Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). DMC-FH20 DMC-FH3 DMC-FH1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo P VQT2K50 Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). DMC-FH20 DMC-FH3 DMC-FH1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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Please take time to fill in these Operating Instructions. Serial No. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of private use may infringe copyright laws. Be sure to retain this battery. 2 VQT2K50 (ENG) Even for purposes other published or broadcast material for the purpose of...
Please take time to fill in these Operating Instructions. Serial No. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of private use may infringe copyright laws. Be sure to retain this battery. 2 VQT2K50 (ENG) Even for purposes other published or broadcast material for the purpose of...
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...) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Operation is subject to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FH20 DMC-FH3 DMC-FH1 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer...
...) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Operation is subject to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FH20 DMC-FH3 DMC-FH1 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer...
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... camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Battery charger This battery charger operates on . But • In the U.S.A. optional). optional). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera off and remove the battery...
... camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Battery charger This battery charger operates on . But • In the U.S.A. optional). optional). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera off and remove the battery...
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... 10 Charging the Battery 12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card 14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 15 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 16 • Changing the clock setting 16 Setting the Menu 17 Selecting the [REC] Mode 18 Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ:Intelligent Auto Mode 19 • Scene detection 20 Motion Picture Mode 21 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 22 Deleting Pictures 22 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format 23 Specifications 25 Digital Camera Accessory System 28 Digital Camera Accessory...
... 10 Charging the Battery 12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card 14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 15 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 16 • Changing the clock setting 16 Setting the Menu 17 Selecting the [REC] Mode 18 Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ:Intelligent Auto Mode 19 • Scene detection 20 Motion Picture Mode 21 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 22 Deleting Pictures 22 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format 23 Specifications 25 Digital Camera Accessory System 28 Digital Camera Accessory...
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... card in memory when you are not using the camera. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack 1 2 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or CGA-S/106B DE-A59B charger in the text) 3 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM K1HA08AD0001 • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts...
... card in memory when you are not using the camera. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack 1 2 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or CGA-S/106B DE-A59B charger in the text) 3 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM K1HA08AD0001 • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts...
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... adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 11 Camera ON/OFF switch 12 Zoom lever 13 Speaker 14 Microphone 15 Shutter button 16 Intelligent auto button 17 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the...
... adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 11 Camera ON/OFF switch 12 Zoom lever 13 Speaker 14 Microphone 15 Shutter button 16 Intelligent auto button 17 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the...
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...; Normal Picture Mode • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is properly complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. 13 (ENG) VQT2K50 Connect the charger to...
...; Normal Picture Mode • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is properly complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. 13 (ENG) VQT2K50 Connect the charger to...
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... other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of card which can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in equipment that is compatible with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures. ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please...
... other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of card which can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in equipment that is compatible with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures. ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please...
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... [MODE]. My Scene Mode Pictures are recorded using your own settings. Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of [REC] Modes ! Normal Picture Mode The subjects are taken using settings automatically selected by the camera. ∫ To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list Turn the camera on. Press 3/4 to [!]. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to select the mode. Selecting the [REC] Mode ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using previously registered recording...
... [MODE]. My Scene Mode Pictures are recorded using your own settings. Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of [REC] Modes ! Normal Picture Mode The subjects are taken using settings automatically selected by the camera. ∫ To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list Turn the camera on. Press 3/4 to [!]. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to select the mode. Selecting the [REC] Mode ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using previously registered recording...
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... [!]. [REC] Mode: ñ Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ:Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to ¶. 1 2 Press the shutter button fully (push it is displayed at your...
... [!]. [REC] Mode: ñ Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ:Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to ¶. 1 2 Press the shutter button fully (push it is displayed at your...
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... the card becomes full in microphone on the screen. 21 (ENG) VQT2K50 [REC] Mode: n Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press the shutter button halfway to A B focus and then press it straight away. • When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights. • The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts...
... the card becomes full in microphone on the screen. 21 (ENG) VQT2K50 [REC] Mode: n Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press the shutter button halfway to A B focus and then press it straight away. • When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights. • The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts...
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Select the picture to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 22 VQT2K50 (ENG) A [,] button Press 2 to be deleted. [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to start playback [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted, and then press [,]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to [(].
Select the picture to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 22 VQT2K50 (ENG) A [,] button Press 2 to be deleted. [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to start playback [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted, and then press [,]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to [(].
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... the "Operating Instructions" shortcut icon on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Click the [Operating Instructions]. A To return to install. Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to the install menu. Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ∫ For Windows Turn the...
... the "Operating Instructions" shortcut icon on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Click the [Operating Instructions]. A To return to install. Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to the install menu. Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ∫ For Windows Turn the...
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... Macintosh Turn the PC on the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista SP1 or SP2/Windows 7) • You can use with the desired language inside the folder. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the "Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. • When the contents in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file...
... Macintosh Turn the PC on the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista SP1 or SP2/Windows 7) • You can use with the desired language inside the folder. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the "Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. • When the contents in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file...
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Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Information for your safety DC 5.1 V 1.1 W (When recording) (DMC-FH20) 1.0 W (When recording) (DMC-FH3/DMC-FH1) 0.6 W (When playing back) 14,100,000 pixels (DMC-FH20/DMC-FH3) 12,100,000 pixels (DMC-FH1) 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary color filter (DMC-FH20/DMC-FH3) 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12...
Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Information for your safety DC 5.1 V 1.1 W (When recording) (DMC-FH20) 1.0 W (When recording) (DMC-FH3/DMC-FH1) 0.6 W (When playing back) 14,100,000 pixels (DMC-FH20/DMC-FH3) 12,100,000 pixels (DMC-FH1) 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary color filter (DMC-FH20/DMC-FH3) 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12...
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... for Camera File system", based on the type of Card and the recording conditions) Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor: 2.7q TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of the built-in memory: Approx. 15 pictures (DMC-FH20/DMC...
... for Camera File system", based on the type of Card and the recording conditions) Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor: 2.7q TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of the built-in memory: Approx. 15 pictures (DMC-FH20/DMC...
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...or model numbers may be subject to change. ¢ Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Illustration Description DMW-BCF10PP Battery ...Memory Card Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card Product numbers correct as a set...
...or model numbers may be subject to change. ¢ Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Illustration Description DMW-BCF10PP Battery ...Memory Card Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card Product numbers correct as a set...
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..., faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of God. 31 (ENG) VQT2K50 A valid registered receipt is attributable to prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than a Factory Service Center...
..., faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of God. 31 (ENG) VQT2K50 A valid registered receipt is attributable to prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than a Factory Service Center...
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.... Auto ISO Setting Image Parameters Aspect Ratio Still Picture Recording 4:3 3:2 16:9 Image Quality White Balance Quick Menu Color Mode/Color Effect Picture Adjustment Others Still Image with Audio Playback Motion Picture Slideshow Mode Show Histogram Show Highlights Delete Delete Image DPOF Print Setting/Set Protection Edit Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling Copy/Title Edit/Text Stamp Cut Animation Video Divide PictBridge Support OSD Language Movie REC Guide Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Travel Date / World...
.... Auto ISO Setting Image Parameters Aspect Ratio Still Picture Recording 4:3 3:2 16:9 Image Quality White Balance Quick Menu Color Mode/Color Effect Picture Adjustment Others Still Image with Audio Playback Motion Picture Slideshow Mode Show Histogram Show Highlights Delete Delete Image DPOF Print Setting/Set Protection Edit Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling Copy/Title Edit/Text Stamp Cut Animation Video Divide PictBridge Support OSD Language Movie REC Guide Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Travel Date / World...