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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 DMC-FH20 DMC-FH3 DMC-FH1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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 DMC-FH20 DMC-FH3 DMC-FH1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... your Camera. Please take time to recycle this manual as your family years of your own private use , recording of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of enjoyment. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information on the below. A lithium ion battery...
... your Camera. Please take time to recycle this manual as your family years of your own private use , recording of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of enjoyment. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information on the below. A lithium ion battery...
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... North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to...
... North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to...
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... camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one . • 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 connected to a 120 V AC power...
... camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one . • 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 connected to a 120 V AC power...
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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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... charger in the text) 3 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM K1HA08AD0001 • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. • Operating Instructions 4 6 Hand Strap 7 Battery Case K1HA08CD0027 • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about optional accessories, refer to change. 1 Battery Pack 1 2 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery...
... charger in the text) 3 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM K1HA08AD0001 • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. • Operating Instructions 4 6 Hand Strap 7 Battery Case K1HA08CD0027 • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about optional accessories, refer to change. 1 Battery Pack 1 2 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery...
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... . 18 Lens barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 20 Tripod receptacle • When you will not drop it . 21 Card/Battery door 22 Release lever 23 DC coupler cover • When using the camera to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 11 Camera ON/OFF switch 12 Zoom lever 13 Speaker 14 Microphone 15 Shutter button 16 Intelligent auto button 17 Hand...
... . 18 Lens barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 20 Tripod receptacle • When you will not drop it . 21 Card/Battery door 22 Release lever 23 DC coupler cover • When using the camera to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 11 Camera ON/OFF switch 12 Zoom lever 13 Speaker 14 Microphone 15 Shutter button 16 Intelligent auto button 17 Hand...
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... every recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • 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 recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • 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...
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... other equipment are indicated as card in memory may be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in the text.) Type of children to SD video standards) may be longer than the access time for a card. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please...
... other equipment are indicated as card in memory may be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in the text.) Type of children to SD video standards) may be longer than the access time for a card. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please...
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...] modes from the [REC] modes list Turn the camera on. My Scene Mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion Picture Mode This mode allows you to select the mode. Press 3/4 to record motion pictures with audio. 18 VQT2K50 (ENG) Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of [REC] Modes ! A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch...
...] modes from the [REC] modes list Turn the camera on. My Scene Mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion Picture Mode This mode allows you to select the mode. Press 3/4 to record motion pictures with audio. 18 VQT2K50 (ENG) Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of [REC] Modes ! A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch...
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... is in further), and take pictures easily. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. [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 the picture. 19 (ENG) VQT2K50 Hold...
... is in further), and take pictures easily. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. [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 the picture. 19 (ENG) VQT2K50 Hold...
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...; Motion pictures can be recorded without audio.) Press the shutter button fully to 2 GB. A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of C the screen. • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it fully to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. [REC] Mode: n Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to...
...; Motion pictures can be recorded without audio.) Press the shutter button fully to 2 GB. A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of C the screen. • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it fully to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. [REC] Mode: n Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to...
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Select the picture 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 be deleted. A [,] button Press 2 to [(]. [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 22 VQT2K50 (ENG)
Select the picture 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 be deleted. A [,] button Press 2 to [(]. [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 22 VQT2K50 (ENG)
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... kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on the desktop. 23 (ENG) VQT2K50 A To return to install. In these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. Click the [Operating Instructions]. Double click the "Operating Instructions" shortcut icon on and insert the CD...
... kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on the desktop. 23 (ENG) VQT2K50 A To return to install. In these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. Click the [Operating Instructions]. Double click the "Operating Instructions" shortcut icon on and insert the CD...
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... the messages on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open it. 24 VQT2K50 (ENG) Open the "Manual" folder in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP...
... the messages on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open it. 24 VQT2K50 (ENG) Open the "Manual" folder in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP...
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.... 1.8 pictures/second (DMC-FH1) 25 (ENG) VQT2K50 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...
.... 1.8 pictures/second (DMC-FH1) 25 (ENG) VQT2K50 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...
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...) 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. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File...
...) 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. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File...
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... of January 2010. optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; Do not use if sold separately. • NOTE: Accessories and/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 Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler RP-SDW64GU1K RP...
... of January 2010. optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; Do not use if sold separately. • NOTE: Accessories and/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 Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler RP-SDW64GU1K RP...
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... batteries are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which are prohibited from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, 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 of God. 31 (ENG) VQT2K50 Mail-In Service For assistance in...
... batteries are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which are prohibited from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, 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 of God. 31 (ENG) VQT2K50 Mail-In Service For assistance in...
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... Output Power Power Battery Life (approx.) Standard Package Included Software Standard Accessories DMC- 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...
... Output Power Power Battery Life (approx.) Standard Package Included Software Standard Accessories DMC- 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...