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... a residential installation. DMC-FS15 3 VQT1W26 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS15 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to radio communications. These limits are designed to Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer...
... a residential installation. DMC-FS15 3 VQT1W26 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS15 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to radio communications. These limits are designed to Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer...
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... jitter (camera shake)....... 31 • Direction detection function 32 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 32 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 32 6 VQT1W26 About the LCD Monitor 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 38 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 38 Taking Close-up Pictures 41 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42 Compensating the Exposure 43 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 44 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode 45...
... jitter (camera shake)....... 31 • Direction detection function 32 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 32 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 32 6 VQT1W26 About the LCD Monitor 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 38 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 38 Taking Close-up Pictures 41 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42 Compensating the Exposure 43 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 44 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode 45...
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... equipment Connecting to a PC 82 Printing the Pictures 84 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 85 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 85 • Print Settings 86 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 88 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied 88 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot 88 Others Screen Display 89 Cautions for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera...
... equipment Connecting to a PC 82 Printing the Pictures 84 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 85 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 85 • Print Settings 86 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 88 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied 88 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot 88 Others Screen Display 89 Cautions for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera...
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... and/or electric shocks may have expired. optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off every 10 recordings and leaving it and during use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; The number of recordable pictures decreases in normal picture mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation...
... and/or electric shocks may have expired. optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off every 10 recordings and leaving it and during use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; The number of recordable pictures decreases in normal picture mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation...
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... is connected. When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it with any other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off completely. (Otherwise, this camera are used. optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. D Align...
... is connected. When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it with any other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off completely. (Otherwise, this camera are used. optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. D Align...
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... write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to a card. (P81) • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than 2 GB. ¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.) • You can be recorded on the card and played back. • When using...
... write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to a card. (P81) • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than 2 GB. ¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.) • You can be recorded on the card and played back. • When using...
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...; [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in the Intelligent auto mode. • [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set - Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the LCD monitor again. • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. • [POWER SAVE] does not work in Motion picture mode. When recording...
...; [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in the Intelligent auto mode. • [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set - Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the LCD monitor again. • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. • [POWER SAVE] does not work in Motion picture mode. When recording...
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... cable is connected. 24 VQT1W26 z [PC]: Set after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are reset to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). Select [YES] to reset the file number. We recommend formatting...
... cable is connected. 24 VQT1W26 z [PC]: Set after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are reset to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). Select [YES] to reset the file number. We recommend formatting...
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... freedom by changing various settings in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P43) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P62) 30 VQT1W26 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to take pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to "Using the [REC] Mode Menu" (P59...
... freedom by changing various settings in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P43) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P62) 30 VQT1W26 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to take pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to "Using the [REC] Mode Menu" (P59...
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... the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically set [PARTY] or Forced ON/ [CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene mode. (P45) Red-eye reduction¢ : Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction¢ If you take pictures in places where the use of people in low lighting conditions. ‰: The flash is activated so that can be selected, refer to "Available flash settings by Recording mode". (P39) Press [MENU/SET]. •...
... the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically set [PARTY] or Forced ON/ [CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene mode. (P45) Red-eye reduction¢ : Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction¢ If you take pictures in places where the use of people in low lighting conditions. ‰: The flash is activated so that can be selected, refer to "Available flash settings by Recording mode". (P39) Press [MENU/SET]. •...
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... a malfunction. • The image quality when recording in [MACRO ZOOM] is poorer than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it fully to take the picture. • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is fixed to 3. • The number of the picture may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P67) to allow the camera to focus on it. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject...
... a malfunction. • The image quality when recording in [MACRO ZOOM] is poorer than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it fully to take the picture. • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is fixed to 3. • The number of the picture may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P67) to allow the camera to focus on it. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject...
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...; The flash setting is displayed on other equipment, the quality of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used and [Ø] in advance. (P17) Select [TRAVEL DATE] from motion pictures recorded by older models of the picture and sound may not be displayed correctly. • Sound from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. If you take the picture. The maximum available recording time for...
...; The flash setting is displayed on other equipment, the quality of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used and [Ø] in advance. (P17) Select [TRAVEL DATE] from motion pictures recorded by older models of the picture and sound may not be displayed correctly. • Sound from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. If you take the picture. The maximum available recording time for...
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... battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. Refer to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P24) is a convenient way of doing this each time you have imported. Then set this . • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software...
... battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. Refer to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P24) is a convenient way of doing this each time you have imported. Then set this . • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software...
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... in the recorded image when the name or birthday is repaired. • Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if above operations are not possible due to malfunction. When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing • Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P24) • If there are connected. If the battery continues to...
... in the recorded image when the name or birthday is repaired. • Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if above operations are not possible due to malfunction. When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing • Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P24) • If there are connected. If the battery continues to...
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... the number of the card becomes full. [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be displayed on the built-in some cases. When a picture with a recorded picture and then play it. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after saving necessary data on the built-in memory.) - Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be copied. - The major messages are described below as the picture to...
... the number of the card becomes full. [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be displayed on the built-in some cases. When a picture with a recorded picture and then play it. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after saving necessary data on the built-in memory.) - Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be copied. - The major messages are described below as the picture to...
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... [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to delete this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to change the TV aspect. (P24) • This message also appears when the USB connection cable is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on , and try to read or write data. > Remove the card after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P24) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16...
... [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to delete this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to change the TV aspect. (P24) • This message also appears when the USB connection cable is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on , and try to read or write data. > Remove the card after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P24) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16...
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... battery will take longer than usual to charge the battery or charging may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P24) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Recording The picture cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If the problem is not resolved, it is turned on. • The battery is low. > Charge the battery. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting...
... battery will take longer than usual to charge the battery or charging may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P24) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Recording The picture cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If the problem is not resolved, it is turned on. • The battery is low. > Charge the battery. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting...
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... [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set ? The picture data on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Flash is activated several times. • The flash is , it cannot be played back by another maker of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you are displayed as well and it is activated twice when red-eye reduction...
... [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set ? The picture data on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Flash is activated several times. • The flash is , it cannot be played back by another maker of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you are displayed as well and it is activated twice when red-eye reduction...
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... Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Multiple 2.7q TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash...
... Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Multiple 2.7q TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash...
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... Brightness of the LCD Monitor 22 Built-in Flash 38 Built-in Memory 16 Burst 65 C Calendar 72 Candle Light Mode 49 Card 14, 16 Category 70 Charger 92 Charging 13 Cleaning 91 Clock Set 17 Color Mode 66 Condensation 5 Copy 81 D Date Printing 80, 86 DC Coupler 15 DCF standard 34 Deleting Pictures 35 Demo Mode 25 Digital Red-eye Correction 39 Digital Zoom 32, 66 Display Size 22 E Economy Mode 23 Exposure Compensation 43...
... Brightness of the LCD Monitor 22 Built-in Flash 38 Built-in Memory 16 Burst 65 C Calendar 72 Candle Light Mode 49 Card 14, 16 Category 70 Charger 92 Charging 13 Cleaning 91 Clock Set 17 Color Mode 66 Condensation 5 Copy 81 D Date Printing 80, 86 DC Coupler 15 DCF standard 34 Deleting Pictures 35 Demo Mode 25 Digital Red-eye Correction 39 Digital Zoom 32, 66 Display Size 22 E Economy Mode 23 Exposure Compensation 43...