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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 For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1W26 DMC-FS15 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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 For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1W26 DMC-FS15 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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Be sure to TM Li-ion recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. Information for choosing Panasonic! Product Identification Marking is located on the underside of your Camera. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published...Please take time to fill in these Operating Instructions. Please note that is on the tag located on the bottom of your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. RBRC A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. THE SOCKET OUTLET ...
Be sure to TM Li-ion recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Model No. Information for choosing Panasonic! Product Identification Marking is located on the underside of your Camera. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published...Please take time to fill in these Operating Instructions. Please note that is on the tag located on the bottom of your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. RBRC A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. THE SOCKET OUTLET ...
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...Countries outside the European Union This symbol is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Places with your camera. If water or seawater splashes on Disposal in other foreign matter to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with dirty hands. The ... case may result. • Do not attach any other items to discard this product, please contact your trousers pocket when you purchased the camera or the repair service center. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is only valid in the following places as when using it . ...
...Countries outside the European Union This symbol is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Places with your camera. If water or seawater splashes on Disposal in other foreign matter to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with dirty hands. The ... case may result. • Do not attach any other items to discard this product, please contact your trousers pocket when you purchased the camera or the repair service center. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is only valid in the following places as when using it . ...
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... in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 31 • Preventing 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...
... in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 31 • Preventing 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...
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... Display 89 Cautions for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only 112 Limited Warranty...
... Display 89 Cautions for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only 112 Limited Warranty...
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... Use Before Use Quick Guide This is shipped. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is an overview of how to the pages indicated in memory. (P16) Refer to view. (P33) 8 VQT1W26 Charge the... battery before use. 90 Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use a card. Turn the camera on the built-in brackets. For each step, be sure to refer to record and play back pictures on to take pictures. 1 Slide the...the picture you want to P16 when you use the card, you can record or play back pictures with the camera.
... Use Before Use Quick Guide This is shipped. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is an overview of how to the pages indicated in memory. (P16) Refer to view. (P33) 8 VQT1W26 Charge the... battery before use. 90 Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use a card. Turn the camera on the built-in brackets. For each step, be sure to refer to record and play back pictures on to take pictures. 1 Slide the...the picture you want to P16 when you use the card, you can record or play back pictures with the camera.
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable ...you are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact 5 Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-...
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable ...you are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact 5 Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-...
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... to it. 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 15) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using the camera to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 13 Zoom lever (P32) 14 Speaker (P71) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P27, 55) 17... barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P82, 84, 88) 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to P15. 12 13 Before Use 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 23 VQT1W26 11 optional) are used.
... to it. 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 15) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using the camera to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 13 Zoom lever (P32) 14 Speaker (P71) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P27, 55) 17... barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P82, 84, 88) 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to P15. 12 13 Before Use 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 23 VQT1W26 11 optional) are used.
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Please be advised that we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is complete when the 90 [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after charging is DMW-BCF10PP. Exclusive batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) are supported by this ... by this unit is completed. 12 VQT1W26 There is shipped. To ensure that safe products are used .) • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that these battery packs are not adequately protected with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in some markets. Connect the charger to...
Please be advised that we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is complete when the 90 [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after charging is DMW-BCF10PP. Exclusive batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) are supported by this ... by this unit is completed. 12 VQT1W26 There is shipped. To ensure that safe products are used .) • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that these battery packs are not adequately protected with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in some markets. Connect the charger to...
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...shocks may not be frequently topped up .) • When the operating time of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting... recording 30 seconds after using it and during use the camera with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from the...
...shocks may not be frequently topped up .) • When the operating time of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting... recording 30 seconds after using it and during use the camera with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from the...
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... the direction of the battery Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; When operating it on a soft cloth. • Make sure to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) VQT1W26 15 optional). • Some tripods cannot be lost.) ∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (... and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may cause damage. Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it with any other equipment. • Before removing...
... the direction of the battery Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; When operating it on a soft cloth. • Make sure to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) VQT1W26 15 optional). • Some tripods cannot be lost.) ∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (... and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may cause damage. Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it with any other equipment. • Before removing...
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... built-in North America and elsewhere. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is lit [when pictures are being formatted (P25)]. Turn the camera on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the built-in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons OFF ON Press [MENU...SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, : month, day, hour, minute, display : sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set when the camera is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is shipped. Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit may no longer operate normally. • The...
... built-in North America and elsewhere. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is lit [when pictures are being formatted (P25)]. Turn the camera on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the built-in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons OFF ON Press [MENU...SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, : month, day, hour, minute, display : sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set when the camera is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is shipped. Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit may no longer operate normally. • The...
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... you to set the settings for 24 hours to charge the built-in steps 3 and 4 to set . • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera back on, switch to Recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that enable you stamp the date on the screen of this... menu before proceeding to use it more fun with the camera and use the camera. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P19) • It can be changed in battery...
... you to set the settings for 24 hours to charge the built-in steps 3 and 4 to set . • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera back on, switch to Recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that enable you stamp the date on the screen of this... menu before proceeding to use it more fun with the camera and use the camera. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P19) • It can be changed in battery...
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... trimming or print settings (DPOF), etc. OFF ON Press [MENU/SET] to [š] in some of pixels and other settings which the camera is used for you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set from any menu item by MENU rotating the zoom... . Preparation ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P72 to select [NORMAL PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Setting menu items This section describes how to operate the camera. • The [SETUP] menu can switch menu screens from either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE]. of recorded pictures. ! [REC] mode menu (...
... trimming or print settings (DPOF), etc. OFF ON Press [MENU/SET] to [š] in some of pixels and other settings which the camera is used for you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set from any menu item by MENU rotating the zoom... . Preparation ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P72 to select [NORMAL PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Setting menu items This section describes how to operate the camera. • The [SETUP] menu can switch menu screens from either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE]. of recorded pictures. ! [REC] mode menu (...
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... recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your hand or another object to set the beep and shutter sound. LCD [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is... the volume of the speaker to any button to make it , use your head. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is easier to see because of light from...
... recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your hand or another object to set the beep and shutter sound. LCD [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is... the volume of the speaker to any button to make it , use your head. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is easier to see because of light from...
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... When recording or playing back motion pictures - o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any button to turn the camera off and on the LCD monitor again. • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. • [POWER SAVE] does not... used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for 1 more second. • [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of time that the picture is set to [5MIN.] ...
... When recording or playing back motion pictures - o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any button to turn the camera off and on the LCD monitor again. • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. • [POWER SAVE] does not... used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for 1 more second. • [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of time that the picture is set to [5MIN.] ...
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... are reset to reset the file number. The birthday and name settings for My scene mode (P45) - z [PC]: Set after or before connecting the camera to [ON]. - In addition, [FAVORITE] (P78) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable ...use this is also performed at the same time. x [USB MODE] y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number...
... are reset to reset the file number. The birthday and name settings for My scene mode (P45) - z [PC]: Set after or before connecting the camera to [ON]. - In addition, [FAVORITE] (P78) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable ...use this is also performed at the same time. x [USB MODE] y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number...
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... • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; MOVE DEMO.]) The camera's features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO DEMO]) [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is formatted. MOVE DEMO.]. • [JITTER, SUBJ. optional)...-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]¢/[FRANÇAIS]¢/[ESPAÑOL]/ [ITALIANO Not displayed on the camera. [VERSION DISP.] Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in memory, remove ...
... • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; MOVE DEMO.]) The camera's features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO DEMO]) [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is formatted. MOVE DEMO.]. • [JITTER, SUBJ. optional)...-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]¢/[FRANÇAIS]¢/[ESPAÑOL]/ [ITALIANO Not displayed on the camera. [VERSION DISP.] Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in memory, remove ...
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... selecting Intelligent auto mode. 26 VQT1W26 Press 3/4 to [!]. My scene mode (P45) Pictures are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Press [MODE]. Normal picture mode (P30) The subjects are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene mode (P45) This allows you to record motion ...) This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Preparation Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set . • Refer to P27 for details on .
... selecting Intelligent auto mode. 26 VQT1W26 Press 3/4 to [!]. My scene mode (P45) Pictures are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Press [MODE]. Normal picture mode (P30) The subjects are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene mode (P45) This allows you to record motion ...) This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Preparation Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set . • Refer to P27 for details on .
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...it is displayed at your side and stand with your arms still at the point on the zoom magnification. 1 2 VQT1W26 27 Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your feet slightly apart. Pressing [¦] again takes you turn this mode for beginners or those ...who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Press 3/4 to select [INTELLIGENT AUTO], and then press [MENU/ SET]....
...it is displayed at your side and stand with your arms still at the point on the zoom magnification. 1 2 VQT1W26 27 Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your feet slightly apart. Pressing [¦] again takes you turn this mode for beginners or those ...who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Press 3/4 to select [INTELLIGENT AUTO], and then press [MENU/ SET]....