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DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT4G44 M1211KZ0
DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT4G44 M1211KZ0
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... delete all pictures 32 Setting the menu 33 Menu type 34 Using the [Setup] menu 35 [Clock Set 35 [World Time 35 [Beep] DMC-FH6 36 [Beep] DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 .......36 [Volume 36 [LCD Display 36 [Focus Icon 37 [Auto Power Off 37 [Auto Review 37 [Reset 37 [Output 38 [Rotate Disp...
... delete all pictures 32 Setting the menu 33 Menu type 34 Using the [Setup] menu 35 [Clock Set 35 [World Time 35 [Beep] DMC-FH6 36 [Beep] DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 .......36 [Volume 36 [LCD Display 36 [Focus Icon 37 [Auto Power Off 37 [Auto Review 37 [Reset 37 [Output 38 [Rotate Disp...
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... [Picture Size 55 [Rec Quality 56 [Sensitivity 56 [White Balance 57 [AF Mode 58 [i.Exposure 59 [i.Resolution 59 [Digital Zoom 59 [Burst] DMC-FH6 60 [Burst] DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 .......61 [Color Mode 62 [AF Assist Lamp 62 [Red-Eye Removal 62 [Stabilizer 63 [Date Stamp 63 [Clock Set 63 Application (View) Different...
... [Picture Size 55 [Rec Quality 56 [Sensitivity 56 [White Balance 57 [AF Mode 58 [i.Exposure 59 [i.Resolution 59 [Digital Zoom 59 [Burst] DMC-FH6 60 [Burst] DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 .......61 [Color Mode 62 [AF Assist Lamp 62 [Red-Eye Removal 62 [Stabilizer 63 [Date Stamp 63 [Clock Set 63 Application (View) Different...
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...for your digital camera may be restricted even for the purpose of recordings which contain works with the relevant model number. (Example) DMC-FH6 DMC-S2 ●Recording mode icons Recording mode: Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes - 5 - Recording of certain material may differ from ... procedures, or functions that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other information is more or less the same between models, DMC-FH6 is prohibited under copyright law. Before use ■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the...
...for your digital camera may be restricted even for the purpose of recordings which contain works with the relevant model number. (Example) DMC-FH6 DMC-S2 ●Recording mode icons Recording mode: Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes - 5 - Recording of certain material may differ from ... procedures, or functions that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other information is more or less the same between models, DMC-FH6 is prohibited under copyright law. Before use ■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the...
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Names and Functions of Main Parts DMC-FH6 1 2 34 5 678 DMC-FH4 20 19 18 17 12 34 9 10 11 12 13 16 15 14 5 678 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 20 19 18 17 12 34 9 10 11 12 13 16 15 14 5 678 20 19 18 17 - 7 - 9 10 11 12 13 16 15 14
Names and Functions of Main Parts DMC-FH6 1 2 34 5 678 DMC-FH4 20 19 18 17 12 34 9 10 11 12 13 16 15 14 5 678 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 20 19 18 17 12 34 9 10 11 12 13 16 15 14 5 678 20 19 18 17 - 7 - 9 10 11 12 13 16 15 14
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...) 3 Lens 4 Lens barrel 5 LCD monitor (→88) 6 Power button (→16) 7 Microphone (→25) 8 Shutter button (→20) 9 DMC-FH6 Zoom lever (→43) DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Zoom button (→43) 10 [MODE] button (→18) 11 Hand strap eyelet 12 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→78, 82, 85...Playback button (→20) 16 Cursor button 17 Tripod receptacle 18 Speaker 19 DC coupler cover We recommend using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (for dealer display purpose only) and AC adaptor (for dealer display purpose only) are used. 20 Card/Battery door (→12)...
...) 3 Lens 4 Lens barrel 5 LCD monitor (→88) 6 Power button (→16) 7 Microphone (→25) 8 Shutter button (→20) 9 DMC-FH6 Zoom lever (→43) DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Zoom button (→43) 10 [MODE] button (→18) 11 Hand strap eyelet 12 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→78, 82, 85...Playback button (→20) 16 Cursor button 17 Tripod receptacle 18 Speaker 19 DC coupler cover We recommend using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (for dealer display purpose only) and AC adaptor (for dealer display purpose only) are used. 20 Card/Battery door (→12)...
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...8226; [Normal Picture] Mode. • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F) / Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after being charged. ●We do not recommend frequently charging...9679;Battery will be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are longer - Number of recordable pictures (Approx.) Recording time (Approx.) DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S2 280 pictures 140 min. e.g. one quarter for long periods of time, even after the camera is set to [ON].) • ...
...8226; [Normal Picture] Mode. • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F) / Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after being charged. ●We do not recommend frequently charging...9679;Battery will be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are longer - Number of recordable pictures (Approx.) Recording time (Approx.) DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S2 280 pictures 140 min. e.g. one quarter for long periods of time, even after the camera is set to [ON].) • ...
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... and may damage the card or recorded data.) ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of arrow. DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 • To remove card: Press down in center. ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●Remove...
... and may damage the card or recorded data.) ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of arrow. DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 • To remove card: Press down in center. ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●Remove...
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...; Recording time capacity (motion pictures) [Rec Quality] HD∗1 HD∗2 Built-in proportion to card capacity (and depending on the screen. ∗1 DMC-S5 ∗2 DMC-FH6, DMC-FH4, DMC-S2 - 15 - Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining battery (only when using battery) (flashes red) If...
...; Recording time capacity (motion pictures) [Rec Quality] HD∗1 HD∗2 Built-in proportion to card capacity (and depending on the screen. ∗1 DMC-S5 ∗2 DMC-FH6, DMC-FH4, DMC-S2 - 15 - Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining battery (only when using battery) (flashes red) If...
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...; Try to hold it from close to block the microphone or the speaker. ■Zoom In/Out DMC-FH6 Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 Capture a wider area (wide-angle) DMC-S2 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) ■Flash, self-timer, and other functions Exposure Compensation Self-timer Flash...
...; Try to hold it from close to block the microphone or the speaker. ■Zoom In/Out DMC-FH6 Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 Capture a wider area (wide-angle) DMC-S2 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) ■Flash, self-timer, and other functions Exposure Compensation Self-timer Flash...
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... for the following items are different from other recording modes: [Picture Size], [Color Mode] and [Burst] DMC-FH6 on setting items Only menu items which are fixed: • [Auto Review]: [2 SEC.] DMC-FH6 [ON] DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 • [Stabilizer]: [ON] • [Sensitivity]: • [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON] • [AF Mode]: (Face Detection)∗...
... for the following items are different from other recording modes: [Picture Size], [Color Mode] and [Burst] DMC-FH6 on setting items Only menu items which are fixed: • [Auto Review]: [2 SEC.] DMC-FH6 [ON] DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 • [Stabilizer]: [ON] • [Sensitivity]: • [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON] • [AF Mode]: (Face Detection)∗...
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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] DMC-FH6 Zooming in and viewing "Playback Zoom" Turn the zoom lever to T side DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the T side of the zoom button Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.) 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to T side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the T side of the zoom button DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to W side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the W side of the zoom button • Move zoom position → Use cursor button to move the zoom position ●Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback. - 28 -
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] DMC-FH6 Zooming in and viewing "Playback Zoom" Turn the zoom lever to T side DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the T side of the zoom button Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.) 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to T side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the T side of the zoom button DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to W side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the W side of the zoom button • Move zoom position → Use cursor button to move the zoom position ●Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback. - 28 -
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...1-picture screen (full-screen). ●Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back. - 29 - Turn the zoom lever to W side DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the W side of the zoom button Motion pictures Panorama pictures 1-picture screen 12-picture screen 30-picture screen Calendar Playback... DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to W side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the W side of the zoom button DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to T side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the T side of pictures "Multi Playback" Picture no./...
...1-picture screen (full-screen). ●Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back. - 29 - Turn the zoom lever to W side DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the W side of the zoom button Motion pictures Panorama pictures 1-picture screen 12-picture screen 30-picture screen Calendar Playback... DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to W side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the W side of the zoom button DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to T side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the T side of pictures "Multi Playback" Picture no./...
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... button several times 1-picture screen 12-picture screen 30-picture screen Calendar Playback DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to W side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the W side of the zoom button DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to T side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the T side of the zoom button • When you select a recording...
... button several times 1-picture screen 12-picture screen 30-picture screen Calendar Playback DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to W side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the W side of the zoom button DMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to T side/ DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Press the T side of the zoom button • When you select a recording...
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...). [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] • Cannot be affected. - 36 - Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→33) Item Settings, notes DMC-FH6 [Beep] Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds. [Beep Level] / / : Low / High / Mute [Beep Tone] / / : Change beep tone. [Shutter Vol.] / / : Low / High / Mute [Shutter...
...). [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] • Cannot be affected. - 36 - Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→33) Item Settings, notes DMC-FH6 [Beep] Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds. [Beep Level] / / : Low / High / Mute [Beep Tone] / / : Change beep tone. [Shutter Vol.] / / : Low / High / Mute [Shutter...
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... regardless of setting. • Motion pictures cannot be audible as the lens function is reset. This is pressed [OFF] DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 [ON] / [OFF] • Settings fixed to [2 SEC.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. DMC-FH6 [1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] [HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other than ) is not a fault. - 37 - settings?] [Reset... power when you are also reset. • Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. • Camera movement may be automatically reviewed. [Reset Rec. DMC-FH6 • Settings fixed to [5 MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
... regardless of setting. • Motion pictures cannot be audible as the lens function is reset. This is pressed [OFF] DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 [ON] / [OFF] • Settings fixed to [2 SEC.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. DMC-FH6 [1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] [HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other than ) is not a fault. - 37 - settings?] [Reset... power when you are also reset. • Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. • Camera movement may be automatically reviewed. [Reset Rec. DMC-FH6 • Settings fixed to [5 MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
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Using zoom Recording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. DMC-FH6 Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 Capture a wider area (wide-angle) DMC-S2 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) When Extended Optical Zoom is set Optical Zoom range 3.3ft - ∞ Zoom bar Focus...
Using zoom Recording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. DMC-FH6 Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 Capture a wider area (wide-angle) DMC-S2 Enlarge the subject (telephoto) When Extended Optical Zoom is set Optical Zoom range 3.3ft - ∞ Zoom bar Focus...
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... The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed. (→55) ■Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 5 times DMC-FH6 /4 times DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. ●Optical Zoom cannot be used in ...: • [Motion Picture] Mode • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [High Sens.] and [Photo Frame]) • When the [Burst] setting is set to or DMC-FH6 To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination. ■ i.Zoom You can use the camera's super resolution technology...
... The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed. (→55) ■Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 5 times DMC-FH6 /4 times DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. ●Optical Zoom cannot be used in ...: • [Motion Picture] Mode • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [High Sens.] and [Photo Frame]) • When the [Burst] setting is set to or DMC-FH6 To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination. ■ i.Zoom You can use the camera's super resolution technology...
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... pictures or Scene Modes , , , or . ■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is set ; W Approx. 40 cm-4.1 m (1.3 feet-13 feet) Max. when [Stabilizer] is [ ] DMC-FH6 Max. T Approx. 1.0 m-1.6 m (3.3 feet-5.2 feet) DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Max.
... pictures or Scene Modes , , , or . ■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is set ; W Approx. 40 cm-4.1 m (1.3 feet-13 feet) Max. when [Stabilizer] is [ ] DMC-FH6 Max. T Approx. 1.0 m-1.6 m (3.3 feet-5.2 feet) DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Max.
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... recorded depends on this setting. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S2 Recording pixel level type 14 M 4320×3240 10 M ∗ 3648×2736 5 M 2560×1920 3M ∗ 2048×1536 0.3 M 640×480 12.5 M 4320×2880 DMC-S5 Recording pixel level type 16 M 4608×3456 10...
... recorded depends on this setting. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S2 Recording pixel level type 14 M 4320×3240 10 M ∗ 3648×2736 5 M 2560×1920 3M ∗ 2048×1536 0.3 M 640×480 12.5 M 4320×2880 DMC-S5 Recording pixel level type 16 M 4608×3456 10...