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Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. 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. VQT4G44 M1211KZ0
Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. 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. VQT4G44 M1211KZ0
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... Copying still pictures and motion pictures...82 Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites 84 Printing 85 Printing multiple pictures 86 Making print settings on the camera ...........87 Print with date and text 87 Others List of LCD monitor displays 88 Message displays 90 Q&A Troubleshooting 92 Usage cautions and notes 98...
... Copying still pictures and motion pictures...82 Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites 84 Printing 85 Printing multiple pictures 86 Making print settings on the camera ...........87 Print with date and text 87 Others List of LCD monitor displays 88 Message displays 90 Q&A Troubleshooting 92 Usage cautions and notes 98...
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... such damage may not be repairable. • In extremely dusty or sandy places • In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water ■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is exposed to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally. - 4... - This may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. ●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it . Avoid using it into contact with excessive force on the...
... such damage may not be repairable. • In extremely dusty or sandy places • In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water ■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is exposed to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally. - 4... - This may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. ●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it . Avoid using it into contact with excessive force on the...
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... and screens provided in this manual. Before use ■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for the instructions provided in this manual. ●The operations, procedures, or functions that pictures and sound record correctly.... ■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other ...
... and screens provided in this manual. Before use ■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for the instructions provided in this manual. ●The operations, procedures, or functions that pictures and sound record correctly.... ■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other ...
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... purchased. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. ●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. ●Battery Pack is indicated as ... text. ●Please dispose of all the accessories are optional. Standard Accessories Check that all packaging appropriately. ●Keep small parts in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in a safe place out of the reach of children. ■ Optional accessories • Cards are ...
... purchased. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. ●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. ●Battery Pack is indicated as ... text. ●Please dispose of all the accessories are optional. Standard Accessories Check that all packaging appropriately. ●Keep small parts in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in a safe place out of the reach of children. ■ Optional accessories • Cards are ...
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... 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) - 8 - For dealer...
... 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) - 8 - For dealer...
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... from the actual product. ●Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. ●Some tripods or unipods, and some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc. - 9 -
... from the actual product. ●Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. ●Some tripods or unipods, and some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc. - 9 -
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...Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • [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..... • Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end → T end, or T end → W end) • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of recordable pictures (Approx.) Recording time (Approx.) DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S2 280 pictures...
...Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • [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..... • Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end → T end, or T end → W end) • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of recordable pictures (Approx.) Recording time (Approx.) DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S2 280 pictures...
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...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 battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept...clips) when carrying or storing the battery. ●To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LCD monitor display is completely blank. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) ●Keep the Memory Card out ...
...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 battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept...clips) when carrying or storing the battery. ●To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LCD monitor display is completely blank. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) ●Keep the Memory Card out ...
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...write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials. (Example) ●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a computer or another device. (→39) ●If the write-protect switch is set to "LOCK...●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to a specification for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards Capacity 8 MB - 2 GB 4 GB - 32 GB 48 GB, 64...
...write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials. (Example) ●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a computer or another device. (→39) ●If the write-protect switch is set to "LOCK...●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to a specification for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards Capacity 8 MB - 2 GB 4 GB - 32 GB 48 GB, 64...
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...card may be terminated, attempt to built-in memory) When in operation (Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. Do not subject the camera to card capacity (and depending on the screen. ∗1 DMC-S5 ∗2 DMC-FH6, DMC-FH4, DMC-S2 - 15 - Recording capacity... (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time capacity of these cause camera operation to be reduced. ■ Recording picture capacity (still pictures) [Picture Size] 16M∗1 14M∗2 Built-in proportion to vibrations,...
...card may be terminated, attempt to built-in memory) When in operation (Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. Do not subject the camera to card capacity (and depending on the screen. ∗1 DMC-S5 ∗2 DMC-FH6, DMC-FH4, DMC-S2 - 15 - Recording capacity... (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time capacity of these cause camera operation to be reduced. ■ Recording picture capacity (still pictures) [Picture Size] 16M∗1 14M∗2 Built-in proportion to vibrations,...
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... correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to step . Press the Power button The power is turned on the screen of the camera. - 16 - If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date... Stamp]. ●If the clock is set when the camera is shipped. Setting the clock The clock is not set , the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on .
... correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to step . Press the Power button The power is turned on the screen of the camera. - 16 - If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date... Stamp]. ●If the clock is set when the camera is shipped. Setting the clock The clock is not set , the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on .
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Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand. To cancel → Press [ / ] button. - 17 - Setting the clock To change time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→35) Set the date and time • Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set.
Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand. To cancel → Press [ / ] button. - 17 - Setting the clock To change time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→35) Set the date and time • Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set.
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Do not look at it with both hands keeping your arms close range. • Try to hold the camera steady when you press the shutter button. • Be careful not to block the microphone or the speaker. ■Zoom In/Out DMC-FH6 Capture a ..., self-timer, and other functions Exposure Compensation Self-timer Flash Changing information display - 19 - Sequence of operations Holding the camera • To avoid camera shake, hold it from close to avoid dropping the camera. Flash Microphone Speaker AF Assist Lamp We recommend using the supplied hand strap to your body and standing with...
Do not look at it with both hands keeping your arms close range. • Try to hold the camera steady when you press the shutter button. • Be careful not to block the microphone or the speaker. ■Zoom In/Out DMC-FH6 Capture a ..., self-timer, and other functions Exposure Compensation Self-timer Flash Changing information display - 19 - Sequence of operations Holding the camera • To avoid camera shake, hold it from close to avoid dropping the camera. Flash Microphone Speaker AF Assist Lamp We recommend using the supplied hand strap to your body and standing with...
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... automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as "face", "movement", "brightness", and "distance" just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to record) - 22 -
... automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as "face", "movement", "brightness", and "distance" just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to record) - 22 -
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..., the optimum flash is activated, and the focus and exposure are recorded with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Taking pictures with vivid coloring. ■ Settings: Press [MENU...detected, Face Detection is selected automatically depending on the LCD monitor. When there is a backlight, a subject appears darker and the camera automatically corrects the exposure by increasing the brightness of the above. ∗ We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. ...
..., the optimum flash is activated, and the focus and exposure are recorded with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Taking pictures with vivid coloring. ■ Settings: Press [MENU...detected, Face Detection is selected automatically depending on the LCD monitor. When there is a backlight, a subject appears darker and the camera automatically corrects the exposure by increasing the brightness of the above. ∗ We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. ...
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Files that were previously edited on this camera that are played back from the built-in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are not DCF-compliant cannot be retracted after approx. 15 seconds. ●This camera is in memory. Viewing your pictures [Normal Play...] When a card is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format)....
Files that were previously edited on this camera that are played back from the built-in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are not DCF-compliant cannot be retracted after approx. 15 seconds. ●This camera is in memory. Viewing your pictures [Normal Play...] When a card is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format)....
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... - 27 - Example: After 3 minutes and 30 seconds: [3m30s] Motion picture icon ■Operations during motion picture playback Pause/play back motion pictures recorded using other cameras. ●Motion pictures can be adjusted with the zoom lever or the zoom button. ●It may not be viewed on your pictures [Normal Play...
... - 27 - Example: After 3 minutes and 30 seconds: [3m30s] Motion picture icon ■Operations during motion picture playback Pause/play back motion pictures recorded using other cameras. ●Motion pictures can be adjusted with the zoom lever or the zoom button. ●It may not be viewed on your pictures [Normal Play...
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... omitted. ●The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode. ●The setting methods vary depending on to make the camera easier to use (→35) • Enables you to specify picture protection, resizing, and other items. [Setup] menu Making the...
... omitted. ●The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode. ●The setting methods vary depending on to make the camera easier to use (→35) • Enables you to specify picture protection, resizing, and other items. [Setup] menu Making the...
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...Auto Power Off] Turn off the power when you are also reset. • Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. • Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is reset. DMC-FH6 [1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] [HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until ... Mode. settings?] [Reset setup parameters?] • When the setup parameters settings are reset, [Age] for [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes are not using the camera to minimize battery consumption. [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. [Reset] Reset to the default settings. / / / // [2 MIN.] /...
...Auto Power Off] Turn off the power when you are also reset. • Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. • Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is reset. DMC-FH6 [1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] [HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until ... Mode. settings?] [Reset setup parameters?] • When the setup parameters settings are reset, [Age] for [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes are not using the camera to minimize battery consumption. [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. [Reset] Reset to the default settings. / / / // [2 MIN.] /...