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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FH20
DMC-FH3
DMC-FH1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
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
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Model No. Serial No.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
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Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
DMC-FH20
DMC-FH3
DMC-FH1
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
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Panasonic |
Model No.: |
DMC-FH20 |
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DMC-FH3 |
DMC-FH1
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
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Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
∫Cautions for Use
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•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 distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.
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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................................................................... |
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Standard Accessories ........................................................................... |
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Names of the Components ................................................................. |
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Charging the Battery ........................................................................... |
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card.................................................... |
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ..................... |
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)............................................................. |
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• Changing the clock setting............................................................ |
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Setting the Menu ................................................................................. |
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Selecting the [REC] Mode................................................................... |
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Taking pictures using the automatic function |
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(ñ:Intelligent Auto Mode).................................................................. |
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• Scene detection ............................................................................ |
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Motion Picture Mode ........................................................................... |
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Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])........................................... |
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Deleting Pictures ................................................................................. |
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Reading the Operating Instructions |
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(PDF format) ....................................................................................... |
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Specifications...................................................................................... |
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Digital Camera Accessory System...................................................... |
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ............................................... |
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Limited Warranty |
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(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ......................................... |
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∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions |
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change.
1Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
3USB Connection Cable
4AV Cable
5CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
•Operating Instructions
6Hand Strap
7Battery Case
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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Names of the Components
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4LCD monitor
5[MENU/SET] button
6[DISPLAY] button
7[Q.MENU]/Delete button
8[MODE] button
9[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
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10 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation B: 4/Macro Mode
C: 2/Self-timer button D: 1/Flash setting button
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
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11Camera ON/OFF switch
12Zoom lever
13Speaker
14Microphone
15Shutter button
16Intelligent auto button
17Hand strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
18Lens barrel
19[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
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23DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used.
•We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.
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