Panasonic DMC-FH2, DMC-FH25, DMC-FH5 Basic Operation Guide

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FH25

DMC-FH5
DMC-FH2

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on
the operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install
it on your PC to read it.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions
carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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.

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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.

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.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE
REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

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∫ About the battery pack

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.

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• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Warn ing

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
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.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord

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is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.

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∫ Cautions for Use

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Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual
smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic
Customer Care Centre on 132600.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit

may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and/or 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 this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures

and/or 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...........................................................................2

Standard Accessories ...................................................................................7

Names of the Components ...........................................................................8

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................11

• Charging ...............................................................................................11

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 13

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 14

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 15

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................17

• Changing the Clock Setting ..................................................................17

Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................ 18

Taking pictures using the automatic function
(

ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................................................................... 20

• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 21

Motion Picture Mode ...................................................................................22

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................23

Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................24

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................25

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 26

Specifications.............................................................................................. 28

∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions

The procedure is described for (DMC-FH25) as an example.

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Standard Accessories

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VFC4297VFF0729

(DMC-FH25)

K1HY08YY0019

(DMC-FH5)
(DMC-FH2)

K1HY08YY0015

(DMC-FH25)

K1HY08YY0020

(DMC-FH5)
(DMC-FH2)

K1HY08YY0016

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6

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NCA-YN101H DE-A92A

K2CJ2YY00052

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)
3AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5AV Cable
6 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your
PC.

• Operating Instructions

7 Hand Strap

¢ When purchasing a spare battery,

please purchase an optional battery
(DMW-BCK7E).

• 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.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest

Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)

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Names of the Components

1 2 3

(DMC-FH25)

1 23

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

4

109

57

8

6

1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indicator

AF Assist Lamp

4 LCD monitor
5 [MENU/SET] button
6 [DISP.] button
7 [Q.MENU]/Delete/Cancel button
8 [MODE] button
9 [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch

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10 Cursor buttons

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A: 3/Exposure compensation

B: 4/Macro Mode

AF Tracking

C: 2/Self-timer

D: 1/Flash setting

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

or Press 4

11 Strap eyelet

• Be sure to attach the strap when

using the camera to ensure that

you will not drop it.
12 Lens barrel
13 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

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12

1

9

14 Camera ON/OFF switch

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16 17 18 19

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(DMC-FH25)

14 15

17 18

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

ヮユヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバ

ャモヵヵユンヺ

21

22

20

ヮユヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバチャモヵヵユンヺ

ヰヱユワ ロヰヤレ

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2322

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15 Zoom lever
16 Speaker

• Do not cover the speaker with

your fingers.
17 Microphone
18 Shutter button
19 (DMC-FH25)

[E.ZOOM] button
20 Tripod receptacle
21 Card/Battery door

22 DC coupler cover

• When using an AC adaptor,

ensure that the Panasonic DC
coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional)
and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;
optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic

AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;
optional).

• When using an AC adaptor, use

the AC cable supplied with the AC
adaptor.

• It is recommended to use a fully

charged battery or AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5G; optional) and DC
coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional)
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.

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

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Release lever

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