Panasonic DMCFH20K, DMCFH20S, DMCFH20V User Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual

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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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FH25

DMC-FH24
DMC-FH5
DMC-FH2

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual f or
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Dear Customer,

Model No.
Serial No.

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most s ophisticated 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 this Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

•

Recording of pre-recorded t apes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copy right
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.

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

DMC-FH24DMC-FH25

DMC-FH2DMC-FH5

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 SH ALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACC ESSIBLE.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom

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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.

•Incr ease the separation between the equipment and receiv er.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connecte d.

•Consu l t the dealer or an experienced radi o/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

Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FH25

DMC-FH24
DMC-FH5
DMC-FH2

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 disas semble, 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 leav e the battery(ies) in an automobi le 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 char ger must be co nnect ed to a 120V
AC power supply only.

•When co nnecting 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

•

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Do not use any other AV cables except the su pplied one.

•(DMC-FH24)

Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).

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

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 pictur es 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 r esult in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be dist orted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, dis turbing 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-AC5PP; 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-v oltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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-If you see this symbol­Information on Dispos a l 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...........................................................................3

Standard Accessories ...................................................................................9

Names of the Components .........................................................................10

Charging the Battery...................................................................................13

• Charging...............................................................................................13

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........15

About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................16

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................17

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................19

• Changing the Clock Setting ..................................................................19

Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................20

Taking pictures using the automatic function
(

ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode).........................................................................21

• Scene Detection....................................................................................22

Motion Picture Mode................................................... ............. ............. ......23

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................24

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

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

Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................26

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

Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................32

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................33

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....................34

∫ About illustrations in this owner’s manual

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

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Standard Accessories

VFC4297VFF0726

3

12

4

56

NCA-YN101G DE-A91B

(DMC-FH25)
(DMC-FH24)

K1HY08YY0019

(DMC-FH5)
(DMC-FH2)

K1HY08YY0015

(DMC-FH25)

K1HY08YY0020

(DMC-FH5)
(DMC-FH2)

K1HY08YY0016

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correc t 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)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

AV Cab le
5 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to inst all the s oft ware to your
PC.

• Owner’s Manual

6 Hand Strap
¢ When purchasing a spare ba ttery,

please purchase an optional battery
(DMW-BCK7PP).

•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
Camera Accessory System

•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts

department at 1 800 833-9626 for furt her information about obtaining
replacement parts.

¢

“Digital

”.

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Names of the Components

1 2 3

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

1 23

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

4

109

57

8

6

1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indica tor

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

3

A: 3/Exposure compensation

B: 4/Macro Mode

AF Tracking

C: 2/Self-timer

D: 1/Flash setting

In this owner’s manual, t he cursor butt ons are descri bed as s hown in t he

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 stra p wh en

using the camer a t o ens u r e tha t

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

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12

1

11

14 Camera ON/OFF switch

15

1617 18 19

14

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

14 15

17 18

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

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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

20

16

15 Zoom lever
16 Speaker

• Do not cover the speaker with

your fingers.
17 Microphone
18 Shutter button
19 (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

[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-AC5PP;
optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic

AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional).

• It is recommended to use a fully

charged battery or AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP; 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 th e AC a daptor
is disconnected etc., th e motion
picture being recorded will not be
recorded.

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(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Release lever

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCK7PP) can be
used with this unit.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar
to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal
protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or
explosion. Please be ad vised that we are not liable fo r any accident or
failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To
ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.

•Use the dedic ated charger and battery.

Charging

•The batt ery is not char ged when th e camera is shi pped. Charg e the battery

before use.

•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.

Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger fro m the

electrical socket and d et ach the b atte ry
after charging is completed.

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator A will turn off once the charging has completed without
any problem.

•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge

the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF
to 86 oF).

–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them

with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Supplied battery Optional battery

Charging time Appro x . 115 min Approx. 120 m in

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Approximate operating time and number of recordable p ictures

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Supplied battery Optional battery

Capacity of the batter y 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 125 min Approx. 127 min

(DMC-FH5)

Capacity of the batter y 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 130 min Approx. 132 min

(DMC-FH2)

Capacity of the batter y 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 135 min Approx. 137 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

•Normal Picture Mode

•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

•Using a Pan asonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical

Image Stabilizer function is set to [ ON].)

•Recording once every 30seconds with full flash every second recording.

•Rota ting the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

•Turning the camera off ev ery 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature

of the battery decreases.

Approx. 250 pictures Approx. 255 pictures

Supplied battery Optional battery

Approx. 260 pictures Approx. 265 pictures

Supplied battery Optional battery

Approx. 270 pictures Approx. 275 pictures

Supplied battery Optional battery

Playback time Approx. 200 min Approx. 205 min

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Built-in Memory

•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB

•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for

a card.

Card

The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with
this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card which

can be used with

this unit

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

•Use a card with SD Speed Class

higher when recording motion pictures.

•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory

Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC

Memory Card compatible equipment.

•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

when using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/
SDXC.html

•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check

via the label on the card, etc.

e.g.:

•Pleas e ch eck the website for updated informati on:

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

Note

•

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Remarks

¢

with “Class 6” or

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

•Check that this unit is turned off.

•We recommend using a Panasonic card.

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Slide the card/battery door to
open it.

• Always use genuine Panasonic

batteries (NCA-YN101G; supplied or
DMW-BCK7PP; optional).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, insert all the
way until you hear a locking

ユンヺ ヤモンュ

ヮユヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバ

ャモヵヵユンヺ

sound and then check that it is
locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the directi on of
the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way
until you hear a “click” while
being careful about the direction in which you insert it.
T o re mov e the ca rd, pu sh th e card until it clicks, then pull
the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Firmly slide the card/battery

door to the end until you h ear a
locking sound.

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(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and open
the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic

batteries (NCA-YN101G; supplied or
DMW-BCK7PP; optional).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

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

Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, insert all the
way until you hear a locking
sound and then check that it is
locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of
the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way
until you hear a “click” while
being careful about the direction in which you insert it.
T o re mov e the ca rd, pu sh th e card until it clicks, then pull
the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the

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

direction of the arrow.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback]
selector switch to [!] and then
turn the camera on.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour , minu te, displ ay
sequence or time display format),
and press 3/4 to set.

• You can cancel without setti n g the clock by press i ng [ ].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET].

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET].

•It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to se t the clock.

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Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback]
selector switch to [!].

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the
mode.

Press [MENU/SET].

∫ List of [Rec] Modes

¦ Intelligen t Au t o Mode

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

! Normal Picture Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

My Scene Mode

Pictures are taken using previously registered recor ding scenes.

Û Scene Mode

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

$ Motion Picture Mode

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

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[Rec] Mode: ñ

1

2

Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the su bject and the
recording conditions so we recommen d this mode for beginners or those who
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback]
selector switch to [!], and
then press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and then
press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when

the subject is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the

subject’s face by the Face Detection function.
In other cases, it is displayed at the point on
the subject which is in focus.

Press the shutter button fully (push
it in further), and take the picture.

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Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned
is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to t he usual red.

¦

> [i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
[i-Night Scenery]
[i-Sunset]

•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are

set.

•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatic ally detec ts a person’ s fac e,

and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

•Only when [ ] is selected

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[Rec] Mode: n

A

B

Motion Picture Mode

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback]
selector switch to [!], and
then press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Motion Picture], and then
press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to
focus and then press it fully to st ar t
recording.

A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time

• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting

when recording starts (the first frame).

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

Note

Motion pictures can be recorde d continuously up to 2 GB.

•

The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the
screen.

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[Playback] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback]
selector switch to [(].

Press 2 or 1.

• After selecting th e motion picture, press

3 to start playback.

[Playback] Mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be

deleted.

Select the picture to be deleted, and
then press [ ].

•Confirmation scree n is di splayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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Setting the Menu

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select menu and then
press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the menu item and
then press [MENU/SET].

• Screen at right is an example of se lecting

[AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu.

Press 3/4 to select the s etti ng a nd th en
press [MENU/SET].

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not

appear or it may be displayed in a different way .

• Screen at right is an example to set the [AF Mode]

Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face

from [
Detection).

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.

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Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual for Advanced Features (PDF
format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

∫ For Windows

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Owner’s Manual (supplied).

Click the [Owner’s Manual].

Select the desired language
and then click [Owner’s
Manual] to install.

A To return to the install menu.

Double click the “Owner’s
Manual” shortcut icon on the
desktop.

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∫ When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Read er 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to
browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF forma t).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied), click B and then
follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP3/Windows Vi sta SP2/
Windows 7)

•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with

your OS from the following Web Site.

http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions

∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)

Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.

•When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the

[Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

∫ For Macintos h

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Owner’s Manual (supplied).

Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy
the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder.

Double click the PDF file to open it.

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Specifications

Digital Camera:

Information fo r your saf ety

Power Source: DC 5.1 V
Power

Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording)

0.7 W (When playing back)

Camera effective
pixels

Image senso r (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) (DMC-FH5)

Lens (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Digital zoom Max. 4k
Extended

zoom

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(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) (DMC-FH5)

16,100,000 pixels

(DMC-FH2)

14,100,000 pixels

1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels,
Primary color filter

(DMC-FH2)

1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels,
Primary color filter

Optical 8kzoom, fl5 mm to 40 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 28 mm to 224 mm)/F3.3 (Wide) to F5.9
(Tele)

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Optical 4kzoom, fl5 mm to 20 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F6.5
(Tele)

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Max. 18k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)

(DMC-FH5)

Max. 9k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)

(DMC-FH2)

Max. 8.4k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)

Focus range Normal (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

50 cm (1.64 fee t) (Wi d e) /2 m

(6.56 feet) (Tele)

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

to ¶

50 cm (1.64 fee t) (Wi d e) /1 m

(3.28 feet) (Tele)

Macro/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture

Scene Mode There may be differences in the above

Shutter system
Burst recording

Burst speed (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Number of
recordable
pictures

Hi-speed burst

Burst speed (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Number of
recordable
pictures

Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second

Exposure (AE)

Metering mode Multiple

Electronic shutte riMechanical shutter

Approx. 1.7 pictures/second

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Approx. 2.0 pictures/second
Depends on the remaining capaci ty of the built-in

memory/card.

Approx. 4 pictures/second

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Approx. 6 pictures/second
[3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the

picture size.]
When using the built-in memory:

Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting)
When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs
depending on the type of Card and the recording
conditions)

[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

Program AE

Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV)

5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)
(Tele) to ¶

settings.

to ¶

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LCD monitor 2.7q TFT LCD (4:3)

Flash range (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx.70 MB)/SD Memory Card/

Recording file
format

Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,

Motion pictures “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)

Interface

Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video/

audio

Terminal

[AV OUT/
DIGITAL]

Dimensions

(excluding the
projecting parts)

(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.8 m (19.0 feet) (Wide,
[ ] is set)

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Approx. 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) (Wide,
[ ] is set)

SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding

NTSC,
Audio line output (monaura l )

Dedicated jack (8 pin)

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Approx. 99.2 mm (W)k56.5 mm (H)k27.8 mm (D)
[3.9q

(W)

k2.2q

(H)

k1.1q

(D)]

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Approx. 94.3 mm (W)k53.5 mm (H)k18.8 mm (D)
[3.7q(W)k2.1q(H)k0.7q(D)]

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Mass (weight) (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Operating
temperature

Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
Language select [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]

Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A91B):

Information fo r your saf ety

Input: 110V to 240V, 50/60Hz, 0.2A
Output: 4.2 V, 0.43 A

Equipment mobility:

Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic NCA-YN101G):

Information fo r your saf ety

Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/660 mAh

Approx. 152 g/0.33 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 135 g/0.30 lb (excluding card and battery)

(DMC-FH5)

Approx. 121 g/0.27 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 104 g/0.23 lb (excluding card and battery)

(DMC-FH2)

Approx. 118 g/0.26 lb (with card and battery )
Approx. 101 g/0.22 lb (excluding card and battery)

0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Movable

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Digital Camera Accessory System

Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card

DMW-BCK7PP Battery Pack

Accessory# DescriptionIllustration

RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K

RP-SDN16GU1A
RP-SDN08GU1A
RP-SDN04GU1A
RP-SDN02GU1A

DMW-DCC10 DC Coupler

DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor

1

1

2

DMW-AVC1

AV Cable

Product numbers correc t as of January 2011. These may be subject to change.
¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic

DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

¢2 (DMC-FH24) only

•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries.

Consult your local dealer.

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

OR

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

OR

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.

First Last

Street Address

City State Zip

Phone#:
Day

( )

Night

()

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
MasterCard

Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

2. Items Ordered
QuantityAccessory # Price EachDescription Total Price

6.95

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

1. Digital Camera Model #

Discover

Expiration Date

Credit Card #

Customer Signature

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Wa y, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consume r Electronics Company (referred to as “the
warrantor”) will, for the leng th of the period indicated on the c hart below, whi ch
starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a
refurbished equivalent va lue product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Digital St ill Camera 1 year 1 year
CCD 6 months 90 days
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable

Battery Pack (defe ctive exchange)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Wa rranty
excludes both parts and labor for non-recharg eable batteries, antennas, and
cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and
serviced in the United S t ates or Pue rto Rico. This warranty is extended on ly to the
original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

90 days Not Applicable

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Mail-In Service

For assistance in the U.S.A. and Pu erto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the
product prepaid to:

Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
panacare

@us.panasonic.com

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories , and send it
prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the orig inal carton. If Lithium Ion
batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion
Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries are prohibited from shipment by
US Mail. Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent
short-circuiti ng and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries.
Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime
phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is req uired
under the Limited W arranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE
PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF
OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND
PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR
OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in
shipment, or failures which ar e caus ed by pro duct s no t s upplied by the warra nt or,
or failures which result from accid ents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, faulty installat ion, set-up adj ustment s, misadjust ment of
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage,
modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the pro duct, or service
by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authoriz ed Servicer, or
damage that is at tr i b utab le to acts of God.

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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this e xcludes da mages for lost t ime, tr avel to a nd fro m the serv icer,
loss of or damage to me dia or ima ges , da ta or o ther me mory or rec or ded c ontent .
The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exc lusion or limit ation of inci dent a l or cons equent ial
damages, or limitations on ho w lo ng an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the
problem is not handled to your sati sfaction, then write to the warran tor's
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Acces sories; or make
Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at :

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Acce ssories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visi ting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
[e-mail]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discov er Card, American Express, and Personal
Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

As of November 2009

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•SDXC Logo is a t rademark of SD-3C, LLC.

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

 Panasonic Corporation 2011

Printed in China

•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or

registered trademar ks of Apple Inc., used under license
therefrom.

•This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware

Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of
DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

•Other na mes, company names, and produc t names printed in these

instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies
concerned.