Panasonic DMC-FH4, DMC-S2 User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FH6

DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2

DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

DMC-S2

VQT3X31

M1211KZ0

Before use

Before use ..............................................4

Standard Accessories ........................... 6

Names and Functions of Main Parts ....7

Cursor button ................................................9

Preparations

Charging battery .................................. 10

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time ......................... 11

Inserting and removing the card

(optional)/the battery ........................... 12

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ........................14

Remaining battery and memory capacity ....15

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................15

Setting the clock .................................. 16

To change time setting ................................17

Basics

Sequence of operations ...................... 18

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 22

Automatic Scene Detection .........................23

About flash ..................................................23

About the Happy colour setting ................... 23

Notes on setting items .................................24

Taking motion pictures

[Motion Picture] Mode ......................... 25

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play] .......................................26

Viewing motion pictures ..............................27

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom” .........................................28

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” ...29 Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ....................................30

Deleting pictures .................................31

To delete multiple (up to 50)/

To delete all pictures ...................................32

Setting the menu .................................33

Menu type ...................................................34

Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 35

[Clock Set] ...................................................35

[World Time] ................................................35

[Beep]

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[Beep]

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[Volume] ......................................................36

[LCD Display] ..............................................36

[Focus Icon] .................................................37

[Auto Power Off] ..........................................37

[Auto Review] ..............................................37

[Reset] .........................................................37

[Output] .......................................................38

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................38

[Version Disp.] .............................................38

[Format] .......................................................39

[Language] ..................................................39

[Demo Mode] ...............................................39

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Contents

Application (Record)

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Normal Picture] Mode ........................ 40

How to adjust focus ............................41

Using zoom .......................................... 43

Zoom types and use ....................................44

Taking pictures with flash ................... 45

Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 47

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ...................................... 48

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] ....................................... 49

[Portrait] .......................................................50

[Soft Skin] ....................................................50

[Scenery] .....................................................50

[Panorama Shot] .........................................51

[Sports] ........................................................53

[Night Portrait] .............................................53

[Night Scenery] ............................................53

[Food] ..........................................................53

[Baby] ..........................................................54

[Pet] .............................................................54

[Sunset] ....................................................... 54

[High Sens.] .................................................54

[Glass Through] ...........................................54

[Photo Frame] .............................................54

Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 55

[Picture Size] ...............................................55

[Rec Quality] ...............................................56

[Sensitivity] ..................................................56

[White Balance] ........................................... 57

[AF Mode] ....................................................58

[i.Exposure] .................................................59

[i.Resolution] ...............................................59

[Digital Zoom] ..............................................59

[Burst]

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[Burst]

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[Color Mode] ................................................62

[AF Assist Lamp] .........................................62

[Red-Eye Removal] .....................................62

[Stabilizer] ...................................................63

[Date Stamp] ...............................................63

[Clock Set] ...................................................63

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Application (View)

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] .................................. 64

[Slide Show] ................................................65

[Filtering Play] .............................................66

[Calendar] ....................................................67

Retouching pictures ............................ 68

[Auto Retouch] ............................................68

[Beauty Retouch]

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Using the [Playback] menu................. 71

[Upload Set] ................................................71

[Resize] .......................................................72

[Cropping]

[Favorite] .....................................................74

[Print Set]

[Protect] .......................................................76

[Copy] ..........................................................77

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............................... 73

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Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen .........................78

Using with your PC .............................. 80

Using the supplied software ........................ 80

Installing supplied software

(PHOTOfunSTUDIO) ..................................81

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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Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions may damage the camera and 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

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Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will clear naturally.

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Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorised use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→98)

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other

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information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between models, DMC-FH6 is used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual. The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated

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separately, together with the relevant model number. (Example)

Recording mode icons

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DMC-FH6

DMC-S2

Recording mode:

Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (→14)

• 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 and Functions of Main Parts

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

10 11 12 13

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13

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9 10 11 12 13

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 Self-timer indicator (→47)/AF Assist Lamp (→62) 2 Flash (→45) 3 Lens 4 Lens barrel 5 LCD monitor (→88) 6 Power button (→16) 7 Microphone (→25) 8 Shutter button (→20) 9

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Zoom lever (→43)

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Zoom button (→43)

10 [MODE] button (→18) 11 Hand strap eyelet 12 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→78, 82, 85) 13

/ ] (Delete/Return) button (→31)

[

14 [MENU/SET] button 15 Playback button (→20) 16 Cursor button 17 Tripod receptacle 18 Speaker 19 DC coupler cover

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

For shop display purpose only

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (for shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor (for shop display purpose only) are used.

20 Card/Battery door (→12)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Cursor button

[MENU/SET]

(menu display/set) (→33)

Left cursor button ( )

• Self-timer (→47)

Down cursor button ( )

• Changing information display

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by .

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Up cursor button ( )

• Exposure Compensation (→48)

Right cursor button ( )

• Flash (→45)

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.

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Some tripods or unipods, and some methods of holding the camera may block the

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speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc.

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Charging battery

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress

(approx. 120 min. if fully depleted)

Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may not be completed).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products 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 advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Plug-in type

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Battery

Charger (model-specific)

Charge the battery with the charger indoors

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(10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)).

Detach the battery after charging is completed

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.

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

Inlet type

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• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain.

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Charging battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4

DMC-S2

Number of recordable pictures (Approx.) 280 pictures 260 pictures

Recording time (Approx.) 140 min. 130 min.

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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• 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.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabiliser function is set to [ON].)

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

• 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 the battery decreases.

Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.

Playback time (Approx.) 240 min.

The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.

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Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used for some time. Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

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Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

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We do not recommend frequently charging the battery.

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(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.) If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery.

DMC-S5

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery

Turn off the power and slide the card/battery door out ( ) before opening the door ( ) as illustrated

Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct

• Battery: Insert all the way firmly until

• Card: Insert all the way firmly until it

Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you hear a locking sound

a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery.

clicks.

Card (check orientation: terminals face LCD)

Do not touch the terminal

Charged battery (check orientation)

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery

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To remove

• To remove battery: Move lever in direction of arrow.

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• To remove card: Press down in centre.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the battery.

To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LCD monitor

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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 of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

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Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB) Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→77)

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained 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

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→39) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used

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to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your

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computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). Latest information:

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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

• Using a card of SD speed “Class 6” recommended for recording motion pictures.

• Can be used with devices compatible with the respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

or above is

Switch

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Remaining battery and memory capacity

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing or reading. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (for shop display purpose only) or DC coupler (for shop display purpose only), as this can cause data loss or damage. Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time

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capacity of the card may be reduced.

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

DMC-S5

16M

14M

5M 25 650 10620 21490

0.3M 390 10050 162960 247160

VGA – 21m40s 5h54m00s 11h56m00s

QVGA 2m25s 1h02m00s 16h59m00s 34h21m00s

DMC-FH6, DMC-FH4, DMC-S2

11 300 4910 9880

12 330 5490 10980

– 10m10s 2h47m00s 5h39m00s – 8m10s 2h14m00s 4h32m00s

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Press the Power button

The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

Press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press [ / ] button.

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio

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to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp]. If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

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Setting the clock

To change time setting

When resetting date and time, 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.

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.

To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

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Sequence of operations

Press the Power button

Press [MODE] button

Use cursor button to select the recording mode and press [MENU/SET]

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Recording mode

[Intelligent Auto] Mode (→22)

Take pictures with automatic settings.

[Normal Picture] Mode (→40) Take pictures with your own settings.

[Scene Mode] (→49) Take pictures according to scene.

[Motion Picture] Mode (→25) Take motion pictures.

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Set [Rec] menu (→55) or [Setup] menu (→35) as required

Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button and [MENU/SET] to select the menu Press [ / ] button

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Sequence of operations

Flash

Microphone

Speaker

AF Assist Lamp

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

Holding the camera

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body and standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the flash or the AF Assist Lamp. Do not look at it from close range.

• Try to hold the camera steady when you press the shutter button.

• Be careful not to block the microphone or the speaker.

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Zoom In/Out

DMC-FH6

Capture a

wider area

(wide-angle)

DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2

Capture a

wider area

(wide-angle)

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Flash, self-timer, and other functions

Self-timer

Changing

information

display

Enlarge the subject (telephoto)

Exposure Compensation

Flash

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Sequence of operations

Press the shutter button and take pictures

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

• For motion pictures, recording will start.

To end recording, press the shutter button again.

Press the Playback button

Press [MODE] button

Use cursor button to select playback mode and press [MENU/SET]

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Playback mode

[Normal Play] Mode (→26)

Displays all pictures that can be played back. [Slide Show] Mode (→65)

Automatically plays back the still pictures in order, in parallel with music.

[Filtering Play] Mode (→66) Only pictures in selected categories and pictures set as favourite are displayed.

[Calendar] Mode (→30, 67) Pictures recorded on the date selected on the calendar screen can be displayed.

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Sequence of operations

Use cursor button to select a picture to be played back

• Play back motion pictures or panorama pictures

• [Auto Retouch]

• [Beauty Retouch]

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Changing

information

display

• Editing or performing settings for

pictures using the Playback menu (→71)

Press the Power button

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Taking pictures with 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 make settings manually.

Shutter button

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

Display the screen for recording mode selection

Select [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Take pictures

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

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Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

The icon of scene detected

Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

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same subject. If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate

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recording mode. When or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure

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are adjusted for the recognised faces. About Backlight Compensation

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Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, a subject appears darker and the camera automatically corrects the exposure by increasing the brightness of an entire image. When the camera detects backlight, is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Recognises people Recognises landscapes Recognises night scenes and people in them (Only when Recognises night scenes Recognises close-ups Recognises sunsets Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

is selected)

About flash

Press to select or .

When is selected, the optimum flash is selected automatically depending on

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conditions. (→45) When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

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When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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About the Happy colour setting

When [Color Mode] (→62) is set to [Happy], pictures are recorded with vivid colouring.

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Settings:

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Color Mode] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Happy] and press [MENU/SET]

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Notes on setting items

Only menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Normal Picture] Mode or other modes are reflected for not displayed menu items on the [Setup] menu.

The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:

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[Picture Size], [Color Mode] and [Burst] The settings for the following functions are fixed:

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• [Auto Review] : [2 SEC.]

• [Stabilizer]: [ON]

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]

• [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]

• [Auto Power Off]: [5 MIN.]

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

(23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised

The following functions cannot be used:

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[Exposure], [Digital Zoom]

[ON]

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on the [Rec] menu

• [Sensitivity]:

• [AF Mode]: (Face Detection)

• [i.Exposure]: [ON]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]

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Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode

Recording mode:

Microphone (Do not block the microphone with your fingers)

Remaining recording time (approx.)

Elapsed recording time

Display the screen for recording mode selection

Select [Motion Picture] Mode

Start recording

Press halfway

(adjust the focus)

• Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way.

• The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of recording.

Press fully

(start recording)

End recording

Press fully

Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after

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motion picture recording. This is not a fault. In [AF Mode], (23-area-focusing) is fixed.

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In [Stabilizer], [ON] is fixed.

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When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording automatically ends.

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Additionally, recording in progress may be stopped, depending on the card used.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

Press the Playback button

• Press again to enter the recording mode.

Scroll through pictures

Previous Next

File number

Picture number/Total pictures

• Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards.

• Press the shutter button to switch to recording mode.

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Changing recording information display

Press

It may not be possible to view pictures which were edited in a computer on this camera.

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After pressing the Playback button and switching it into the playback mode, the lens

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barrel will be retracted after approx. 15 seconds. This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

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standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not DCF-compliant cannot be played back.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing motion pictures

Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press

Playback now starts.

Motion picture recording time

When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen. Example: After 3 minutes and 30 seconds: [3m30s]

Motion picture icon

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Operations during motion picture playback

Pause/play

Single-frame rewind (while paused)

Volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever or the zoom button.

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It may not be possible to properly play back motion pictures recorded using other

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cameras. Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the

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supplied CD-ROM. Be careful not to block the speaker.

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Speaker

Fast rewind (2 steps)

Stop

Fast forward (2 steps) Single-frame forward (while paused)

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

DMC-FH6

Turn the zoom lever to T side

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Press the T side of the zoom button

1x 2x 4x 8x 16x

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Turn the zoom lever to T side/

Turn the zoom lever to W side/

• Move zoom position → Use cursor button to move the zoom position

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback.

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Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)

Press the T side of the zoom button

Press the W side of the zoom button

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DMC-FH6

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Picture no./Total no.

Turn the zoom lever to W side

DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2

Press the W side of the zoom button

1-picture

screen

DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2

12-picture

screen

Turn the zoom lever to W side/

Turn the zoom lever to T side/

30-picture

screen

Press the W side of the zoom button

Press the T side of the zoom button

Motion pictures

Panorama pictures

Calendar Playback

• When you select a picture using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET] on the 12-picture or 30-picture screen, the selected picture is displayed on the 1-picture screen (full-screen).

Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”

DMC-FH6

Turn the zoom lever to W several times

DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2

Press the W side of the zoom button several times

Selected date (First picture from the date)

1-picture

screen

DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2

12-picture

screen

30-picture

screen

Turn the zoom lever to W side/

Press the W side of the zoom button

Turn the zoom lever to T side/

Press the T side of the zoom button

Calendar Playback

• When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the display method changes to the 12-picture screen.

Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures

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taken without clock settings are displayed with the date 1st January, 2012. Pictures taken with destination settings made in [World Time] are displayed in the

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calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

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