Panasonic DMC-FH6, DMC-S2 Operating Instruction

Basic Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-FH6
DMC-S2

DMC-FH6

Before connecting, operating or adjusting

this product, please read the instructions

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 USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

DMC-S2

completely.

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Dear Customer,

Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.

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 this Owner’s Manual.

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.

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.

Information for Your Safety

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.

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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

Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FH6

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer

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.

DMC-S2

North America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)

DMC-FH6

DMC-S2

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

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Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom

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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 (+ and −) 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 type recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car 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 °C
(140 °F) or incinerate.

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About the battery charger

CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in

another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

• Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this

unit.

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.

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Cautions for Use

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

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

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-AC5PP: for dealer display purpose only). 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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Contents

Information for Your Safety .......2

Before use ...................................7

Standard accessories ................8

Names and Functions of

Main Parts ...................................9

Charging the battery ................11

Inserting and removing the

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

Sequence of operations ...........13

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

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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)

DMC-FH6

DMC-S2

Reading the Owner’s Manual

(PDF format) ..............................14

Installing supplied software

(PHOTOfunSTUDIO) .................15

Specifications ...........................16

Digital Camera Accessory System
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)

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...20

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Before use

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Camera handling

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

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The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.

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Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or
where water can come into contact with the camera.

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

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden

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

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

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Standard accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2012.

Battery pack

DMW-BCK7PP

• Charge the battery
before use.

Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.

Battery charger

DE-A91B

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

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.

• Memory cards are 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.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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

Hand strap

VFC4297

USB connection
cable

K1HY08YY0015

CD-ROM

VFF1014

• Software:
Use it to install the
software on your
PC.

• Owner’s Manual for
advanced features

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