PANASONIC DMCFS14EP, DMCFS14EF, DMCFS16EP, DMCFS35EP, DMCFS18EP User Manual

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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FS35
DMC-FS18 DMC-FS16 DMC-FS14
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Contents

Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................4
Standard Accessories ...............................5
Names of the Components .......................6
Preparation
Charging the Battery .................................9
• Charging .............................................9
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures ..........11
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery...............................13
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 16
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time...................................................18
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................19
• Changing the Clock Setting ..............20
Basic
Selecting the [Rec] Mode ........................21
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............22
• Tips for taking good pictures.............23
• Changing the settings .......................23
• Scene Detection................................ 24
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (Normal Picture Mode)............... 25
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......25
Focusing..................................................26
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ....28
Motion Picture Mode ...............................30
Playing Back Motion Pictures.................. 32
Deleting Pictures ..................................... 33
• To delete a single picture..................33
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)
or all the pictures ..............................33
Setting the Menu.....................................35
• Setting menu items ...........................35
• Using the Quick Menu.......................36
About the Setup Menu ............................37
Recording
About the LCD Monitor............................42
Taking Pictures with the Zoom................43
• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom......................43
• Using the Easy zoom (DMC-FS35) ...45
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in
Flash........................................................47
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting ...............................................47
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/
[Macro Zoom]).........................................51
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........52
Compensating the Exposure ...................53
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene Mode) .................54
• Selecting Scene Mode for each
recording (Scene Mode) ...................54
• Registering frequently used Scene
Modes (My Scene Mode) ..................55
• [Portrait]............................................56
• [Soft Skin] .........................................56
• [Transform].......................................56
• [Self Portrait] ....................................57
• [Scenery]..........................................57
• [Panorama Assist] ............................58
• [Sports].............................................59
• [Night Portrait] ..................................59
• [Night Scenery].................................59
• [Food] ...............................................60
• [Party]...............................................60
• [Candle Light] ...................................60
• [Baby1]/[Baby2]................................61
• [Pet]..................................................62
• [Sunset]............................................62
• [High Sens.]......................................62
• [Hi-Speed Burst]...............................63
• [Flash Burst] .....................................64
• [Starry Sky].......................................64
• [Fireworks]........................................65
• [Beach].............................................65
• [Snow] ..............................................65
• [Aerial Photo]....................................65
• [Pin Hole]..........................................66
• [Film Grain].......................................66
• [High Dynamic].................................66
• [Photo Frame] ..................................67
Useful Functions at Travel
Destinations.............................................68
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• Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the
Vacation ([Travel Date])....................68
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations
([World Time])...................................70
Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................71
• [Picture Size]....................................71
• [Rec Quality] ....................................72
• [Sensitivity].......................................73
• [White Balance]................................74
• [AF Mode] ........................................76
• [i.Exposure] ......................................78
• [i.Resolution] ....................................78
• [Digital Zoom] ...................................78
• [Burst]...............................................79
• [Color Mode] ....................................80
• [AF Assist Lamp]..............................81
• [Red-Eye Removal] ..........................81
• [Stabilizer] ........................................82
• [Date Stamp]....................................82
• [Clock Set]........................................82
Entering Text...........................................83
Playback/Editing
Various methods to playback .................. 84
• [Slide Show].....................................85
• [Filtering Play] ..................................87
• [Calendar] ........................................88
Using the [Playback] Mode Menu ...........89
• [Upload Set] .....................................89
• [Text Stamp].....................................90
• [Resize]............................................92
• [Cropping] ........................................93
• [Favorite]..........................................94
• [Print Set] .........................................95
• [Protect]............................................97
• [Copy]...............................................98
Playing Back Pictures on a TV
Screen...................................................108
• Playing back pictures using the
AV cable (supplied).........................108
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot.................109
Others
Screen Display ......................................110
Cautions for Use....................................113
Message Display ...................................118
Troubleshooting.....................................120
About illustrations in these operating
instructions
The procedure is described for (DMC-FS35) as an example.
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC .................................99
• Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to
copy to a PC ...................................102
• Uploading the images to sharing
sites ................................................102
Printing the Pictures..............................103
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it .........................................104
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them...................................104
• Print Settings..................................105
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Before Use

Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
• The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in
following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. – Drop or hit the camera. – Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully
insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.
– Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the
camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
• Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but also it may become unrepairable. – Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as
when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.
About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
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Before Use

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 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.
• 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.
• 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

(DMC-FS35)
1 23
(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
4
109
57
8
6
1Flash (P47) 2 Lens (P4, 114) 3 Self-timer indicator (P52)
AF Assist Lamp (P81)
4 LCD monitor (P42, 114) 5 [MENU/SET] button (P19) 6 [DISP.] button (P42) 7 [Q.MENU] (P36)/Delete (P33)/Cancel
button 8 [MODE] button (P21) 9 [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch (P22)
Before Use
1 2 3
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Before Use
12
13
11
10 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation (P53)
B: 4/Macro Mode (P51)
AF Tracking (P77)
C: 2/Self-timer (P52)
D: 1/Flash setting (P47)
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 (P99, 103,
108)
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14 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)
(DMC-FS35)
ヮユヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバ
ャモヵヵユンヺ
21
22
20
(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
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
21
2322
20
16
15 Zoom lever (P43) 16 Speaker (P37)
• Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
17 Microphone 18 Shutter button (P22, 30) 19
(DMC-FS35)
[E.ZOOM] button (P45) 20 Tripod receptacle 21 Card/Battery door (P13, 15)
22 DC coupler cover (P15)
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15.
23 (DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
Release lever (P14)
Before Use
15
14
16 17 18 19
14 15
17 18
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Preparation

Preparation

Charging the Battery

About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this unit.
Refer to Basic Operating Instructions about the accessory number of the available optional batteries in your area.
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 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 would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge 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 from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.
plug-in type
inlet type
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Preparation
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 Approx. 115 min Approx. 120 min
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.
Note
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some power left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is low. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
(DMC-FS35)
Supplied battery Optional battery
Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 125 min Approx. 127 min
(DMC-FS18)
Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 130 min Approx. 132 min
(DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
Capacity of the battery 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 Panasonic 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 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. As the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
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
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Preparation
Supplied battery Optional battery
Playback time Approx. 200 min Approx. 205 min
Note
• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced: – In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [LCD Mode]. – When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
(DMC-FS35)
Slide the card/battery door to open it.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• 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 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. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
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
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Firmly slide the card/battery door to
the end until you hear a locking sound.
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Preparation
(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• 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
ヵユンヺ ヤモンュ
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. To remove the card, push the 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.
Note
• Remove the battery after use.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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Preparation
Using an AC Adaptor (optional) and a DC Coupler (optional) instead of the
battery
The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC Adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC Coupler, being careful of the
direction.
3 Open the DC Coupler cover A.
• Push open the Coupler cover from the interior.
4 Close the card/battery door.
• Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.
5 Plug the AC Adaptor into an electrical outlet. 6 Connect the AC Adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket
C of the DC Coupler.
D Align the marks and insert.
• Ensure that only the AC Adaptor and DC Coupler for this camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.
Note
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (optional).
• When using an AC Adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC Adaptor.
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC Coupler is connected.
• Make sure to unplug the AC Adaptor when you open the card/battery door.
• If the AC Adaptor and DC Coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. Also, please keep the DC Coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC Adaptor and DC Coupler.
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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit:
• When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back.
• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
• When using the built-in memory:
>ð (access indication
k
• When using the card: (access indication
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded
on the built-in memory (or the card).
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P98)
• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
¢
)
¢
)
Built-in Memory
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Preparation
2
A
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)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on
the card, etc.
• Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or 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 when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
Remarks
e.g.:
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is English only.)
Note
• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC Adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, try using it again.
• Write-Protect switch no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P40)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
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Preparation
A
B

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time
A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time
when taking still
pictures
Number of recordable pictures
•[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
(DMC-FS35) (DMC-FS18)
Picture size
16M (4:3) 11 300 600 2450
5M (4:3) 26 650 1300 5300
0.3M (4:3) 410 10050 19940 81340
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)
2GB 4GB 16 GB
(DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
Picture size
14M (4:3) 13 330 670 2740
5M (4:3) 26 650 1300 5300
0.3M (4:3) 410 10050 19940 81340
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)
2GB 4GB 16 GB
Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
(DMC-FS35) (DMC-FS18)
Recording
quality setting
HD j 10 min 10 s 20 min 30 s 1 h 23 min
VGA j 21 min 40 s 43 min 10 s 2 h 56 min
QVGA 2 min 30 s 1 h 2 min 2 h 4 min 8 h 28 min
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)
2GB 4GB 16 GB
(DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
Recording
quality setting
HD j 8 min 10 s 16 min 20 s 1 h 7 min
VGA j 21 min 40 s 43 min 10 s 2 h 56 min
QVGA 2 min 30 s 1 h 2 min 2 h 4 min 8 h 28 min
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)
2GB 4GB 16 GB
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
• Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when [Upload Set] is performed.
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: (DMC-FS35) (DMC-FS18) [10m10s], (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14) [8m10s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
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when recording motion pictures
Preparation

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.
• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination
• You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
4.
Press [MENU/SET].
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Preparation

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P35)
• It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
Note
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp].
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera.
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Basic

Basic

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
¦
Intelligent Auto Mode (P22)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
!
Normal Picture Mode (P25)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene Mode (P55)
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
Û Scene Mode (P54)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$ Motion Picture Mode (P30)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
Note
• When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set [Rec] Mode will be set.
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Basic
1
2
[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
• The following functions are activated automatically.
– Scene Detection/[Stabilizer]/Face Detection/Motion Detection/[i.Exposure]/
Backlight Compensation/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/Auto White Balance/ [AF Assist Lamp]
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.
The minimal distance (how close you can be to the
subject) will change depending on the zoom factor. Please check with the recordable range display on the screen.
• You can set the AF tracking by pressing 3. For details, refer to P77. (AF tracking is cancelled by pressing 3 again)
(P26)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.
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Basic
(DMC-FS35) (DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)

Tips for taking good pictures

• Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14) Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
A Flash B AF assist lamp
Direction Detection Function
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (P40) is set)
• The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down.
• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

Changing the settings

Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Menu Item
[Rec] [Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[Color Mode]
[Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/
[Stabilizer Demo.]
• For the setting method of the menu, refer to P35.
¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.
• Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode
– Colour setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a
picture with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness.
¢
About the flash
• When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.
• When [ ], [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.
• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
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Basic

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 colour changes to the usual red.
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> [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 automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
Note
• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject. – Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the colour of the
subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is
shaken, when zoom is used
• For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.
• The Backlight Compensation
– Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will
become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically.
• Only when [ ] is selected
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[Rec] Mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and then press [MENU/SET].
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Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
A ISO sensitivity B Aperture value C Shutter speed
• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash)

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P82), a tripod or the Self-timer (P52).
• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. – In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky],
[Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode
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5 cm (0.17 feet)
1 m (3.28 feet)

Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button half way.
Focus
Focus indication A On Blinks
AF area B White>Green White>Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
• AF area is displayed larger during the Digital Zoom or when it is dark.
When the subject is focused
When the subject is not focused
About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
• The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.
e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode
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When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the
composition of the picture you want to take):
1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and press
the shutter button half way to fix the focus
and exposure.
2 Press and hold the shutter button half
way while moving the camera as you compose the picture.
• You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in
• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
• When it is dark or when jitter occurs
• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects
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[Playback] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [(].
Note
• This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.
• Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.
• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [Rec] Mode to [Playback] Mode.
Selecting a picture
Press 2 or 1.
2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture
A File number B Picture number
• Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.
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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display
A Number of the selected picture and the total number of
recorded pictures
• Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.
• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
To return to normal playback Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).
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• When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.
• When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
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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 start recording.
A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time
• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away.
• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts (the first frame).
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Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
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