Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating
Instructions for Advanced Features (PDF
format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on
your PC to read it.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
VQT3D41
Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions
carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the
actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these
Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
∫ Product identification marking
ProductLocation
Digital cameraBottom
Battery chargerBottom
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Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI
mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOFKEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure AFigure B
Fuse cover
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Figure AFigure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not heat or expose to flame.
•
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warn ing
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
or incinerate.
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∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord
•
is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.
∫ Cautions for Use
•
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except 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 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-AC5E; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment
and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to applicable
collection points, in accordance with your national
legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you
will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old
products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by
the Directive for the chemical involved.
Cd
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Contents
Information for Your Safety...........................................................................2
∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions
The procedure is described for (DMC-FS35) as an example.
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Accessories
4
VFC4297VFF0727
(DMC-FS35)
K1HY08YY0019
(DMC-FS18)
(DMC-FS16)
(DMC-FS14)
K1HY08YY0015
(DMC-FS35)
K1HY08YY0020
(DMC-FS18)
(DMC-FS16)
(DMC-FS14)
K1HY08YY0016
3
12
5
6
7
NCA-YN101HDE-A92A
K2CT3YY00034
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change.
1Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)
3AC Mains Lead
4USB Connection Cable
5AV Cable
6CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
• Operating Instructions
7Hand Strap
¢ When purchasing a spare battery,
please purchase an optional battery
(DMW-BCK7E).
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are indicated
as card in the text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory when you are
not using a card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest
Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
¢
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Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• Visit our website for product information
www.panasonic.co.uk.
• E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk
Technical Support for AV Software
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• For customers: 0844 844 3856
•
Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence
by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m.– 5.30 p.m.,
Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic UK Ltd.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished
products, take a browse on our website for further details.
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
orPress 4
11 Strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the strap when
using the camera to ensure that
you will not drop it.
12 Lens barrel
13 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
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12
1
11
14 Camera ON/OFF switch
15
16 1718 19
14
(DMC-FS35)
14 15
1718
(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
ヮユヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバ
ャモヵヵユンヺ
21
22
20
ヮユヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバチャモヵヵユンヺ
ヰヱユワ ロヰヤレ
21
2322
20
16
15 Zoom lever
16 Speaker
• Do not cover the speaker with
your fingers.
17 Microphone
18 Shutter button
19 (DMC-FS35)
[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-AC5E;
optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E;
optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use
the AC mains lead supplied with
the AC adaptor.
• It is recommended to use a fully
charged battery or AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5E; optional) and DC
coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional)
when recording motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures
using the AC adaptor and the
power supply is cut off due to a
power outage or if the AC adaptor
is disconnected etc., the motion
picture being recorded will not be
recorded.
(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
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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-BCK7E) 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 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 AC mains lead.
• Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery
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 batteryOptional battery
Charging timeApprox. 115 minApprox. 120 min
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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
(DMC-FS35)
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Capacity of the battery660 mAh680 mAh
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording timeApprox. 125 minApprox. 127 min
(DMC-FS18)
Capacity of the battery660 mAh680 mAh
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording timeApprox. 130 minApprox. 132 min
(DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
Capacity of the battery660 mAh680 mAh
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording timeApprox. 135 minApprox. 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.
Approx. 250 picturesApprox. 255 pictures
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Approx. 260 picturesApprox. 265 pictures
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Approx. 270 picturesApprox. 275 pictures
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Playback timeApprox. 200 minApprox. 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
• 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.:
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
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-FS35)
Slide the card/battery door to
open it.
• Always use genuine Panasonic
batteries (NCA-YN101H; supplied or
DMW-BCK7E; 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
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.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Firmly slide the card/battery
door to the end until you hear a
locking sound.
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
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(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 (NCA-YN101H; supplied or
DMW-BCK7E; optional).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, insert all the
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
ヵユンヺ ヤモンュ
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.
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, minute, display
sequence or time display format),
and press 3/4 to set.
• You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [].
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 set 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
¦ Intelligent Auto 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 recording 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 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.
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 colour changes to the 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 automatically detects a person’s face,
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 start
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 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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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback]
selector switch to [(].
Press 2 or 1.
• After selecting the 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 screen is displayed.
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 selecting
[AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu.
Press 3/4 to select the setting and then
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 Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating Instructions for Advanced Features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to
read it.
∫ For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).
Click the [Operating
Instructions].
Select the desired language
and then click [Operating
Instructions] to install.
A To return to the install menu.
Double click the “Operating
Instructions” shortcut icon on
the desktop.
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∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to
browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click B and
then follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista 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 Operating Instructions (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 Macintosh
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (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 for your safety
Power Source:DC 5.1 V
Power
Consumption:1.1 W (When recording)
0.7 W (When playing back)
Camera effective
pixels
Image sensor(DMC-FS35) (DMC-FS18)
Lens(DMC-FS35)
Digital zoomMax. 4k
Extra
optical zoom(DMC-FS35)
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(DMC-FS35) (DMC-FS18)
16,100,000 pixels
(DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
14,100,000 pixels
1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels,
Primary colour filter
(DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels,
Primary colour 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-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
Optical 4kzoom, fl5 mm to 20 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F6.5
(Tele)
Max. 18k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)
(DMC-FS18)
Max. 9k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)
(DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
Max. 8.4k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)
Focus rangeNormal(DMC-FS35)
50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m
(6.56 feet) (Tele)
(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m
(3.28 feet) (Tele)
Macro/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture
Scene ModeThere may be differences in the above
Shutter system
Burst recording
Burst speed(DMC-FS35)
Number of
recordable
pictures
Hi-speed burst
Burst speed(DMC-FS35)
Number of
recordable
pictures
Shutter speed8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
Exposure (AE)
Metering modeMultiple
Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Approx. 1.7 pictures/second
(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
Approx. 2.0 pictures/second
Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in
memory/card.
Approx. 4 pictures/second
(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14)
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)