PANASONIC DMCFS22EG, DMCFS22EP, DMCFS22EF User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FS22

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................4

Standard Accessories ...............................5

Names of the Components .......................6

How to Use the Touch Panel ....................8

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 ........ 15

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and

available recording time....................17

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................18

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

Tips for taking good pictures...................20

• Fit the strap and

hold the camera carefully.................. 20

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......20

Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode ........................21

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............22

• Changing the settings .......................23

• Scene Detection................................ 24

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Normal Picture Mode)............... 25

Focusing..................................................26

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ....28

Motion Picture Mode ...............................30

Playing Back Motion Pictures.................. 31

Deleting Pictures ..................................... 32

• To delete a single picture..................32

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures ..............................33

Setting the Menu.....................................34

• Setting menu items ...........................34

• Call up commonly used menus

with ease (Shortcut setting) ..............36

About the Setup Menu ............................37

Recording

About the LCD Monitor............................42

Taking pictures using the touch operation

(Touch Shutter function)..........................43

Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using

touch operations (Touch AF/AE) .............44

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................45

• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent zoom/

Using the Digital Zoom......................45

• Zooming with touch operation ...........48

Taking pictures while changing the skin

texture (Cosmetic Mode) .........................49

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded

(Scene Mode)..........................................50

• Selecting Scene Mode for

each recording (Scene Mode)...........50

• Registering frequently used

Scene Modes (My Scene Mode).......51

• [Portrait].............................................52

• [Transform]........................................52

• [Self Portrait] .....................................53

• [Scenery] ...........................................53

• [Panorama Assist] .............................54

• [Sports]..............................................55

• [Night Portrait] ...................................55

• [Night Scenery]..................................55

• [Food] ................................................56

• [Party]................................................56

• [Candle Light] ....................................56

• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................57

• [Pet]...................................................58

• [Sunset].............................................58

• [High Sens.].......................................58

• [Hi-Speed Burst]................................59

• [Flash Burst]......................................60

• [Starry Sky]........................................60

• [Fireworks].........................................61

• [Beach]..............................................61

• [Snow] ...............................................61

• [Aerial Photo].....................................61

• [Pin Hole]...........................................62

• [Film Grain]........................................62

• [High Dynamic] ..................................62

• [Photo Frame] ...................................63

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Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations .................................64

• Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the

Vacation ([Travel Date])....................64

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations

([World Time])...................................66

Entering Text...........................................67

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................68

• [Flash] ...............................................68

• [Selftimer]..........................................71

• [Picture Size].....................................72

• [Rec Quality] .....................................73

• [Sensitivity]........................................74

• [White Balance].................................75

• [AF Mode] .........................................77

• [Macro Mode] .................................... 79

• [Exposure].........................................80

• [i.Exposure] .......................................81

• [i.Resolution] ..................................... 81

• [Digital Zoom]....................................81

• [Burst]................................................82

• [Color Mode] .....................................83

• [AF Assist Lamp]...............................84

• [Red-Eye Removal]...........................84

• [Stabilizer] .........................................85

• [Date Stamp].....................................85

• [Clock Set].........................................85

Playback/Editing

Various methods to play back .................86

• [Slide Show] ...................................... 87

• [Filtering Play] ...................................89

• [Calendar] .........................................90

Using the [Playback] Mode Menu ...........91

• [Upload Set] ......................................91

• [Text Stamp]......................................93

• [Resize].............................................95

• [Cropping] .........................................96

• [Favorite]...........................................97

• [Print Set] ..........................................98

• [Protect]...........................................100

• [Copy]..............................................101

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ...............................106

• Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to

copy to a PC ...................................109

• Uploading the images to

sharing sites....................................109

Printing the Pictures..............................110

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................111

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ...................................111

• Print Settings ...................................112

Playing Back Pictures on

a TV Screen ..........................................115

• Playing back pictures using

the AV cable (supplied)...................115

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................116

Others

Screen Display ......................................117

Cautions for Use....................................120

Message Display ...................................125

Troubleshooting.....................................127

Having fun

Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ......102

• [Beauty Retouch] ............................103

• [Image Stamp]................................. 105

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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

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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.

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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 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 or the LCD monitor

is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor 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.

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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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Before Use

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Names of the Components

1 Self-timer indicator (P71)

AF Assist Lamp (P84) 2Flash (P68) 3 Lens (P4, 121)

4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 42, 117)

5 Strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the strap when using

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the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

6 Lens barrel 7 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P106, 110 ,

115)

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Before Use

14 15 16

8 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 9 Zoom lever (P45) 10 Microphone 11 Shutter button (P22, 25, 30)

12 Tripod receptacle 13 Card/Battery door (P13, 14) 14 Speaker (P37)

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Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

15 DC coupler cover (P14)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

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the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P14.

16 Release lever (P13)

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Before Use

How to Use the Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel.

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It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously, so try to touch the centre of the icon.

This is used when performing tasks such as moving to the next image by dragging horizontally, or changing the range of the displayed image. This can also be used to perform tasks such as switching the screen by operating the slide bar.

Note

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If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a

commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well.

• Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this

unit is pressing on the touch panel.

• Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the supplied stylus

pen.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “Screen Display” on

P117.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

Do not place it where small children can reach.

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• Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing.

LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.

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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.

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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.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up

and charging begins.

plug-in type

inlet type

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Preparation

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)

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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

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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.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the

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battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Note

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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 charge 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

∫ Picture recording

Supplied battery Optional battery

Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 120 min Approx. 122 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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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. If 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. 240 pictures Approx. 245 pictures

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Preparation

∫ Playback

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

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environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times 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.

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.

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:Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

Note

Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after

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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

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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.

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Push open the coupler cover from the interior.

4 Close the card/battery door.

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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).

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• 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.

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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

• 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. (P101)

• Memory size: Approx. 84 MB

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

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Built-in Memory

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Preparation

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.)

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

Remarks

• 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 when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

with “Class 6” or

• 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

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor

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(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, perform the operation again.

• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

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.

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Preparation

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

• 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

[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.

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Picture size

16M (4:3) 12 300 4910 9880

5M (4:3) 28 650 10620 21490

0.3M (4:3) 440 10050 162960 247160

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 84 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

Recording

quality setting

HD j 10m10s 2h47m 5h39m

VGA j 21m40s 5h54m 11h56m

QVGA 2m45s 1h2m 16h59m 34h21m

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 84 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

when recording motion pictures

Note

Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when

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[Upload Set] is performed.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording

exceeding 2 GB is not possible. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Turn the camera on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

Touch [Language Set].

Select the language, and then touch [Set].

Touch [Clock Set].

to step

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination

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You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching [3]/[4].

• Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the time display format.

Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting

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display order/time display format.

Touch [Set] to set.

Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.

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Preparation

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P34)

It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.

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• 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

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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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Preparation

Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the

supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P6)

• 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.

• Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash,

AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.

A Str ap B Flash C AF assist lamp

∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (P40) is set)

• When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction

Detection function may not work correctly.

• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P85), a tripod or the Self-timer (P71).

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the

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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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Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Touc h [ ].

• When operating in Playback Mode, touch [ ] to

switch to Recording Mode and then touch [ ].

Touc h t h e R e c o r d i n g Mode icon.

∫ 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.

Cosmetic Mode (P49)

Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.

My Scene Mode (P51)

Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.

Scene Mode (P50)

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

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[Rec] Mode will be set.

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Basic

[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.

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The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/[Stabilizer]/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Face Detection/[i.Exposure]/

Backlight Compensation/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/Auto White Balance/ [AF Assist Lamp]

Touc h [ ].

Touc h [ ] .

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 maximum close-up distance (the shortest

distance at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification. Please check with the focus range display on the screen. (P26)

• When the subject is touched, AF tracking function

works. For details, refer to P78.

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

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Basic

Changing the settings

Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[Color Mode]

[Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/

[Stabilizer Demo.]

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P34.

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¢ 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

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brightness.

• When [ ] or [ ] 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.

¦ > [i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Macro]

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[i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Sunset]

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[¦] 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

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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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Basic

A B

[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.

Touc h [ ].

Touc h [ ] .

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)

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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 halfway.

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

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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.

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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 then press the shutter

button halfway to fix the focus

and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter

button halfway while moving the

camera as you compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.

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∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in

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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])

Touc h [ ] .

• The display switches to normal

playback.

Note

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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 which 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

Drag (P8) the screen horizontally.

– Forward: drag from right to left – Rewind: drag from left to right

A File number B Picture number

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending

on the playback status.

• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping

your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after forwarding/rewinding a picture. (Pictures are displayed reduced in size.)

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Touch [ ].

A Slide bar

• It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the

following icons.

– [ ]: 1 screen – [ ]: 12 screens – [ ]: 30 screens – [ ]: Calendar screen display

• Switch the screen by touching [3]/[4] if these are displayed

on the slide bar.

• The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or

down (P8).

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the

screen up or down (P8).

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

Using the Playback Zoom

Firmly touch the part to enlarge.

1k>2k>4k>8k>16k

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You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by rotate the zoom lever.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second.

• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality

deteriorates.

• You can move the enlarged part by dragging (P8) the screen.

• Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].

• When you touch [ ], the magnification becomes lower.

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ABC

[Rec] Mode: n

Motion Picture Mode

Touc h [ ].

Touc h [ ] .

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).

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash

while recording motion pictures.

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

Note

Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.

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• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after

recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

• Following functions operate automatically in the Motion Picture Mode.

– [ ] in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer]

• [Digital Zoom] or [AF Assist Lamp] cannot be setup in the Motion Picture Mode. Settings from

other [Rec] mode are used.

• When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment,

the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler

(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.

• Sound of operation may be recorded when button or other operations are performed during

motion picture recording.

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+ 105 hidden pages

PANASONIC DMCFS22EG, DMCFS22EP, DMCFS22EF User Manual

Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

How to Use the Touch Panel

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the Clock Setting

Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Changing the settings

Scene Detection

Focusing

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Motion Picture Mode