Panasonic DMC-FS50 User Guide

[ENGLISH]

To power outlet

microSD Memory Card
(optional)

Battery Pack

USB Connection Cable

AC Adaptor

Hand Strap

• We recommend using the

supplied hand strap to avoid
dropping the camera.

Charging lamp

Camera [ON/OFF]
button

Shutter button

Zoom button

Motion picture button

• Use this to record motion

pictures.

[MODE] button

• Use this to

select the
recording
mode.

Flash

100-0001

1/5

[(] (Playback) button

• Use this to play back pictures.

Cursor buttons

• 2/1: to select the picture

[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button

• [ ]: to delete the displayed

Basic Operating

DMC-XS1 DMC-FS50

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.

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

 Panasonic Corporation 2013

EB

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.

Cd

[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.

Model No. DMC-XS1

Please read these instructions
carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.

Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FS50

EU

VQT4P50

F1212SM0

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 unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

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

personnel.

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

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask

for the correct method of disposal.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

•

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time

with doors and windows closed.

Warn ing

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or
incinerate.

∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)

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

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

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

•

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary
circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ Cautions for Use

•

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7E).

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

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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 (supplied).
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.

∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions

The procedure is described for (DMC-XS1) as an example.

Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.

Battery Pack (DMW-BCL7E) AC Adaptor (VSK0775)
USB Connection Cable

(K1HY08YY0031)

Hand Strap (VFC4297)
CD-ROM (VFF1095)

• Software
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP)
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP)

(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)

• Operating Instructions for advanced features

• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase

the accessories separately.)

∫ Optional Accessories

Battery Pack: DMW-BCL7
USB Connection Cable: DMW-USBC1
AV Cable: DMW-AVC1

• Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local

dealer.

Preparations

Charging time Approx. 150 min

Recording

• Set the date and time before using the camera.

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures

Playback

100-0001

100-0001

1/5

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 5 V

Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording)

Camera effective
pixels

Image sensor 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels,

Lens Optical 5k zoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film

Image stabiliser Optical method
Focus range Normal/

Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second

Exposure (AE) Auto (Programme AE)
Metering mode Multiple
LCD monitor 2.7q TFT LCD (4:3)

Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 90 MB)/microSD Memory

Recording file format

Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,

Motion pictures “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)

Interface

Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)

Analogue video NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Audio Audio line output (monaural)

Ter mi nal

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Dimensions

(excluding the
projecting parts)

Mass (DMC-XS1)

Operating
temperature

Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH

AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0775):

Information for your safety

Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

Output: 5 V, 800 mA

Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCL7E):

Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/690 mAh

Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Monday – Friday 9:00 am– 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).

• For further support on your product, please visit our website:

www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by

phoning our Customer
(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.

• 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.

0.6 W (When playing back)

16,100,000 pixels

Primary colour filter

camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.8 (Wide) to
F6.9 (Tele)

Intelligent auto
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above

[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

Card/microSDHC Memory Card

based on “Exif 2.3” standard)

¢ Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using

the USB connection cable.

(DMC-XS1)

Approx. 93.8 mm (W)k53.5 mm (H)k17.6 mm (D)

(W)

[3.69q

(DMC-FS50)

Approx. 93.0 mm (W)k54.6 mm (H)k18.0 mm (D)

(W)

[3.66q

Approx. 103 g/0.23 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 88 g/0.19 lb (excluding card and battery)

(DMC-FS50)

Approx. 100 g/0.22 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 85 g/0.19 lb (excluding card and battery)

0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Communications

.

5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to ¶

settings.

k2.11q

(H)

k0.69q

(D)]

k2.15q

(H)

k0.71q

(D)]

Centre Monday – Friday 9:00 am– 5:00 pm