Panasonic DMC-FH5, DMC-FH2, DMCFH25S, DMCFH25K, DMC-FH25 User Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FH25

DMC-FH5
DMC-FH2

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.

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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.

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Recording of pre-recorded t apes 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,

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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 SH ALL BE INSTALLED NEAR TH E
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom

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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.

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•Do not leav e the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

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

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

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DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT -IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILA T ED. T O PREV ENT RISK OF ELECTRI C 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 BA TTERIES 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 alway s “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electri cal outlet.

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∫ Cautions for Use

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

•

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 pic tures and/or sound on this unit

may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

•Do not use this unit near cell phones because do ing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

•Recorde d 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 adv ersely

affect this unit, dis turbing the pictures and/or sound.

•If this unit is adversely affec ted by electromagnetic equip m ent and stops

functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5G; opti onal). 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.

∫ How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A
and B).
Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable.

1 Open the fuse cover

with a screwdriver.

2 Replace the fuse and

close or attach the fuse
cover.

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-If you see this symbol­Information on Dispos a l in other Countries out s ide

the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

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Contents

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

Standard Accessories ...................................................................................7

Names of the Components ...........................................................................9

Charging the Battery...................................................................................12

• Charging...............................................................................................12

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........13

About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................14

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................15

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................17

• Changing the Clock Setting ..................................................................17

Selecting the [Rec] Mode ............................................................................18
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(

ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode).........................................................................19

• Scene Detection....................................................................................20

Motion Picture Mode................ ......................... ..........................................21

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................ 22

Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................22

Setting the Menu......................................................................................... 23

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format).......................................24

Specifications..............................................................................................26

∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions

The procedure is described for (DMC-FH25) as an example.

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using t he camera.
Product numbers correc t as of January 2011. These may be sub j ect to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)

3AC Cable

A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Sa udi Arabia
B Areas Other than Hong Kong Special Admi nis trat ive Reg ion o f China and

Saudi Arabia
4 USB Connection Cable
5AV Cable
6 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your PC.

• Operating Instructions

7 Hand Strap
¢ When purchasing a spare ba ttery , 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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NCA-YN101H DE-A92B

: (DMC-FH25GC) (DMC-FH5GC) (DMC-FH2GC)
K2CT39A00002

(DMC-FH25GH) (DMC-FH2GH) (DMC-FH5GM)
(DMC-FH25GF) (DMC-FH5GF) (DMC-FH2GF)
(DMC-FH25GA) (DMC-FH5GA) (DMC-FH2GA)

VFF0729

(DMC-FH25GC) (DMC-FH5GC) (DMC-FH2GC)
(DMC-FH25GH) (DMC-FH25GF) (DMC-FH25GA)

K1HY08YY0019

(DMC-FH25GC) (DMC-FH5GC) (DMC-FH2GC)
(DMC-FH25GH) (DMC-FH25GF) (DMC-FH25GA)

K1HY08YY0020

: (DMC-FH25GF) (DMC-FH5GF) (DMC-FH2GF)

(DMC-FH25GH) (DMC-FH2GH) (DMC-FH5GM)

K2CT3YY00034

(DMC-FH2GH) (DMC-FH5GM) (DMC-FH5GF)
(DMC-FH2GF) (DMC-FH5GA) (DMC-FH2GA)

K1HY08YY0015

(DMC-FH2GH) (DMC-FH5GM) (DMC-FH5GF)
(DMC-FH2GF) (DMC-FH5GA) (DMC-FH2GA)

K1HY08YY0016

(DMC-FH25GC) (DMC-FH5GC) (DMC-FH2GC)

VFF0794

(DMC-FH25GA) (DMC-FH5GA) (DMC-FH2GA)
K2CQ2YY00082

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Names of the Components

1 2 3

(DMC-FH25)

1 23

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

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1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indicator

AF Assist Lamp

4 LCD monitor
5 [MENU/SET] button
6 [DISP.] button
7 [Q.MENU]/Delete/Cancel button
8 [MODE] button
9 [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch

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