Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS3, LUMIX DMC-FS5 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FS5

DMC-FS3

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

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Befor e Use

Dear Customer,

Before Use

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.

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.

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.

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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.

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Cor poration.

• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or

registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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.

Warn ing

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

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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Before Use

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (p rivate households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly 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. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. 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

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.

∫ 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 VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO N OT OBSTRU CT 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.

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The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. The primar y circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ About the battery pack

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Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the batter y(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long p eriod of time with

doors and windows closed.

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Before Use

∫ 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.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2 Replace the fuse and close or attach the

fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

∫ Care of the camera

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Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.

This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged.

• We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when

you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.

• Be pa rticularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to

malfunction.

– 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.

• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to

allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

• If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body

carefully.

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Before Use

∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)

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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.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P125)

∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions

The procedure is described for DMC-FS5 as an example.

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Contents

Before Use

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

Quick Guide .............................................. 8

Standard Accessories .............................10

Names of the Components .....................11

Preparation

• Using the Easy zoom ........................43

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................45

• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi

Playback) ..........................................45

• Using the Playback Zoom .................46

• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .....46

Deleting Pictures .....................................47

• To delete a single picture ..................47

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures...............................47

Charging the Battery ...............................13

About the Battery (charging/number of

recordable pictures) ................................15

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery ...............................17

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........19

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 21

• Changing the clock setting

(In normal picture mode)...................22

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

• Setting menu items ........................... 24

• Using the quick menu .......................26

About the Setup Menu ............................ 27

Selecting the [REC] Mode.......................33

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............. 35

• Scene detection ................................ 37

• The Backlight Compensation ............ 37

• About the flash ..................................38

• Settings in intelligent auto mode .......38

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Normal picture mode) ...............39

• Focusing ........................................... 40

• 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) .....................................40

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......41

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................ 42

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

Digital Zoom......................................42

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor............................49

Taking Pictures using the

Built-in Flash............................................51

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting ...............................................51

Taking Close-up Pictures ........................56

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........57

Compensating the Exposure ...................58

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........59

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) .................60

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[PORTRAIT] .....................................61

• [SOFT SKIN] ....................................61

• [SELF PORTRAIT] ...........................62

• [SCENERY] ......................................62

• [SPORTS] ........................................62

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT].........................63

• [NIGHT SCENERY] ..........................63

• [FOOD] ............................................63

• [PARTY] ...........................................64

• [CANDLE LIGHT] .............................64

• [BABY1]/ [BABY2] ............................65

• [PET] ................................................66

• [SUNSET].........................................66

• [HIGH SENS.] ..................................66

• [HI-SPEED BURST] .........................67

• [STARRY SKY] ................................68

• [FIREWORKS] .................................69

• [BEACH]...........................................69

• [SNOW] ............................................70

• [AERIAL PHOTO].............................70

• [UNDERWATER] .............................71

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Motion Picture Mode ...............................72

Useful Functions at Travel

Destinations ............................................75

• Recording which Day of the Vacation

You Take the Picture ........................75

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas

Travel Destinations (World Time).....77

Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 79

• [PICTURE SIZE] ..............................79

• [QUALITY]........................................80

• [ASPECT RATIO].............................81

• [INTELLIGENT ISO]......................... 81

• [SENSITIVITY] ................................. 82

• [WHITE BALANCE]..........................83

• [AF MODE].......................................85

• [QUICK AF] ......................................87

• [BURST]........................................... 87

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] .............................88

• [COLOR MODE] ..............................89

• [STABILIZER] ..................................89

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] .......................... 90

• [CLOCK SET]................................... 90

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show) ............................................91

Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/

[FAVORITE PLAY]).................................. 94

• [CATEGORY PLAY]..........................94

• [FAVORITE PLAY] ............................95

Playing Back Motion Pictures..................96

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .......97

• [CALENDAR] ...................................97

• [TITLE EDIT] ....................................98

• [TEXT STAMP] .............................. 100

• [RESIZE] ....................................... 102

• [TRIMMING] ................................... 103

• [ASPECT CONV.] ..........................104

• [ROTATE]/

[ROTATE DISP.]............................ 105

• [FAVORITE] ................................... 106

• [DPOF PRINT] ...............................107

• [PROTEC T]....................................109

• [COPY] ........................................... 110

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ...............................111

Printing the Pictures ..............................114

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................115

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ...................................116

• Print Settings ...................................117

Playing Back Pictures on a

TV Screen .............................................120

• Playing back pictures using the AV

cable (supplied)...............................120

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................121

Others

Screen Display ......................................122

Cautions for Use....................................125

Message Display ...................................129

Functions that cannot be set or will not

work under some conditions..................132

Troubleshooting.....................................134

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time .....................143

Specifications ........................................147

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Before Use

Befor e Use

Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

Charge the battery. (P13)

• The battery is not charged when the

camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

Insert the battery and the card.

(P17)

• When you do not use the card, you can

record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P19) Refer to P19 when you use a card.

plug-in type

９０°

inlet type

Turn the camera on to take

pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switc h t o [ ¦/!].

2 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P35)

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OFF

Play back the pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switc h t o [ (].

2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P45)

Before Use

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery in the text)

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text) 3 AC Cable 4 USB Connection Cable 5AV Cable 6 CD-ROM

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Software

7 CD-ROM

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Operating Instructions

8Strap 9 Battery Carrying Case

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The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard 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.)

For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.

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Before Use

Names of the Components

1Flash (P51) 2Lens (P5, 126) 3 Self-timer indicator (P57)

AF assist lamp (P90)

4 LCD monitor (P49, 122) 5 Status indicator (P18, 29, 35) 6 [MENU/SET] button (P21) 7 [DISPLAY] button (P49) 8 [Q.MENU] (P26)/Delete (P47) button 9 [MODE] button (P33) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P23)

11 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P58)/Auto

bracket (P59)/The Backlight Compensation

(P37)

B: 4/Macro mode (P56)

C: 2/Self-timer button (P57)

D: 1/Flash setting button (P51)

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

C D

123

114 109

5786

or Press 4

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Before Use

12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P21) 13 Zoom lever (P42) 14 Speaker (P96) 15 Microphone (P72) 16 Shutter button (P35 , 72) 17 [E.ZOOM] button (P43)

18 Strap eyelet

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Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

19 Lens barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P111, 114, 120) 21 [DC IN] socket (P111, 114)

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Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

• This camera cannot charge the battery even

when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it.

22 Tripod receptacle

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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

23 Card/Battery door (P17) 24 Release lever (P17)

121413

15 16 17

1 1

2 21

22 23

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should also

be the same.)

Attach the battery with

attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into

the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]

indicator A lights green.

• Charging is complete when the

[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after approx. 120 min maximum).

Detach the battery after

charging is completed.

plug-in type

９０°

inlet type

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Preparation

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

Note

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After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.

• The ba ttery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes

warm durin g use. This is not a malfunction.

• The ba ttery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• 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. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up.)

• 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 batter y.

• 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.

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Preparation

About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]

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The indicatio n turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

∫ The battery life

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

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• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB).

• Using the supplied batter y.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer

function is set to [MODE2].)

• 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 decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and

High angle mode (P28).

Approx. 300 pictures (Approx.155 min) (DMC-FS5) Approx. 330 pictures (Approx.165 min) (DMC-FS3)

(By CIPA standard in normal picture mode)

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Preparation

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. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 75

Playback time Approx. 300 min

(DMC-FS5)/82 (DMC-FS3).]

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating

conditions and storing condition of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 120 min maximum

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above. The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment. When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.

Note

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shor ter as the number of times it is

•

charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted.

• The pe rformance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become

shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).

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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: Insert it fully being careful about the

direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction 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.

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The card may be damaged if it is not fully inser ted.

1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed,

remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again.

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Preparation

Note

•

Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the batter y carr ying case (supplied).

• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the

settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone

off completely. (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

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 in 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).

• Memory size: Approx. 50 MB

• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only

• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes

full.

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P11 0)

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

The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card Characteristics

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 format in compliance with the SD standard)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB,

16 GB)

(Formatted using the FAT32 format in compliance with the SD standard)

MultiMediaCard • Still pictures only.

)

Built-in Memory

Card

• Fast recording and writing speed

• 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.)

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Preparation

¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a me mory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for

high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.

¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards

however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Ca rd in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operatin g instructions for the equipment being used.)

• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards

with 4 GB or more capacity.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only.)

Note

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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 read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P32)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.

• The da ta on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,

static electricity or bre akdown 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. (P32)

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

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Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

We recommend selecting [LANGUAGE] (P32) from the [SETUP] menu (P27) before setting date/time.

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The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.

(This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.)

A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons

Press [MENU/SET].

OFF

/SET

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,

day, hour, minute or display sequence), and

: :

press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P77)

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off.

Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.

• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been

set, set the clock correctly by following the

” procedure below.

mode)

“Changing the clock setting (In normal picture

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Preparation

Changing the clock setting (In normal picture mode)

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Press 1 and then perform steps 3 and 4 to set the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

•

You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P2 7)

Note

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The clock is disp layed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.

• When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in

battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you inser t a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.)

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures

with [TEXT STAMP] (P100) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• 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

Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P97 to 110) ! [REC] mode menu (P79 to 90)

• This menu lets you

make the rotation, protection, trimming or DPOF settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

• This menu lets you set

the colouring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

[SETUP] menu (P27 to 32)

• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating

beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.

• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or

[PLAYBACK MODE].

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Preparation

∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions

Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P132.

Setting menu items

This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu settings,

set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step

Press 3/4 to select [NORMAL PICTURE],

and then press [MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by

rotating the zoom lever.

Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode

OFF

/SET

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Preparation

Switching to the [SETUP] menu

Press 2.

Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu

icon .

Press 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to

move to the second screen.

Press 1.

• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it

may be displayed in a different way.

Press 3/4 to select [š].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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Preparation

Using the quick menu

By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

•

Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.

• When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P89) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]

can be displayed.

Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.

Press 3

and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.

/4/2/1 to select the menu item

Q.MENU

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Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

•

In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P24.

U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.

Refer to P21 for details.

•

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[WORLD TIME]

• Refer to P77 for details.

[MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

“ [DESTINATION]:

Travel destination area

– [HOME]:

Your home area

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Preparation

These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head.

[OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]:

[LCD MODE]

LCD

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

… [POWER LCD]:

The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.

Å [HIGH ANGLE]:

The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head.

• High angle mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may

appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically retur ns to normal brigh tness after 30 seconds when recording in

Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• If the screen is difficult to see because of ligh t from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or

another object to block the light.

• The nu mber of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High

angle mode.

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [BEEP]

r [BEEP LEVEL]:

[s] (Muted) [t] (Low) [u] (High)

[BEEP TONE]:

1 2 3

[]/[]/[]

[SHUTTER VOL.]:

[] (Muted) [] (Low) [ ] (High)

[SHUTTER TONE]:

1 2 3

[]/[]/[]

u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.

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Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information

[GUIDE LINE]

displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P49)

[REC. INFO.]: [OFF]/[ON]

[PATTERN]: []/[]

• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the intelligent auto mode.

— [TRAVEL DATE]

Set the depar ture date and the return date of the vacation.

[OFF]/[SET]

• Refer to P75 for details.

You can conser ve the battery life by setting these menus.

p [POWER SAVE]:

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

q [ECONOMY]

[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]

[AUTO LCD OFF]:

When taking pictures, the LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].

• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the intelligent auto mode.

• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].

• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD

monitor again.

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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.

[OFF] [1SEC.]

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[2SEC.]

[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons

is pressed.

[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then

enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.

• [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P59),

[HI-SPEED BURST] (P67) in scene mode and [BURST] (P87). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)

• In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].

v [NO.RESET]

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P113)

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P32) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, forma t the built-in memory or the card first and then use this

function to reset t he file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

w [RESET]

Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also

performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,

[FAVORITE] (P106) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] (P105) is set to [ON].

– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P65) and [PET] (P66) in scene mode. – The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P75) – The [WORLD TIME] (P77) setting.

• The folde r number and the clock setting are not changed.

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Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied).

y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

x [USB MODE]

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.

{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

z [PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication

system.

• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer

Protocol)” communication system.

Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback mode only)

| [VIDEO OUT]

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.

Set to match the type of TV. (Playback mode only)

[TV ASPECT]

[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

Change the unit displayed for the distance at which pictures can be taken.

[m/ft]

[m]: The distance is displayed in metres.

[ft]: The distance is displayed in feet.

} [SCENE MENU]

Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been selected.

[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene

mode appears.

[AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.

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[FORMAT]

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn

the camera off during formatting.

• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the

card.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.

• It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.

~ [LA NG UAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.

• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired

language.

Select this to display the camera’s features or [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].

[DEMO MODE]

DEMO

[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]

[AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a

slide show.

A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration

• In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be

displayed.

• Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. Press

[MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].

• [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.

• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.

A B

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Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦/!].

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4 to select the mode.

Press [MENU/SET].

OFF

B C

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∫ List of [REC] modes

Intelligent auto mode (P35)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Normal picture mode (P39)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Scene mode1/Scene mode2 (P60)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

$ Motion picture mode (P72)

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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[REC] mode: ñ

Basic

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]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]

• The status indicator 3 lights when you turn

this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (1: Shutter button)

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press

[MODE].

Press 3/4 to select [INTELLIGENT AUTO], and then press [MENU/SET].

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Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep

your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

A Flash B AF assist lamp

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 poin t on the subject which is in focus.

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶.

(DMC-FS5)

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

(DMC-FS3)

Press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.

• The access indication (P19) lights red when pictures

are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P51)

∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P42)

Note

•

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.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

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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]

Only when [‡] is selected

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

•

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

• 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.

∫ Face detection

When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure (P86). Under backlight conditions, the lighting is automatically corrected so that the brightness of the faces will be optimal.

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 distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving, When zoom is used

– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is

shaken

• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate

recording mode.

•

Only when [Œ] is selected

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.

Press 3.

• When the backlight compensation function is activated,

[ ] appears. Press 3 again to cancel this function.

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About the flash

• When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depend ing on the type of subject and

brightness.

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.

Settings in intelligent auto mode

• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.

[REC] mode menu

– [PICTURE SIZE]

[STABILIZER]

¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.

[SETUP] menu

– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]

• The settings of the following items are fixed.

[GUIDE LINE] (P29)

[ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P29)

[AUTO REVIEW] (P30) [2SEC.]

Focus range The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.

Self-timer (P57) 10 seconds

[QUALITY] (P80) A (Set to [›] when picture size is [ ] (0.3M ))

[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P81)

[WHITE BALANCE] (P83) [AWB]

[AF MODE] (P85) š (Set to [•] when a face cannot be detected)

[QUICK AF] (P87) [ON]

[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P90) [ON]

• The following functions cannot be used.

– [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]

• The o ther items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the normal picture mode. What

is set will be reflected in the intelligent auto mode.

(P79)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P81)/[BURST] (P87)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P89)/

(P89)

Item Settings

[5MIN.]

[5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (Wide)/ 30 cm (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3) (P56)

The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at

•

which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification.

ISOMAX

800

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Basic

[REC] mode: ·

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(Normal picture mode)

Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the intelligent auto mode (P35).

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

A [MODE] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

Press 3/4 to select [NORMAL

PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET].

• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer

“Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P79).

C [MENU/SET] button

Aim the AF area at the point you want to

focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

• The focus range is 50 cm to ¶.

• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,

refer to

“Taking Close-up Pictures” (P56).

Press the halfway pressed shutter

button fully to take a picture.

• The access indication lights (P19) red when

pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark

(P58)

∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P83)

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DEF

1/125

F3.3

ISO

100

1/125

F3.3

ISO

100

Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.

When the subject is focused

When the subject is not focused

Focus indication On Blinks

AF area White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Aperture value E Shutter speed F ISO sensitivity

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.

We recommend that you use the face detection function when taking pictures of people. (P85)

∫ Subject and recording condition which are difficult to focus

•

Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects withou t contrast

• When the recordable range display has appeared in red

• 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

F3.3

1/125

1/125F3.3

ISO

100

F3.3

1/125

1/125F3.3

ISO

100

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Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter aler t [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P89), a tripod or the self-timer (P57).

•

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 [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or

[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P60)

∫ Direction detection function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P105) is set to [ON])

•

Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.

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

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[REC] mode:ñ·½¾n

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital

Zoom

You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.1k (DMC-FS5)/4.8k (DMC-FS3)], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/ W). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom

16k (DMC-FS5) [including optical zoom 4k]/12k

Maximum magnification

Picture quality

(DMC-FS5)

4k 3k

(DMC-FS3)

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

Screen

display

¢1

(DMC-FS5)

7.1k

¢1

4.8k

(DMC-FS3)

[PICTURE SIZE] with

(P79) is selected.

[] is displayed.

(DMC-FS3) [including optical zoom 3k]

28.5k (DMC-FS5) [including extra optical zoom 7.1k]

19.1k (DMC-FS3) [including extra optical zoom 4.8k]

The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P88) on the [REC] menu is set to [ON].

B The digital zoom range is

displayed. The AF area becomes larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway in the digital zoom ran ge

¢2

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• When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with

the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m –¶)

¢1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to

the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again.

∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS5)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS3) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

Note

•

The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.

• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the

motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.

• When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.

• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P57) for taking

pictures.

Using the Easy zoom

You can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position). The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set.

Press [E.ZOOM].

A Optical zoom B Extra optical zoom C Digital zoom

You can fur ther extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing [E.ZOOM] again when [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P88) is set to [ON].

• When the maximum picture size has been set:

The zoom stops once at the maximum zoom position of the optical zoom. ( When [E.ZOOM] is pressed again, zooming proceeds as far as the maximum zoom position of the extra optical zoom. ( The colours of the zoom bars and the picture size change, and the picture size changes temporarily as shown below.

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Aspect ratio Picture size

X [ ] (DMC-FS5)/[ ] (DMC-FS3)>[]

Y [ ] (DMC-FS5)/[ ] (DMC-FS3)>[]

W [ ] (DMC-FS5)/[ ] (DMC-F S3)>[]

∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom

Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele.

•

Zooming retur ns at high speed as far as Wide.

• When the zoom position retur ns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture size

which was changed in the extra optical zoom range now returns to what it was originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom position has been retur ned to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever.

Note

•

Press [E.ZOOM] firmly until the zoom function is activated.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch A

• Normal playback is set automatically in the

following cases.

– When the mode was switched from the [REC] to

– When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback.

2: Fast rewind 1:Fast forward

•

The file number A and the picture number B only change one by on e. Relea se 2/1 when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture.

• If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/

rewound increases.

to [(].

[PLAYBACK]

[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).

1screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display

(P97)

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 are not rotated for display.

∫ To return to normal playback

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.

•

An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.

2 Press [MENU/SET].

•

The picture that was selected will appear.

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Using the Playback Zoom

Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).

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

•

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.

• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom

position indication appears for about 1 second.

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 which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK] mode.

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P103)

• The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode

Press [MODE] during playback.

1 2 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

[NORMAL PLAY] (P45)

All the pictures are played back.

[SLIDE SHOW] (P91)

The pictures are played back in sequence.

[CATEGORY PLAY] (P94)

The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

[FAVO R I T E P L AY ] (P95)

Your favourite pictures are played back.

¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.

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Basic

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

•

Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera.

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then

press [‚].

A [DISPLAY] button B [

‚] button

Press 2 to select [YES] and then press

[MENU/SET].

To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures

Press [‚].

/SET

Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then

press [MENU/SET].

• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and

then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is

pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

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∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P106) setting

Basic

The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].)

Note

•

Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (optional).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or

[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.

• Depending on the number of pictures to be dele ted, it may take some time to delete them.

• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P109), they will not be deleted even

if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

CDE

1/6

100_0001

ISO

100

AWB

1/6

100_0001

FGH

months

days

1ST DAY

10:00 1.DEC.2008

F3.3 1/30

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

Press [DISPLAY] to change.

A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button

• When the menu scree n appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated.

During playback zoom (P46), while playing back motion pictures (P96) and during a slide show (P91), you can only select display H

”.

In recording mode

C Normal display D No display E No display (Recording

guide line)

Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set

whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed.

In playback mode

F Normal display G Display with recording

information

H No display

100_0001

1ST DAY

months

days

months

days

10:00 1.DEC.2008

10:00 1.DEC.2008 10:00 1.DEC.2008

“Normal display F” or “No

100_0001

1/6

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F3.3 1/30

10:00 1.DEC.2008

1/6

ISO

AWB

100

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

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In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, the guide line is grey. (P60)

∫ Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a

B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the

well-balanced composition.

screen.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ·½¾

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

A Photo flash

Set the flash to match the recording.

Press 1 [‰].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.

• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P53)

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The menu screen disappe ars after abo ut 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is

automatica lly set.

Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

ˆ:

AUTO/Red-eye reduction

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then

activated again for the actual recording.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

‰: Forced ON Š:

Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction

‹: Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction

Œ: Forced OFF

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording cond itions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

• The flash setting is set to [Š] only when you set [PARTY] or

[CANDLE LIGHT] in scene mode. (P60)

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• The flash setting is set to [‹] only when you set

[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT] in scene mode (P60).

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash

is not permitted.

¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is

activated.

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∫ Available flash settings by recording mode

The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting)

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¢ When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and

brightness.

• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ The available flash range to take pictures

• The available flash range is an approximation.

ISO sensitivity

AUTO 30 cm to 5.3 m

Wide Tele

¢1

/30cm to 6.3m¢250 cm to 3.0 m¢1/30cm to 3.4m

ISO100 30 cm to 1.6 m¢1/30cm to 2.0m¢250 cm to 90cm¢1/30 cm to 1.0 m

ISO200 40 cm to 2.3 m¢1/40cm to 2.8m¢250 cm to 1.3 m¢1/30cm to 1.5m

ISO400 60 cm to 3.3 m¢1/60cm to 4.0m¢260 cm to 1.9 m¢1/40cm to 2.1m

ISO800 80 cm to 4.7 m¢1/80cm to 5.6m¢260 cm to 2.7 m¢1/60cm to 3.1m

ISO1600 1.15 m to 6.7 m¢1/1.15 m to 8.0 m¢290 cm to 3.8 m¢1/90cm to 4.3m

¢1 DMC-FS5/¢2 DMC-FS3

• In [HIGH SENS.] (P66) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between

[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m to approx. 13.5 m (DMC-FS5)

Approx. 1.15 m to app rox. 16.0 m (DMC-FS3)

Tele: Approx. 90 cm to approx. 7.7 m (DMC-FS5)

Approx. 90 cm to approx. 8.7 m (DMC-FS3)

Available flash range

¢2

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

‰

1/30 to 1/2000

‹ 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000

1 or 1/8 to 1/2000 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000

¢1

¢1 ¢2, 3

¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the [STABILIZER] (P89) setting. ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P81) ¢3[SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P60)

• ¢1, 2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF]. – When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is set to

[MODE1] or [MODE2].

• In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

• There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes. – [NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second – [NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second – [CANDLE LIGHT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second – [STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds – [FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds – All other scene modes: 1/8th of a secon d to 1/2000th of a second

¢4 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while [STABILIZER]

¢4

is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].

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Note

•

If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloure d by the heat or lighting from the flash.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash ran ge, the exposure may not be adjusted

properly and the picture may become brig ht or dark.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when

you press the shutter button fully. When [AUTO LCD OFF] is set, the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights.

• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access

indication disappears.

• The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the

camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ·n

Taking Close-up Pictures

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

Press 4[#].

• In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel, press 4

again.

Take the pictures.

∫ Focus range

¢ The focus range changes in steps.

50 cm (DMC-FS5)

Note

•

We recommend using a tripod an d the self-timer.

• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.

• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the

picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.

• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore,

if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

• Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the

camera and the subject is more than 50 cm it takes longer to focus on it in macro mode than normal picture mode.

• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease

slightly. This is not a malfunction.

30 cm (DMC-FS3)

5 cm

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ·½¾

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Press 2 [ë].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 2 [ë] to select.

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The menu screen disappe ars after abo ut 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is

automatica lly set.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus

and then press it fully to take the picture.

• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is

activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the

self-timer setting is cancelled.

Note

•

When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before

recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P90) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.

• The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.

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[REC] mode: ·½¾n

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.

Under exposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears,

compensate the exposure with 2/1.

• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

Note

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the

•

aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject.

Properly exposed

Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards negative.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ·½¾

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

With auto bracket d1 EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1 EV i1 EV

Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set

the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.

• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).

Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

Note

•

When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.

• When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures

taken are based on the selected exposure compe nsation range. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The auto bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.

• When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting.

(The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu.

• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when auto bracket is set .

• Burst is cancelled when auto bracket is set.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode:½¾

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded

(Scene mode)

When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press

[MODE].

Press 3/4 to select [SCENE MODE1] or [SCENE MODE2], and then

press [MENU/SET].

• If you set the scene modes you use frequently in [SCENE MODE1] and [SCENE MODE2],

you can then select them immediately which is very convenient.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the

zoom lever.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected

scene mode.

∫ About the information

•

If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 3, explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)

Note

•

To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3 above.

• Refer to P54 for information about the shutter speed.

• The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

• When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the

picture may differ from the actual scene.

• The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to

the optimal setting.

– [INTELLIGENT ISO] – [SENSITIVITY] – [COLOR MODE]

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[PORTRAIT]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.

∫ Technique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

•

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[SOFT SKIN]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.)

∫ Technique for Soft skin mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

•

If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.

• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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[SELF PORTRAIT]

Select this to take pictures of yourself.

∫ Technique for Self portrait mode

•

Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the came ra still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking.

Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.

• The re corded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for

reviewing.

• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend

using the 2 second self-timer.

Note

•

The focus range is about 30 cm to 70 cm.

• The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).

• The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until

the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or [PLAYBACK] mode is selected.

• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P89)

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

Note

•

The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

[SPORTS]

Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

Note

•

This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].

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[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

∫ Technique for Night portrait mode

•

Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].)

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking

pictures.

• Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject when

taking a picture.

Note

•

The focus range is 1.2 m to 5 m.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[NIGHT SCENERY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

∫ Technique for Night scenery mode

•

Since the shutter speed becomes slower (up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also recommend using the self-timer for taking pictures.

Note

•

The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

[FOOD]

This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.

Note

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶]

(DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3)

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[PARTY]

Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life br ightness.

∫ Technique for Party mode

•

Use the flash. (You can set to [‹] or [Š].)

• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject when

taking pictures.

Note

•

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[CANDLE LIGHT]

This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.

∫ Technique for Candle light mode

This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.

•

• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

Note

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶]

(DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3)

•

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[BABY1]/ [BABY2]

This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P100).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name.

Birthday:

2/1: Select the items (year/month/day). 3/4:Setting.

[MENU/SET]: Exit. Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P98.

•

When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].

• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen

appears automatically.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on

•

the CD-ROM (supplied).

• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or name

will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶]

(DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3)

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].

• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the lower

left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.

• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.

• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.

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[PET]

Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s bir thday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P100).

For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P65.

Note

•

The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].

• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.

[SUNSET]

Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red colour of the sun.

Note

•

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

[HIGH SENS.]

This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

•

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

Note

•

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/1 0k15 cm printing.

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶]

(DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3)

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[HI-SPEED BURST]

This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.

•

2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

2 Take pictures.

•

Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.

Maximum Burst speed

Number of recordable pictures

• The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.

• The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/

or status of the card used.

• The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.

Note

•

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/1 0k15 cm printing.

• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶]

(DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3)

• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings

for the first picture.

• The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the ISO

sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.

DMC-FS5: approx. 6 pictures/second DMC-FS3: approx. 7 pictures/second

DMC-FS5: approx. 20 (built-in memory)/approx. 20 to 100 DMC-FS3: approx. 15 (built-in memory)/approx. 15 to 100

¢ the maximum is 100.

(card)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[STARRY SKY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].

1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press

[MENU/SET].

•

It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P26)

2 Take pictures.

•

Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown

screen is displayed.

∫ Technique for Starry sky mode

•

The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-time r.

Note

•

The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

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[FIREWORKS]

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

∫ Technique for Fireworks mode

•

Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

Note

•

This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away.

• The shutter speed becomes the following. – When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds – When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a second or

2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

– You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.

• The AF area is not displayed.

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

[BEACH]

This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.

Note

•

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not

get into the lens or the terminals.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SNOW]

This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.

[AERIAL PHOTO]

This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.

∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode

•

We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Note

•

The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• Turn the camera off when taking off o r landing.

• When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

• Be careful about the reflection from the window.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[UNDERWATER]

Use the marine case (DMW-MCFS5; optional). This allows you to take pictures with a natural colour.

Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)

You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject etc.

1 Aim the AF area at the subject.

2 Press 2 to fix the focus.

•

The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.

• Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.

• When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF lock is cancelled. In this case,

focus on the subject and fix the focus again.

White balance fine adjustment

You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.

1 Press 3 [È] three times to display [WB ADJUST.]. 2 Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.

2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish. 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.

If you adjust the white balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or

•

blue.

• Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance.

Note

•

The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3)

AWB

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: n

Motion Picture Mode

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then

press [MODE].

Press 3/4 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 Audio recording

• The available recording time B is displayed on the top

right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight

away. If the button is held down, the sound will not be recorded for a few seconds when recording starts.

• When the subject is focused, the focus indication

lights.

• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when

recording starts (the first frame).

• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the

built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.)

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera

stops recording automatically.

A B

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then

press 1.

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then press

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

If you selected [X] on the screen shown in step 3

Item Picture size fps

ø 10

If you selected [W] on the screen shown in step 3

Item Picture size fps

• fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.

• You can record smoother motion picture s with “30 fps”.

• You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.

• The file size with [ø] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.

¢ Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

640k480 pixels

320k240 pixels

848k480 pixels

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Note

•

Refer to P146 for information about the available recording time.

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

• When you set the picture quality to [÷] or [û], we recommend using a high-speed card with

“10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.

• 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.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.

The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. (DMC-FS5GC/DMC-FS5PL/DMC-FS3GC/DMC-FS3PL)

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes.

The maximum continuous recording time (up to 15 minutes) is displayed on the screen. (DMC-FS5EG/DMC-FS5E/DMC-FS5PR/DMC-FS3EG/DMC-FS3E/DMC-FS3PR)

• 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.

• In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used. – [š] in [AF MODE] – Direction detection function – [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function

• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCard s.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode:ñ·½¾n

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P24.

If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the depar ture date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P100).

•

The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and

then press 1.

Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/

SET].

Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/

month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/

day), and then press [MENU/SET].

• If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while

the date bar is displayed.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Take a picture.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about

5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.

• When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Cancelling the travel date

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step

2 and then press [MENU/SET] twice.

Note

•

The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P77) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] (minus) is

displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded.

• If you set a departure date and then change the clock setting to the date and time at the travel

destination, [-] (minus) is displayed in white and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is recorded when the travel destination date is, for example, one day before the dep arture date.

• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure date will

not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took them is not displayed.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P24.

You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take.

•

Select [CLOCK SET] to set the curre nt date and time in advance. (P21 )

Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu,

and then press 1.

• When first using the camera after purchasing it, the

[PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in step

Press 3/4 to select [HOME], and then press

[MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then

press [MENU/SET].

A Current time B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press

3. Press 3 again to return to the original time.

• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not

advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour.

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Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.

C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination

area or the home area is displayed.

Press 2/1 to select the area the travel

destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to

set.

D Current time of the destination area E Time difference

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination,

press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to return to the original time.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

•

Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3 .

• If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.

• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time

difference from the home area.

• The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.

Applicable modes:

∫ When the aspect ratio is [X].

¢1DMC-FS5 ¢2DMC-FS3 ¢3 This item cannot be set in the in telligent auto mode.

(10M) 3648k2736 pixels

(8M) 3264k2448 pixels

(7M )

(5M ) 2560k1920 pixels

(3M ) 2048k1536 pixels

(2M )

(0.3M ) 640k480 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y].

(9M) 3648k2432 pixels

(7M) 3264k2176 pixels

(6M )

(4.5M ) 2560k1712 pixels

(2.5M ) 2048k1360 pixels

¢3

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3072k2304 pixels

1600k1200 pixels

3072k2048 pixels

¢1

¢2

¢1

¢2

¢1

∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].

(7.5M) 3648k2056 pixels

(6M) 3264k1840 pixels

(5.5M )

¢3

3072k1728 pixels

(3.5M ) 2560k1440 pixels

(2M ) 1920k1080 pixels

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¢1

¢2

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

•

“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.

• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The

higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough)

¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.

• If you change the aspect ratio, set the pictur e size again.

•

The extra optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.

• Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.

• Refer to P143 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

[QUALITY]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.

Applicable modes:

[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)

[›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of

pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)

Note

•

Refer to P143 for information about the numb er of recordable pictures.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[ASPECT RATIO]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.

Applicable modes:

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[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV

[Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera

[W]: [AS PECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

[X][Y] (still pictures only) [W]

Note

• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing

so check before printing. (P140)

[INTELLIGENT ISO]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.

Applicable modes:

ISOMAX

[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

•

• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the

400

The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.

amount of picture noise.

ISOMAX

800

ISOMAX

1600

Note

•

Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.

• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at the

edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter button was pressed fully.

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting

[COLOR MODE] to [N ATURAL]. (P89)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SENSITIVITY]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

Applicable modes:

[AUTO]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]

ISO sensitivity

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

100 1600

Note

When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400]

•

according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO 1000] when using the flash.)

• The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO64 00] in [HIGH SENS.] in

scene mode.

• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used . ([ ] is displayed.)

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the maximum ISO sensitivity level or

set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P89)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[WHITE BALANCE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Applicable modes:

[AWB]: Automatic adjustment

[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky

[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky

[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade

[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights

[Ò]: Value set by using [Ó]

[Ó]: Set manually

• The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under

so use [AWB] or [Ó].

Auto white balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto white balance will work within this range. 2Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5TV screen 6Sunlight 7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight KlKelvin Colour Temperature

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Setting the white balance manually

1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in

the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/ SET].

3 After setting, select [Ò].

Note

•

The white balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[AF MODE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

Applicable modes:

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[š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus

[•]: 9-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective

[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing

(High speed)

[Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the

and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.

The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre of the screen.

centre of the screen.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

About [š]

Ye l l o w : When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

•

Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [•].

– When the face is not facing the camera – When the face is at an angle – When the face is extremely bright or dark – When there is little contrast on the faces – When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc. – When the face appears small on the screen – When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human being – When the camera is shaking – When digital zoom is used

About [ƒ]

•

You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes.

• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the

shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.

Note

•

The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø].

• If the AF mode is set to [•], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.

• The camera may detect subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF mode to

any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.

• The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.

• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases. – In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY], [AERIAL PHOTO] and [UNDERWATER] in scene

mode.

– In motion picture mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[QUICK AF]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

Applicable modes:

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[OFF]/[ON]

Note

• When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

[BURST]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.

Applicable modes:

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[OFF] ˜ ò

Burst speed (pictures/

second)

Number of recordable

pictures

¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.

• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the

flash is not activated.

›

—

2.5

(DMC-FS5)

(DMC-FS3)

max. 3 (DMC-FS5) max. 4 (DMC-FS3)

max. 5 (DMC-FS5) max. 7 (DMC-FS3)

approx. 2

Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

•

When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited

– The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card,

the picture size and the quality.

– You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.

• The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.

• When the burst speed is set to [˜], the exposure an d white balance are fixed at the settings used

for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to [ adjusted each time you take a picture.

• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.

• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors

etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.

• The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment

such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.

• Burst mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.

• If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.

ò], they are

• Auto bracket is cancelled when burst is set.

[DIGITAL ZOOM]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]/[ON]

Note

•

Refer to P42 for details.

• If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to

[MODE 1].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[COLOR MODE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved.

Applicable modes:

[STANDARD]: This is the standard setting.

[NATURAL]: The picture becomes softer.

[VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper.

[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.

[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.

[COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.

[WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.

Note

•

When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we recommend setting to [NATURAL].

• You cannot set [COOL] or [WARM] in intelligent auto mode. Also, you cannot set [NATURAL] or

[VIVID] in motion picture mod e.

• Different colour modes can be set in different [REC] modes.

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[STABILIZER]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]

[MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.

[MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.

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Note

•

The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.

– When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – In digital zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a moving subject. – When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.

Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.

• The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode and to [OFF] in

[STARRY SKY] in scene mode.

• It cannot be set to [OFF] in the Intelligent auto mode.

• In motio n picture mode, [MODE2 ] cann ot be set.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter

•

• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking

button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)

Note

The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m.

pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

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[CLOCK SET]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

To set the year, month, day and time It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.

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Advanced (Playback)

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Advanced (Pl ayback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)

You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by categor y or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to

[(], and then press [MODE].

Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW], and then press

[MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

• [FAVORITE] can b e sele cted only when [FAVORITE] on the

[PLAYBACK] menu (P106) is at [ON] and there are pictures already set as favourites.

When [ALL] or [FAVORITE] has been selected in step 3

Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/

SET].

Press 4 to finish the slide show.

• Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.

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Advanced (Playback)

When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 3

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back

and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

• For details on categories, refer to P94.

Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/

SET].

Press 4 to finish the slide show.

• Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.

∫ Operations performed during slide show

The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.

•

The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.

A Play/Pause B Stop C Back to previous picture D Ahead to next picture

¢ These operations can be performed only in the pause mode.

E Reduce volume level F Increase volume level

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Advanced (Playback)

∫ Changing the slide show settings

You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen.

[EFFECT]

This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO]

•

When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in bl ack and white as a screen effect.

• [AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected. The pictures are

played back with the recommended effects in each category.

[SETUP]

[DURATION] or [REPEAT] can be set.

Item Settings

[DURATION] 1SEC./2SEC./3SEC./5SEC.

[REPEAT] ON/OFF

[MUSIC] ON/OFF

•

[DURATION] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [EFFECT] setting.

• [MUSIC] cannot be selected when [OFF] has been selected as the [EFFECT] setting.

Note

•

Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show.

• It is not possible to add new music effects.

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Advanced (Playback)

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY

PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])

[CATEGORY PLAY]

This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE].

Press 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press

[MENU/SET] to set.

• If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue.

• It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the card

or the built-in memory.

• If you press [‚] while searching, the searching will stop halfway.

• Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below.

[CATEGORY]

Recording information

e.g. scene modes

[PORTRAIT], [i-PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [SELF PORTRAIT], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [BABY1]/[BABY2]

[SCENERY], [i-SCENERY], [SUNSET], [AERIAL PHOTO]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [i-NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY]

[CATEGORY]

Î [BABY1]/[BABY2] í [PET] 1 [FOOD] < [UNDERWATER]

Í [MOTION PICTURE]

Recording information

e.g. scene modes

[SPORTS], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW], [AERIAL PHOTO]

[TRAVEL DATE]

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Advanced (Playback)

[FAVORITE PLAY]

You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P106) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]).

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE].

Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

Note

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You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT] or [PROTECT] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.

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Advanced (Playback)

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing Back Motion Pictures

Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ù]), and then press 3 to play back.

A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon

• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper

right of the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].

∫ Operations performed during motion picture playback The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.

A Play/Pause B Stop C Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind D Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward

¢ These operations can be performed only in the pause mode.

E Reduce volume level F Increase volume level

Note

•

The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.

• Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created

with the camera on th e PC.

•

Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on the camera.

• If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture qua lity

may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back.

• When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

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Advanced (Playback)

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu

You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc.

•

With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

[CALENDAR]

You can display pictures by recording date.

Select [CALENDAR] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

• You can also rotate the zoom lever several times towards [L] (W) to display the

calendar screen. (P45)

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played

back.

3/4: Select the month 2/1: Select the date

•

If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed.

Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were

recorded on the selected date.

• Press [‚] to return to the calendar screen.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].

• The picture that was selected will appear.

Note

•

The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording da te, the first picture recorded on that day is

displayed.

• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.

• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as the 1st January, 2008.

• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed

by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback.

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Advanced (Playback)

[TITLE EDIT]

You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P100). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.)

Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

Select the picture, and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.

• [’] A is displayed for pictures that

have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P65) or [PET]

(P66) name settings in scene mode or

[TITL E ED IT].

[MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

•

The setting is cancelled when [DISPLAY] is pressed again.

• Titles cannot be changed or deleted in

[MULTI].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/

SET] to register.

• Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case)

and [&/1] (special characters and numbers).

• The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the left with [L],

and to the right with [Z].

• To enter a blank, move the cursor to [SPACE] or to delete an entered character, move the

cursor to [DELETE], and press [MENU/SET].

• To stop editing at any time during text entry, press [‚].

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET]

to end text input.

Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

¢ The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

[SINGLE] [MULTI]

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures.

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∫ Delete the title (for [SINGLE] only)

Advanced (Playback)

1 In step 4 when [SINGLE] (P98) is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and

press [MENU/SET].

2 Press [‚]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

•

Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen.

• The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode can also be registered by using the

operation in steps

• The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode and [TITLE EDIT] cannot be

registered at the same time.

• You can print out texts (comments) using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the

CD-ROM (supplied).

• You can set up to 50 pictures at one time with [MULTI].

• You cannot use titles edit for pictures taken with other equipment.

4 and following.

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Advanced (Playback)

[TEXT STAMP]

You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.)

Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

Select the picture, and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.

• [‘] A appears on screen if the

picture is stamped with text.

[MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

•

The setting is cancelled when [DISPLAY] is pressed again.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or

[TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item.

[SHOOTING DATE]

[W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date.

[WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes.

[AGE] (P65)

If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures.

[TRAVEL DATE]

If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures.

[TITLE]

Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in scene mode or [TITLE EDIT].

[SINGLE] [MULTI]

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures.

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS3, LUMIX DMC-FS5 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Befor e Use

Information for Your Safety

Quick Guide

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

Preparation

Charging the Battery

About the Battery (charging/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 (In normal picture mode)

Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Using the quick menu

About the Setup Menu

Selecting the [REC] Mode

Basic

Scene detection

The Backlight Compensation

About the flash

Settings in intelligent auto mode

Focusing

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Easy zoom

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Using the Playback Zoom

Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Taking Close-up Pictures

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

[PORTRAIT]

[SOFT SKIN]

[SELF PORTRAIT]

[SCENERY]

[SPORTS]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[NIGHT SCENERY]

[FOOD]

[PARTY]

[CANDLE LIGHT]

[BABY1]/ [BABY2]

[PET]

[SUNSET]

[HIGH SENS.]

[HI-SPEED BURST]

[STARRY SKY]

[FIREWORKS]

[BEACH]

[SNOW]

[AERIAL PHOTO]

[UNDERWATER]

Motion Picture Mode

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

[QUALITY]

[ASPECT RATIO]

[INTELLIGENT ISO]

[SENSITIVITY]

[WHITE BALANCE]

[AF MODE]

[QUICK AF]

[BURST]