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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FH22
Before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product, please read the instructions
completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or, contact us via
the web at: http://www.panasonic.c
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fi ll in the information in the box below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items,
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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee tha
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– If you see this symbol – 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 pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specifi ed unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specifi ed unit. • Do not get dirt
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About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120V AC power supply on
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Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound. • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fi elds created by speakers or large
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Contents Information for Your Safety ....................................................................2 Before Use Standard Accessories...........................................................................8 Names of the Components ...................................................................9 How to Use the Touch Panel ...............................................................10 Preparation Charging the Battery ..................................................................
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers are correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack (Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or 1 CGA-S/106B battery in the text.) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.) 2 DE-A59B 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software
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Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash 13 2 2 Lens 3 Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp 45 4 Touch Panel/LCD Monitor 5 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 6 [MODE] button 7 [DISPLAY] button 8 [MENU] button 9 [Q.MENU]/Delete button 69 7 8 10 Camera ON/OFF switch 10 11 11 Zoom lever 12 Speaker 13 Microphone 14 Shutter button 15 Intelligent auto button 12 13 1415 (ENG) VQT2K90 9
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Before Use 16 Hand strap eyelet 16 • Be sure to attach the 1 hand strap when using 17 the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 2 17 Lens barrel 18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 18 19 Tripod receptacle 19 20 • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 20 Card/Battery door 21 Release lever 22 21 22 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are use
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Preparation Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) can be used with this camera. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
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Preparation 1 1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. 2 2 Detach the battery after charging is completed. • Charging is complete when the 90° [CHARGE] indicator A turns off. A Charging Supplied battery Optional battery Charging time Approx. 100 min Approx. 130 min with the supplied charger The battery life (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode) Supplied battery Optional battery Capacity 740 m
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Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 40 MB • The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card Remarks You can use an SDHC Memory SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) Card or an SDXC Memory C
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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. 1 1 Slide the release lever in the OPEN LOCK direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S/106B: supplied or DMW-BCF10PP: optional). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 2 Battery: Insert until it is BATTERY CARD locked by the lever A being A caref
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Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 1 Turn the camera on. OFF ON 2 2 Touch [CLOCK SET]. 3 3 Touch [e]/[r]/[w]/[q] for each item to set year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format, and touch [SET]. 4: Cancel without setting the clock. 4 4 Touch [SET] to set. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the 1[REC] or e[SETUP] menu. • It can be changed in step 3 to set the clock. (ENG) VQT2K90 15
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Preparation Setting the Menu 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 [2] to [3] in the Normal Picture Mode MENU 1 1 Press [MENU] to display the menu. 2 2 Touch [AF MODE]. • Touch [r] to move to the second screen. 3 3 Touch [3]. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. 4 4 Touch [EXIT] to clos
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Preparation Selecting the [REC] Mode 4 Intelligent Auto Mode (P18) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. To select a [REC] Mode from the [REC] Modes list 1 1 Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button OFF ON 2 2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [1]. A B 3 3 Press [MODE]. 4 4 Touch the Mode. List of [REC] Modes 1 Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene Mode / Pictures are
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Basic [REC] Mode: 4 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function 4 ( : 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. A A [4] button 1 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [1]. 2 2 Press [4]. 3 3 Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with yo
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Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifi es the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. 4 3 [i-PORTRAIT] 5 [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [w] is selected 4 [i-SCENERY] 1 [i-NIGHT SCENERY] 2 [i-MACRO] 7 [i-SUNSET] • [4] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust
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Basic [REC] Mode: 6 Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [1], 1 1 and then press [MODE]. Touch [MOTION PICTURE]. 2 2 Press the shutter button 3 3 A B 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 C displayed on the bottom right of the screen. • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away. • When the subje
