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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FH6
DMC-FH4
DMC-S5
DMC-S2
DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5
DMC-S2
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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Contents Before use Basics Before use .............................................. 4 Sequence of operations ...................... 18 Standard Accessories ........................... 6 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 22 Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 7 Automatic Scene Detection .........................23 Cursor button ................................................9 About flash ................................................
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Contents Application (Record) Application (View) Taking pictures with your own settings Different playback methods [Normal Picture] Mode ........................ 40 [Playback Mode] .................................. 64 [Slide Show] ................................................65 How to adjust focus ............................ 41 [Filtering Play] .............................................66 Using zoom .......................................... 43 [Calendar] ............................
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Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag • Adding accessories to the camera strap • Pushing with excessive force on the l
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Before use ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■ Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited un
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Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the ● camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ● Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. ● SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card ● in the tex
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Names and Functions of Main Parts DMC-FH6 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 DMC-FH4 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 DMC-S5 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 DMC-S2 9 10 11 12 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 - 7 -
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Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Self-timer indicator ( →47)/AF Assist Lamp (→62) 2 Flash (→45) We recommend using 3 Lens the supplied hand strap 4 Lens barrel to avoid dropping the 5 LCD monitor ( →88) camera. 6 Power button (→16) 7 Microphone ( →25) 8 Shutter button (→20) 9 DMC-FH6 Zoom lever (→43) DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Zoom button (→43) 10 [MODE] button (→18) 11 Hand strap eyelet 12 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket ( →78, 82, 85) 13 [ / ] (Delete/Return) button ( →31) 14 [MENU/SET] button 15
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Names and Functions of Main Parts Cursor button [MENU/SET] Up cursor button ( ) (menu display/set) ( →33) • Exposure Compensation ( →48) Left cursor button ( ) Right cursor button ( ) • Self-timer (→47) • Flash (→45) Down cursor button ( ) • Changing information display In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by . ● ● The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. ● Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. ● Some tr
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Charging battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Pleas
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Charging battery Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates. DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Number of recordable pictures (Approx.) 280 pictures 260 pictures Recording time (Approx.) 140 min. 130 min. ● Recording conditions by CIPA standard •
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Turn off the power and slide the card/battery door out ( ) before opening the door ( ) as illustrated Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery. • Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks. Card (check orientation: terminals face LCD) Do not touch the terminal Charged b
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ■ To remove • To remove battery: Move lever in direction of arrow. DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 • To remove card: Press down in center. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Remove battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the batte
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■ Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB) ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. ( →77) ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity Notes ∗ SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Using a card of SD speed “Clas
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining battery (only when using battery) (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) When in operation (Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writin
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Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press the Power button The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] • The [Please set the clock] message appears. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set • To cancel → Press [ / ] bu
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Setting the clock To change time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand. Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→35) Set the date and time • Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set. To cancel
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Sequence of operations Press the Power button Press [MODE] button Use cursor button to select the recording mode and press [MENU/SET] ■ Recording mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode (→22) Take pictures with automatic settings. [Normal Picture] Mode (→40) Take pictures with your own settings. [Scene Mode] (→49) Take pictures according to scene. [Motion Picture] Mode (→25) Take motion pictures. ■ Set [Rec] menu (→55) or [Setup] menu ( →35) as required Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button and [MENU
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Sequence of operations Flash Holding the camera Microphone • To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body and standing with your feet slightly apart. • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the flash or the AF Assist Lamp. Do not look at it from close range. • Try to hold the camera steady when you press the shutter button. • Be careful not to block the microphone or Speaker the speaker. AF Assist Lamp ■ Zoom In/Out We recommend using the DMC-FH6 su
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Sequence of operations Press the shutter button and take pictures Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) • For motion pictures, recording will start. To end recording, press the shutter button again. Press the Playback button Press [MODE] button Use cursor button to select playback mode and press [MENU/SET] ■ Playback mode [Normal Play] Mode (→26) Displays all pictures that can be played back. [Slide Show] Mode (→65) Automatically plays
