Panasonic DMC-FH4, DMC-S5 owner manual Baby, Pet, Sunset, High Sens, Glass, Through, Photo Frame

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

How to select a scene (→49)

Using flash in Scene Modes (→45)

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. ([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)

Use cursor button to select [Age] and press [MENU/SET].

Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET].

Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET]. Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET].

 

Tips

[Baby]

• Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a picture.

 

Notes

Age display format depends on [Language] setting.

Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

[Age] print setting can be made on your computer using the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.

Records pet’s age when taking pictures.

 

[Pet]

• Refer to [Baby] for other tips and notes.

 

 

 

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sunset]

 

 

 

 

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/

[High Sens.]

SET].

 

 

 

Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through the

 

 

 

transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building.

 

 

 

Notes

[Glass

• If there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the glass, the camera may

Through]

focus on the glass instead of a subject.

• The color of pictures may appear unnatural due to the color of the glass.

 

 

 

(You may be able to reproduce the appropriate color by adjusting the White

 

 

 

Balance.)

 

 

 

A frame is superimposed over the image.

 

 

 

Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET].

[Photo Frame]

Notes

 

).

 

• The recording pixel level is 5 M (

 

 

• Guide lines cannot be displayed.

 

 

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Contents DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Model No. DMC-FH6Contents Application View Connecting with other devicesApplication Record OthersCondensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling Carefully observe copyright laws Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →98Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts 20 19 18 1716 1510 11 12 16 15 Names and Functions of Main Parts Card/Battery door →12For dealer display purpose only Zoom lever →43Down cursor button Up cursor buttonLeft cursor button Right cursor button Names and Functions of Main PartsAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging lightPictures Charging batteryRecording conditions by Cipa standard 140 min 130 minInserting and removing the card optional/ the battery Inserting and removing the card optional/the battery To remove battery Move lever in direction of arrowTo remove Picture save destination cards and built-in memory Compatible memory cards optionalType of Card Capacity Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Remaining battery and memory capacityWhen in operation Recording picture capacity still picturesPress MENU/SET while the message is displayed Setting the clockPress the Power button Press MENU/SETTo change time setting Setting the clockPress Recording mode Set Rec menu →55 or Setup menu →35 as requiredSequence of operations Zoom In/Out Flash, self-timer, and other functionsHolding the camera Sequence of operationsPress the Playback button Press Mode button Press the shutter button and take picturesUse cursor button to select a picture to be played back Display the screen for recording Mode selectionSelect Intelligent Auto Mode Take pictures Shutter buttonAutomatic Scene Detection About the Happy color settingSettings About flashFollowing functions cannot be used Exposure, Digital Zoom End recording Microphone Do not block the microphone with your fingersPress the Playback button Press again to enter the recording modeViewing your pictures Normal Play Scroll through picturesOperations during motion picture playback Pause/play Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Viewing your pictures Normal PlayZooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Turn the zoom lever to T sidePress the W side of the zoom button Press the T side of the zoom button Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackDMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to W side Press the W side of the zoom buttonViewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed pictureTo delete multiple up to 50/To delete all pictures Deleting picturesMay take time depending on number of pictures deleted Setting the menu Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETPress / button several times Menu type Setup menuSetting the menu Making the camera more convenient to use →35Clock Set Using the Setup menuTo set summer time World TimeBeep Settings, notes Beep LevelVolume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Beep ToneAuto Power Off MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10 MIN. / OFF Using the Setup menuSettings, notes Baby and Pet Scene Modes are also resetTV Aspect Output Video OutNtsc / PAL Rotate DispContent of the card When a card/built-inRestored. Check Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoTaking pictures with your own settings If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you doUseful when subject is not in center of picture How to adjust focusFirst adjust focus according to subject Return to desired compositionHow to adjust focus Focus range Zoom position Shortest focusing distanceUsing zoom You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoomExtended Optical Zoom Zoom types and useOptical Zoom ZoomTaking pictures with flash Be negligibleLight may damage subject Taking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting isShutter speeds for each flash mode 60 1/1600th ∗2 1/1600thTaking pictures with self-timer Screen If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the +Direction Exposure Compensation value you set is retainedTaking pictures according to the scene Portrait Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeHow to select a scene →49 Using flash in Scene Modes →45 Soft SkinPanorama Shot Taking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode Night Scenery SportsNight Portrait FoodSunset BabyPet High SensSetting guide Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Picture SizeSensitivity Using the Rec menuRec Quality 169Setting White Balance manually White BalanceAF Mode Recording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF ResolutionRecording mode Settings on / OFF ExposureSettings Burst DMC-FH6Locations, the burst speed may become slow When ISO SensitivityRecording mode Settings / OFF Maximum burst speed Approx .4 fpsThis setting will work only when AF Mode is Face Detection Color ModeFor Rec menu setting procedures →33 Set color effects AF Assist LampDate Stamp Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFStabilizer Clock SetDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of waysSlide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSetup Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SETFiltering Play Select the method to narrow down the displayed picturesCategory Recording information such as Scene Modes Calendar Use cursor button to select on and press MENU/SET Retouching picturesAuto Retouch Select a still picture to retouch during playback and pressUse cursor button to select Yes and press MENU/SET Beauty Retouch DMC-FH6Set the effects Retouching picturesRetouching pictures Use cursor button to select Using the Playback menuUpload Set Picture and press MENU/SETUsing the Playback menu To clear all ResizeUsing the Playback menu Cropping DMC-FH6To cancel → Press MENU/SET again Select Cancel in step and select YesFavorite Repeat steps and when using Multi up to 999 pictures Print Set DMC-FH6To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SET May not be effective when using other devicesProtect Copy Connect camera to TV Turn on TV When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slotViewing on TV screen Turn on camera Press the Playback buttonViewing on TV screen PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE Windows XP/Vista/7 Using with your PCUsing the supplied software LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP/Vista/7Check the environment of your PC Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOUsing with your PC Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied softwareCopying still pictures and motion pictures Connect camera to computerFolder and file names on computer To cancel connectionWhen using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS WindowsUploading pictures to image-sharing websites Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start itSelect the upload destination Printing To cancel print Press MENU/SETPrint settings →87 Connect camera to printerMulti Select Printing multiple picturesPrinting Select AllUse cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Print with date and textList of LCD monitor displays RecordingPlayback List of LCD monitor displaysMessage displays Message displays Memory Card Error Memory card parameter errorRead Error/Write Error Please check the card Folder cannot be createdCannot record pictures Camera does not work even if power is turned onPower cuts off during use Recorded pictures look whiteTroubleshooting Multiple flashes are emitted Playback volume and beep volume are lowNo flash emitted Pictures have been rotatedSound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up Blackened red areas in recorded picturesSound of recorded motion pictures is not audible No image appear on TV. Image blurred or not coloredCannot print when connecting to printer Edges cut off pictures when printingCannot print the date AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera rattles if shaken Camera is hotWhen in use Usage cautions and notesMemory cards Usage cautions and notes100
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