Panasonic DMC-S5 Using the Rec menu, Picture Size, Recording mode Settings, Setting guide

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Using the [Rec] menu

[Picture Size]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→33)

Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting.

■Recording mode:

■Settings:

DMC-FH6

DMC-FH4

DMC-S2

DMC-S5

Recording pixel level type

14 M

4320×3240

16 M

4608×3456

10 M

∗

3648×2736

10 M

∗

3648×2736

5 M

2560×1920

5 M

2560×1920

3 M

∗

2048×1536

3 M

∗

2048×1536

0.3 M

640×480

0.3 M

640×480

12.5 M

4320×2880

14 M

4608×3027

10.5 M

4320×2432

12 M

4608×2592

10.5 M

3232×3232

12 M

3456×3456

∗This setting is not available in ([Intelligent Auto] Mode).

● represent the aspect ratios of the still pictures.

●Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.

Setting guide

Larger picture size		Smaller picture size
Larger picture size		Smaller picture size
Crisper picture		Coarser picture
Lower recording		Higher recording
capacity		capacity

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Contents Model No. DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2Contents Others Connecting with other devicesApplication Record Application ViewBefore use Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upCamera handling Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →98 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOptional accessories Standard Accessories20 19 18 1716 15 Names and Functions of Main Parts10 11 12 16 15 Zoom lever →43 Card/Battery door →12For dealer display purpose only Names and Functions of Main PartsNames and Functions of Main Parts Up cursor buttonLeft cursor button Right cursor button Down cursor buttonCharging light Charging batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed About batteries that you can use with this unit140 min 130 min Charging batteryRecording conditions by Cipa standard PicturesInserting and removing the card optional/ the battery To remove battery Move lever in direction of arrow Inserting and removing the card optional/the batteryTo remove Compatible memory cards optional Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryType of Card Capacity Recording picture capacity still pictures Remaining battery and memory capacityWhen in operation Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timePress MENU/SET Setting the clockPress the Power button Press MENU/SET while the message is displayedSetting the clock To change time settingPress Set Rec menu →55 or Setup menu →35 as required Recording modeSequence of operations Sequence of operations Flash, self-timer, and other functionsHolding the camera Zoom In/OutPress the shutter button and take pictures Press the Playback button Press Mode buttonUse cursor button to select a picture to be played back Shutter button Mode selectionSelect Intelligent Auto Mode Take pictures Display the screen for recordingAbout flash About the Happy color settingSettings Automatic Scene DetectionFollowing functions cannot be used Exposure, Digital Zoom Microphone Do not block the microphone with your fingers End recordingScroll through pictures Press again to enter the recording modeViewing your pictures Normal Play Press the Playback buttonViewing your pictures Normal Play Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Operations during motion picture playback Pause/playTurn the zoom lever to T side Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomPress the W side of the zoom button Press the W side of the zoom button Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackDMC-FH6 Turn the zoom lever to W side Press the T side of the zoom buttonViewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesDeleting pictures To delete multiple up to 50/To delete all picturesMay take time depending on number of pictures deleted Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Setting the menuPress / button several times Making the camera more convenient to use →35 Setup menuSetting the menu Menu typeWorld Time Using the Setup menuTo set summer time Clock SetBeep Tone Settings, notes Beep LevelVolume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 BeepBaby and Pet Scene Modes are also reset Using the Setup menuSettings, notes Auto Power Off MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10 MIN. / OFFRotate Disp Output Video OutNtsc / PAL TV AspectDemo Mode Stabilizer Demo When a card/built-inRestored. Check Content of the cardIf aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do Taking pictures with your own settingsReturn to desired composition How to adjust focusFirst adjust focus according to subject Useful when subject is not in center of pictureZoom position Shortest focusing distance How to adjust focus Focus rangeYou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom Using zoomZoom Zoom types and useOptical Zoom Extended Optical ZoomBe negligible Taking pictures with flashLight may damage subject 60 1/1600th ∗2 1/1600th Available flash range when Sensitivity setting isShutter speeds for each flash mode Taking pictures with flashTaking pictures with self-timer Exposure Compensation value you set is retained If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the +Direction ScreenTaking pictures according to the scene Soft Skin Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeHow to select a scene →49 Using flash in Scene Modes →45 PortraitPanorama Shot Taking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode Food SportsNight Portrait Night SceneryHigh Sens BabyPet SunsetPicture Size Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Setting guide169 Using the Rec menuRec Quality SensitivityWhite Balance Setting White Balance manuallyAF Mode Exposure ResolutionRecording mode Settings on / OFF Recording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFFBurst DMC-FH6 SettingsMaximum burst speed Approx .4 fps When ISO SensitivityRecording mode Settings / OFF Locations, the burst speed may become slowAF Assist Lamp Color ModeFor Rec menu setting procedures →33 Set color effects This setting will work only when AF Mode is Face DetectionClock Set Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFStabilizer Date StampRecorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways Different playback methods Playback ModeSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Different playback methods Playback ModeSetup Slide ShowSelect the method to narrow down the displayed pictures Filtering PlayCategory Recording information such as Scene Modes Calendar Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press Retouching picturesAuto Retouch Use cursor button to select on and press MENU/SETRetouching pictures Beauty Retouch DMC-FH6Set the effects Use cursor button to select Yes and press MENU/SETRetouching pictures Picture and press MENU/SET Using the Playback menuUpload Set Use cursor button to selectResize Using the Playback menu To clear allCropping DMC-FH6 Using the Playback menuSelect Cancel in step and select Yes To cancel → Press MENU/SET againFavorite Print Set DMC-FH6 Repeat steps and when using Multi up to 999 picturesMay not be effective when using other devices To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SETProtect Copy Turn on camera Press the Playback button When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slotViewing on TV screen Connect camera to TV Turn on TVViewing on TV screen LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP/Vista/7 Using with your PCUsing the supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE Windows XP/Vista/7Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOUsing with your PC Check the environment of your PCConnect camera to computer Copying still pictures and motion picturesWindows To cancel connectionWhen using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS Folder and file names on computerDouble-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it Uploading pictures to image-sharing websitesSelect the upload destination Connect camera to printer To cancel print Press MENU/SETPrint settings →87 PrintingSelect All Printing multiple picturesPrinting Multi SelectPrint with date and text Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETRecording List of LCD monitor displaysList of LCD monitor displays PlaybackMessage displays Folder cannot be created Memory Card Error Memory card parameter errorRead Error/Write Error Please check the card Message displaysRecorded pictures look white Camera does not work even if power is turned onPower cuts off during use Cannot record picturesTroubleshooting Pictures have been rotated Playback volume and beep volume are lowNo flash emitted Multiple flashes are emittedNo image appear on TV. Image blurred or not colored Blackened red areas in recorded picturesSound of recorded motion pictures is not audible Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks upEdges cut off pictures when printing Cannot print when connecting to printerCannot print the date Camera is hot Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera rattles if shaken AF Assist Lamp is not illuminatedUsage cautions and notes When in useUsage cautions and notes Memory cards100

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