Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode
Automatic Scene Detection
Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.
The icon of scene detected
Recognises people Recognises landscapes
Recognises night scenes and people in them
(Only when
is selected)∗ Recognises night scenes∗ Recognises close-ups Recognises sunsets
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.
∗We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
●●Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject.
●●If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate recording mode.
●●When
or
is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces.
●●About Backlight Compensation
Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, a subject appears darker and the camera automatically corrects the exposure by increasing the brightness of an entire image. When the camera detects backlight,
is displayed on the LCD monitor.
About flash
Press
to select
or
.
●●When
is selected, the optimum flash is selected automatically depending on conditions. (→45)
●●When
or
is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.
●●When
or
is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.
About the Happy colour setting
When [Color Mode] (→62) is set to [Happy], pictures are recorded with vivid colouring.
■■Settings:
Press [MENU/SET]
Press ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1131528/13152845xi16.webp)
to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Press ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1131528/13152845xi19.webp)
to select [Color Mode] and press [MENU/SET]
Press ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1131528/13152845xi22.webp)
to select [Happy] and press [MENU/SET]
DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2
Operating Instructions for advanced features
Contents
Others
Connecting with other devices
Application Record
Application View
Camera handling
Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up
Before use
Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →98
Always take a test shot first
No compensation for missed shots
Carefully observe copyright laws
Optional accessories
Standard Accessories
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Names and Functions of Main Parts
For shop display purpose only
Names and Functions of Main Parts
Up cursor button
Left cursor button Right cursor button
Down cursor button
About batteries that you can use with this unit
Charging battery
Detach the battery after charging is
Completed
Recording conditions by Cipa standard
Charging battery
Inserting and removing the card optional/ the battery
To remove
Inserting and removing the card optional/the battery
Type of Card Capacity
Picture save destination cards and built-in memory
Compatible memory cards optional
Recording picture capacity still pictures
Remaining battery and memory capacity
When in operation
Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time
Press MENU/SET
Setting the clock
Press the Power button
Setting the clock
To change time setting
Sequence of operations
Recording mode
Set Rec menu →55 or Setup menu →35 as required
Sequence of operations
Flash, self-timer, and other functions
Holding the camera
Zoom In/Out
Press the shutter button and take pictures
Press the Playback button Press Mode button
Use cursor button to select a picture to be played back
Focus display
Taking pictures with automatic settings
About flash
About the Happy colour setting
Settings
Automatic Scene Detection
Auto Power Off 5 MIN
End recording
Taking motion pictures Motion Picture Mode
Changing recording information display
Viewing your pictures Normal Play
Press the Playback button
Scroll through pictures
Viewing your pictures Normal Play
Viewing motion pictures
Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press
Press the W side of the zoom button
Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom
Press the T side of the zoom button
Viewing a list of pictures Multi Playback
Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback
Press to delete displayed picture
Deleting pictures
Deleting pictures
To delete multiple up to 50/To delete all pictures
Press / button several times
Setting the menu
Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET
Making the camera more convenient to use →35
Setup menu
Setting the menu
Menu type
Clock Set
Using the Setup menu
Settings, notes
To set summer time
Beep Tone
Settings, notes Beep Level
Volume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Beep
Reset setup parameters?
Settings, notes
Auto Power Off MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10 MIN. / OFF
Reset Reset Rec. settings?
Rotate Disp
Output Video Out
Ntsc / PAL
TV Aspect
Format
When a card/built-in
Restored. Check
Demo Mode Stabilizer Demo
Taking pictures with your own settings
Focus display
How to adjust focus
First adjust focus according to subject
Return to desired composition
Zoom position Shortest focusing distance
How to adjust focus Focus range
You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom
Using zoom
Zoom
Zoom types and use
Optical Zoom
Extra Optical Zoom
Light may damage subject
Taking pictures with flash
Taking pictures with flash
Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is
Shutter speeds for each flash mode
Taking pictures with self-timer
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Taking pictures according to the scene
Scenery
Taking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode
Portrait
Soft Skin
Panorama Shot
Taking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode
Food
Sports
Night Portrait
Night Scenery
High Sens
Baby
Pet
Sunset
Picture Size
Using the Rec menu
Recording mode Settings
Setting guide
Sensitivity
Using the Rec menu
Settings Intelligent ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800
Rec Quality
White Balance
Setting White Balance manually
AF Mode
Exposure
Resolution
Recording mode Settings on / OFF
Recording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF
Burst DMC-FH6
Settings
Picture Aspect Ratio
Recording mode Settings / OFF
Red-Eye Removal
Color Mode
AF Assist Lamp
Clock Set
Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF
Stabilizer
Date Stamp
Different playback methods Playback Mode
Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET
Different playback methods Playback Mode
Setup
Slide Show
Category Recording information such as Scene Modes
Filtering Play
Select the method to narrow down the displayed pictures
Calendar
Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press
Retouching pictures
Auto Retouch
Use cursor button to select on and press MENU/SET
Use cursor button to select Yes and press MENU/SET
Menu item Settings
Beauty Retouch DMC-FH6
Set the effects
Reallusion is a trademark of Reallusion Inc
Uploading to image-sharing websites
Using the Playback menu
Upload Set
Resize
Using the Playback menu To clear all
Cropping DMC-FH6
Using the Playback menu
Favorite
Print Set DMC-FH6
Protect
To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SET
Copy
Turn on camera Press the Playback button
When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot
Viewing on TV screen
Connect camera to TV Turn on TV
Viewing on TV screen
LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP/Vista/7
Using with your PC
Using the supplied software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE Windows XP/Vista/7
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software
Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO
Using with your PC
Check the environment of your PC
Connect camera to computer
Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Windows
To cancel connection
When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS
Folder and file names on computer
Select the upload destination
Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites
Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it
Connect camera to printer
To cancel print Press MENU/SET
Printing
Printing multiple pictures
Print with date and text
Making print settings on the camera
Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET
Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET
Recording
List of LCD monitor displays
List of LCD monitor displays
Playback
Message displays
Folder cannot be created
Memory Card Error Memory card parameter error
Read Error/Write Error Please check the card
Message displays
Cannot record pictures
Camera does not work even if power is turned on
Power cuts off during use. Battery needs recharging
Troubleshooting
Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen
No flash emitted
Multiple flashes are emitted
Pictures have been rotated
TV screen display different to LCD monitor
Blackened red areas in recorded pictures
Sound of recorded motion pictures is not audible
Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up
Cannot print the date
Edges cut off pictures when printing
File numbers are not recorded in sequence
Lens makes a clicking noise
Clock is incorrect
Usage cautions and notes
When in use
Usage cautions and notes
Memory cards
100