Panasonic DMC-S2 How to adjust focus Focus range, Zoom position Shortest focusing distance

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●●The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range.
●●The AF area display size may increase when adjusting the focus when it is dark and depending on the zoom ratio used.
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How to adjust focus

■■Focus range

Zoom position

The shortest focusing distance

from the surface of the lens

 

W end

5 cm (0.16 feet)

T end

1 m (3.3 feet)

∗When the zoom is operated from the W (wide-angle) end to the T (telephoto) end, the shortest focusing distance changes in stages.

Focus display

Focus range

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2Contents 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 16 15For shop display purpose only Names and Functions of Main PartsDown cursor button Up cursor buttonLeft cursor button Right cursor button Names and Functions of Main PartsCompleted Charging batteryDetach the battery after charging is About batteries that you can use with this unitCharging battery Recording conditions by Cipa standardInserting and removing the card optional/ the battery Inserting and removing the card optional/the battery To removePicture 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 picturesSetting the clock Press the Power buttonPress MENU/SET To change time setting Setting the clockRecording 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 Taking pictures with automatic settings Focus displayAutomatic Scene Detection About the Happy colour settingSettings About flashAuto Power Off 5 MIN Taking motion pictures Motion Picture Mode End recordingScroll through pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayPress the Playback button Changing recording information displayViewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and pressViewing your pictures Normal Play Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Press the W side of the zoom buttonViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Press the T 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 picturesSetting 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 →35To set summer time Using the Setup menuSettings, notes Clock SetBeep Settings, notes Beep LevelVolume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Beep ToneReset Reset Rec. settings? Settings, notesAuto Power Off MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10 MIN. / OFF Reset setup parameters?TV Aspect Output Video OutNtsc / PAL Rotate DispDemo Mode Stabilizer Demo When a card/built-inRestored. Check FormatTaking pictures with your own settings Return to desired composition How to adjust focusFirst adjust focus according to subject Focus displayHow to adjust focus Focus range Zoom position Shortest focusing distanceUsing zoom You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoomExtra Optical Zoom Zoom types and useOptical Zoom ZoomTaking pictures with flash Light may damage subjectAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Shutter speeds for each flash modeTaking pictures with flash Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures according to the scene Soft Skin Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModePortrait SceneryPanorama 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 SizeRec Quality Using the Rec menuSettings Intelligent ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 SensitivitySetting White Balance manually White BalanceAF Mode Recording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF ResolutionRecording mode Settings on / OFF ExposureSettings Burst DMC-FH6Recording mode Settings / OFF Picture Aspect RatioColor Mode AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal Date Stamp Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFStabilizer Clock SetDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Slide 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 pressSet the effects Menu item SettingsBeauty Retouch DMC-FH6 Use cursor button to select Yes and press MENU/SETReallusion is a trademark of Reallusion Inc Using the Playback menu Upload SetUploading to image-sharing websites Using the Playback menu To clear all ResizeUsing the Playback menu Cropping DMC-FH6Favorite Print Set DMC-FH6 To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SET ProtectCopy 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 To cancel print Press MENU/SET PrintingConnect camera to printer Printing multiple pictures Use 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 createdCamera does not work even if power is turned on Power cuts off during use. Battery needs rechargingCannot record pictures Troubleshooting Pictures have been rotated No flash emittedMultiple flashes are emitted Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screenSound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up Blackened red areas in recorded picturesSound of recorded motion pictures is not audible TV screen display different to LCD monitorEdges cut off pictures when printing Cannot print the dateLens makes a clicking noise Clock is incorrectFile numbers are not recorded in sequence When in use Usage cautions and notesMemory cards Usage cautions and notes100
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