Using zoom
Recording mode: ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1131528/13152885xi2.webp)
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You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom.
DMC-FH6 | | | |
Capture a wider area | | Enlarge the subject | |
(wide-angle) | | (telephoto) | |
DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 | DMC-S2 | | |
Capture a wider area | | Enlarge the subject | |
(wide-angle) | | (telephoto) | |
When Extra Optical Zoom is set | 1 m - ∞ | Focus range |
| | 5X Zoom ratio |
| | |
Optical Zoom range | | Digital Zoom range |
| | Zoom bar | i.Zoom range |
| | |
●●Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ●●Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.
●●The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates.
●●The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever or the zoom button is operated - this is not a fault.
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DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2
Operating Instructions for advanced features
Contents
Others
Connecting with other devices
Application Record
Application View
Before use
Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up
Camera handling
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
Compatible memory cards optional
Picture save destination cards and built-in memory
Type of Card Capacity
Recording picture capacity still pictures
Remaining battery and memory capacity
When in operation
Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time
Press the Power button
Setting the clock
Press MENU/SET
Setting the clock
To change time setting
Set Rec menu →55 or Setup menu →35 as required
Recording mode
Sequence of operations
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
Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press
Viewing motion pictures
Viewing your pictures Normal Play
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 to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET
Setting the menu
Press / button several times
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
Shutter speeds for each flash mode
Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is
Taking pictures with flash
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
AF Assist Lamp
Color Mode
Red-Eye Removal
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
Select the method to narrow down the displayed pictures
Filtering Play
Category Recording information such as Scene Modes
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
Upload Set
Using the Playback menu
Uploading to image-sharing websites
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
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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
Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it
Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites
Select the upload destination
Printing
To cancel print Press MENU/SET
Connect camera to printer
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
Power cuts off during use. Battery needs recharging
Camera does not work even if power is turned on
Cannot record pictures
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
Clock is incorrect
Lens makes a clicking noise
File numbers are not recorded in sequence
Usage cautions and notes
When in use
Usage cautions and notes
Memory cards
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