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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 colours. ([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. |
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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. |
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[Sunset] | |
| | | Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. |
[High Sens.] | Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/ |
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 colour of pictures may appear unnatural due to the colour of the glass. |
| | | (You may be able to reproduce the appropriate colour 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. | | |
Operating Instructions for advanced features
DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2
Contents
Application View
Connecting with other devices
Application Record
Others
Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up
Before use
Camera handling
Carefully observe copyright laws
Always take a test shot first
No compensation for missed shots
Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →98
Standard Accessories
Optional accessories
Names and Functions of Main Parts
16 15
For shop display purpose only
Names and Functions of Main Parts
Down cursor button
Up cursor button
Left cursor button Right cursor button
Names and Functions of Main Parts
Completed
Charging battery
Detach the battery after charging is
About batteries that you can use with this unit
Charging battery
Recording conditions by Cipa standard
Inserting and removing the card optional/ the battery
Inserting and removing the card optional/the battery
To remove
Picture save destination cards and built-in memory
Compatible memory cards optional
Type of Card Capacity
Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time
Remaining battery and memory capacity
When in operation
Recording picture capacity still pictures
Setting the clock
Press the Power button
Press MENU/SET
To change time setting
Setting the clock
Recording mode
Set Rec menu →55 or Setup menu →35 as required
Sequence of operations
Zoom In/Out
Flash, self-timer, and other functions
Holding the camera
Sequence of operations
Press the Playback button Press Mode button
Press the shutter button and take pictures
Use cursor button to select a picture to be played back
Taking pictures with automatic settings
Focus display
Automatic Scene Detection
About the Happy colour setting
Settings
About flash
Auto Power Off 5 MIN
Taking motion pictures Motion Picture Mode
End recording
Scroll through pictures
Viewing your pictures Normal Play
Press the Playback button
Changing recording information display
Viewing motion pictures
Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press
Viewing your pictures Normal Play
Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom
Press the W side of the zoom button
Viewing a list of pictures Multi Playback
Press the T side of the zoom button
Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback
Deleting pictures
Press to delete displayed picture
To delete multiple up to 50/To delete all pictures
Deleting pictures
Setting the menu
Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET
Press / button several times
Menu type
Setup menu
Setting the menu
Making the camera more convenient to use →35
To set summer time
Using the Setup menu
Settings, notes
Clock Set
Beep
Settings, notes Beep Level
Volume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Beep Tone
Reset Reset Rec. settings?
Settings, notes
Auto Power Off MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10 MIN. / OFF
Reset setup parameters?
TV Aspect
Output Video Out
Ntsc / PAL
Rotate Disp
Demo Mode Stabilizer Demo
When a card/built-in
Restored. Check
Format
Taking pictures with your own settings
Return to desired composition
How to adjust focus
First adjust focus according to subject
Focus display
How to adjust focus Focus range
Zoom position Shortest focusing distance
Using zoom
You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom
Extra Optical Zoom
Zoom types and use
Optical Zoom
Zoom
Taking pictures with flash
Light may damage subject
Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is
Shutter speeds for each flash mode
Taking 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 Mode
Portrait
Scenery
Panorama Shot
Taking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode
Night Scenery
Sports
Night Portrait
Food
Sunset
Baby
Pet
High Sens
Setting guide
Using the Rec menu
Recording mode Settings
Picture Size
Rec Quality
Using the Rec menu
Settings Intelligent ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800
Sensitivity
Setting White Balance manually
White Balance
AF Mode
Recording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF
Resolution
Recording mode Settings on / OFF
Exposure
Settings
Burst DMC-FH6
Recording mode Settings / OFF
Picture Aspect Ratio
Color Mode
AF Assist Lamp
Red-Eye Removal
Date Stamp
Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF
Stabilizer
Clock Set
Different playback methods Playback Mode
Slide Show
Different playback methods Playback Mode
Setup
Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET
Filtering Play
Select the method to narrow down the displayed pictures
Category Recording information such as Scene Modes
Calendar
Use cursor button to select on and press MENU/SET
Retouching pictures
Auto Retouch
Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press
Set the effects
Menu item Settings
Beauty Retouch DMC-FH6
Use cursor button to select Yes and press MENU/SET
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Using the Playback menu
Upload Set
Uploading to image-sharing websites
Using the Playback menu To clear all
Resize
Using the Playback menu
Cropping DMC-FH6
Favorite
Print Set DMC-FH6
To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SET
Protect
Copy
Connect camera to TV Turn on TV
When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot
Viewing on TV screen
Turn on camera Press the Playback button
Viewing on TV screen
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE Windows XP/Vista/7
Using with your PC
Using the supplied software
LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP/Vista/7
Check the environment of your PC
Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO
Using with your PC
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software
Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Connect camera to computer
Folder and file names on computer
To cancel connection
When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS
Windows
Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites
Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it
Select the upload destination
To cancel print Press MENU/SET
Printing
Connect camera to printer
Printing multiple pictures
Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET
Making print settings on the camera
Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET
Print with date and text
List of LCD monitor displays
Recording
Playback
List of LCD monitor displays
Message displays
Message displays
Memory Card Error Memory card parameter error
Read Error/Write Error Please check the card
Folder cannot be created
Camera does not work even if power is turned on
Power cuts off during use. Battery needs recharging
Cannot record pictures
Troubleshooting
Pictures have been rotated
No flash emitted
Multiple flashes are emitted
Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen
Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up
Blackened red areas in recorded pictures
Sound of recorded motion pictures is not audible
TV screen display different to LCD monitor
Edges cut off pictures when printing
Cannot print the date
Lens makes a clicking noise
Clock is incorrect
File numbers are not recorded in sequence
When in use
Usage cautions and notes
Memory cards
Usage cautions and notes
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