Panasonic DMC-FH27 - page 16

Preparation

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The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.

(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

Note

•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor

(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or

deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not

subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate

normally.

If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation

again.

•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LO CK] position,

no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write , delete

and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original positi on.)

•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to

electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card.

We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera

only to ensure proper operation. (P39)

•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Card

Type of card which can be

used with this unit Remarks

SD Memory Card

(8 MB to 2 GB) •Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or

higher when recording motion pictures.

•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

SDHC Memory Card

(4 GB to 32GB)

SDXC Memory Card

(48 GB, 64 GB)

e.g.:

2

A

Contents

Main Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Recording Playback/Editing Connecting to other equipment Others Care of the camera Standard Accessories Names of the Components Page How to Use the Touch Panel Charging the Battery Page Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery Page About the Built-in Memory/the Card Page Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Page Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch the mode icon. Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. Tips for taking good pictures Changing the settings Scene Detection Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Focusing 1 2 Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture. Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function. Playing Back Pictures Drag (P8) the screen horizontally. Touch [ ]. Firmly touch the part to enlarge. Motion Picture Mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. Playing Back Motion Pictures Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as [ ]), and then touch [ ] to play back. 1 2 Deleting Pictures Page Setting the Menu Setting menu items Touch the menu icon. Touch the menu item. Touch the Settings. About the Setup Menu Page Page Page 1 2 3 About the LCD Monitor Touch [ ] to change. In Recording Mode In Playback Mode Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject Touch the subject you wish to focus on. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Page Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele (the maximum zoom position). Using the Easy Zoom Press [E.ZOOM]. Page Page Shortcut setting Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Page [Portrait] [Soft Skin] [Transform] [Self Portrait] [Scenery] Page [Sports] [Night Portrait] [Night Scenery] [Food] [Party] [Candle Light] 1 2 3 [Baby1]/[Baby2] 4 Page [Hi-Speed Burst] [Flash Burst] [Starry Sky] [Fireworks] [Beach] [Snow] [Aerial Photo] [Pin Hole] [Film Grain] [High Dynamic] [Photo Frame] Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Enter the location. Page Using the [Rec] Mode Menu [Flash] Page [Selftimer] [Picture Size] [Rec Quality] [Sensitivity] [White Balance] Page [AF Mode] Touch the subject. [Macro Mode] 1 2 [Exposure] [i.Exposure] [i.Resolution] [Digital Zoom] [Burst] [Color Mode] [AF Assist Lamp] [Red-Eye Removal] [Stabilizer] [Date Stamp] [Clock Set] Entering Text Display the entry screen. Enter characters. Touch [Set]. Various methods to play back Touch [Start]. 1 2 [Slide Show] Touch the group to playback. Page Page Page Using the [Playback] Mode Menu Select [Upload Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34) [Upload Set] 1 2 1 Page Touc h [O K]. Page Page Select [Favorite] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34) 1 [Favorite] Page Page Select [Protect] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34) 1 [Protect] Page Connecting to a PC Page Card 1 2 Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to a PC Uploading the images to sharing sites Printing the Pictures Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). Touch [PictBridge(PTP)]. Page Print Settings Page Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Screen Display R8 1X Page Cautions for Use Page Page Page Page Message Display Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page LCD monitor Flash Playback Page TV, PC and printer Others