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Before use
Preparations
Basics
Application (Record)
Application (View)
Connecting with other devices
Others
Before use
Camera handling
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,
Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other
The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated
Recording mode icons
Standard Accessories
Names and Functions of Main Parts
DMC-FH6
DMC-FH4
DMC-S5 DMC-S2
For dealer display purpose only
Cursor button
Charging battery
About batteries that you can use with this unit
Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger
Plug-in type Inlet type
Charging light ([CHARGE])
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery
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Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB)
Compatible memory cards (optional)
Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been
If the write-protect switch is set to LOCK, the card cannot be used
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your
Latest information:
Remaining battery and memory capacity
If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time
Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
Setting the clock
If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio
If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on
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Sequence of operations
Recording mode
Set [Rec] menu (55) or [Setup] menu (35) as required
Holding the camera
Zoom In/Out
Flash, self-timer, and other functions
Playback mode
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Taking pictures with automatic settings
Automatic Scene Detection
Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the
If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate
When or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure
About Backlight Compensation
About flash
The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:
The settings for the following functions are fixed:
The following functions cannot be used:
Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after
Display the screen for recording mode selection Select [Motion Picture] Mode
Start recording
End recording
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]
It may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on a
After pressing the Playback button and switching it into the playback mode, the lens
This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
Changing recording information display
Volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever or the zoom button.
It may not be possible to properly play back motion pictures recorded using other
Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using PHOTOfunSTUDIO on the
Be careful not to block the speaker.
Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom
Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback.
Viewing a list of pictures Multi Playback
Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.
Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback
Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures
Pictures taken with destination settings made in [World Time] are displayed in the
Deleting pictures
[Delete Multi]
Setting the menu
The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display
Menu type
[Rec] menu
[Setup] menu
[Playback] menu
Using the [Setup] menu
To set summer time
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Taking pictures with your own settings
If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a
If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do
How to adjust focus
First adjust focus according to subject
Return to desired composition
Subjects/environments which may
Focus range
The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not
The AF area display size may increase when adjusting the focus
Using zoom
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Zoom types and use
Optical Zoom cannot be used in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode.
Extended Optical Zoom
Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:
i.Zoom
When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is applied to the
Taking pictures with flash
Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press
Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by
Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash
Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting)
The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [ ]
Shutter speeds for each flash mode
Taking pictures with self-timer
Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is
After Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]
Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.
Taking pictures according to the scene
Scene menu
Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of
Using flash in Scene Modes (46)
Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected
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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]
[Panorama Shot]
How to select a scene (49) Using flash in Scene Modes (45)
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]
[Panorama Shot]
How to select a scene (49) Using flash in Scene Modes (45)
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Using the [Rec] menu
[Picture Size]
Recording mode: Settings:
[Rec Quality]
Recording mode: Settings:
Depending on the motion picture recording environment, static electricity or
If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other devices,
[Sensitivity]
Recording mode: Settings: [Intelligent ISO] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600]
[ ] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and
A picture may appear reddish or bluish when the White Balance is outside the [AWB]
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will
If the Scene Mode is changed, the white balance setting returns automatically to [AWB].
White Balance setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following Scene Modes:
[AF Mode]
Cannot set to Face Detection in the following cases:
If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the Face Detection
If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of
When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with i.Zoom, you can only increase the
[Burst]
Recording mode: Settings:
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[Color Mode]
Recording mode: Settings: [STANDARD] / [VIVID]1 (sharper) / [B&W] / [SEPIA] / [Happy]2
[AF Assist Lamp]
Recording mode: Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter
The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of approx. 1 m
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes:
[Red-Eye Removal]
Recording mode: Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:
Cannot change the setting in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. The setting in other Recording
Different playback methods [Playback Mode]
Operations during Slide Show
When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a
[Filtering Play]
Select the method to narrow down the displayed pictures
When [Category Selection] has been selected in step , select a category
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Retouching pictures
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Using the [Playback] menu
[Upload Set]
[SINGLE]
[MULTI]
Uploading to image-sharing websites
Not available on cards with less than 512 MB.
[SINGLE]
[MULTI]
Picture quality is reduced after resizing. Cannot resize the following pictures.
Picture quality is reduced after cropping. Cannot crop the following pictures.
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[SINGLE] [MULTI]
Depending on the type of printer, the printer settings may take priority over camera
Print setting cannot be made for motion pictures.
Date print setting cannot be made for still pictures that have been taken with [Date
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
May not be effective when using other devices.
Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other
If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new
Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied.
The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying.
Viewing on TV screen
Connect camera to TV Turn on TV
Set to auxiliary input.
Turn on camera Press the Playback button
When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot
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Using with your PC
Using the supplied software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE (Windows XP/Vista/7)
LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO)
Check the environment of your PC
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu Click on the [Recommended Installation]
Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Connect camera to computer
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press
Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer
To cancel connection
For more details, consult your computer operating manual.
Windows
Mac
Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites
Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it
Because YouTube and Facebook services and specifications are subject to change,
Do not upload pictures protected by copyright except when you are the copyright holder
The pictures may contain information that identifies an individual, such as the title of
Printing
Connect camera to printer
Use cursor button to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET]
To cancel print Press [MENU/SET]
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Making print settings on the camera
Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select setting and press [MENU/SET]
To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make
[Print with Date] and [Num.of prints] are not shown when you have selected [Print Set]
Even with completed [Print Set] settings, dates may not be printed, depending on the
When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the printer
Print with date and text Printing in store
List of LCD monitor displays
In recording
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5X
In playback
Message displays
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Q&A Troubleshooting
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Usage cautions and notes