Panasonic DMCFH1K, DMCFH1S, DMCFH3K, DMCFH3P, DMCFH3R, DMCFH3S, DMCFP3AB, DMCFP3K, DMCFP3R, DMCFP3S Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Preparation

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard

•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera& Imaging Products Association].

•Normal Picture Mode

•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image

Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.

If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures

decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the

number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number

of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Supplied battery Optional battery

Capacity of the battery 740 mAh 940 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Approx. 300 pictures

(DMC-FH20)

Approx. 310 pictures

(DMC-FH3/DMC-FH1)

Approx. 380 pictures

(DMC-FH20)

Approx. 400 pictures

(DMC-FH3/DMC-FH1)

Recording time Approx. 150 min (DMC-FH20)

Approx. 155 min (DMC-FH3/

DMC-FH1)

Approx. 190 min (DMC-FH20)

Approx. 200 min (DMC-FH3/

DMC-FH1)

Contents

Main Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Playback) Connecting to other equipment Others Quick Guide Page Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Names of the Components Page Charging the Battery Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Charging time Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. plug-in type inlet type Detach the battery after charging is completed. Page Recording conditions by CIPA standard Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. Built-in Memory http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ Card Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Page Setting the Menu Page Page Page About the Setup Menu Page Page Page Page Selecting the [REC] Mode Page Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) When taking pictures using the flash (P47) When taking pictures using the zoom (P38) 2 Press the shutter button D halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. 1 Scene detection Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) 1 2 Focusing Preventing jitter (camera shake) Direction detection function [REC] Mode: n Taking Pictures with the Zoom Types of zooms Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. Page Playing back Pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 2 Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode 1 2 Deleting Pictures Page About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. Normal display F or No display H In Recording Mode In Playback Mode Page Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Page The available flash range to take pictures DMC-FH20 DMC-FH3/DMC-FH1 Shutter speed for each flash setting Taking Close-up Pictures [MACRO ZOOM] Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Compensating the Exposure Press 3 [] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. Press [MENU/SET] to finish. Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Page [SOFT SKIN] 1 [TRANSFORM] [SELF PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] [SPORTS] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] [NIGHT SCENERY] [FOOD] [PARTY] [CANDLE LIGHT] 1 2 3 [BABY1]/[BABY2] 4 [PET] [SUNSET] [HIGH SENS.] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. Picture Size [HI-SPEED BURST] [FLASH BURST] 1 [STARRYSKY] [FIREWORKS] [BEACH] [SNOW] 1 [AERIAL PHOTO] [PHOTO FRAME] [FILM GRAIN] Motion Picture Mode Page Page Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Page Page Page Page Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] Page [SENSITIVITY] [WHITE BALANCE] 1 2 [AF MODE] Page [BURST] [DIGITALZOOM] [COLOR MODE] [STABILIZER] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [RED-EYE REMOVAL] [CLOCK SET] Entering Text Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Page Page [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back * [CATEGORY PLAY] , 1 Page [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures CB A Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu Page Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [] to return to the menu screen. Page Page Page Page Page Page 1Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 3 Page Page Connecting to a PC You can transfer recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. Page Card Printing the Pictures Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press You can set the number of prints up to 999. 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 30 m s 1X 1/101/101/10 100100_00010001 9s9s 100_0001 9s Cautions for Use Care of the camera About Condensation (When the l e ns is fo gged up) Page Page Page When not using the camera for a long period of time About the picture data About tripods or unipods Message Display Page Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page LCD monitor Flash Playback Page TV, PC and printer Others Page Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time Number of recordable pictures (1: DMC-FH20/DMC-FH3, 2: DMC-FH1) Page Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) (DMC-FH20P/DMC-FH3P/DMC-FH1P/DMC-FH20PC/DMC-FH3PC/DMC-FH1PC/ DMC-FH20PU/DMC-FH3PU/DMC-FH1PU) (DMC-FH20PR/DMC-FH1PR)