Panasonic Dmc Fh22 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

							Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FH22
VQT2K90-1H0110HM1010
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions  completely.
Please also refer to Operating 
Instructions (PDF format) 
recorded on the CD-ROM 
containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods 
and check the Troubleshooting.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or, contact us via 
the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on 
the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fi ll in the information in the box below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be 
sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of 
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the 
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Model No.
Serial No.
Carefully observe copyright laws. •  Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material  for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for 
the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers 
the product you have purchased. Please call 
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle 
this battery.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, 
* DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING 
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, 
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
 
* USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
 
* DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO 
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE 
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identifi  cation Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:  To assure continued compliance, follow the attached  installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer 
or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifi  cations not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate 
this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:  Panasonic
Model No.:  DMC-FH22
Responsible party:  Panasonic Corporation of North America  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:  Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company  1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause 
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DMC-FH22
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– If you see this symbol –
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you 
wish to discard this product, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
 

						

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Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic 
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•  If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•  Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result  in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
•  Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by  strong magnetic fi  elds created by speakers or large motors.
•  Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may  adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•  If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and  stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery 
or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage 
lines.
•  If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the  recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ....................................................................2
Before Use
Standard Accessories........................................................................\
...8
Names of the Components ...................................................................9
How to Use the Touch Panel ...............................................................10
Preparation
Charging the Battery ........................................................................\
..11
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ...................................................13
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................14
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ............................................................15
Setting the Menu ........................................................................\
........16
Selecting the [REC] Mode ..................................................................17
Basic
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (4: Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................18
• Scene Detection ........................................................................\
...19
Motion Picture Mode ........................................................................\
...20
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..........................................21
Deleting Pictures ........................................................................\
........21
Others
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ..............................22
Specifi  cations ........................................................................\
.............24
Digital Camera Accessory System .....................................................27
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form...............................................28
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ..............29
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Before Use
Check that all the accessories are included before 
using the camera. Product numbers are correct as 
of January 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack(Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or 
battery in the text.)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Battery Charger is indicated as battery 
charger or charger in the text.)
3  USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM • Software:Use it to install the software to your PC.
• Operating Instructions
6 Hand Strap
7 Battery Case
•  SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and  SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the 
text.
•  Card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory when you are not using a 
card.
•  For information about optional accessories,  please refer to “Digital Camera Accessory 
System”.
•  If any of the accessories are lost, customers  in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact 
Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 
for further information about obtaining 
replacement parts.
Standard Accessories
1 CGA-S/106B
2 DE-A59B
3 K1HA08AD0001
4 K1HA08CD0027
5 VFF0563
6 VFC4297
7 VGQ0D56
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Before Use
1 Flash2
132 Lens
3 Self-timer indicator
  AF assist lamp
45
87
694  Touch Panel/LCD Monitor
5  [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
6 [MODE] button
7 [DISPLAY] button
8 [MENU] button
9 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
10
12 13 14 151110  Camera ON/OFF switch
11 Zoom lever
12 Speaker
13 Microphone
14 Shutter button
15  Intelligent auto button
Names of the Components
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Before Use
16  Hand strap eyelet
1
2
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17
18•  Be sure to attach the hand strap when using 
the camera to ensure that 
you will not drop it.
17 Lens barrel
18  [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
1920
22 2119 Tripod receptacle •  When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera 
is attached to it.
20 Card/Battery door
21 Release lever
22  DC coupler cover •  When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used.
You can operate by directly touching the LCD Monitor (Touch Panel) 
with your fi  nger.