Panasonic Dmc Fh6 Basic Owners Manual

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Charging the battery
Insert the battery terminals and attach 
the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On:   Charging in progress 
(approx. 120 min. if fully depleted)
Off: Charging complete
 
■About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP.
 
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
 
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge 
the battery and set the clock before use.
 
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 \
°F 
to 86 °F)). 
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
Turn off the power and slide 
the card/battery door out (
) 
before opening the door (
) 
as illustrated
Insert the battery and card, 
making sure that their 
orientation is correct
 • Battery:  Insert all the way firmly until 
a locking sound is heard, 
and check that the lever is 
hooked over the battery.
 • Card:  Insert all the way firmly until it  clicks.
Card 
(check orientation: 
terminals face LCD)
Charged battery 
(check orientation)
Do not touch the terminal
 
■To remove
 
• To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of arrow.
DMC-FH6DMC-S2
 
• To remove card:
Press down in center.
 
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCK7PP). 
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this 
product.
 
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 
						

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Sequence of operations
Press the Power button ()
The clock is not set when the camera is 
shipped. Set the date and time before 
using the camera.
Press the shutter button () 
and take pictures
  Press halfway
(press lightly to focus)
  Press fully (press the button all the 
way to record)
 
■Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE] button to select the Recording Mode.
Taking pictures with automatic settings.
Take pictures with your own settings.
Take pictures according to scene.
Take motion pictures.
 
■Setting the menu
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording 
function, camera settings, and other settings.
 
■Viewing your pictures
 Press the Playback button Press  to select the picture 
 
■Deleting pictures
 Press [ / ] button to delete the displayed picture Press  to select [Yes] and then press [MENU/SET]
 
●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded. 
						

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Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained\
 
in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied 
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
 
■For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing 
the Owner’s Manual (supplied)
Click the “Owner’s Manual”
Select the desired language 
and then click “Owner’s 
Manual” to install
 To return to the install menu.
Double click the “Owner’s 
Manual” shortcut icon on the 
desktop
 
■When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 
or later to browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied),
click 
 and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7
 • You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/ 
						

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Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO)
This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also 
categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model \
name of the camera used. • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
Check the environment of your PC
Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE
OS Windows XP (32 bit) SP3
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1
CPU Windows XP Pentium III 500 MHz or higher
Windows Vista 800 MHz or higher
Windows 7 1 GHz or higher
Display 1024 × 768 pixels or more 
(1920 × 1080 pixels or more recommended)
RAM Windows XP
512 MB or more
Windows Vista
Windows 7 1 GB or more (32 bit)
2 GB or more (64 bit)
Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software
 • Refer to the Operating Instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF)  for further information about the operating environment.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software
When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu
Click on the [Recommended Installation]
 • Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
 
●The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows XP/Vista/7)
–  LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)\
 
●PHOTOfunSTUDIO is not compatible with Mac. 
						

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Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source DC 5.1 V
Power 
Consumption When recording: 
1.0 W
When playing back:  0.6 W
Camera effective 
pixels 14,100,000 pixels
Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD,
total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Lens
DMC-FH6Optical 5 x zoom
f=4.3 mm to 21.5 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm) /
F2.5 (Max. W) to F6.4 (Max. T)
DMC-S2Optical 4 x zoom
f=5.0 mm to 20.0 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm) /
F3.1 (Max. W) to F6.5 (Max. T)
Image stabilizer Optical method
Focus range Intelligent Auto / 
Normal /
Motion Picture 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide) / 1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to 
Scene Mode
There may be difference in above settings. 
						

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Shutter systemElectronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600 th of a second
Exposure (AE) AUTO (Program AE)
Metering Mode Multi metering
LCD monitor 2.7” TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 230,400 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone /
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB) /
SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / 
SDXC Memory Card
Recording file 
format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, 
based on Exif 2.3 standard)
Motion pictures QuickTime Motion JPEG
(motion pictures with audio)
Interface Digital USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Analog video NTSC Composite
Audio  Audio line output (Monaural)
Terminal AV OUT / DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin) 
						

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Specifications
DimensionsDMC-FH6Approx. 96.4 mm (W) x 55.5 mm (H) x 19.9 mm (D)
[3.8” (W) x 2.2” (H) x 0.78” (D)]
(excluding the projection part)
DMC-S2Approx. 97.9 mm (W) x 56.6 mm (H) x 20.6 mm (D)
[3.9” (W) x 2.2” (H) x 0.81” (D)]
(excluding the projection part)
Mass (weight)
DMC-FH6With card and battery: Approx. 119  (0.26 lb)
Excluding card and battery: Approx. 103  (0.23 lb)DMC-S2With card and battery: Approx. 112  (0.25 lb)
Excluding card and battery: Approx. 95  (0.21 lb)
Operating 
temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
(Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH)
Language select  English / Spanish
Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A91B):  Information for your safety
Input~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output
 4.2 V, 0.43 A
Equipment mobility: Movable
Battery pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic DMW-BCK7PP): Information for your safety
Voltage / capacity 3.6 V / 680 mAh 
						

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Digital Camera Accessory System
DescriptionAccessory#
Battery Pack DMW-BCK7
AV Cable DMW-AVC1
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDU32GU1K
RP-SDU16GU1K
RP-SDU08GU1K
RP-SDU04GU1K
RP-SDL16GU1K
RP-SDL08GU1K
RP-SDL04GU1K
RP-SDL02GU1K
 
●Product numbers are correct as of January 2012. These may be 
subject to change.
 
●Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries.
Consult your local dealer. 
						

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Digital Camera Model #                                          
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #  Description Price Each Quantity Total PriceSubtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95Total Enclosed 
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Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash) 
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