Panasonic Dmc Fh6 Owners Manual

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Charging battery
 Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary a\
ccording to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if \
flash, zoom, 
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4 DMC-S2DMC-S5
Number of recordable pictures (Approx.) 280 pictures260 pictures
Recording time (Approx.) 140 min.130 min.
 
●Recording conditions by CIPA standard
 •...

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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...

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery 
 
■To remove
 
• To remove battery: Move lever in direction of arrow.
DMC-FH6DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2
 
• To remove card: Press down in center.
 
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. 
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this prod\
uct. 
●Remove battery from camera after use.
 • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from\
 metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the...

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery 
 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
 
■
Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB)
 
●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. ( →77) 
●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access ti\
me for a card.
 
■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB  • Using a card of SD speed...

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery 
 Remaining battery and memory capacity
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.
Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity
Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in \
memory)
When in operation
 (Card) or  (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as pictu\
re...

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Setting the clock
Press the Power button
The power is turned on.
If the language select screen is not displayed, 
proceed to step 
.
Press [MENU/SET] while the 
message is displayed
Press   to select the language, 
and press [MENU/SET]
 • The [Please set the clock] message 
appears. 
Press [MENU/SET]
Press   to select the items 
(year, month, day, hour, minute, 
display order or time display 
format), and press 
  to set
 • To cancel → Press [ / ] button.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press [MENU/SET]
 • To...

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Setting the clock
 To change time setting
When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu. \
 • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is \
removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hour\
s beforehand.
Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→35)
Set the date and time
 • Press   to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or 
time display format), and press   to set.
To...

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Sequence of operations
Press the Power button
Press [MODE] button
Use cursor button to select the 
recording mode and press 
[MENU/SET]
 
■ Recording mode
[Intelligent Auto] Mode  (→22)
Take pictures with automatic settings.
[Normal Picture] Mode (→40)
Take pictures with your own settings.
[Scene Mode] (→49)
Take pictures according to scene.
[Motion Picture] Mode  (→25)
Take motion pictures.
 
■Set [Rec] menu (→55) or [Setup] menu ( →35) as required
 Press [MENU/SET]   Use cursor button and...

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Sequence of operations
Holding the camera
 • To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body 
and standing with your feet slightly apart.
 • Do not touch the lens.
 • Do not block the flash or the AF Assist  Lamp. Do not look at it from close range.
 • Try to hold the camera steady when you  press the shutter button.
 • Be careful not to block the microphone or  the speaker.
 
■Zoom In/Out 
DMC-FH6
Capture a 
wider area 
(wide-angle)
Enlarge 
the subject...

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Sequence of operations
 Press the shutter button and take 
pictures
Press halfway
(press lightly to focus)
Press fully
(press the button all the  way to record)
 • For motion pictures, recording will start. 
To end recording, press the shutter 
button again.
Press the Playback button
Press [MODE] button
Use cursor button to select playback 
mode and press [MENU/SET]
 
■ Playback mode
[Normal Play] Mode (→26)
Displays all pictures that can be played back.
[Slide Show] Mode  (→65)
Automatically...