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
 • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
 • [Normal Picture] Mode.
 • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F) / Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor i\
s on.
 • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
 • Using the supplied battery.
 • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the \
Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
 • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
 • Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end  → T end, or T end → W end)
 • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the  battery decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter \
for 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions.
Playback time (Approx.) 240 min.
 
●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery\
 usage. 
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery h\
as not been 
used for some time.
 
●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. 
●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after be\
ing charged. 
●We do not recommend frequently charging the battery. 
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause b\
attery to 
expand.)
 
●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching\
 end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery. 
						

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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
Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you 
hear a locking sound 
						

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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 battery.
 
●To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LCD monitor 
display is completely blank. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to m\
alfunction and 
may damage the card or recorded data.)
 
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 
●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recy\
cling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information. 
						

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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 “Class 6”
∗ or above is 
recommended for recording motion pictures.
 • Can be used with devices compatible with the  respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that  your computer and other devices support this type 
of card. 
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
∗  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Con\
firm the SD speed by 
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)
 
●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been 
formatted with a computer or another device. ( →39)
 
●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be u\
sed 
to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
 
●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your 
computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may 
cause data to be damaged).
 
●Latest information: 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
Switch 
						

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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 writing or reading. 
While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (for 
dealer display purpose only) or DC coupler (for dealer display purpose\
 only), as this can 
cause data loss or damage. Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impa\
ct, or static 
electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt t\
o 
perform the operation again.
 Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in propo\
rtion to card 
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).
 
●If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording tim\
e 
capacity of the card may be reduced.
 
■Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB64 GB16M∗111300 4910 9880
14M∗212330549010980
5M 2565010620 21490
0.3M390 10050 162960 247160
 • When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is\
 displayed.
 
■Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB64 GB
HD∗1– 10m10s 2h47m00s 5h39m00s
HD∗2– 8m10s 2h14m00s 4h32m00s
VGA –21m40s 5h54m00s 11h56m00s
QVGA 2m25s 1h02m00s 16h59m00s 34h21m00s
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”\
.)
 • Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on\
 the screen.
∗
1 DMC-S5    ∗2 DMC-FH6, DMC-FH4, DMC-S2 
						

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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 return to the previous screen, 
press [ / ] button.
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
 
●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you ord\
er a photo studio 
to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [D\
ate Stamp].
 
●If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is\
 not displayed on 
the screen of the camera. 
						

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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 cancel → Press [
 / ] button. 
						

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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 [MENU/SET] to select the menu Press [ / ] button 
						

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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 
(telephoto)
DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2
Capture a 
wider area 
(wide-angle)
Enlarge 
the subject 
(telephoto)
 
■Flash, self-timer, and other functions
Self-timer
Changing 
information  display
Exposure 
Compensation
Flash
Flash
Microphone
Speaker
AF Assist  Lamp
We recommend using the 
supplied hand strap to avoid 
dropping the camera. 
						

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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 plays back the still pictures in order, in parallel with music.
[Filtering Play] Mode  (→66)
Only pictures in selected categories and pictures set as favorite are 
displayed.
[Calendar] Mode (→30, 67)
Pictures recorded on the date selected on the calendar screen can be 
displayed.