Panasonic Dmc Fh6 Owners Manual

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Using with your PC
Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO)
This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categor\
ize these 
acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camer\
a 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 is not compatible with Mac. 
						

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Using with your PC
 Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently.
 • When importing pictures from  the built-in memory, remove 
any memory cards.
 • Turn on the camera and  computerCheck socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)
[Access] (sending data)  • Do not disconnect the USB connection 
cable while [Access] is 
displayed. USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
Connect camera to computer
 • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable.
Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause 
malfunction.
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press 
[MENU/SET]
Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer
 • For details on how to use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, see the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” manual (PDF). 
 • You can save pictures to your computer by dragging and dropping folders a\
nd files  containing the pictures that you want to copy into other folders in the \
computer. 
						

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Using with your PC
∗
1 New folders are created in the following cases:  • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999.
 • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example\
, pictures taken with other cameras, etc.).
∗2  Note that pictures cannot be uploaded to image-sharing websites if the f\
iles in the AD_LUMIX 
folder are deleted. 
∗3  This folder is not created in the built-in memory.
 
■To cancel connection
Click “Safely Remove Hardware”  in the Windows System Tray
 
■When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
The camera can be connected to your computer even if you select [PictBri\
dge (PTP)] in
the step  on the previous page.
 • Only picture output can be performed.
 • It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on t\
he card.
 
■ Folder and file names on computer
 
●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. 
●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. 
●When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep \
sounds. 
Cancel communication via your computer immediately. Use a sufficiently charged 
battery.
 
●For more details, consult your computer operating manual.
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)
100_PANA  (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
P1000001.JPG
  :P1000999.JPG
101_PANA
  :                      ∗1999_PANA
MISC (Favorite)
AD_LUMIX (Folder for Web uploading)
∗2,∗3
LUMIXUP.EXE (Uploading tool)
 
●Windows
Drives are displayed 
in “My Computer” or 
“Computer” folder.
 
●Mac
Drives are displayed on 
the desktop.
(Displayed as “LUMIX”, 
“NO_NAME”, or 
“Untitled”.)
JPG: 
Still pictures
MOV: 
Motion pictures 
						

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Using with your PC
 Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites
Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload stil\
l pictures and 
motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube).
There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialize\
d software. 
Uploading pictures from the camera is easy with a computer connected to \
a network, 
even when you are away from your regular computing environment. • This tool supports only computers that run on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
 • For more information, read the operating instructions (PDF) for the [L\
UMIX Image  Uploader].
Getting ready:  • Use [Upload Set] to select the pictures for uploading ( →71)
 • Connect your computer to the Internet
 • Create an account for the applicable image-sharing website and prepare y\
our login  information
Double-click “LUMIXUP.EXE” to start it
 • If you have installed “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” from the CD-ROM (supplied), “Uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader])” may start automaticall\
y. 
Select the upload destination
 
• Do the further steps in accordance with the instructions displayed on th\
e computer 
screen.
 
●Because YouTube and Facebook services and specifications are subject to change, 
operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future. Available services and 
screens are subject to change without notice. 
(This service is available as of November 1, 2011) 
 
●Do not upload pictures protected by copyright except when you are the co\
pyright holder 
or permission has been obtained from the corresponding copyright holder. 
 
●The pictures may contain information that identifies an individual, such\
 as the title of 
a picture, recording date and time, information of the location where a \
picture was 
taken using a camera with GPS function, and so on. Before uploading the \
pictures to 
image-sharing websites, check the pictures carefully for information tha\
t should not be 
disclosed. 
						

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Printing
Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently.
 • When copying pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory 
cards.
 • Adjust the print quality or other  settings on your printer, as needed.
 • Turn on the camera and printer
Connect camera to printer 
 • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cable\
s  other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PictBridge (PTP)], 
and press [MENU/SET]
 Use cursor button to select a picture to print and press 
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET]
(Print settings (→87))
 
■To cancel print    Press [MENU/SET]
 
●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. 
●Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. 
●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. 
●When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep \
sounds. 
Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable. Use a sufficiently charged 
battery.
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty 
operation.)
 • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when 
the cable disconnection icon 
 is displayed (may 
not be displayed with some printers).
USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing.\
 • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.For details, see the manual for your computer. 
						

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Printing
Printing multiple pictures
Connect camera to printer 
 • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cable\
s other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PictBridge (PTP)], 
and press [MENU/SET]
Press 
Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET]
 •[Multi Select]:          Scroll between pictures with cursor button select pictures 
to print with [MENU/SET]. (Press [MENU/SET] again to 
release selection.)
                            
  Use cursor button to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET].
 • [Select All]:            Print all pictures.
 • [Print Set (DPOF)] 
DMC-FH6: Print pictures selected in [Print Set].
 • [Favorite]:              Print pictures selected as [Favorite].
Use cursor button to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET]
(Print settings (→87))
 
●Select [Yes] if print confirmation screen is displayed. 
●An orange “●” displayed during printing indicates an error message.  
●Print may be divided into several times if printing a large amount of pi\
ctures.
(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.) 
						

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Printing
 Making print settings on the camera
(Make settings before selecting [Print start])
Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
ItemSettings
[Print with 
Date] [ON] / [OFF]
[Num.of 
prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
[Paper Size] When 
 is selected, the printer settings take priority.
[Page 
Layout]
 (printer takes priority) /  (1 picture, no border) /  (1 picture, with border) /  (2 pictures) /  (4 pictures)
Use cursor button to select setting and press [MENU/SET]
 
●Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer. 
●To arrange  “2 pictures” or  “4 pictures” in the same still picture, set the number of 
prints for the still picture to 2 or 4.
 
●To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to  and make 
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
 
●[Print with Date] and [Num.of prints] are not shown when you have select\
ed [Print Set] 
settings. DMC-FH6 
●Even with completed [Print Set] settings, dates may not be printed, depe\
nding on the 
shop or printer used.  DMC-FH6 
●When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings\
 on the printer 
(printer settings may be prioritized).
Print with date and text
 
■
Printing in store
Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store.
 • When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size.
 
■Using computer
Print settings for recording date and text information can be made using\
 the supplied 
CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
 
■Using printer
Recording date can be printed by setting [Print with Date] to [ON] when \
connecting to a 
printer compatible with date printing. 
						

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List of LCD monitor displays
 
■In recording
1Recording Mode ( →18)2Picture Size (→55)
Recording quality ( →56)
Backlight Compensation ( →23)
3Flash Mode (→45)
Optical Image Stabilizer (→63)
Jitter alert (→40)
White Balance ( →57)
Color Mode ( →62)
4Battery capacity (→15)5Burst Mode (→60)
Intelligent exposure ( →59)
6Focus (→22)7AF area (→41)8Self-timer Mode (→47)
Focus range
Zoom (→43)
3.3ft 3.3ft --∞∞
5X
9ISO Sensitivity (→56)
Aperture value/Shutter speed ( →40)
Exposure Compensation ( →48)
AF Assist Lamp (→62)
10Current date/time
Age in years/months ( →54)
11Elapsed recording time ( →25)12Date Stamp (→63)13Save destination (→14)
Recording state
14Number of recordable pictures ( →15)
Remaining recording time ( →15, 25)
RXXhXXmXXs ∗
∗
   [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”\
.
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. 12 3 4
5
6
7
9
11 12 13 14
8
10 
						

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List of LCD monitor displays
 
■In playback
∗   [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”\
.
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
1Playback Mode ( →64)2Protected picture (→76)
Favorites (→74)
Date Stamp (→63)
Color Mode (→62)
Picture Size (→55)
Auto Retouch (→68)
Beauty Retouch ( →69) 
DMC-FH6
3Battery capacity (→15)4Picture number/Total pictures ( →26)
Elapsed playback time ( →27)
5Print settings (→75) DMC-FH6 6
Recorded date and time
World time setting (→35)
Age in years/months (
→54)
Aperture value/Shutter speed ( →40)
ISO Sensitivity (→56)
7Recording Mode ( →18)
Flash Mode (→45)
White Balance ( →57)
Exposure Compensation ( →48)
8Recording quality (→56)
Motion picture recording time ( →27)
XXhXXmXXs ∗
9Folder/File number (
→26, 83)
Save destination ( →14)
Cable disconnection warning icon 
(→85)
12 3
4
6 7 9
8 5 
						

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Message displays
Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD mo\
nitor.
[This memory card cannot be used]
 
●A MultiMediaCard was inserted. 
  → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]     [This picture cannot be deleted]
 
●Non-DCF pictures ( →26) cannot be deleted.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the camera. ( →39)
[No additional selections can be made]
 
●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded. 
●More than 999 pictures have been set as [Favorite]. 
●The number of pictures allowing [Resize] (multiple settings) at once h\
as been exceeded. 
[Please turn camera off and then on again]     [System Error]
 
●The lens is not working correctly.
  →   Turn on power again.
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still rem\
ains)
[Some pictures cannot be copied]     [Copy could not be completed]
 
●Pictures cannot be copied in following cases.
  →  Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from\
 card.
  →  File is not of DCF standard (→26).
  →  Picture taken or edited on a different device.
[Not enough space on built-in memory]     [Not enough memory on the card\
]
 
●There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy\
 pictures from the built-in 
memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the cap\
acity of the card becomes full.
[Built-In Memory Error]     [Format built-in memory?]
 
●Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
  → Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.
[Memory Card Error]     [Format this card?]
 
●The card format cannot be used with this camera.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the camera. ( →39)
[Insert SD card again]     [Try another card]
 
●Access to card has failed.
  → Insert card again.
 
●Try with a different card.