Panasonic Dmc Fs15 Operating Instructions Manual
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By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P66) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE]
can be set.
For details on how to select...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-20.png "Page 21
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Preparation
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P66) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE]
can be set.
For details on how to select...")
21VQT1W26 Preparation By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P66) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select...
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• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
• High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-21.png "Page 22
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• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
• High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power...")
VQT1W2622 Preparation • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power...
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• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.
• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].
• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.
• [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases. – When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-22.png "Page 23
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• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.
• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].
• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.
• [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases. – When...")
23VQT1W26 Preparation • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. • [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode. • [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again. • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. • [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases. – When...
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• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P83)
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P25) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-23.png "Page 24
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• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P83)
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P25) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to...")
VQT1W2624 Preparation • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P83) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P25) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to...
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25VQT1W26 Preparation •Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. • If the built-in memory or the card...
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
∫ List of [REC] modes
Note
• When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] mode to [REC] mode, the previously set [REC] mode will be set.
• Refer to P27 for details...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-25.png "Page 26
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
∫ List of [REC] modes
Note
• When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] mode to [REC] mode, the previously set [REC] mode will be set.
• Refer to P27 for details...")
VQT1W2626 Preparation Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. ∫ List of [REC] modes Note • When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] mode to [REC] mode, the previously set [REC] mode will be set. • Refer to P27 for details...
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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
• The following functions are activated automatically.– Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Face detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-26.png "Page 27
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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
• The following functions are activated automatically.– Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Face detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye...")
27VQT1W26 Basic [REC] mode: ñ BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.– Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Face detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye...
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P38)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P32)
Note
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-27.png "Page 28
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P38)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P32)
Note
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are...")
VQT1W2628 Basic ∫When taking pictures using the flash (P38) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P32) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens. When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. •[¦] is set if none of the scenes are...
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It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.
1Press 3.• [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the
screen.
• Press 3 again to cancel.
2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and
press 4 to lock the subject.
• AF tracking frame will turn yellow.
• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be
chosen.
• Press 3 to cancel.
•
When [‡]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-28.png "Page 29
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It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.
1Press 3.• [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the
screen.
• Press 3 again to cancel.
2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and
press 4 to lock the subject.
• AF tracking frame will turn yellow.
• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be
chosen.
• Press 3 to cancel.
•
When [‡]...")
29VQT1W26 Basic It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 1Press 3.• [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the screen. • Press 3 again to cancel. 2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to lock the subject. • AF tracking frame will turn yellow. • An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen. • Press 3 to cancel. • When [‡]...
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[REC] mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(· : Normal picture mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P43)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P62)
Slide the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-29.png "Page 30
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[REC] mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(· : Normal picture mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P43)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P62)
Slide the...")
VQT1W2630 Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favorite settings (· : Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P43) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P62) Slide the...