Panasonic Dmc Fs15 Operating Instructions Manual

							Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FS15
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the inst ructions completely.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) \
or 
                                    send e-mail to: [email protected]\
nasonic.com
PCP
until 
2009/1/10
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Before UseBefore UseDear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag 
located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your 
convenient Camera information source. Pl ease note that the actual controls and 
components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from 
those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR 
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (O R BACK); THERE ARE NO USER 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND 
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
Model No.    
Serial No.
RBRC
Li-ion
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Before Use
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions,  may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment  does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the inte rference by one or more of the following 
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experien ced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer  or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FS15
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation  of North America One Panasonic Way, 
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Elec tronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-FS15
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Before Use
∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug terminals (
i and j ) with metal objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contac t with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrect ly replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do  not disassemble, heat above 60xC (140 oF) or 
incinerate.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT  IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR 
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO 
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, 
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT 
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to 
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD 
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket 
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. 
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
•Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your 
camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and 
damage it.
•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this 
unit to malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using 
it on a rainy day or on a beach.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow 
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry 
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the 
camera or the repair service center.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature.
∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P90)
-If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this pr oduct, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
Quick Guide .............................................. 8
Standard Accessories ............................... 9
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Preparation
Charging the Battery ............................... 12• About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)...................... 13
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 14
About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 17  ............... 18
Setting the Menu..................................... 18  ........................... 19
 ....................... 21
About the Setup Menu ............................ 21
Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 26
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic 
function ( ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ........ 27
 ................................ 28
 ....................... 29
 .................................. 29
 ...... 29
Taking pictures with your favorite 
settings ( ·: Normal picture mode) ......... 30
 ........................................... 31
 (such as when it is not in the center 
of the composition of the picture 
you want to take) .............................. 31
 ....... 31
 .............. 32
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 32 Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom ..................... 32 Playing back Pictures 
([NORMAL PLAY]) .................................. 33
(Multi Playback) ................................ 34
 ................. 34
 .... 35
Deleting Pictures..................................... 35  35
or all the pictures .............................. 36
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor ........................... 37
Taking Pictures using 
the Built-in Flash ..................................... 38 setting ............................................... 38
Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 41
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42
Compensating the Exposure .................. 43
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 44
Taking pictures that match the scene 
being recorded  (Scene mode) ................ 45
 ( : My scene mode) ....................... 45
 recording ( ¿: Scene mode) ............. 46
 *  [PORTRAIT]................................ 46
 +  [SOFT SKIN] ............................... 46
 .......................... 47
 0  [SELF PORTRAIT]...................... 47
 ,  [SCENERY] ................................ 47
 -  [SPORTS] ................................... 48
 .  [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ................... 48
 /  [NIGHT SCENERY] .................... 48
 1  [FOOD] ...................................... 48
 2  [PARTY] ...................................... 49
 3  [CANDLE LIGHT]........................ 49
 :  [BABY1]/ ; [BABY2].................. 49
 í  [PET] ........................................... 50
 ï  [SUNSET] ................................... 50
 9  [HIGH SENS.] ............................. 50
 ô  [HI-SPEED BURST].................... 51
 BURST] ........................ 51
 5  [STARRY SKY] ........................... 52
 4  [FIREWORKS] ............................ 52
 6  [BEACH] ..................................... 52
 8  [SNOW]....................................... 53
 7  [AERIAL PHOTO] ....................... 53
 HOLE] ................................ 53
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 GRAIN]............................. 54
 FRAME] ....................... 54
Motion Picture Mode ............................... 55
Useful Functions at Travel 
Destinations ............................................ 56 Vacation You Take the Picture ......... 56
 Travel Destinations (World Time) ..... 58
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 59 @  [PICTURE SIZE]........................... 59
 A  [QUALITY] ................................... 60
 ?  [ASPECT RATIO] ....................... 60
 ISO] ................... 61
 > [SENSITIVITY] ............................ 61
 =  [WHITE BALANCE] .................... 62
 63
 MODE] ................................. 63
 ˜ [BURST]...................................... 65
 ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] ........................ 66
 H  [COLOR MODE] .......................... 66
 ............................ 66
 F  [AF ASSIST LAMP] ................... 67
 U  [CLOCK SET]............................... 67
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence  
(Slide Show) ........................................... 68
Selecting Pictures and Playing them 
Back  ([CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY]) ................................. 70  ......................... 70
 71
Playing Back Motion Pictures ................. 71
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu....... 72  .............................. 72
 .............................. 73
 ........................... 74
Q  [RESIZE] 
Reducing the picture size 
(number of pixels) ............................. 75
 ............................... 76
 M  [ROTATE DISP.] ......................... 77
 Ü  [FAVORITE] ................................. 78
 SET]............................... 79
 P  [PROTECT] ................................. 80
 S  [COPY] ...................................... 81
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC ................................. 82
Printing the Pictures ................................ 84
printing it ........................................... 85
 printing them ..................................... 85
 .................................... 86
Playing Back Pictures on a 
TV Screen ............................................... 88 AV cable (supplied) .......................... 88
 an SD Memory Card slot .................. 88
Others
Screen Display ........................................ 89
Cautions for Use ..................................... 90
Message Display .................................... 94
Troubleshooting ...................................... 96
Number of Recordable Pictures and 
Available Recording Time ..................... 103
Specifications ........................................ 107
Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico 
Customers) ........................................... 111
Request for Service Notice 
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)........... 112
Limited Warranty 
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)........... 113
Customer Services Directory 
(United States and Puerto Rico) ........... 115
Précautions à prendre 
(pour le Canada) ................................... 116
Index ..................................................... 118
AF
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Before UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P12)
• The battery is not charged when the  camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P14)
• When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory. (P16) Refer to P16 
when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take 
pictures.
1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
2 Press the shutter button to take 
pictures. (P27)
Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ (].
2 Select the picture you want to view.  
(P33)
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM
• Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
6 Hand Strap
7Battery Case
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as  card in the 
text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory when you are not using a 
card.
• For information about optional accessories,  refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory 
System”. (P110)
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the  USA and Puerto Rico should contact 
Panasonic’s parts department at 
1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada 
should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about 
obtaining replacement parts.
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Names of the Components
1 Flash (P38)
2 Lens (P91)
3 Self-timer indicator (P42)AF assist lamp (P67)
4 LCD monitor (P37, 89)
5 Status indicator (P15, 23, 27)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P17)
7 [DISPLAY] button (P37)
8 [Q.MENU] (P21)/Delete (P35) button
9 [MODE] button (P26)
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch  (P18)
11 Cursor buttons A: 3 /Exposure compensation (P43)/
Auto bracket (P44)
B : 4 /Macro mode (P41)/AF tracking 
(P29, 64)
C : 2 /Self-timer button (P42)
D : 1 /Flash setting button (P38)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the 
figure below or described with  3/4/2/1 .
e.g.: When you press the  4 (down) button
or Press 4123
11
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