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 the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P19.
• Refer to P17 for details.
• Refer to P58 for details.
• Refer to P56 for details.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press  3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item 
and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] 
to close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
 [WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
“  [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
–  [HOME]:
Your home area
—  [TRAVEL DATE]
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[TRAVEL SETUP]:
[OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION]:
[OFF]/[SET]
Q.MENU
A
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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 LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or  another object to block the light.
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and  High angle mode.
• [AUTO POWER LCD] and [HIGH ANGLE] cannot be selected in Playback mode.
r  [BEEP]
This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r [BEEP LEVEL]: 
[ s ] (Muted)
[ t ] (Low)
[ u ] (High)  [SHUTTER VOL.]: 
[] (Muted)
[ ] (Low)
[ ] (High)
 [BEEP TONE]:
[]/[]/[]  [SHUTTER TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
u  [VOLUME]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
 [MONITOR]Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
 [LCD MODE]
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when 
you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high 
above your head.
[OFF]
„  [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
…  [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes bright er and easier to see even when 
taking pictures outdoors.
Å  [HIGH ANGLE]:
The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the 
camera held high above your head.
 [DISPLAY SIZE]Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.
[STANDARD]/[LARGE]
 [FOCUS ICON]Change the focus icon.
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
123123
LCD
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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 using the AC adaptor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show
–[AUTO DEMO]
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– While the self-timer is set
– While recording motion pictures
– While the menu screen is displayed
–[AUTO DEMO]
• [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of it s setting when using Auto bracket (P44), 
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P51), [FLASH BURST] (P51) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P54) in Scene 
mode and [BURST] (P65). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)
• In Intelligent auto mode, the Auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion picture mode.
q  [ECONOMY]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
p [POWER SAVE]:
The camera is automatically tur ned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
 [AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not 
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
o  [AUTO REVIEW]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
[1SEC.]
[2SEC.]
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons 
is pressed.
[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then 
enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
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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 reset the folder number.
• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is  also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is 
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, 
[FAVORITE] (P78) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] (P77) is 
set to [ON].
– The setting and registration for My scene mode (P45)
– The birthday and name
 settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P49) and [PET] (P50) in Scene mode.
– The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P56) (departure date, return date, location)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P58) setting.
• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication  system.
• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer 
Protocol)” communication system.
• This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
v  [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial 
settings.
x  [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting 
the camera to your PC or y our printer with the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
y  [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the 
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
 [TV ASPECT]
Set to match the type of TV.
 (Playback mode only)
[W ]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
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•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 cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.
• If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
• In Playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed.
• Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].
• [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.
• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.
 [VERSION DISP.]
It is possible to check which version of 
firmware is on the camera.
 [FORMAT]The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably 
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
~  [LANGUAGE]
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]¢/[FRANÇAIS]¢/[ESPAÑOL]/
[ITALIANO]¢/[ 繁體中文 ]¢/[¢ ]¢
¢Not displayed on DMC-FS15P
 [DEMO MODE]
The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the 
subject and displays these on the indicator. ([JITTER, SUBJ. 
MOVE DEMO.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO 
DEMO])
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]
AJitter detection demonstration
B Movement detection demonstration
[AUTO DEMO]:
[OFF]
[ON]
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo         
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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 on selecting Intelligent auto mode.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C [MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
Press [MODE].
Press 3/ 4 to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
¦ Intelligent auto mode (P27)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
! Normal picture mode (P30)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
 My scene mode (P45)
Pictures are taken using previous ly registered recording scenes.
Û Scene mode (P45)
This allows you to take pictures  that match the scene being recorded.
$ Motion picture mode (P55)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
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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 Correction
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !], and then press 
[MODE].
Press  3/4 to select [INTELLIGENT AUTO], and then press [MENU/
SET].
• You can quickly switch to Intelligent auto mode by pressing [ ¦] A when the [REC]/
[PLAYBACK] selector switch is set to record. Pressing [ ¦] again takes you back to the 
previous mode.
• The status indicator 
3 lights when you 
turn this unit on 2 . (It turns off after about 
1 second.) 
( 1 : Shutter button)
Hold the camera gently with both hands, 
keep your arms still at your side and stand 
with your feet slightly apart.
B Flash
C AF assist lamp
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus indication  1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
• The AF area  2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance  at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on 
the zoom magnification.
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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 applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the Scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 
8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
• An optimum scene for the s pecified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking
 (P64).
∫Face detection
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure (P64).
Note
• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the  subject, The distance to the subjec t, The contrast of the subject, 
When the subject is moving, When zoom is used
– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness 
conditions, When the camera is shaken
• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the  appropriate Recording mode.
∫ The Backlight Compensation
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by 
brightening the whole of the picture automatically. 
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
• The access indication (P16) lights red when pictures  are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the 
card).
Scene detection
¦
 >[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
• Only when [ ‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]• Only when [ Œ] is selected
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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 [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.• When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.
• Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu
– [PICTURE SIZE]
¢ (P59)/[BURST] (P65)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P66)
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]
• The settings of the following items are fixed.
• The following functions cannot be used. – [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]
• The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the Normal picture mode.  What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
AF Tracking Function
About the flash
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
ItemSettings
[ECONOMY] 
([POWER SAVE]) (P23) [5MIN.]
[AUTO REVIEW] (P23) [2SEC.]
Flash (P38) ‡/Œ  
Self-timer (P42) 10 seconds/off
[QUALITY] (P60) A
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P61)
[WHITE BALANCE] (P62) [AWB]
[I.EXPOSURE] (P63) [ON]
[AF MODE] (P63) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected)
[STABILIZER] (P66) [AUTO]
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P67) [ON]
ISOMAX1600
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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 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !], and then press [MODE].
A [MODE] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Press 3/ 4 to select [NORMAL 
PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET].
• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer  to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu”  (P59).
C [MENU/SET] button
Aim the AF area at the point you want to 
focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
• The focus indication (green) lights when the 
subject is focused.
• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer  range, refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P41).
Press the halfway pressed shutter 
button fully to take a picture.
• The access indication lights (P16) red when 
pictures are being recorded on the built-in 
memory (or the card).
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