Panasonic Lumix DMC FH20 User Manual

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10 Cursor buttonsA: 3/Exposure compensation
B:  4/Macro Mode
AF Tracking
C:  2/Self-timer
D:  1/Flash setting
11 Strap eyelet•Be sure to attach the strap when 
using the camera to ensure that 
you will not drop it.
12 Lens barrel
13 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
In this owner’s manual, 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
orPress  4
12
1
3
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14 Camera ON/OFF switch
15 Zoom lever
16 Speaker
•Do not cover the speaker with 
your fingers.
17 Microphone
18 Shutter button
19 (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 
[E.ZOOM] button
20 Tripod receptacle
21 Card/Battery door
23
(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) Release lever
22 DC coupler cover•When using an AC adaptor, 
ensure that the Panasonic DC 
coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) 
and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic 
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional).
•It is recommended to...

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unitSupplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCK7PP) can be 
used with this unit.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar 
to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. 
Some of these...

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∫About the [CHARGE] indicatorThe [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator  A is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator  A will turn off once the charging has completed without 
any problem.
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge 
the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF 
to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery...

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(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 
(DMC-FH5) 
(DMC-FH2) 
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Normal Picture Mode•Temperature: 23oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•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.•Rotating the...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for 
a card.
The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with 
this unit.
(These cards are indicated as  card in the text.)
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check 
via the label on the card, etc.
•Please check the website for updated information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/...

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Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 
Slide the card/battery door to 
open it.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries (NCA-YN101G; supplied or 
DMW-BCK7PP; optional).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the 
battery orientation, insert all the 
way until you hear a locking 
sound and then check that it...

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(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) 
Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow and open 
the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries (NCA-YN101G; supplied or 
DMW-BCK7PP; optional).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the 
battery orientation, insert all the 
way until you hear a locking 
sound and then check that it is 
locked by lever A. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of 
the arrow to remove...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] 
selector switch to
 [!] and then 
turn the camera on.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/ 1 to select the items (year, 
month, day, hour, minute, display 
sequence or time display format), 
and press  3/4 to set.
•You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET].•It can...

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Selecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] 
selector switch to [ !].
Press [MODE].
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the 
mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene Mode
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being...