Panasonic Lumix DMC FH20 User Manual

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[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking 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.
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] 
selector switch to [!], and 
then press [MODE].
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway...

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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.
•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, 
and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
Scene Detection
¦> [i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
•Only when [ ] is selected...

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[Rec] Mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Note
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the 
screen.
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] 
selector switch to [ !], and 
then press [MODE].
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select [Motion Picture], and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus and then press it fully to start 
recording.
A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time
•The focus and zoom...

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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] 
selector switch to [(].
Press 2 or  1.
•After selecting the motion picture, press 
3 to start playback.
[Playback] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be 
deleted.
Select the picture to be deleted, and 
then press [ ].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. 
Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes]....

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Setting the Menu
∫Close the menu
Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/ 1 to select menu and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/ 4 to select the menu item and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•Screen at right is an example of selecting 
[AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu.
Press  3/4 to select the setting and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not 
appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
•Screen at right is an...

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Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are 
contained in “Owner’s Manual for Advanced Features (PDF 
format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the 
Owner’s Manual (supplied).
Click the [Owner’s Manual].
Select the desired language 
and then click [Owner’s 
Manual] to install.
A To return to the install menu.
Double click the “Owner’s 
Manual”...

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∫When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not openYou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to 
browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied), click B and then 
follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/ Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/
Windows 7)
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with 
your OS from the following Web...

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Specifications
Digital Camera:
Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 5.1 V
Power 
Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording)
0.7 W (When playing back)
Camera effective 
pixels(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)  (DMC-FH5) 
16,100,000 pixels
(DMC-FH2) 
14,100,000 pixels
Image sensor (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)  (DMC-FH5) 
1/2.33q  CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
(DMC-FH2) 
1/2.33q  CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
Lens (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)...

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Focus rangeNormal(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m 
(6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶
(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) 
50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶
Macro/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) 
(Tele) to 
¶
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above  settings.
Shutter system
Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 
Approx. 1.7 pictures/second
(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) 
Approx. 2.0...

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LCD monitor2.7q TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Flash range (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 
Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.8 m (19.0 feet) (Wide, 
[ ] is set)
(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) 
Approx. 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) (Wide, 
[ ] is set)
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Recording file 
format Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File...