Panasonic Lumix DMC FH27 User Manual
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Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FH27 VQT3D92 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the inst ructions completely. until 2011/1/5 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
- 2 - Contents Before Use Care of the camera ................................... 4 Standard Accessories ............................... 5 Names of the Components ....................... 6 How to Use the Touch Panel .................... 8 Preparation Charging the Battery ................................. 9• Charging ............................................. 9 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................... 13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 15 • Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time .................... 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 18 • Changing the Clock Setting .............. 19 Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode ........................ 20 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............. 21• Tips for taking good pictures ............. 22 • Changing the settings ....................... 22 • Scene Detection ................................ 23 Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode)............... 24 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 24 Focusing.................................................. 25 Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function.................................................... 27 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................ 28 Motion Picture Mode ............................... 30 Playing Back Motion Pictures.................. 31 Deleting Pictures ..................................... 32 • To delete a single picture .................. 32 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures .............................. 33 Setting the Menu ..................................... 34 • Setting menu items ........................... 34 About the Setup Menu ............................ 36 Recording About the LCD Monitor ............................41 Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE).........................................42 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................43 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent zoom/ Using the Digital Zoom......................43 • Using the Easy Zoom ........................45 • Zooming with touch operation ...........47 Shortcut setting .......................................48 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) ..........................................49 • Selecting Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode)...........49 • Registering frequently used Scene Modes (My Scene Mode).......50 • [Portrait].............................................51 • [Soft Skin] ..........................................51 • [Transform] ........................................51 • [Self Portrait] .....................................52 • [Scenery] ...........................................52 • [Panorama Assist] .............................53 • [Sports] ..............................................54 • [Night Portrait] ...................................54 • [Night Scenery]..................................54 • [Food] ................................................55 • [Party] ................................................55 • [Candle Light] ....................................55 • [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................56 • [Pet] ...................................................57 • [Sunset] .............................................57 • [High Sens.].......................................57 • [Hi-Speed Burst] ................................58 • [Flash Burst] ......................................59 • [Starry Sky]........................................59 • [Fireworks].........................................60 • [Beach] ..............................................60 • [Snow] ...............................................60 • [Aerial Photo].....................................60 • [Pin Hole]...........................................61 • [Film Grain]........................................61 • [High Dynamic] ..................................61 • [Photo Frame] ...................................62 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
- 3 - Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ................................. 63• Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation ([Travel Date]) ................................... 63 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time]) ................................... 65 Using the [Rec] Mode Menu.................... 66 • [Flash] ............................................... 66 • [Selftimer] .......................................... 69 • [Picture Size] ..................................... 70 • [Rec Quality] ..................................... 71 • [Sensitivity] ........................................ 72 • [White Balance] ................................. 73 • [AF Mode] ......................................... 75 • [Macro Mode] .................................... 77 • [Exposure] ......................................... 78 • [i.Exposure] ....................................... 79 • [i.Resolution] ..................................... 79 • [Digital Zoom] .................................... 79 • [Burst]................................................ 80 • [Color Mode] ..................................... 81 • [AF Assist Lamp] ............................... 82 • [Red-Eye Removal] ........................... 82 • [Stabilizer] ......................................... 83 • [Date Stamp] ..................................... 83 • [Clock Set]......................................... 83 Entering Text ........................................... 84 Playback/Editing Various methods to play back ................. 85 • [Slide Show] ...................................... 86 • [Filtering Play] ................................... 88 • [Calendar] ......................................... 89 Using the [Playback] Mode Menu ........... 90 • [Upload Set] ...................................... 90 • [Text Stamp]...................................... 92 • [Resize] ............................................. 94 • [Cropping] ......................................... 95 • [Favorite] ........................................... 96 • [Print Set] .......................................... 97 • [Protect]............................................. 99 • [Copy].............................................. 100 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC ...............................101• Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to a PC ...................................104 • Uploading the images to sharing sites ....................................104 Printing the Pictures ..............................105 • Selecting a single picture and printing it .........................................106 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ...................................106 • Print Settings ...................................107 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..........................................110 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) ...................110 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.................111 Others Screen Display ......................................112 Cautions for Use....................................115 Message Display ...................................120 Troubleshooting.....................................122 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Before Use - 4 - Before UseCare of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. •The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. –Drop or hit the camera.–Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc. –Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the camera. –Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor. This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc. • Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable. –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. ∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the am bient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
- 5 - Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. •Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card 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. •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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Before Use - 6 - Names of the Components 1Flash (P66) 2 Lens (P4, 11 6 ) 3 Self-timer indicator (P69) AF Assist Lamp (P82) 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 41, 112) 5 Strap eyelet •Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 6 Lens barrel 7 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P101, 105 , 110) 123 4 6 7 5 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
- 7 - Before Use 8 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 9 Zoom lever (P43) 10 Speaker (P36) 11 Microphone 12 Shutter button (P21, 24, 30) 13 [E.ZOOM] button (P45) 14 Tripod receptacle 15 Card/Battery door (P13, 14) 16 DC coupler cover (P14) •When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P14. 9 10 11 12 13 8 0î0æ0î0ð0ó0ú0Á0ä0â0ó0å0Á0Ð0ã0â0õ0õ0æ0ó0ú 15 16 14 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Before Use - 8 - How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.Note • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) •Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well. •Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit is pressing on the touch panel. •Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the supplied stylus pen. •Do not operate with your fingernails.•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.•For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “Screen Display” on P112 . ∫About the Stylus pen It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. • Do not place it where small children can reach.•Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing. LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor. Touch the screen To touch and release the touch panel.Drag A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel. • It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously, so try to touch the center of the icon. This is used when performing tasks such as moving to the next image by dragging horizontally, or changing the range of the displayed image. This can also be used to perform tasks such as switching the screen by operating the slide bar. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
- 9 - Preparation PreparationCharging the Battery ∫About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this unit. Refer to Basic Owner’s Manual about the accessory number of the available optional batteries in your area. • 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 battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Charging Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. •Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. plug-in type inlet type Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Preparation - 10 - ∫About the [CHARGE] indicator The [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 are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. ∫ Charging time • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. Note •Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. •The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. •The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.) Supplied batteryOptional battery Charging time Approx. 115 min Approx. 120 min Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals