Panasonic Lumix DMC FS20 User 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.
Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-20.png "Page 21
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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.
Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and...")
21VQT1M59 Preparation 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. Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-21.png "Page 22
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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...")
VQT1M5922 Preparation 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...
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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 REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P46),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P52) in scene mode and [BURST] (P64)....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-22.png "Page 23
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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 REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P46),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P52) in scene mode and [BURST] (P64)....")
23VQT1M59 Preparation 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 REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P46), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52) in scene mode and [BURST] (P64)....
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–The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P56)–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.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-23.png "Page 24
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–The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P56)–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.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to...")
VQT1M5924 Preparation –The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P56)–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. x [USB MODE] Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to...
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25VQT1M59 Preparation Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 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...
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Mode switching
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.
Turn the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-25.png "Page 26
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Mode switching
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.
Turn the...")
VQT1M5926 Preparation Mode switching 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. Turn the...
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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]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-26.png "Page 27
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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]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to...")
27VQT1M59 Basic [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]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF] Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to...
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P39)
∫ 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 sc ene, 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,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-27.png "Page 28
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P39)
∫ 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 sc ene, 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,...")
VQT1M5928 Basic ∫When taking pictures using the flash (P39) ∫ 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 sc ene, 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,...
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In this case, the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture.
Move 3.
When the backlight compensation function is activated,
[ ] appears.
Move 3 again to cancel this function.
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)/[ASPECT...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-28.png "Page 29
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In this case, the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture.
Move 3.
When the backlight compensation function is activated,
[ ] appears.
Move 3 again to cancel this function.
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)/[ASPECT...")
29VQT1M59 Basic In this case, the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture. Move 3. When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ] appears. Move 3 again to cancel this function. 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)/[ASPECT...
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[REC] mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(·: Normal picture mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P27).
∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P45)
∫To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P62)
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Slide the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-29.png "Page 30
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[REC] mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(·: Normal picture mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P27).
∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P45)
∫To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P62)
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Slide the...")
VQT1M5930 Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P27). ∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P45) ∫To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P62) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. Slide the...