Panasonic LUMIX DMC FS8 User Manual

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∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than 
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical 
outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• 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. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the 
battery to swell up.)
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. 
• 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. 
						

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∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully 
charged battery.
∫The battery life
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer 
function is set to [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
¢The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode 
and High angle mode (P25).
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases to about 90
 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/100 (DMC-FS6).]
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
Number of recordable 
picturesApprox. 360 pictures 
(DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)
Approx. 400 pictures (DMC-FS6)
By CIPA standard in normal 
picture mode
Recording timeApprox. 180 min 
(DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)
Approx. 200 min (DMC-FS6) 
						

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The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the 
same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the 
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note
• The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is 
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the 
battery before it is exhausted.
• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may 
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
Playback timeApprox. 390 min (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)
Approx. 450 min (DMC-FS6)
Charging timeApprox. 130 min maximum 
						

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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.
Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever A being careful about the 
direction you insert it. Pull the lever A 
in the direction of the arrow to remove 
the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being 
careful about the direction you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until 
it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the 
card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its direction and 
then insert it again. 
						

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Note• Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the 
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself 
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
∫Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
Ensure that the AC adaptor (optional) and DC 
coupler (optional) are purchased as a set. Do not 
use if sold separately.
1Open the card/battery door.
2Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the 
direction.
3Close the card/battery door.
• Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.4Open the DC coupler cover A.• If it is difficult to open, push open the coupler cover 
from the interior with the card/battery door in an 
open state.
5Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket 
C of the DC coupler.
D Align the marks, and insert.
• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this 
camera are used. Using any other equipment may 
cause damage.
Note• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
• This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When operating it on a flat 
surface, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.
• Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital 
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
• We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when 
recording motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a 
power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not 
be recorded.
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
• Memory size: Approx. 50 MB
• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used 
becomes full.
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P113)
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following operations can be performed using this unit.• When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in 
the built-in memory and played back.
• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the 
card and played back.
• When using the built-in memory
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>ð (access indication¢)
• When using the card
† (access indication
¢)
¢The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded 
on the built-in memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory 
						

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The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible 
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being 
used.)
• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using 
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
Note• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P29)]. Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic 
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation. (P29)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Type of cardCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 
format in compliance with the SD 
standard)• Fast recording and writing speed
• Write-Protect switch A provided (When 
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or 
formatting is possible. The ability to 
write, delete and format data is restored 
when the switch is returned to its 
original position.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 
32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in 
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard• Still pictures only.
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A 
						

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
BCursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in 
[PLAYBACK] mode.)
Press [MENU/SET].
• The language select screen is not displayed on 
DMC-FS7PR/DMC-FS6PR > step4.
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
ONOFF
/SETMENU 
						

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A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P79)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
• Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format. 
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and 
elsewhere.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, 
switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were 
performed.
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having 
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” procedure 
below.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P21)• It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Note• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P103) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, 
month, day, hour, minute, display 
sequence or time display format), and 
press 3/4 to set.
Changing the clock setting
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Note
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or 
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P100 to 113)! [REC] mode menu (P81 to 93)
• This menu lets you 
make the protection, 
trimming or print 
settings (DPOF), etc. 
of recorded pictures.• This menu lets you 
set the colouring, 
sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, number of pixels 
and other aspects of 
the pictures you are 
recording.
 [SETUP] menu (P24 to 29)
• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating 
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you 
to operate the camera.
• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or 
[PLAYBACK MODE].