Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...
Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
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Model No.: DMC-FS7 DMC-FS8 DMC-FS6 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
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Before Use ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
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Before Use ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.
Contents • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)........ 35 • Using the Playback Zoom....35 Before Use • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..36 Deleting Pictures........36 • To delete a single picture....36 Information for Your Safety....... 2 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) Quick Guide ..........
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Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ..........56 Connecting to other equipment • Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture ..56 Connecting to a PC......... 81 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Printing the Pictures........ 84 Travel Destinations (World Time) ..58 •...
Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.
“Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P110) • 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 VFC4297 obtaining replacement parts.
Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P39) Lens (P91) Self-timer indicator (P43) AF assist lamp (P66) LCD monitor (P38, 89) Status indicator (P15, 23, 28) [MENU/SET] button (P18) [DISPLAY] button (P38) [Q.MENU] (P21)/Delete (P36) button [MODE] button (P27) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P19) 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P44)/...
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22 Card/Battery door (P14, 16) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P16) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P16.
¢ • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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].)
(e.g. skiing/snowboarding). 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.
Preparation 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.
Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 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.
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• 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 •...
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET].
Preparation 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] (P73) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the normal picture mode Ø...
Preparation Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š].
Preparation About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. Setting Date/Time.
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Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright [LCD MODE] it is around the camera.
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Preparation – When using the AC adaptor – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a slide show – [AUTO DEMO] • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases. –...
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• If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT2C70...
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Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. ¢ ¢ [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH] /[FRANÇAIS] /[ESPAÑOL]/ ~ [LANGUAGE] ¢ ¢ ¢ [ITALIANO] /[繁體中文] /[¢] ¢ Not displayed on DMC-FS7P/DMC-FS8P/DMC-FS6P • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language.
Preparation 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.
Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ 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.
Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication (P16) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P39) ∫...
Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice. Settings in Intelligent auto mode •...
Basic · [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P76) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. •...
Basic ∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS6) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note •...
Basic • The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture. • If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases. Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MODE] during playback. Press 3 / 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P34) All the pictures are played back. MENU [SLIDE SHOW] (P67) /SET The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P69) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P35), while playing back motion pictures (P70) and during a slide show (P67), you can only select “...
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) • In [HIGH SENS.] (P51) in Scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 16.0 m (52.5 feet) Tele: Approx.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ·n [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it takes longer to focus on it. • When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly.
Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿n [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a Scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Registering scenes in Scene mode ( : My scene mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene mode you use most frequently as one...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the Scene mode for each recording ( ¿ : Scene mode) In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene mode each time you make a recording. In step , select [SCENE MODE] and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P21). Take pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or name will not be displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) 5 [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) 8 [SNOW] This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain. 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 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 Audio recording •...
Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly. • Sound from motion pictures recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P58) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc. Note The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing check before printing. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1000] when using the flash.) • The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.) •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the white balance manually Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ – When the face is not facing the camera –...
Advanced (Recording pictures) ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. · ¿n Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P33 for details. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The Stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – In digital zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a moving subject. –...
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
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Advanced (Playback) Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. slide show ∫ Operations performed during The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. A Play/Pause B Stop ¢...
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P77) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].
Advanced (Playback) • If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back. • When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual. ¸...
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P73). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene mode or [LOCATION] in Travel date are also recorded as the titles.
Advanced (Playback) [MULTI] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. •...
Advanced (Playback) [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures. [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in Scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date or [TITLE EDIT]. Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting [SINGLE] Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢ Press 2/1 to select the size , and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed.
Advanced (Playback) Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Move the position Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced (Playback) Note • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”.
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P80) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required.
• It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or e-mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
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Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) • If [USB MODE] (P25) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
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Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) ≥Built-in memory 1 Folder number DCIM ≥ Card 2 File number 100_PANA 3 JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures 100_PANA P1000001.JPG MISC: DPOF print Favorite P1000002.JPG...
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 100-0001 100-0001 [MENU/SET]. PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. MULTI PRINT SELECT PRINT SINGLE SELECT...
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
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Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS6) • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional). (DMC-FS8) • Read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Others • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
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Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
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• Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
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Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P25) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] •...
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
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Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P27) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P36) The recorded picture is whitish.
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Others The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene. • If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not a malfunction.
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Others Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Noise appears on the LCD monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording.
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Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital camera? •...
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Others The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV. • Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable and then play back the pictures on the camera.
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Others The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. The clock is reset.
Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
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Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 37 s (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 16 s 17 s 56 s 64 MB 37 s 39 s 1 min 58 s 128 MB 1 min 18 s 1 min 22 s 4 min...
Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 1.0 W (When recording) (DMC-FS6) 0.6 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 0.5 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS6) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/8,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS6) Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 10,300,000 pixels, Primary color...
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Others Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 10 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second (Wide) 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second (Tele)
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Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Language select: [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] (DMC-FS7P/DMC-FS8P/DMC-FS6P) [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [繁體中文 ]/[¢] (DMC-FS7PC/DMC-FS6PC) Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A...
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
Reason for requesting service: (USA and Puerto Rico Only) Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive...
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or...
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Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up...
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Others Others Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT : POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGES À L’APPAREIL, • N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, À L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU AUX ÉCLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE, COMME PAR EXEMPLE DES VASES.
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• N’utilisez pas d’autres câbles AV à l’exception de celui fourni. (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS6) • N’utilisez pas d’autres câbles qu’un véritable câble AV de Panasonic (DMW-AVC1; en option). (DMC-FS8) • Conservez la carte mémoire hors de portée des enfants afin qu’ils ne puissent pas l’avaler.
Others Others Index Economy Mode ........23 Exposure Compensation ....... 44 AC Adaptor ........ 16, 81, 84 Extended Optical Zoom ......33 Access indication ........16 EZ ........ 33, 34, 59, 60, 103 Aerial Photo Mode ......... 54 AF Assist Lamp ........66 AF Macro Mode ........
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Others Night Portrait Mode ........ 49 Scene Detection ........29 Night Scenery Mode ......49 Scene Mode ........... 46 NO.RESET ..........24 Scenery Mode ........48 Normal Picture Mode ......31 Self Portrait Mode ........48 Number of Prints ........86 Self-timer ..........
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Other names, company names, and product names printed in these • instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 ...