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Panasonic DMC-FS42 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMC-FS42 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FS42
Model No.
DMC-FS4
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format) recorded
on the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods and
check the Troubleshooting.
VQT2B60-1
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FS42 Model No. DMC-FS4 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
  • Page 3 About the battery pack CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not heat or expose to fl ame. •...
  • Page 4 ■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1:optional). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SDHC Memory Card with SDHC logo that is based on the SD Standard. Please confi rm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is in English only.) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    (only for DMC-FS4) are indicated as card in the text. • Card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory 3 (DMC-FS42) when you are not using a card. K2CJ29A00002 • Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose (DMC-FS4) the supplied accessories.

  • Page 7: Names Of The Components

    • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it. 20 Card/Battery door 21 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW- AC5G; optional) are used. 22 Release lever...

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    fi re 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. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
  • Page 9 Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. • Recording once every 30 seconds, with full fl ash every second recording.

  • Page 10: Inserting/Removing The Battery/Card (Optional)

    Inserting/Removing the Battery/Card (Optional) • Check that the camera 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 (DMW- BCF10E).

  • Page 11: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • When you turn the camera on, [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (It does not appear in Playback Mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 12: About The Mode And Menu Operation

    About the Mode and Menu Operation Mode switching Slide the recording/playback switch A to (right) or (left). 1 : Recording Mode 5 : Playback Mode Press [MODE] to display the mode selection screen. (Example: Normal Picture Mode) Press e / r to select a mode and press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 13: About The Menu Operation

    About the menu operation The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
  • Page 14 Switching to the [SETUP] menu When the camera shows the menu screen after step 1 on “How to use the menu”: 1 Press w to move the menu icon. 2 Press r to select the [SETUP] menu icon [e]. 3 Press q to move to the menu item list. Proceed to step 2 on “How to use the menu”.

  • Page 15: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode)

    Recording Mode: ; Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode) The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to the subject and recording condition. This mode is recommended for beginners to take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.

  • Page 16: Scene Detection

    Scene detection When the camera identifi es 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. 3 [i-PORTRAIT] 4 [i-SCENERY] 2 [i-MACRO] • Only when [ q ] is selected 5 [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •...

  • Page 17: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Recording Mode: 1 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more options are available than Auto Scene Mode [ ; ]. Slide the recording/playback switch to [ and press [MODE]. A Recording/playback switch Press e / r to select [NORMAL PICTURE] and press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 18: Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode)

    Playback Mode: 9 Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode) Slide the recording/playback switch A to [ 5 ]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases: – When the mode was switched to the Playback Mode. – When the camera was turned on while the recording/ playback switch was at [5].

  • Page 19: Deleting Pictures

    Playback Mode: 9 z Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back, will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [ 4 ].

  • Page 20: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF fi le from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 21: Specifi Cations

    Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording) (DMC-FS42)/ 1.0 W (When recording) (DMC-FS4) 0.5 W (When playing back) Camera Effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS42)/ 8,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS4) Image sensor: 1/2.5˝ CCD Total pixels: 10,300,000 pixels (DMC-FS42)/ 8,320,000 pixels (DMC-FS4) Primary color fi...
  • Page 22 Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / MultiMediaCard (only for DMC-FS4) (Still pictures only) Picture size [ + 10M] 3648 × 2736 pixels (DMC-FS42), Still picture: [ + 8M] 3264 × 2448 pixels (DMC-FS4), [ + 5M] 2560 × 1920 pixels, [ + 3M] 2048 ×...
  • Page 23 Approx. 134 g (with Memory Card and battery) Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A...
  • Page 24 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Corporation VQT2B60-1 H0209HM1049 Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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