Panasonic DMC-FH27 Lumix Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FH27
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on
the operation of this camera are
contained in "Operating
Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Install
it on your PC to read it.
GN
VQT3D91

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FH27 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. VQT3D91...
  • 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. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • 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 flame. •...
  • Page 4 • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.
  • Page 5 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ................2 Standard Accessories ................... 7 Names of the Components ................8 How to Use the Touch Panel ..............10 Charging the Battery ................... 12 • Charging ....................12 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............
  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change. ¢ Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or NCA-YN101H...
  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Touch panel/LCD monitor Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Lens barrel [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket VQT3D91 (ENG)
  • Page 9 12 13 14 Tripod receptacle 15 Card/Battery door 16 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;...
  • Page 10: How To Use The Touch Panel

    How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as This is used when performing tasks selecting icons or images displayed on such as moving to the next image by...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    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 13: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    • Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) •...
  • Page 14: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Memory Card compatible equipment. • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ (48 GB, 64 GB) SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
  • Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101H; supplied or DMW-BCK7E; optional).
  • Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/ Minutes), and set using [3]/[4]. • Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time.
  • Page 17: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ Touch the mode icon. ∫ List of [Rec] Modes Intelligent Auto Mode ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene Mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
  • Page 18: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [Rec] Mode: 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.
  • Page 19: Scene Detection

    Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. > [i-Portrait] ¦ [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] • [i-Night Portrait] Only when [ ] is selected [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]...
  • Page 20: Motion Picture Mode

    [Rec] Mode: Motion Picture Mode Touch [ Touch [ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away.
  • Page 21: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Touch [ • The display switches to normal playback. Drag the screen horizontally. • After selecting the motion picture, touch ] to start playback. ¸ [Playback] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •...
  • Page 22: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu Touch [ Touch the menu icon. Touch the menu item. • Screen at right is an example of selecting [AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu. Touch the Settings. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
  • Page 23: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 24 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file 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 25: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective 16,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens Optical 8kzoom, fl5 mm to 40 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 224 mm)/F3.3 (Wide) to F5.9...
  • Page 26 Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 4 pictures/second [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.] Number of When using the built-in memory: recordable Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting) pictures When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) Shutter speed...
  • Page 27 10%RH to 80%RH Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A92A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V, 0.43 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic NCA-YN101H): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/660 mAh (ENG) VQT3D91...
  • Page 28 Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT3D91 F1210MR0  Panasonic Corporation 2011...

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