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. Basic Operating Instructions Model No. Digital Camera DMC-FH25 DMC-FH5 DMC-FH2 VQT3D43...
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.
∫ 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. •...
∫ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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-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.
Contents Information for Your Safety ... 2 Standard Accessories ... 7 Names of the Components ... 9 Charging the Battery ... 12 • Charging ... 12 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ... 13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ... 14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ...
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 charger in the text) AC Cable...
Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp LCD monitor [MENU/SET] button [DISP.] button [Q.MENU]/Delete/Cancel button [MODE] button [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) (ENG) VQT3D43...
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10 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation B: 4/Macro Mode AF Tracking C: 2/Self-timer D: 1/Flash setting In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button Strap eyelet •...
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[E.ZOOM] button 20 Tripod receptacle 21 Card/Battery door 22 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;...
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].) •...
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. (DMC-FH25) Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101H; supplied or DMW-BCK7E; optional).
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(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101H; supplied or DMW-BCK7E; optional). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [ turn the camera on. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
Selecting the [Rec] Mode Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the mode. Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ 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.
ñ [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function 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. Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
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] [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] • [ ¦...
[Rec] Mode: Motion Picture Mode Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 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 Available recording time B Elapsed recording time •...
¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Pictures Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [(]. Press 2 or 1. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback. ¸ [Playback] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted.
Setting the Menu Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select menu and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET]. • Screen at right is an example of selecting [AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu. Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
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).
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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.
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extra optical zoom VQT3D43 (ENG) DC 5.1 V 1.1 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH5) 16,100,000 pixels...
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Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Hi-speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Normal (DMC-FH25) 50 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to ¶ (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) 50 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶ Macro/ 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶...
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Flash range Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures Interface Digital Analogue video/ audio Terminal [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass Operating temperature Operating humidity VQT3D43 (ENG) (DMC-FH25) Approx. 60 cm to 5.8 m (Wide, [ (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) Approx.
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Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A92B): Information for your safety Input: Output: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic NCA-YN101H): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 4.2 V, 0.43 A 3.6 V/660 mAh (ENG) VQT3D43...
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• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware 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 Panasonic Corporation 2011...