Panasonic DMC-FH8S Basic Owner's Manual

Panasonic DMC-FH8S Basic Owner's Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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
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Basic Owner's Manual
DMC-SZ1
DMC-SZ02
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in "Owner's Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

Digital Camera

DMC-SZ1
Model No.
DMC-SZ02
DMC-FH8
DMC-FH8
VQT3Z30
F1211MR0

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. 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 VQT3Z30 F1211MR0...
  • Page 2 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. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera.
  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. •...
  • Page 4 Panasonic Model No.: DMC-SZ1 DMC-SZ02 DMC-FH8 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 5: About The Battery Pack

    ∫ 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. •...
  • Page 6: Cautions For Use

    Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • (DMC-SZ02) (DMC-FH8) Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety..................3 Before Use ........................7 Standard Accessories ....................8 Names and Functions of Main Parts ................9 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ........11 Charging the Battery....................12 Sequence of operations .................... 13 Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) .............
  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    • For information about optional accessories, “ refer to the Digital Camera Accessory ” System • If any accessories are lost, customers should VFF0940 VFC4297 contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. VQT3Z30 (ENG)
  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Names and Functions of Main Parts (DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) 12 13 14 15 16 17 (DMC-FH8) 2 3 5 4 12 13 14 15 16 17 (ENG) VQT3Z30...
  • Page 10 Motion picture button Shutter button Camera ON/OFF switch Flash Microphone Speaker • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. Zoom lever Lens Lens barrel Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp LCD monitor [MODE] button Charging lamp...
  • Page 11: 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 release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCK7PP).
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors [10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF)].
  • Page 13: Sequence Of Operations

    Sequence of operations Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [!] and then turn the camera • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
  • Page 14: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual 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 Owner’s Manual (supplied).
  • Page 15: Installing Supplied Software

    Installing supplied software • The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. – PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 SE (Windows XP/Vista/7) – LoiLoScope 30-day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7) (This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.) • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording) 0.6 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 color filter (DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) Lens Optical 10k zoom, fl4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 17 (DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) Minimum Illumination Approx. 10 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) (DMC-FH8) Approx. 8 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second Exposure (AE) Auto (Program AE) Metering mode...
  • Page 18 Language select [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 5 V, 800 mA Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCK7PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/680 mAh VQT3Z30 (ENG)
  • Page 19: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Illustration Description DMW-BCK7 Battery Pack DMW-AVC1 AV Cable RP-SDU64GE1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDU32GU1K Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU16GU1K Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU08GU1K Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU04GU1K Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDL16GU1K...
  • Page 20: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 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 NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032 VQT3Z30 (ENG)
  • Page 21: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (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...
  • Page 22 Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
  • Page 23 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
  • Page 24 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm 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...
  • Page 25 AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 ...

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