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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS6 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FS7
Model No.
DMC-FS6
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT1V85
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FS7 Model No. DMC-FS6 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT1V85...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use 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: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Before Use ∫ IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and...
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
  • Page 5 Before Use Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Deleting Pictures........36 • To delete a single picture....36 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) Before Use or all the pictures ......37 Advanced (Recording pictures) Information for Your Safety....... 2 Quick Guide ..........8 Accessories ..........9 About the LCD Monitor ......
  • Page 7 • P [PROTECT]......... 79 • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • S [COPY] ........80 • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. Connecting to other equipment • It couldn’t be simpler! •...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide

    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.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A AV Cable...

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P39) Lens (P92) 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)/...
  • Page 11 22 Card/Battery door (P15, 16) 23 Release lever (P15) 24 DC coupler cover (P16) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P16.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    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: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    ¢ • 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].)
  • Page 14 Preparation Approx. 390 min (DMC-FS7) Playback time Approx. 450 min (DMC-FS6) The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCF10E) are the same as above.

  • Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Preparation 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-BCF10E).

  • Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

     cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected. • Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.
  • Page 17 • 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 •...

  • Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    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].

  • Page 19: Setting The Menu

    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.

  • Page 20: Setting Menu Items

    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...

  • Page 21: Using The Quick Menu

    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].

  • Page 22: About The Setup Menu

    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.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 Preparation • [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases. – 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] •...
  • Page 25 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 26 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [¢] • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the subject and displays these on the indicator.

  • Page 27: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    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.

  • Page 28: Basic

    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.

  • Page 29: Scene Detection

    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) ∫...

  • Page 30: About The Flash

    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 •...

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (·: Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic · [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite 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].

  • Page 32: Focusing

    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)

  • Page 33: Direction Detection Function

    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. •...

  • Page 34: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS7)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS6) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note •...

  • Page 35: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • 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. •...

  • Page 36: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    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.

  • Page 37: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    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.) •...

  • Page 38: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    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 “...

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    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 [‰].
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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.

  • Page 42: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    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).

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. •...

  • Page 44: Compensating The Exposure

    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.

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    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...

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    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...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Scene Mode For Each Recording (¿: Scene Mode)

    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. •...

  • Page 48: [Transform]

    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.

  • Page 49: [Sports]

    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. •...

  • Page 50: Party]

    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 •...

  • Page 51: Í [Pet]

    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.

  • Page 52: Ô [Hi-Speed Burst]

    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. •...

  • Page 53: Starry Sky]

    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]. •...

  • Page 54: Snow]

    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. ∫...

  • Page 55: Motion Picture Mode

    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 •...

  • Page 56: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    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.
  • Page 57 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.

  • Page 58: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    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.

  • Page 59: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    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.

  • Page 60: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y]. ¢1 (9M) 3648k2432 pixels ¢2 (7M) 3264k2176 pixels ¢3 ¢1 3072k2048 pixels ¢3 (4.5M 2560k1712 pixels ¢3 (2.5M 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [W]. ¢3 ¢1 (7.5M) 3648k2056 pixels ¢3 ¢2...

  • Page 61: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ? [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. · ¿ Applicable modes: [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.

  • Page 62: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 63: Af [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto white balance will work within this range. Blue sky Cloudy sky (Rain) Shade TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent light Incandescent light bulb Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight KlKelvin Colour Temperature Setting the white balance manually Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc.

  • Page 64: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

  • Page 65: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal. •...

  • Page 66: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] [AUTO]:...

  • Page 67: Advanced (Playback)

    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 favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 68 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 ¢...

  • Page 69: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])

    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.

  • Page 70: [Favorite Play]

    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].

  • Page 71: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    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. ¸...

  • Page 72: [Title Edit]

    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 are also recorded as the titles. Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.

  • Page 73: [Text Stamp]

    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. •...

  • Page 74: Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    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].

  • Page 75: [Trimming]

    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.

  • Page 76: M [Rotate Disp.]

    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].

  • Page 77: Ü [Favorite]

    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)”.

  • Page 78: [Print Set]

    Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.

  • Page 79: P [Protect]

    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.

  • Page 80: S [Copy]

    • 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.) •...

  • Page 81: Connecting To Other Equipment

    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 mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
  • Page 82 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 SELECT without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
  • Page 83 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 Favourite P1000002.JPG...

  • Page 84: Printing The Pictures

    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.

  • Page 85: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the printer again. Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press...

  • Page 86: Print Settings

    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.
  • Page 87 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [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]...

  • Page 88: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P25) Turn this unit and the TV off. AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 89: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P39) AF area (P32) Focus (P32) 9 9 9 Picture size (P59) Quality (P60) Battery indication (P13) Number of recordable pictures (P105) Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during recording) F3.3...
  • Page 90 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P34) Protected picture (P79) Favourites (P77) Stamped with text indication (P73) 1 2 3 4 Picture size (P59) (P70) Motion picture icon 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Quality (P60) Battery indication (P13) Folder/File number (P83) Built-in memory (P16) 1ST DAY...

  • Page 91: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 92 Others About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. •...
  • Page 93 • 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.
  • Page 94 About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 95: Message Display

    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].
  • Page 96 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognised 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] •...
  • Page 97 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised 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 Centre.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P98–104). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P24) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 99 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P44) 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time. > Set auto bracket (P45), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52), [FLASH BURST] (P52) in scene mode or [BURST] (P64) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF].
  • Page 100 Others Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. > When you set the recording quality to [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s”...
  • Page 101 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P39) • Flash mode is not available when auto bracket (P45) or [BURST] (P64) in [REC] mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times.
  • Page 102 Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
  • Page 103 Others The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P25, 84) The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. >...
  • Page 104 Others Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to macro zoom mode? (P42) Maximum zoom during macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom. The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation.

  • Page 105: Available Recording Time

    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.
  • Page 106 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770 1 GB 1180 1830 4640 7550 2 GB Card 1220 2360 1920 3610 8780 12290...
  • Page 107 Others Aspect ratio ¢1 ¢2 ¢1 Picture size Quality › › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1000 1720 2 GB Card 1020 1270 1420 1040 1980 1800 3410...
  • Page 108 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...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) (DMC-FS7) 1.0 W (When recording) (DMC-FS6) 0.6 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS7) 0.5 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS6) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS7)/8,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS6) Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 10,300,000 pixels, Primary colour filter (DMC-FS7)
  • Page 110 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 [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds...
  • Page 111 (DMC-FS6) (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) 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...
  • Page 112 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 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre VQT1V85 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH F1208MR0 Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...

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