Panasonic DMC S5 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
for advanced features  
Digital Camera  
Model No.  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,  
please read the instructions completely.  
VQT4G44  
M1211KZ0  
Contents  
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Before use  
Camera handling  
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force,  
or pressure.  
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,  
which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera  
body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or  
prevent recording.  
• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface  
• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or  
forcing it into a full bag  
• Adding accessories to the camera strap  
• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor  
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or  
waterproof.  
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust  
or sand, or where water can come into contact with the  
camera.  
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,  
which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material  
may enter the camera through the lens or openings around  
buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions  
may damage the camera and such damage may not be  
repairable.  
• In extremely dusty or sandy places  
• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be  
exposed to water  
Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)  
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to  
sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these  
conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty,  
cause mold, or damage the camera.  
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait  
about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts  
to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear  
naturally.  
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Before use  
Always take a test shot first  
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example),  
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.  
No compensation for missed shots  
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card  
prevent recording.  
Carefully observe copyright laws  
Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other  
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may  
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.  
Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (98)  
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other  
information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens  
provided in this manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same  
between models, DMC-FH6 is used as examples for the instructions provided in this  
manual.  
The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated  
separately, together with the relevant model number.  
(Example)  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-S2  
Recording mode icons  
Recording mode:  
Available recording modes  
Unavailable recording modes  
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Standard Accessories  
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.  
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the  
camera was purchased.  
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.  
Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.  
Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.  
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card  
in the text.  
Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.  
Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.  
Optional accessories  
Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory  
when you are not using a card. (14)  
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact  
Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should  
contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining  
replacement parts.  
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Names and Functions of Main Parts  
DMC-FH6  
1
2
3
4
5
5
5
6
7
8
8
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
20 19  
18 17  
16 15 14  
DMC-FH4  
1
2
3
4
6
7
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
20 19  
18 17  
16 15 14  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
1
2
3
4
6
7
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
20 19  
18 17  
16 15 14  
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Names and Functions of Main Parts  
1 Self-timer indicator (47)/AF Assist Lamp (62)  
2 Flash (45)  
We recommend using  
the supplied hand strap  
to avoid dropping the  
camera.  
3 Lens  
4 Lens barrel  
5 LCD monitor (88)  
6 Power button (16)  
7 Microphone (25)  
8 Shutter button (20)  
9
DMC-FH6  
Zoom lever (43)  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Zoom button (43)  
10 [MODE] button (18)  
11 Hand strap eyelet  
12 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (78, 82, 85)  
13  
[
/
] (Delete/Return) button (31)  
14 [MENU/SET] button  
15 Playback button (20)  
16 Cursor button  
17 Tripod receptacle  
18 Speaker  
19 DC coupler cover  
For dealer display purpose only  
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (for dealer  
display purpose only) and AC adaptor (for dealer display purpose only) are used.  
20 Card/Battery door (12)  
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Names and Functions of Main Parts  
Cursor button  
[MENU/SET]  
Up cursor button ( )  
(menu display/set) (33)  
• Exposure Compensation (48)  
Left cursor button ( )  
Right cursor button ( )  
• Self-timer (47)  
• Flash (45)  
Down cursor button ( )  
• Changing information display  
In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by  
.
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.  
Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.  
Some tripods or unipods, and some methods of holding the camera may block the  
speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc.  
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Charging battery  
Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)  
About batteries that you can use with this unit  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the  
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of  
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to  
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility  
that these battery packs may lead to fire 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 recommend  
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.  
Use the dedicated charger and battery.  
Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery  
to the charger  
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet  
Plug-in type  
Inlet type  
Battery  
Charging light  
([CHARGE])  
On: Charging in progress  
(approx. 120 min. if fully  
depleted)  
• The AC  
cable does  
not fit  
entirely into  
the AC input  
terminal. A gap will remain.  
Off: Charging complete  
If light is flashing:  
• Charging may take longer  
than normal if battery  
Charger  
(model-specific)  
temperature is too high or  
too low (charging may not be  
completed).  
Charge the battery with the charger indoors  
(10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)).  
• Battery/charger connector is  
dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.  
Detach the battery after charging is  
completed  
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.  
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to  
an electrical outlet.  
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Charging battery  
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time  
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to  
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom,  
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.  
DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Number of recordable pictures (Approx.)  
Recording time (Approx.)  
280 pictures  
140 min.  
260 pictures  
130 min.  
Recording conditions by CIPA standard  
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].  
• [Normal Picture] Mode.  
Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F) / Humidity: 50%RH 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 [ON].)  
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.  
• Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end T end, or T end W end)  
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the  
battery decreases.  
Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute  
intervals under the above conditions.  
Playback time (Approx.)  
240 min.  
The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.  
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been  
used for some time.  
Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.  
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.  
We do not recommend frequently charging the battery.  
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to  
expand.)  
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.  
Please purchase a new battery.  
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/  
the battery  
Turn off the power and slide  
the card/battery door out ( )  
before opening the door ( ) as  
illustrated  
Insert the battery and card,  
making sure that their  
orientation is correct  
• Battery: Insert all the way firmly until  
a locking sound is heard, and  
check that the lever is hooked  
over the battery.  
• Card: Insert all the way firmly until it  
clicks.  
Card  
(check orientation:  
terminals face LCD)  
Do not touch the terminal  
Charged battery (check orientation)  
Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you  
hear a locking sound  
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery  
To remove  
To remove battery: Move lever in direction of arrow.  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
To remove card: Press down in center.  
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  
Remove battery from camera after use.  
• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic  
objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the battery.  
To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LCD monitor  
display is completely blank. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and  
may damage the card or recorded data.)  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws.  
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.  
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery  
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)  
Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB)  
Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (77)  
The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.  
Compatible memory cards (optional)  
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)  
Type of Card  
SD Memory Cards  
Capacity  
Notes  
8 MB – 2 GB  
4 GB – 32 GB  
48 GB, 64 GB  
• Using a card of SD speed “Class 6” or above is  
recommended for recording motion pictures.  
• Can be used with devices compatible with the  
respective formats.  
SDHC Memory Cards  
SDXC Memory Cards  
• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that  
your computer and other devices support this type  
of card.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html  
• Only the cards listed on the left with the given  
capacities are supported.  
SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by  
checking the card label or other card related materials.  
(Example)  
Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been  
formatted with a computer or another device. (39)  
If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used  
to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.  
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your  
computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may  
cause data to be damaged).  
Switch  
Latest information:  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)  
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery  
Remaining battery and memory capacity  
Remaining battery (only when using battery)  
(flashes red)  
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.  
Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity  
Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)  
When in operation  
(Card) or  
(Built-in memory) are illuminated red.  
While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing or reading.  
While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (for  
dealer display purpose only) or DC coupler (for dealer display purpose only), as this can  
cause data loss or damage. Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static  
electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to  
perform the operation again.  
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)  
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card  
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).  
If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time  
capacity of the card may be reduced.  
Recording picture capacity (still pictures)  
[Picture Size]  
Built-in memory  
2 GB  
300  
32 GB  
4910  
64 GB  
9880  
1
11  
16M  
2
12  
25  
330  
650  
5490  
10620  
162960  
10980  
21490  
14M  
5M  
0.3M  
390  
10050  
247160  
• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.  
Recording time capacity (motion pictures)  
[Rec Quality]  
Built-in memory  
2 GB  
10m10s  
8m10s  
21m40s  
1h02m00s  
32 GB  
64 GB  
1
2h47m00s  
2h14m00s  
5h54m00s  
16h59m00s  
5h39m00s  
4h32m00s  
11h56m00s  
34h21m00s  
HD  
HD  
VGA  
2
QVGA  
2m25s  
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)  
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.  
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.  
1 DMC-S5  
2 DMC-FH6, DMC-FH4, DMC-S2  
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Setting the clock  
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.  
Press the Power button  
The power is turned on.  
If the language select screen is not displayed,  
proceed to step  
.
Press [MENU/SET] while the  
message is displayed  
Press  
to select the language,  
and press [MENU/SET]  
• The [Please set the clock] message  
appears.  
Press [MENU/SET]  
Press  
to select the items  
(year, month, day, hour, minute,  
display order or time display  
format), and press  
to set  
To cancel Press [  
/
] button.  
Press [MENU/SET]  
Press [MENU/SET]  
To return to the previous screen,  
press [ ] button.  
/
If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio  
to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp].  
If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on  
the screen of the camera.  
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Setting the clock  
To change time setting  
When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu.  
• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed,  
provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.  
Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (35)  
Set the date and time  
• Press  
to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or  
to set.  
time display format), and press  
To cancel Press [  
/
] button.  
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Sequence of operations  
Press the Power button  
Press [MODE] button  
Use cursor button to select the  
recording mode and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Recording mode  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (22)  
Take pictures with automatic settings.  
[Normal Picture] Mode (40)  
Take pictures with your own settings.  
[Scene Mode] (49)  
Take pictures according to scene.  
[Motion Picture] Mode (25)  
Take motion pictures.  
Press [MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button and [MENU/SET] to select the menu  
Press [  
/
] button  
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Sequence of operations  
Flash  
Holding the camera  
Microphone  
To avoid camera shake, hold it with both  
hands keeping your arms close to your body  
and standing with your feet slightly apart.  
• Do not touch the lens.  
• Do not block the flash or the AF Assist  
Lamp. Do not look at it from close range.  
• Try to hold the camera steady when you  
press the shutter button.  
• Be careful not to block the microphone or  
the speaker.  
Speaker  
AF Assist Lamp  
Zoom In/Out  
DMC-FH6  
We recommend using the  
supplied hand strap to avoid  
dropping the camera.  
Capture a  
wider area  
Enlarge  
the subject  
(telephoto)  
(wide-angle)  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Capture a  
wider area  
(wide-angle)  
Enlarge  
the subject  
(telephoto)  
Flash, self-timer, and other functions  
Exposure  
Compensation  
Self-timer  
Flash  
Changing  
information  
display  
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Sequence of operations  
Press the shutter button and take  
pictures  
Press halfway  
(press lightly to focus)  
Press fully  
(press the button all the  
way to record)  
For motion pictures, recording will start.  
To end recording, press the shutter  
button again.  
Press the Playback button  
Press [MODE] button  
Use cursor button to select playback  
mode and press [MENU/SET]  
Playback mode  
[Normal Play] Mode (26)  
Displays all pictures that can be played back.  
[Slide Show] Mode (65)  
Automatically plays back the still pictures in order, in parallel with music.  
[Filtering Play] Mode (66)  
Only pictures in selected categories and pictures set as favorite are  
displayed.  
[Calendar] Mode (30, 67)  
Pictures recorded on the date selected on the calendar screen can be  
displayed.  
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Sequence of operations  
Use cursor button to select a  
picture to be played back  
• Play back motion pictures or  
panorama pictures  
• [Auto Retouch]  
• [Beauty Retouch]  
DMC-FH6  
Previous  
Next  
Changing  
information  
display  
Editing or performing settings for  
pictures using the Playback menu (71)  
Press the Power button  
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Taking pictures with automatic settings  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode  
Recording mode:  
Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”,  
“brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear  
pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.  
Shutter button  
Display the screen for recording  
mode selection  
Select  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode  
Focus display  
(When focus is aligned: illuminated  
When focus is not aligned: flashing)  
Take pictures  
Press halfway  
(press lightly to focus)  
Press fully  
(press the button all the  
way to record)  
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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode  
Automatic Scene Detection  
Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.  
Recognizes people  
Recognizes landscapes  
Recognizes night scenes and people in them  
is selected)  
Recognizes night scenes  
Recognizes close-ups  
Recognizes sunsets  
(Only when  
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene  
does not correspond to any of the above.  
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.  
The icon of scene detected  
Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the  
same subject.  
If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate  
recording mode.  
When  
or  
is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure  
are adjusted for the recognized faces.  
About Backlight Compensation  
Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a  
backlight, a subject appears darker and the camera automatically corrects the exposure  
by increasing the brightness of an entire image. When the camera detects backlight,  
is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
About flash  
Press to select  
or  
is selected, the optimum flash is selected automatically depending on  
conditions. (45)  
.
When  
When  
When  
or  
or  
is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.  
is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.  
About the Happy color setting  
Settings:  
Press [MENU/SET]  
Press  
Press  
Press  
to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]  
to select [Color Mode] and press [MENU/SET]  
to select [Happy] and press [MENU/SET]  
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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode  
Notes on setting items  
Only menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set.  
The settings selected in the [Normal Picture] Mode or other modes are reflected for not  
displayed menu items on the [Setup] menu.  
The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:  
DMC-FH6  
[Picture Size], [Color Mode] and [Burst]  
The settings for the following functions are fixed:  
on the [Rec] menu  
DMC-FH6  
• [Auto Review]: [2 SEC.]  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
[ON]  
• [Stabilizer]: [ON]  
• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]  
• [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]  
• [Sensitivity]:  
• [AF Mode]:  
• [i.Exposure]: [ON]  
(Face Detection)  
• [Auto Power Off]: [5 MIN.]  
• [White Balance]: [AWB]  
(23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognized  
The following functions cannot be used:  
[Exposure], [Digital Zoom]  
• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]  
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Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode  
Recording mode:  
Display the screen for recording  
mode selection  
Microphone  
(Do not block the microphone  
with your fingers)  
Select  
[Motion Picture] Mode  
Start recording  
Press halfway  
(adjust the focus)  
Press fully  
(start recording)  
• Immediately release the shutter button after  
pressing it all the way.  
Remaining recording time (approx.)  
• The focus and zoom will remain as they  
were at the beginning of recording.  
End recording  
Elapsed recording time  
Press fully  
Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after  
motion picture recording. This is not a fault.  
In [AF Mode],  
In [Stabilizer], [ON] is fixed.  
When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording automatically ends.  
Additionally, recording in progress may be stopped, depending on the card used.  
(23-area-focusing) is fixed.  
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Viewing your pictures  
[Normal Play]  
When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card,  
pictures are played back from the built-in memory.  
Press the Playback button  
• Press again to enter the  
recording mode.  
Scroll through pictures  
Previous Next  
File number  
Picture number/Total pictures  
• Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/  
backwards.  
• Press the shutter button to switch to  
recording mode.  
Changing recording information display  
Press  
.
It may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on a  
computer.  
After pressing the Playback button and switching it into the playback mode, the lens  
barrel will be retracted after approx. 15 seconds.  
This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)  
standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not  
DCF-compliant cannot be played back.  
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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]  
Viewing motion pictures  
Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press  
Playback now starts.  
Motion picture recording time  
When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed  
in the top right of the screen.  
Example: After 3 minutes and 30 seconds: [3m30s]  
Motion picture icon  
Operations during motion picture playback  
Pause/play  
Fast rewind (2 steps)  
Single-frame rewind (while paused)  
Fast forward (2 steps)  
Single-frame forward (while paused)  
Stop  
Volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever or the zoom button.  
It may not be possible to properly play back motion pictures recorded using other  
cameras.  
Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
Be careful not to block the speaker.  
Speaker  
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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]  
Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-FH4  
Turn the zoom lever to T side  
DMC-S5 DMC-S2  
Press the T side of the zoom  
button  
Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)  
1x  
2x  
4x  
8x  
16x  
DMC-FH6  
Turn the zoom lever to T side/  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Press the T side of the zoom button  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-FH4  
Turn the zoom lever to W side/  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Press the W side of the zoom button  
• Move zoom position Use cursor button to move the zoom position  
Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback.  
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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]  
Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-FH4  
Picture no./Total no.  
Turn the zoom lever to W side  
DMC-S5 DMC-S2  
Motion pictures  
Panorama pictures  
Press the W side of the zoom  
button  
1-picture  
screen  
12-picture  
screen  
30-picture  
screen  
Calendar  
Playback  
DMC-FH6  
Turn the zoom lever to W side/  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Press the W side of the zoom button  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-FH4  
Turn the zoom lever to T side/  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Press the T side of the zoom button  
• When you select a picture using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET] on the  
12-picture or 30-picture screen, the selected picture is displayed on the 1-picture  
screen (full-screen).  
Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.  
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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]  
Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”  
DMC-FH6  
Selected date (First picture from the date)  
Turn the zoom lever to W  
several times  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Press the W side of the zoom  
button several times  
1-picture  
screen  
12-picture  
screen  
30-picture  
screen  
Calendar  
Playback  
DMC-FH6  
Turn the zoom lever to W side/  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Press the W side of the zoom button  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-FH4  
Turn the zoom lever to T side/  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Press the T side of the zoom button  
• When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the  
display method changes to the 12-picture screen.  
Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures  
taken without clock settings are displayed with the date January 1, 2012.  
Pictures taken with destination settings made in [World Time] are displayed in the  
calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.  
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Deleting pictures  
Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if  
the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)  
Press to delete displayed picture  
• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes]  
with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].  
Do not turn off the power during deletion.  
Use a sufficiently charged battery.  
Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:  
• Protected pictures  
• Card switch is in “LOCK” position.  
• Pictures not of DCF standard (26)  
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Deleting pictures  
To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures  
Press to delete displayed picture  
Select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All]  
[Delete Multi]  
Use cursor button to select picture and press  
[MENU/SET].  
To cancel Press [MENU/SET] again.  
Use cursor button to select [OK] and press  
[MENU/SET].  
Picture selected  
You can select [All Delete Except Favorite] in  
[Delete All] if there are pictures that have been  
set as [Favorite] (74).  
• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes]  
with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].  
• May take time depending on number of pictures  
deleted.  
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Setting the menu  
Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus.  
Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Normal Picture] Mode  
Press [MENU/SET]  
The menu selection screen is displayed.  
Select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]  
Press  
Press  
to select [AF Mode] and press [MENU/SET]  
Pages  
The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever or the  
zoom button.  
to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET]  
The selected setting is set.  
To cancel Press [  
/
] button.  
Settings  
Selected setting  
Press [  
/
] button several times  
The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.  
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Setting the menu  
The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display  
or some parts of the screen display are omitted.  
The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.  
The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.  
In recording mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button  
halfway.  
Menu type  
[Rec] menu (In recording mode only)  
Changing picture preferences (55)  
• Enables you to set the coloring, picture size, and other items.  
[Setup] menu  
Making the camera more convenient to use (35)  
• Enables you to specify clock settings, sound volume, and so on to make the camera  
easier to use.  
[Playback] menu (In playback mode only)  
Using your pictures (71)  
• Enables you to specify picture protection, resizing, and other settings for pictures you  
have taken.  
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Using the [Setup] menu  
[Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and  
battery life. Please check these before use.  
• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (33)  
Item  
Settings, notes  
Set time, date, and display format.  
[Clock Set]  
(16)  
Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In  
[World Time]  
this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step  
.
Set the local time at  
travel destination.  
Use cursor button to select [Home] or [Destination] and  
press [MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select area and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Current time at  
selected destination  
City/area name  
Difference with  
home time  
When [Destination] has been selected  
To set summer time  
Press in step . (Press again to release the setting)  
• If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed  
on the screen, set based on difference with home time.  
is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at  
the destination when they are played back.  
• When summer time is set, the current time is advanced  
by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time  
automatically returns to the current time.  
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Using the [Setup] menu  
• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (33)  
Item Settings, notes  
[Beep Level]  
: Low / High / Mute  
[Beep Tone]  
: Change beep tone.  
[Shutter Vol.]  
: Low / High / Mute  
[Shutter Tone]  
DMC-FH6  
[Beep]  
/
/
Change or mute the  
beep/shutter sounds.  
/
/
/
/
/
/
: Change shutter tone.  
: Low / High / Mute  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S2  
DMC-S5  
/
/
[Beep]  
Adjust volume of beep  
sounds.  
[0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]  
[Volume]  
• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when  
connected to TV.  
Adjust volume of sound  
from speakers (7 levels).  
Press  
make adjustments  
Press [MENU/SET]  
to select the setting item and press  
to  
[LCD Display]  
Adjust brightness and  
color of the LCD monitor.  
• Some subjects may look different from their actual  
appearance, but the recorded picture will not be affected.  
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Using the [Setup] menu  
• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (33)  
Item  
Settings, notes  
[Focus Icon]  
/
/
/
/
/
Change the focus icon.  
[2 MIN.] / [5 MIN.] / [10 MIN.] / [OFF]  
[Auto Power Off]  
To restore Press the Power button  
Turn off the power when  
you are not using the  
camera to minimize  
battery consumption.  
• Cannot be used in the following cases:  
When connected to computer/printer, during motion  
picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows, during  
automatic demo playback  
• Settings fixed to [5 MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.  
DMC-FH6  
[Auto Review]  
[1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.]  
[HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other  
Automatically display  
still pictures immediately  
after taking them.  
than ) is pressed  
[OFF]  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
[ON] / [OFF]  
• Settings fixed to [2 SEC.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.  
DMC-FH6  
• Settings fixed to [ON] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
• In [Panorama Shot] and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes,  
or in [Burst] Mode, Auto Review performed regardless of  
setting.  
• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.  
[Reset Rec. settings?]  
[Reset]  
[Reset setup parameters?]  
Reset to the default  
settings.  
• When the setup parameters settings are reset, [Age] for  
[Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes are also reset.  
• Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.  
• Camera movement may be audible as the lens function  
is reset. This is not a fault.  
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Using the [Setup] menu  
• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (33)  
Item  
[Output]  
Settings, notes  
[Video Out]  
(DMC-FH6PU/DMC-FH4PU/DMC-S5PU/DMC-S2PU/  
DMC-FH6PR/DMC-FH4PR/DMC-S5PR only)  
Adjust the settings used  
when the camera is  
connected to a TV, etc.  
via the AV cable.  
[NTSC] / [PAL]  
(Playback mode only.)  
[TV Aspect]  
/
:Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV  
screen as well as those displayed on the LCD  
monitor of the camera in portrait orientation.  
Rotate and display only pictures displayed on a TV  
screen in portrait orientation.  
[Rotate Disp.]  
Automatically rotate  
portrait still pictures.  
:
[OFF]  
• [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.  
• Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or  
down, or still pictures taken on other cameras may not  
rotate.  
• Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.  
• Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-  
Current version is displayed.  
[Version Disp.]  
Check the version of the  
camera firmware.  
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Using the [Setup] menu  
• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (33)  
Item  
[Format]  
Settings, notes  
• This requires a sufficiently charged battery. When  
formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards.  
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in  
memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)  
• Always format cards with this camera.  
All protected pictures and other picture data will be  
deleted.  
Use when [Built-In  
Memory Error] or  
[Memory Card Error]  
appears, or when  
formatting the built-in  
memory or card.  
• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during  
formatting.  
When a card/built-in  
memory is formatted,  
the data cannot be  
restored. Check the  
content of the card/  
built-in memory  
• Formatting the built-in memory may take several  
minutes.  
• If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card  
before contacting your nearest Service Center.  
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  
carefully before  
formatting.  
For Canadian assistance, please call:  
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or  
send e-mail to: [email protected]  
Set the language displayed on the screen.  
[Language]  
Change display  
language.  
[Stabilizer Demo.]  
[Demo Mode]  
Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate)  
View demonstration of  
functions.  
Extent of jitter  
Extent of jitter after correction  
• During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer  
switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is  
pressed.  
[Auto Demo]: View introductory Slide Show  
[ON] / [OFF]  
• [Auto Demo] cannot be displayed on external devices  
such as TVs.  
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Taking pictures with your own settings  
[Normal Picture] Mode  
Recording mode:  
Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.  
Display the screen for recording  
mode selection  
Shutter button  
Select  
[Normal Picture] Mode  
Take a picture  
Press halfway  
(press lightly to  
focus)  
Press fully  
(press the button all  
the way to record)  
Changing recording information display  
Press  
.
If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a  
tripod, or [Selftimer].  
If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do  
not have appropriate exposure. Either use the flash or  
change the “ISO Sensitivity” settings.  
Jitter alert  
display  
Aperture value Shutter speed  
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How to adjust focus  
Useful when subject is not in center of picture.  
First adjust focus according to subject  
Align the AF area  
with the subject  
Focus display  
(When focus is aligned: illuminated  
When focus is not aligned: flashing)  
AF area  
(When focus is aligned: green  
When focus is not aligned: red)  
Hold down  
halfway  
Return to desired composition  
Subjects/environments which may  
make focusing difficult:  
• Fast-moving or extremely bright  
objects, or objects with no color  
contrast.  
Taking pictures through glass or  
near objects emitting light. In dark,  
or with significant jitter.  
Press fully  
AF area  
• When too close to object or when  
taking pictures of both distant and  
close objects together in the same  
picture.  
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How to adjust focus  
Focus range  
Zoom position  
The shortest focusing distance  
from the surface of the lens  
W end  
T end  
5 cm (0.16 feet)  
1 m (3.3 feet)  
When the zoom is operated from the W (wide-angle) end to the T (telephoto) end, the shortest  
focusing distance changes in stages.  
Focus display  
The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not  
aligned.  
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.  
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring  
the subject into focus if it is out of range.  
The AF area display size may increase when adjusting the focus  
when it is dark and depending on the zoom ratio used.  
Focus range  
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Using zoom  
Recording mode:  
You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom.  
DMC-FH6  
Capture a wider area  
(wide-angle)  
Enlarge the subject  
(telephoto)  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Capture a wider area  
(wide-angle)  
Enlarge the subject  
(telephoto)  
When Extended Optical Zoom is set  
Optical Zoom range  
Focus range  
3.3ft  
-
Zoom ratio  
5X  
Digital Zoom range  
i.Zoom range  
Zoom bar  
Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.  
Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.  
The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates.  
The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever or the zoom  
button is operated - this is not a fault.  
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Using zoom  
Zoom types and use  
The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed. (55)  
Optical Zoom  
Zooming in up to 5 times  
possible if pictures without  
DMC-FH6  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
/4 times  
is  
have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu.  
Optical Zoom cannot be used in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode.  
Extended Optical Zoom  
When you select a picture size with  
for [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu, you can  
zoom pictures to a higher zoom ratio with no deterioration in picture quality. The zoom  
ratio changes in accordance with the picture size setting. EZ is short for “Extended  
Optical Zoom.”  
Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:  
• [Motion Picture] Mode  
• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [High Sens.] and [Photo Frame])  
• When the [Burst] setting is set to  
or  
DMC-FH6  
To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.  
i.Zoom  
You can use the camera’s super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up  
to 2 times higher than the original zoom ratio while preventing deterioration of picture  
quality. Select [i.ZOOM] on [i.Resolution] in the [Rec] menu. (59)  
When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is applied to the  
picture.  
[i.ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases:  
• [Motion Picture] Mode  
• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] and [High Sens.])  
• When the [Burst] setting is set to  
or  
DMC-FH6  
Digital Zoom  
Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom,  
enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON].  
(59)  
Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:  
• [Intelligent Auto] Mode  
• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [High Sens.] and [Photo Frame])  
• When the [Burst] setting is set to  
or  
DMC-FH6  
• When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with i.Zoom, you can only increase the  
zoom ratio up to 2 times.  
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Taking pictures with flash  
Recording mode:  
Press to display [Flash]  
Use cursor button to select the desired type and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Type, operations  
Uses  
[Auto]  
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash  
[Auto/Red-Eye]  
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash  
(reduce red-eye)  
Normal use  
Taking pictures of subjects in dark  
places  
[Forced Flash On]  
• Always flash  
[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]  
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash  
(reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take  
brighter pictures)  
Taking pictures with backlight or  
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)  
Taking pictures of subjects against a  
nightscape (tripod recommended)  
[Forced Flash Off]  
• Never flash  
Places where flash use is prohibited  
Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies  
according to brightness of subject.  
If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the  
is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is  
Detection))  
appears with the flash icon, red-eye  
(Face  
The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by  
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera  
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may  
be negligible.  
Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash  
or look at it from close range (a few centimeters away).  
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/  
light may damage subject).  
Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.  
Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode  
is changed.  
No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g.  
(flash is charging).  
If light from the flash on a subject is insufficient, neither the proper exposure nor White  
Balance is not achieved.  
The flash effect may not be sufficient in the following cases:  
• Slow shutter speed  
) are flashing  
Flash  
DMC-FH6  
• [Flash Burst] is set  
Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.  
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Taking pictures with flash  
Available types in each mode (: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)  
[Scene Mode]  
1
1 Set to  
,
,
or  
depending on the subject and brightness.  
• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or Scene Modes  
or  
,
,
,
.
The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [  
]
DMC-FH6  
Max. W  
Max. T  
Approx. 40 cm-4.1 m (1.3 feet-13 feet)  
Approx. 1.0 m-1.6 m (3.3 feet-5.2 feet)  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Max. W  
Max. T  
Approx. 40 cm-3.3 m (1.3 feet-11 feet)  
Approx. 1.0 m-1.6 m (3.3 feet-5.2 feet)  
Shutter speeds for each flash mode  
1/60 - 1/1600th  
1/8 2 - 1/1600th  
2 Max. 1/4 sec. when [  
] in [Sensitivity] is set; max. 1 sec. when [Stabilizer] is set to [OFF] or  
when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode and Scene Modes, etc.  
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Taking pictures with self-timer  
Recording mode:  
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the  
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.  
Press to display [Selftimer]  
Use cursor button to select time duration and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Take a picture  
Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.  
Self-timer indicator  
(Flashes for set duration)  
To cancel while in operation Press [MENU/SET]  
Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is  
pressed fully here.  
After Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.  
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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation  
Recording mode:  
Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between  
brightness of object and background, etc.).  
Press to display [Exposure]  
Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]  
• If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+”  
direction.  
• If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-”  
direction.  
• After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value (  
for example) is displayed in the bottom-left corner of the  
screen.  
No compensation: ±0  
• The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained  
even after the camera is turned off.  
Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.  
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Taking pictures according to the scene  
[Scene Mode]  
Recording mode:  
Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure,  
coloring, etc.) for given scenes.  
Display the screen for recording  
mode selection  
Select  
[Scene Mode]  
Select and set the scene  
Scene menu  
Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of  
your picture.  
Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected  
manually.  
[Sensitivity], [i.Exposure], [i.Resolution], [Color Mode]  
Using flash in Scene Modes (46)  
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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]  
• How to select a scene (49)  
• Using flash in Scene Modes (45)  
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright  
daylight conditions.  
Tips  
[Portrait]  
• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the  
camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.  
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from  
chest upwards).  
Tips  
[Soft Skin]  
[Scenery]  
• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the  
camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.  
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.  
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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]  
• How to select a scene (49)  
• Using flash in Scene Modes (45)  
Creates a single panorama picture by stitching multiple still pictures taken  
in rapid succession.  
Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to  
set.  
Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET]  
Special panorama guidelines will be displayed during recording.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus  
Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in  
the selected direction to start recording  
Taking pictures from left to right  
2 sec.  
Pan the camera at a speed  
that turning halfway around in  
approx. 4 seconds  
1 sec.  
3 sec.  
• Pan the camera at a constant  
speed.  
You may not be able to take  
pictures successfully if you  
move the camera too quickly  
or too slowly.  
Pan the  
[Panorama  
Shot]  
camera in a  
small circular  
motion  
Press the shutter button fully again to end recording  
You can also end the recording if you stop panning the camera while taking  
pictures.  
Tips  
• Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible.  
If the camera shakes too  
much, it may not be able to  
take pictures or may end up  
creating a narrow (small)  
panorama picture.  
The subjects that are displayed in this range are recorded. (guideline)  
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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]  
• How to select a scene (49)  
• Using flash in Scene Modes (45)  
Notes  
• The zoom position is fixed to the W end.  
• Since the focus, White Balance, and Exposure Compensation are all fixed  
when settings are made for the first picture, recording settings such as  
brightness and color may not be optimal for subsequent pictures.  
• The following functions are fixed to the settings indicated below.  
[Stabilizer]: [OFF] [Date Stamp]: [OFF]  
• For some subjects, the recorded pictures may be distorted or the joined  
sections of multiple successively taken pictures that are stitched may be also  
noticeable.  
• Picture size varies depending on the recording direction and number of  
stitched pictures.  
The maximum number of recording pixels is as follows:  
- Taking pictures in landscape orientation: Approx. 2M (3200×720)  
- Taking pictures in portrait orientation: Approx. 3M (960×3200)  
• Panorama pictures may not be created or pictures may not be recorded  
properly when taking pictures of the following subjects or when taking pictures  
in the following recording conditions:  
- Subjects that have a continuous monotone or pattern (sky, beach, etc.)  
- Moving subjects (person, pet, vehicle, waves, or flowers swaying in the wind,  
etc.)  
[Panorama  
Shot]  
(Continued)  
- Subjects whose colors or patterns change quickly (large displays, etc.)  
- Dark locations  
- Locations with a flickering light source (fluorescent lamp, candle light, etc.)  
About panorama playback  
You can operate the zoom lever/zoom button to enlarge pictures taken in  
[Panorama Shot] mode in the same way as with other still pictures. You can also  
press to automatically scroll pictures in the same way as when playing back a  
motion picture.  
• Unlike motion picture playback, you cannot perform fast forward or rewind  
by pressing or while the pictures are scrolling automatically. (You can  
perform single-frame forward or rewind while the automatic scrolling operation  
is paused.)  
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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]  
• How to select a scene (49)  
• Using flash in Scene Modes (45)  
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.  
Tips  
• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away.  
[Sports]  
Notes  
• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.  
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.  
Tips  
• Use flash.  
• Subject should not move.  
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.  
[Night Portrait]  
Notes  
• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.  
• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the  
signal. This is not a malfunction.  
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.  
Tips  
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.  
[Night  
Scenery]  
Notes  
• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.  
• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the  
signal. This is not a malfunction.  
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.  
[Food]  
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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]  
• How to select a scene (49)  
• Using flash in Scene Modes (45)  
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.  
([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)  
Use cursor button to select [Age] and press [MENU/SET].  
Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET].  
Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET].  
Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET].  
Tips  
• Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a picture.  
[Baby]  
Notes  
• Age display format depends on [Language] setting.  
• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.  
• [Age] print setting can be made on your computer using the supplied CD-ROM  
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.  
Records pet’s age when taking pictures.  
• Refer to [Baby] for other tips and notes.  
[Pet]  
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.  
[Sunset]  
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.  
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/  
SET].  
[High Sens.]  
Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through the  
transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building.  
Notes  
• If there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the glass, the camera may  
focus on the glass instead of a subject.  
• The color of pictures may appear unnatural due to the color of the glass.  
(You may be able to reproduce the appropriate color by adjusting the White  
Balance.)  
[Glass  
Through]  
A frame is superimposed over the image.  
Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET].  
Notes  
[Photo Frame]  
• The recording pixel level is 5 M (  
• Guide lines cannot be displayed.  
).  
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Using the [Rec] menu  
[Picture Size]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded  
depends on this setting.  
Recording mode:  
Settings:  
DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4  
DMC-S2  
DMC-S5  
Recording pixel level type  
Recording pixel level type  
14 M 4320×3240  
16 M  
4608×3456  
3648×2736  
2560×1920  
2048×1536  
640×480  
3648×2736  
2560×1920  
2048×1536  
640×480  
10 M  
10 M  
5 M  
3 M  
5 M  
3 M  
0.3 M  
0.3 M  
12.5 M  
10.5 M  
10.5 M  
4320×2880  
4320×2432  
3232×3232  
14 M  
4608×3027  
4608×2592  
3456×3456  
12 M  
12 M  
This setting is not available in  
([Intelligent Auto] Mode).  
represent the aspect ratios of the still pictures.  
Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.  
Setting guide  
Larger picture size  
Crisper picture  
Smaller picture size  
Coarser picture  
Lower recording  
capacity  
Higher recording  
capacity  
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Using the [Rec] menu  
[Rec Quality]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Set the picture size of motion pictures.  
Recording mode:  
Settings:  
Picture Quality  
[HD]  
Picture Size  
1280 × 720 pixels  
640 × 480 pixels  
320 × 240 pixels  
No. of Frames  
Picture Aspect Ratio  
1
2
24 fps / 30 fps  
16:9  
[VGA]  
30 fps  
4:3  
3
[QVGA]  
1 DMC-S5  
2 DMC-FH6, DMC-FH4, DMC-S2  
3 [QVGA] is fixed when recording to the built-in memory.  
Depending on the motion picture recording environment, static electricity or  
electromagnetic waves may cause the screen to go black momentarily or noise to be  
recorded.  
If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other devices,  
playback may not be possible, or the picture or sound quality may be poor.  
Additionally, incorrect recording information may be indicated.  
[Sensitivity]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.  
We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [Intelligent ISO] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600]  
Setting guide  
[Sensitivity]  
[100]  
[1600]  
Location  
Bright  
(outdoors)  
Slow  
Low  
Increased  
Dark  
(recommended)  
Shutter speed  
Interference  
Fast  
High  
Less  
Jitter of the subject  
[
] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and  
brightness.  
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Using the [Rec] menu  
[White Balance]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [AWB] (automatic) /  
(outdoor, shade) /  
(outdoor, clear sky) /  
(incandescent lighting) /  
) / (set manually)  
(outdoor, cloudy sky) /  
(uses value set in  
[AWB] operational range:  
10000K  
Blue sky  
9000K  
8000K  
Cloudy sky (rain)  
Shade  
7000K  
6000K  
Sunlight  
5000K  
White fluorescent lighting  
4000K  
3000K  
2000K  
Incandescent lighting  
Sunset/sunrise  
Candlelight  
K=Kelvin color Temperature  
Setting White Balance manually (  
)
Only takes picture of white  
objects within frame (step  
Select  
and press [MENU/SET].  
)
Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper)  
and press [MENU/SET].  
• White Balance is set to  
.
• The White Balance you set is retained even after  
the power is turned off.  
• White Balance setting may not be possible if the  
subject is too bright or too dark. In such cases,  
adjust the subject to an appropriate brightness, and  
then set the White Balance again.  
A picture may appear reddish or bluish when the White Balance is outside the [AWB]  
operational range. Even if the White Balance is within the [AWB] operational range, this  
function may not work correctly if there are multiple light sources.  
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will  
vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [  
].  
White Balance setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following Scene Modes:  
[Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Food], and [Sunset]  
If the Scene Mode is changed, the white balance setting returns automatically to [AWB].  
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Using the [Rec] menu  
[AF Mode]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.  
Recording mode:  
Settings:  
/
/
Taking front-on  
pictures of people  
Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus  
accordingly.  
(Face Detection)  
AF area  
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 area are also focused.  
Subject not centered  
in picture  
Focuses on up to 23 points in each AF area.  
(AF area not displayed until focused)  
(23-area-focusing)  
Determined position  
for focus  
Focuses on AF area in center of picture.  
(Recommended when focus is difficult to align)  
(1-area-focusing)  
Cannot set to “Face Detection” in the following cases:  
[Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Food] Scene Modes  
If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the “Face Detection”  
setting, switch to another setting.  
If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of  
the subject is too rapid, the [AF Mode] setting switches to  
(23-area-focusing).  
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Using the [Rec] menu  
[i.Exposure]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is  
significant contrast between background and subject.  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]  
When [i.Exposure] works, the color of  
Even if [Sensitivity] is set to [100], when [i.Exposure] is activated, pictures may be taken  
at a higher ISO Sensitivity than the setting.  
changes.  
[i.Resolution]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
You can use the camera’s super resolution technology to record still pictures with sharper  
outlines and clearer resolution. Also, when [i.ZOOM] is set, the zoom ratio can be  
increased two times higher than the original zoom ratio while preventing deterioration of  
picture quality.  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [ON] / [i.ZOOM] / [OFF]  
About i.ZOOM (44)  
The setting is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.  
The setting is fixed to [ON] in [High Sens.] Scene Mode, [OFF] in [Panorama Shot]  
Scene Mode, and to [i.ZOOM] in other Scene Modes.  
[Digital Zoom]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. (Note that enlarging will  
decrease picture quality with Digital Zoom.)  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]  
When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with i.Zoom, you can only increase the  
zoom ratio up to 2 times.  
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Using the [Rec] menu  
DMC-FH6  
[Burst]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Enables still pictures to be taken in succession while the shutter button is pressed fully.  
Recording mode:  
Settings:  
Item  
Settings  
Maximum burst speed: Approx. 1.5 fps  
You can record a series of still pictures successively until the card or built-in  
memory is full, but at some point the burst speed drops. (The timing at  
which the burst speed drops varies depending on the type of card and the  
number of recording pixels.)  
• The camera fixes its focus with the first picture to be taken. Both exposure  
and White Balance are adjusted for each of a picture.  
• The camera automatically fixes a succession of still pictures into three  
when the self-timer is used.  
[Burst]  
• When burst is selected, the flash is unavailable.  
Maximum burst speed: Approx. 10 fps  
• Number of pictures taken using burst  
Built-in memory Approx. 15 pictures or more  
Card Approx. from 15 pictures to maximum of 100 pictures  
The number of pictures that can be taken using burst varies depending  
on the recording conditions and the type of card.  
[Hi-Speed Burst]  
• The camera fixes its focus along with both exposure and White Balance,  
with the first picture to be taken.  
• [Sensitivity] is automatically adjusted.  
• The camera automatically fixes a succession of still pictures into three  
when the self-timer is used.  
• When burst is selected, the flash is unavailable.  
• Number of pictures taken using burst : maximum of 5 pictures  
The number of pictures that can be taken using burst varies depending  
on the recording conditions and the type of card.  
• The camera fixes its focus along with both exposure and the amount of  
light to be emitted from a flash, based on the first picture taken.  
• [Sensitivity] is automatically adjusted.  
• The camera automatically fixes a succession of still pictures into five when  
the self-timer is used.  
[Flash Burst]  
[OFF]  
Cancels burst mode.  
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Using the [Rec] menu  
About [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst]  
• The settings can be made in [Normal Picture] Mode only.  
• The picture size is changed in accordance with the aspect ratios of the pictures (55)  
prior to the setting.  
Picture Aspect Ratio  
Picture Size  
3 M  
4:3  
3:2  
2.5 M  
16:9  
1:1  
2 M  
2.5 M  
When ISO Sensitivity is set to high, or when the shutter speed becomes slow in dark  
locations, the burst speed may become slow.  
When you track subjects in motion and take successive pictures in where there is a  
significant difference between light and dark areas, it may not be possible to achieve  
the optimal exposure.  
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes.  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
[Burst]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken  
while shutter button is held down.  
Recording mode:  
Settings:  
/ [OFF]  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Maximum burst speed: Approx. 1.5 fps  
Maximum burst speed: Approx. 1.4 fps  
You can record a series of still pictures successively until the card or built-in memory  
is full, but at some point the burst speed drops. (The timing at which the burst speed  
drops varies depending on the type of card and the number of recording pixels.)  
Focus is fixed from first picture. Exposure and White Balance is adjusted for each  
picture.  
The camera automatically fixes a succession of still pictures into three when the self-  
timer is used.  
Burst speed may be reduced if ISO Sensitivity is set to high, or if shutter speed is  
reduced in darker locations.  
When burst is selected, the flash is disabled.  
When you record subjects in motion where there is a significant difference between  
light and dark areas, it may not be possible to achieve the optimal exposure.  
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes.  
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Using the [Rec] menu  
[Color Mode]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Set color effects.  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [STANDARD] / [VIVID] (sharper) / [B&W] / [SEPIA] / [Happy]  
1
2
1 [Normal Picture] Mode and [Motion Picture] Mode only  
2 [Intelligent Auto] Mode only  
[AF Assist Lamp]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter  
button (  
and larger AF area displayed)  
[OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.)  
The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of approx. 1 m  
(3.3 feet)  
• Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close  
range.  
• The AF Assist Lamp’s effective distance becomes shorter when  
using the zoom and depending on subject conditions.  
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes:  
[Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Sunset] and [Glass Through] Scene  
Modes  
AF Assist Lamp  
[Red-Eye Removal]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash  
red-eye reduction ( ).  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]  
This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is  
Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye.  
(Face Detection).  
When the function setting is [ON], a  
appears with the flash icon.  
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Using the [Rec] menu  
[Stabilizer]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]  
Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:  
Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (also in the Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects,  
indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)  
[Date Stamp]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture.  
Recording mode:  
Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF]  
Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased.  
The date cannot be stamped when [Burst] is set.  
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode.  
Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures  
with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)  
Cannot change the setting in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. The setting in other Recording  
Mode is applied.  
[Clock Set]  
• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (33)  
Set the clock. Same function as that in [Setup] menu.  
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Different playback methods  
[Playback Mode]  
Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.  
Press the Playback button  
Display the screen for [Playback  
Mode] selection  
Select the method of playback  
When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.  
The [Playback Mode] automatically becomes [Normal Play] when switching from  
recording mode to playback mode.  
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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]  
[Slide Show]  
• For switching [Playback Mode] (64)  
Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV  
screen.  
Use cursor button to select the playback method and press  
[MENU/SET]  
[All]  
Play all.  
[Category  
Selection]  
Select category and playback.  
(Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET].) (66)  
[Favorite]  
Play back pictures set as [Favorite].  
Use cursor button to set playback effects and press  
[MENU/SET]  
[Effect] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere)  
[AUTO] (only available with [Category Selection] setting) / [NATURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] /  
[URBAN] / [OFF]  
[Setup]  
[1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] / [3 SEC.] / [5 SEC.] (Only available when [Effect] is  
[Duration]  
[OFF])  
[Repeat]  
[Music]  
[ON] / [OFF]  
[ON] / [OFF]  
Select [Start] with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]  
Operations during Slide Show  
Pause/Play  
(While paused)  
Previous  
(While paused)  
Next  
• Volume can be adjusted with the zoom  
lever or the zoom button.  
Stop  
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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]  
When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a  
screen effect.  
When panorama pictures are played back, the [Duration] setting is disabled.  
Part of [Effect] cannot be used when displaying pictures recorded in portrait position.  
Music effects cannot be added.  
Motion pictures cannot be played back in a Slide Show. The initial screens of motion  
pictures are played back as still pictures in the Slide Show.  
[Filtering Play]  
• For switching [Playback Mode] (64)  
You can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures  
in selected categories or to favorite pictures, and then view those pictures.  
Select the method to narrow down the displayed pictures  
[Category  
Selection]  
Display only pictures in the selected category.  
[Favorite]  
Display pictures set as [Favorite].  
When [Category Selection] has been selected in step , select  
a category  
[Category]  
Recording information such as Scene Modes  
[Portrait] /  
/ [Soft Skin] / [Night Portrait] /  
/ [Panorama Shot] / [Sunset] /  
/ [Baby]  
[Scenery] /  
/ [Glass Through]  
[Night Portrait] /  
[Sports]  
/ [Night Scenery] /  
[Baby]  
[Pet]  
[Food]  
[Motion Picture]  
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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]  
[Calendar]  
• For switching [Playback Mode] (64)  
Select the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day. (30)  
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Retouching pictures  
[Auto Retouch]  
You can adjust the color and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance.  
• New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to  
edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.  
DMC-FH6  
Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press  
Use cursor button to select [Auto Retouch] and press [MENU/  
SET]  
A still picture retouched with colors and brightness is displayed.  
Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]  
• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still  
picture is saved.  
• When [OFF] is selected, you can restore a picture to its original condition (before  
retouching).  
DMC-FH4  
DMC-S5  
DMC-S2  
Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press  
A still picture retouched with colors and brightness is displayed.  
Press [MENU/SET]  
• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still  
picture is saved.  
The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures.  
Some still pictures may have higher noise levels after retouching.  
It may not be possible to use [Auto Retouch] with still pictures that have already been  
retouched.  
It may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other cameras.  
[Auto Retouch] is unable to be performed in the following cases:  
• Motion pictures  
• Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode  
• Still pictures recorded in [Photo Frame] Scene Mode  
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Retouching pictures  
DMC-FH6  
[Beauty Retouch]  
Still pictures taken by the camera that recognize the subject as a face can be retouched  
using the makeup effect etc., to enhance the portrait.  
• New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Beauty Retouch]. Before starting to  
edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.  
Select a still picture that has a face in it and press  
Use cursor button to select [Beauty Retouch] and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select a face and press [MENU/SET]  
• Press or to move the cursor to select a face. If the cursor does not move to  
a face, it means that the camera cannot detect this face and thus it cannot be  
selected.  
Set the effects  
Use or to select the effect that you want to apply and press  
Use or to select the setting and press  
• Repeat steps and to set another effect.  
Menu item  
Settings  
Creates smooth, clear skin or enhances the whiteness of eyes  
and teeth.  
[Aesthetic Retouch]  
[Foundation]  
Adjusts the skin color.  
Enhances the color of lips, renders faces with a three-dimensional  
look, or creates a sharper outline of the eyes.  
[Make Up Retouch]  
Press [MENU/SET] to end the retouching operation  
Use cursor button to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]  
• A screen comparing the original picture to the picture with effects applied is  
displayed.  
Press [MENU/SET]  
• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still  
picture is saved.  
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Retouching pictures  
You cannot retouch an already-retouched subject or two or more subjects at once. To  
perform such an operation, save the picture once and then select a subject that you  
want to retouch again.  
The brightness or color between a picture viewed before saving and the saved picture  
may be different.  
It may not be possible to retouch still pictures taken with other cameras.  
You cannot retouch motion pictures and still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot]  
Scene Mode.  
If the face is not detected properly, it may not be possible to retouch the face as  
desired.  
To take a still picture suitable for [Beauty Retouch]:  
Take a picture of the face from the front  
• Avoid taking a picture under very low lighting conditions  
Take a clear picture of the area that you want to retouch  
Reallusion is a trademark of Reallusion Inc.  
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Using the [Playback] menu  
You can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture  
(for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture.  
• For Playback menu display and operation methods (33).  
• Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displayed.  
• It may not be possible to set or edit pictures taken with other cameras.  
• New pictures are created after editing pictures with tools such as [Resize] and  
[Cropping]  
. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free  
DMC-FH6  
space in the built-in memory or memory card.  
[Upload Set]  
You can select pictures on the camera for uploading to image-sharing websites  
(Facebook or YouTube).  
• Only still pictures can be uploaded to Facebook and only motion pictures can be  
uploaded to YouTube.  
• Pictures on the built-in memory cannot be set. Copy pictures to a card (77) before  
making [Upload Set] settings.  
Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then  
press [MENU/SET]  
Select picture and make setting  
[SINGLE]  
Use cursor button to select  
[MULTI]  
Use cursor button to select picture and press  
picture and press [MENU/SET] [MENU/SET]  
To cancel  
Press [MENU/SET]  
again.  
To execute  
Use cursor button to  
select [OK] and press  
[MENU/SET].  
• Confirmation screen is  
displayed. If you select  
[Yes], the operation is  
executed.  
Web upload setting  
To cancel  
Press [MENU/SET] again.  
Web upload setting  
Uploading to image-sharing websites  
When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies  
on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer (80) before  
performing uploading operations. For more details, refer to (84).  
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Using the [Playback] menu  
To clear all  
Select [CANCEL] in step  
and select [Yes].  
Not available on cards with less than 512 MB.  
[Resize]  
• For Playback menu display and operation methods (33).  
Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc.  
(Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.)  
[SINGLE]  
Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] and press [MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select a still picture and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET]  
Current size  
Size after change  
• Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.  
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Using the [Playback] menu  
[MULTI]  
Use cursor button to select [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select a still picture and press  
[MENU/SET] (up to 50 pictures)  
To cancel  
Press [MENU/SET] again.  
To execute  
Use cursor button to select  
Resize setting  
[OK] and press [MENU/SET].  
Number of pixels before/  
after resizing  
• Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.  
Picture quality is reduced after resizing.  
Cannot resize the following pictures.  
• Motion pictures  
• Still pictures already stamped with the date and time  
• Panorama pictures  
DMC-FH6  
[Cropping]  
• For Playback menu display and operation methods (33).  
Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas.  
Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press  
[MENU/SET]  
Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET]  
Expand  
Change position  
• Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.  
Picture quality is reduced after cropping.  
Cannot crop the following pictures.  
• Motion pictures  
• Still pictures already stamped with the date and time  
• Panorama pictures  
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Using the [Playback] menu  
[Favorite]  
• For Playback menu display and operation methods (33).  
By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures  
only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites.  
Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]  
[SINGLE]  
[MULTI]  
Favorite picture setting  
Favorite picture setting  
To cancel Press [MENU/SET] again.  
To clear all  
Select [CANCEL] in step  
and select [Yes].  
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Using the [Playback] menu  
DMC-FH6  
[Print Set]  
• For Playback menu display and operation methods (33).  
Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print-  
compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility)  
For more information visit:  
http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm  
Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to set number of pictures and press [MENU/  
SET]  
(repeat steps  
and  
when using [MULTI] (up to 999 pictures))  
[SINGLE]  
[MULTI]  
Date print set  
No. to print  
Date print set  
No. to print  
• Date print setting/release Press  
To clear all  
Select [CANCEL] in step  
and select [Yes].  
Depending on the type of printer, the printer settings may take priority over camera  
settings.  
Cannot be set for files that are not compliant with the DCF standard.  
Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used. In such cases, delete  
all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera.  
Date print setting cannot be made for still pictures that have been taken with [Date  
Stamp].  
Print setting cannot be made for motion pictures.  
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Using the [Playback] menu  
[Protect]  
• For Playback menu display and operation methods (33).  
Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.  
Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]  
[SINGLE]  
[MULTI]  
Picture protected  
Picture protected  
To cancel Press [MENU/SET] again.  
To clear all  
Select [CANCEL] in step  
and select [Yes].  
To cancel while releasing all  
Press [MENU/SET].  
May not be effective when using other devices.  
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Using the [Playback] menu  
[Copy]  
• For Playback menu display and operation methods (33).  
You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card.  
Use cursor button to select the copy method (direction) and  
press [MENU/SET]  
: Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ).  
: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory.  
Select picture with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]  
To cancel Press [MENU/SET].  
• After all the pictures are copied from the built-in memory to the memory card, the  
display returns automatically to the playback screen.  
Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other  
operations during copying.  
If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new  
folder for copying will be created when copying from built-in memory to card (  
).  
Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory (  
The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying.  
).  
- [Protect] - [Favorite] - [Print Set]  
DMC-FH6  
Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied.  
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Viewing on TV screen  
You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV  
cable.  
Getting Ready:  
• Set [TV Aspect]. (38)  
• Turn off both camera and TV.  
Connect camera to TV  
Turn on TV  
Set to auxiliary input.  
Turn on camera  
Press the Playback button  
Check socket direction and insert  
straight in.  
(Damage to socket shape can lead to  
faulty operation.)  
Yellow: To video socket  
AV cable  
(Optional)  
White: To audio socket  
When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot  
Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot  
You can play back only still pictures.  
You cannot play back motion pictures.  
You may not be able to play back panorama pictures. Also you cannot perform automatic  
scrolling playback of panorama pictures.  
• When using both SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card  
in equipment compatible with the particular format.  
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Viewing on TV screen  
Also consult TV operating manual.  
Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (optional).  
You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or  
PAL system when you set [Video Out] in [Setup] menu. (DMC-FH6PU/DMC-FH4PU/  
DMC-S5PU/DMC-S2PU/DMC-FH6PR/DMC-FH4PR/DMC-S5PR only)  
Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly.  
Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on  
widescreen or high-definition televisions.  
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Using with your PC  
Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the  
two together.  
• Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.  
For details, see the manual for your computer.  
• If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed  
requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded  
pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html  
You can use pictures copied to your computer for printing, attaching them to e-mail, or  
other operation. The “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied) enables  
you to perform these functions easily.  
Using the supplied software  
The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software.  
Install the software on your computer before using.  
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE (Windows XP/Vista/7)  
This software allows you to copy still pictures or motion pictures to a computer and sort  
the copied pictures by their recording date and time, model name of the digital camera  
used, or other attributes. You can write pictures to a DVD, create a Slide Show using  
your preferred music or effects and so on before saving it to a DVD.  
LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)  
LoiLoScope is a video editing software where that draws out the full power of your  
PC. Creating videos is as easy as organizing cards on top of a desk. Use your music,  
picture and video files to create videos to share with your friends and family by burning  
it to a DVD, uploading it to websites, or simply share your videos with your friends via  
e-mail.  
• This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.  
For more information on how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope  
manual available for download at the link below.  
Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20  
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Using with your PC  
Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO)  
This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorize these  
acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used.  
• Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.  
Check the environment of your PC  
Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE  
Windows XP (32 bit) SP3  
OS  
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2  
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1  
Windows XP  
Windows Vista  
Windows 7  
Pentium III 500 MHz or higher  
800 MHz or higher  
1 GHz or higher  
CPU  
1024 × 768 pixels or more  
(1920 × 1080 pixels or more recommended)  
Display  
Windows XP  
512 MB or more  
Windows Vista  
RAM  
1 GB or more (32 bit)  
Windows 7  
2 GB or more (64 bit)  
Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software  
• Refer to the Operating Instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF) for further  
information about the operating environment.  
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software  
When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.  
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu  
Click on the [Recommended Installation]  
• Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.  
The software compatible with your PC will be installed.  
PHOTOfunSTUDIO is not compatible with Mac.  
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Using with your PC  
Copying still pictures and motion pictures  
Check socket direction and insert straight in.  
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)  
Getting Ready:  
• Charge the battery  
sufficiently.  
• When importing pictures from  
the built-in memory, remove  
any memory cards.  
• Turn on the camera and  
computer  
USB connection cable  
(always use cable supplied)  
[Access] (sending data)  
• Do not disconnect  
the USB connection  
cable while [Access] is  
displayed.  
Connect camera to computer  
• Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable.  
Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause  
malfunction.  
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer  
• For details on how to use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, see the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”  
manual (PDF).  
You can save pictures to your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files  
containing the pictures that you want to copy into other folders in the computer.  
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Using with your PC  
Folder and file names on computer  
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)  
100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)  
P1000001.JPG  
JPG:  
:
Windows  
Still pictures  
P1000999.JPG  
Drives are displayed  
in “My Computer” or  
“Computer” folder.  
MOV:  
Motion pictures  
101_PANA  
1
:
999_PANA  
MISC (Favorite)  
Mac  
2,  
3
Drives are displayed on  
the desktop.  
(Displayed as “LUMIX”,  
“NO_NAME”, or  
“Untitled”.)  
∗ ∗  
AD_LUMIX (Folder for Web uploading)  
LUMIXUP.EXE (Uploading tool)  
1 New folders are created in the following cases:  
• When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999.  
• When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with  
other cameras, etc.).  
2 Note that pictures cannot be uploaded to image-sharing websites if the files in the AD_LUMIX  
folder are deleted.  
3 This folder is not created in the built-in memory.  
To cancel connection  
Click “Safely Remove Hardware” in the Windows System Tray  
When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X  
The camera can be connected to your computer even if you select [PictBridge (PTP)] in  
the step  
on the previous page.  
• Only picture output can be performed.  
• It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.  
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.  
Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.  
When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds.  
Cancel communication via your computer immediately. Use a sufficiently charged  
battery.  
For more details, consult your computer operating manual.  
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Using with your PC  
Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites  
Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload still pictures and  
motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube).  
There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialized software.  
Uploading pictures from the camera is easy with a computer connected to a network,  
even when you are away from your regular computing environment.  
• This tool supports only computers that run on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and  
Windows 7.  
• For more information, read the operating instructions (PDF) for the [LUMIX Image  
Uploader].  
Getting ready:  
• Use [Upload Set] to select the pictures for uploading (71)  
• Connect your computer to the Internet  
• Create an account for the applicable image-sharing website and prepare your login  
information  
Double-click “LUMIXUP.EXE” to start it  
• If you have installed “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” from the CD-ROM (supplied),  
“Uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader])” may start automatically.  
Select the upload destination  
• Do the further steps in accordance with the instructions displayed on the computer  
screen.  
Because YouTube and Facebook services and specifications are subject to change,  
operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future. Available services and  
screens are subject to change without notice.  
(This service is available as of November 1, 2011)  
Do not upload pictures protected by copyright except when you are the copyright holder  
or permission has been obtained from the corresponding copyright holder.  
The pictures may contain information that identifies an individual, such as the title of  
a picture, recording date and time, information of the location where a picture was  
taken using a camera with GPS function, and so on. Before uploading the pictures to  
image-sharing websites, check the pictures carefully for information that should not be  
disclosed.  
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Printing  
You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing.  
• Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.  
For details, see the manual for your computer.  
• Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when  
the cable disconnection icon is displayed (may  
not be displayed with some printers).  
Getting Ready:  
• Charge the battery sufficiently.  
• When copying pictures from the  
built-in memory, remove any memory  
cards.  
• Adjust the print quality or other  
settings on your printer, as needed.  
• Turn on the camera and printer  
Check socket direction and insert straight in.  
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty  
operation.)  
USB connection cable  
(always use cable supplied)  
Connect camera to printer  
• Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables  
other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.  
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PictBridge (PTP)],  
and press [MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select a picture to print and press  
[MENU/SET]  
Use cursor button to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET]  
(Print settings (87))  
To cancel print Press [MENU/SET]  
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.  
Disconnect USB connection cable after printing.  
Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.  
When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds.  
Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable. Use a sufficiently charged  
battery.  
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Printing  
Printing multiple pictures  
Connect camera to printer  
• Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables  
other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.  
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PictBridge (PTP)],  
and press [MENU/SET]  
Press  
Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET]  
[Multi Select]:  
Scroll between pictures with cursor button select pictures  
to print with [MENU/SET]. (Press [MENU/SET] again to  
release selection.)  
Use cursor button to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET].  
Print all pictures.  
[Select All]:  
DMC-FH6  
[Print Set (DPOF)]  
[Favorite]:  
:Print pictures selected in [Print Set].  
Print pictures selected as [Favorite].  
Use cursor button to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET]  
(Print settings (87))  
Select [Yes] if print confirmation screen is displayed.  
An orange “ ” displayed during printing indicates an error message.  
Print may be divided into several times if printing a large amount of pictures.  
(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.)  
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Printing  
Making print settings on the camera  
(Make settings before selecting [Print start])  
Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET]  
Item  
Settings  
[Print with  
Date]  
[ON] / [OFF]  
Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)  
[Num.of  
prints]  
[Paper Size]  
When  
is selected, the printer settings take priority.  
[Page  
Layout]  
(printer takes priority) /  
(1 picture, with border) /  
(1 picture, no border) /  
(2 pictures) / (4 pictures)  
Use cursor button to select setting and press [MENU/SET]  
Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer.  
To arrange  
“2 pictures” or  
“4 pictures” in the same still picture, set the number of  
prints for the still picture to 2 or 4.  
To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to  
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)  
[Print with Date] and [Num.of prints] are not shown when you have selected [Print Set]  
and make  
DMC-FH6  
settings.  
Even with completed [Print Set] settings, dates may not be printed, depending on the  
DMC-FH6  
shop or printer used.  
When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the printer  
(printer settings may be prioritized).  
Print with date and text  
Printing in store  
Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store.  
• When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can  
accept this size.  
Using computer  
Print settings for recording date and text information can be made using the supplied  
CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.  
Using printer  
Recording date can be printed by setting [Print with Date] to [ON] when connecting to a  
printer compatible with date printing.  
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List of LCD monitor displays  
In recording  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
14  
13  
12  
11  
8
10  
9
1
2
9
Recording Mode (18)  
Picture Size (55)  
Recording quality (56)  
ISO Sensitivity (56)  
Aperture value/Shutter speed (40)  
Exposure Compensation (48)  
AF Assist Lamp (62)  
Backlight Compensation (23)  
Flash Mode (45)  
Optical Image Stabilizer (63)  
Jitter alert (40)  
White Balance (57)  
Color Mode (62)  
Battery capacity (15)  
Burst Mode (60)  
Intelligent exposure (59)  
Focus (22)  
10  
Current date/time  
3
Age in years/months (54)  
Elapsed recording time (25)  
Date Stamp (63)  
Save destination (14)  
Recording state  
11  
12  
13  
4
5
14  
Number of recordable pictures (15)  
Remaining recording time (15, 25)  
6
7
8
RXXhXXmXXs  
AF area (41)  
Self-timer Mode (47)  
Focus range  
Zoom (43)  
3.3ft  
-
5X  
[h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.  
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.  
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List of LCD monitor displays  
In playback  
1
2
3
9
8
4
5
7
6
1
2
6
7
Playback Mode (64)  
Protected picture (76)  
Favorites (74)  
Date Stamp (63)  
Color Mode (62)  
Picture Size (55)  
Auto Retouch (68)  
Beauty Retouch (69)  
Battery capacity (15)  
Recorded date and time  
World time setting (35)  
Age in years/months (54)  
Aperture value/Shutter speed (40)  
ISO Sensitivity (56)  
Recording Mode (18)  
Flash Mode (45)  
White Balance (57)  
Exposure Compensation (48)  
Recording quality (56)  
Motion picture recording time (27)  
XXhXXmXXs  
Folder/File number (26, 83)  
Save destination (14)  
Cable disconnection warning icon  
(85)  
DMC-FH6  
3
4
8
9
Picture number/Total pictures (26)  
Elapsed playback time (27)  
5
Print settings (75)  
DMC-FH6  
[h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.  
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.  
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Message displays  
Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.  
[This memory card cannot be used]  
A MultiMediaCard was inserted.  
Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.  
[Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted]  
Non-DCF pictures (26) cannot be deleted.  
Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (39)  
[No additional selections can be made]  
The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded.  
More than 999 pictures have been set as [Favorite].  
The number of pictures allowing [Resize] (multiple settings) at once has been exceeded.  
[Please turn camera off and then on again] [System Error]  
The lens is not working correctly.  
Turn on power again.  
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains)  
[Some pictures cannot be copied] [Copy could not be completed]  
Pictures cannot be copied in following cases.  
Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from card.  
File is not of DCF standard (26).  
Picture taken or edited on a different device.  
[Not enough space on built-in memory] [Not enough memory on the card]  
There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy pictures from the built-in  
memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.  
[Built-In Memory Error] [Format built-in memory?]  
Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.  
Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.  
[Memory Card Error] [Format this card?]  
The card format cannot be used with this camera.  
Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (39)  
[Insert SD card again] [Try another card]  
Access to card has failed.  
Insert card again.  
Try with a different card.  
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Message displays  
[Memory Card Error] [Memory card parameter error]  
Card is not of SD standard.  
When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are  
supported.  
[Read Error]/[Write Error] [Please check the card]  
Data read has failed.  
Check whether card has been inserted correctly (12).  
Data write has failed.  
Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.  
Card may possibly be damaged.  
Try with a different card.  
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card]  
If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class (14), the data writing  
speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on the memory card and  
formatting it (39).  
Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.  
[A folder cannot be created]  
Folder numbers in use have reached 999.  
Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (39)  
[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV] [Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]  
AV cable is connected to camera.  
To remove message immediately Press [MENU/SET].  
To change aspect ratio Change [TV Aspect] (38).  
USB connection cable (supplied) is only connected to camera.  
Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.  
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Q&A  
Troubleshooting  
Try checking these items (92 - 97) first.  
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue.  
(Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their  
values from the time of purchase.)  
Battery, power  
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.  
Battery is not inserted correctly (12), or needs recharging.  
The power cuts off during use.  
Battery needs recharging.  
Camera is set to [Auto Power Off]. (37)  
Turn on the power again.  
Recording  
Cannot record pictures.  
The camera is in Playback Mode.  
Press the Playback button to switch to recording mode.  
Built-in memory/card is full. Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (31).  
Recorded pictures look white.  
Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).  
Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.  
Lens is foggy (4).  
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.  
Adjust the exposure (48).  
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.  
Camera is set to use [Burst] (60).  
Focus not aligned correctly.  
Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording  
mode.)  
Subject outside of focus range.  
Caused by jitter or subject movement (40).  
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective.  
Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective.  
Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.  
Set [Digital Zoom] to [OFF] and [Sensitivity] to [  
]. (56, 59)  
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.  
ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.  
(Default [Sensitivity] setting is [  
] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)  
Lower [Sensitivity] (56).  
Take pictures in brighter locations.  
Camera is set to [High Sens.].  
(Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity.)  
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Q&A Troubleshooting  
Recording (Continued)  
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.  
When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasing the shutter speed may  
introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the light  
source and do not indicate a malfunction.  
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire  
screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter  
button halfway.  
This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brighter  
areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is not a fault. This  
will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.  
We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such as  
sunlight when taking pictures.  
Motion picture recording stops midway.  
With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording may end midway.  
When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class of “Class 6” or higher.  
SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.  
If recording stops even when using a card with speed of “Class 6” or faster, the data writing speed is  
low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it. (39)  
Panorama picture recording stops before finishing.  
If the pan motion of the camera is too slow, the camera assumes that the operation has been  
aborted and stops recording.  
If the pan motion of the camera is too shaky when it is moved toward the recording direction, the  
camera stops recording.  
To record panorama pictures, pan the camera in a small circular motion, as in parallel with the  
recording direction, at a speed that turning halfway around in approx. 4 seconds (guideline).  
The beep volume is low.  
The speaker is blocked.  
LCD monitor  
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.  
After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds (max.)  
when recording to the built-in memory)  
Brightness is unstable.  
Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.  
(Does not affect recorded picture.)  
Monitor flickers indoors.  
The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning on. This is an operation to correct  
flicker caused by lighting such as fluorescent lights, LED lights etc. and is not a malfunction.  
The LCD monitor is too bright or too dark.  
Use [LCD Display] to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (36)  
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when  
touched.  
This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need to worry.  
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Q&A Troubleshooting  
Flash  
No flash emitted.  
Flash set to [Forced Flash Off]  
The flash is unavailable when using [Burst] (other than [Flash Burst]  
[Scenery], [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], or [Glass Through] Scene Modes.  
) or when using  
DMC-FH6  
Multiple flashes are emitted.  
[Burst] is set to [Flash Burst]  
DMC-FH6  
Playback  
Pictures have been rotated.  
[Rotate Disp.] is set to  
For full-screen display without picture rotation, set [OFF].  
.
Cannot view pictures.  
Press the Playback button.  
No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures are played from card if inserted, from built-in  
memory if card is not inserted).  
Camera set to [Filtering Play].  
Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play] (64).  
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.  
Picture edited on computer or taken with a different device.  
Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery.  
Use [Format] to delete (39).  
The Playback volume and beep volume are low.  
The speaker is blocked.  
Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback.  
Picture edited on computer or taken with a different device.  
[Clock Set] is incorrect (16).  
(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copied to computer and then  
back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)  
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 particles of dust in the air. This is  
not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position  
differ in every picture.  
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen.  
The still pictures may have been recorded with another device. If so, they may be displayed with  
poor picture quality.  
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Q&A Troubleshooting  
Playback (Continued)  
Blackened red areas in recorded pictures.  
When digital red-eye correction (  
colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red  
areas.  
,
) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-  
We recommend setting the Flash Mode to  
,
or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before  
recording.  
The sound of recorded motion pictures is not audible.  
Be sure not to block the microphone with your fingers when recording motion pictures.  
The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up.  
This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, the  
sound may break up. This is not a malfunction.  
Motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played on other devices.  
Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be played on digital cameras of  
other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this camera cannot be played on  
Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with  
LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)  
TV, computer, printer  
No image appear on TV. Image blurred or not colored.  
Not connected correctly. (78)  
The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.  
TV screen display different to LCD monitor.  
Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.  
Cannot play motion pictures on TV.  
Card is inserted into TV.  
Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable, and then access playback mode on the camera.  
(78)  
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.  
Check [TV Aspect] settings (38).  
Cannot send pictures to computer.  
Not connected correctly (80).  
Check whether computer has recognized camera.  
Select [PC] when connecting the camera to your computer. (80)  
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).  
Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.  
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Q&A Troubleshooting  
TV, computer, printer (Continued)  
The card is not recognized by the computer.  
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)  
Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html  
When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not  
format it.  
If [Access] remains displayed on the LCD monitor, turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB  
cable.  
Uploading to YouTube or Facebook cannot be performed properly.  
Confirm that the login information (login ID, user name, e-mail address and password) is correct.  
Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.  
Confirm that the resident software (such as anti-virus software and the firewall, etc.) is not  
blocking access to YouTube or Facebook.  
Check the YouTube or Facebook site.  
Cannot print when connecting to printer.  
Printer is not compatible with PictBridge.  
Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting the camera to your computer. (85)  
Cannot print the date.  
Make date printing settings before printing.  
With supplied software: Select “with dates” within print settings.  
Use [Date Stamp] function when taking a picture. (63)  
Edges cut off pictures when printing.  
Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing.  
(Consult printer operating manual.)  
The pictures were recorded in  
If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.  
aspect ratio.  
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Q&A Troubleshooting  
Others  
Menu not displayed in desired language.  
Change [Language] setting (39).  
Camera rattles if shaken.  
This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.  
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.  
[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] (62).  
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated.  
[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF].  
Not illuminated in bright locations.  
Camera is hot.  
Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.  
Lens makes a clicking noise.  
When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also  
change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.  
(Does not affect recording.)  
Clock is incorrect.  
Camera has been left for a long period.  
Reset the clock (16).  
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject  
become colored.  
Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending on the zoom ratio, but this  
is not a fault.  
File numbers are not recorded in sequence.  
File numbers are reset when new folders are created (83).  
File numbers have jumped backwards.  
Battery was removed/inserted with power on.  
(Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)  
When the camera is left alone, the slide show is suddenly displayed.  
This is the [Auto Demo] to introduce the features of the camera.  
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Usage cautions and notes  
When in use  
Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.  
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave  
ovens, TVs, video games etc.).  
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted  
by electromagnetic wave radiation.  
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the  
pictures and/or sound.  
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created  
by speakers or large motors.  
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,  
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.  
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn  
this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (for dealer display purpose only).  
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.  
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may  
be adversely affected.  
Do not keep objects that may be influenced magnetically close to the speaker.  
• Magnetized objects such as bank cards, commuter passes, watches, may be adversely affected  
by the magnetic influence of the speaker.  
Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.  
Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface  
damage or coating to peel).  
Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer.  
It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a fire and the  
battery to burst due to the high temperature.  
Caring for your camera  
To clean your camera, remove the battery, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth.  
Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing  
and finish of the camera.  
If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.  
When not using for a while  
Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent  
damage through over-discharge).  
Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.  
Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C  
- 25 °C (59 °F - 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40%RH - 60%RH) and no major temperature  
changes.  
Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.  
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Usage cautions and notes  
Memory cards  
To prevent damage to cards and data  
• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.  
• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.  
• Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.  
When disposing of/transferring memory cards  
• If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file  
management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card.  
When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the  
memory card itself, or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely  
delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.  
LCD Monitor  
Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage the monitor.  
In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor may be slightly  
less responsive than normal immediately after startup. Normal brightness will return once the  
internal components have warmed up.  
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However  
there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a  
malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of  
the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory  
or a card.  
About charging the battery  
The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes  
longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time.  
Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.  
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.  
Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.  
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat  
generated.  
Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.  
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)  
Do not disassemble or modify the charger.  
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please  
purchase a new battery.  
When charging:  
• Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.  
• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).  
• Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.  
• After charging, remove the charger from the wall socket, and then remove the battery from the  
charger (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).  
Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause  
faults).  
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Usage cautions and notes  
Lens  
If lens is dirty:  
Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the power on, hold the  
extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.  
Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight.  
Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from  
bag, etc.  
When using a tripod or unipod  
Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the  
camera, screw hole, or label.)  
Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)  
You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.  
Personal Information  
If birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain  
personal information.  
Disclaimer  
• Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity,  
accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.  
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the  
alteration or loss of data containing personal information.  
When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera  
To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. (37)  
• If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (77) them to a memory card if  
necessary, and then format (39) the built-in memory.  
• Remove the memory card from the camera.  
• When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the initial  
purchase state.  
• If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction, consult with the  
dealer or nearest Service Center.  
When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposing of/transferring  
memory cards” in the previous section.  
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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license  
therefrom.  
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in  
the U.S. and other countries.  
• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks  
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.  
• 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.  

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