Panasonic Dmc Fh20 Operaing Instructions Manual

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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode  (P40)
2 Protected picture  (P106)
3 Favorites  (P103)
4 Stamped with text indication (P97)
5 Picture Size (P78)
Motion picture icon  (P95)
6 Battery indication  (P11)
7 Folder/File number  (P110)
Built-in memory  (P16)
Elapsed playback time  (P95):
8 Picture number/Total pictures
9 Motion picture recording time  (P95):
10 Exposure compensation  (P55)
11 Recording information
12 Favorites settings  (P103)
13 Recorded date and time/World Time  (P76)
Name  (P63)...

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Cautions for Use
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields...

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Care of the camera• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to 
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD 
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
• We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in...

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft 
cloth.
• When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the  camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
• When using a...

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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
• Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body 
of the battery...

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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.
• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch  the terminals with your...

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• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature:15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If  the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long...

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Message Display
Confirmation or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED]
>The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock 
it. (P17)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling the Protect setting.  (P106)
[THIS PICTURE...

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[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]
• The following pictures cannot be copied.
– When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy  destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)
– Files not based on the DCF standard.
• Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
• This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory...

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[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
• Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
• In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 6” card or higher, the data writing speed has  deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format  (P28).
• Depending on the type of the card, motion picture recording may...