Panasonic Dmc Fh20 Operaing Instructions Manual
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Preparation
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step
4.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in
[PLAYBACK] Mode.)
Press [MENU/SET].](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65891/w64_dmc-fh20_en_adv_om_d-17.png "Page 18
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step
4.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in
[PLAYBACK] Mode.)
Press [MENU/SET].")
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Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press 3/ 4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination (P76)
‚ : Cancel without setting the clock.
• Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65891/w64_dmc-fh20_en_adv_om_d-18.png "Page 19
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Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press 3/ 4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination (P76)
‚ : Cancel without setting the clock.
• Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display...")
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Preparation
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures
and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with
the camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Note• Due to the camera’s specifications, it may...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65891/w64_dmc-fh20_en_adv_om_d-19.png "Page 20
Preparation
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures
and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with
the camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Note• Due to the camera’s specifications, it may...")
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Preparation
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C [MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [ !], and then press [MODE].
• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu settings,
set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65891/w64_dmc-fh20_en_adv_om_d-20.png "Page 21
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Preparation
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C [MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [ !], and then press [MODE].
• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu settings,
set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]...")
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2Press 2.
3Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ].
4Press 1.• Select a menu item next and set it.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65891/w64_dmc-fh20_en_adv_om_d-21.png "Page 22
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2Press 2.
3Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ].
4Press 1.• Select a menu item next and set it.")
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Preparation
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P87) is selected, [STABILIZER DEMO.] can
be displayed.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item
and the setting and then press [MENU/SET]
to close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
A](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65891/w64_dmc-fh20_en_adv_om_d-22.png "Page 23
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Preparation
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P87) is selected, [STABILIZER DEMO.] can
be displayed.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item
and the setting and then press [MENU/SET]
to close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
A")
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About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [SLEEP MODE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P28) can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.
• Refer to P18 for details.
• Refer to P76 for details.
• Refer to P73 for details.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
[WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65891/w64_dmc-fh20_en_adv_om_d-23.png "Page 24
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About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [SLEEP MODE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P28) can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.
• Refer to P18 for details.
• Refer to P76 for details.
• Refer to P73 for details.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
[WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and...")
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Preparation
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
• High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65891/w64_dmc-fh20_en_adv_om_d-24.png "Page 25
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• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
• High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD...")
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• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].
• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
• [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a Slide Show
–[AUTO DEMO]
• [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using [SELF PORTRAIT] (P59),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P65), [FLASH BURST]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65891/w64_dmc-fh20_en_adv_om_d-25.png "Page 26
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• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].
• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
• [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a Slide Show
–[AUTO DEMO]
• [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using [SELF PORTRAIT] (P59),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P65), [FLASH BURST]...")
- 21 - Preparation This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode Setting menu items Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !], and then press [MODE]. • When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ (], and proceed to step 4. Press 3/4 to select [NORMAL PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [ š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Preparation - 22 - Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. 2Press 2. 3Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 4Press 1.• Select a menu item next and set it.
- 23 - Preparation By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P87) is selected, [STABILIZER DEMO.] can be displayed. Using the quick menu Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording. Press 3 /4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The items to be set and the settings are displayed. A
Preparation - 24 - About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [SLEEP MODE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P28) can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. • Refer to P18 for details. • Refer to P76 for details. • Refer to P73 for details. U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time. [WORLD TIME] Set the time in your home area and travel destination. “ [DESTINATION]: Travel destination area – [HOME]: Your home area — [TRAVEL DATE] Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. [TRAVEL SETUP]: [OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION]: [OFF]/[SET] r [BEEP] This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [BEEP LEVEL]: [s ] (Muted) [t ] (Low) [u ] (High) [SHUTTER VOL.]: [] (Muted) [] (Low) [] (High) [BEEP TONE]: []/[]/[] [SHUTTER TONE]: []/[]/[] 123123
- 25 - Preparation • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. • High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. • If the screen is difficult to see because of light shining on it, use your hand or another object to block the light. • The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode and High Angle Mode. • [AUTO POWER LCD] and [HIGH ANGLE] cannot be selected in Playback Mode. u [VOLUME]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. [LCD MODE] These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. Å [HIGH ANGLE]: The LCD monitor is easier to s ee when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head. [DISPLAY SIZE]Change the display size of some icons and menu screens. [STANDARD]/[LARGE] [FOCUS ICON]Change the focus icon. [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] LCD
Preparation - 26 - • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE]. • [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.– When using the AC adaptor – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a Slide Show –[AUTO DEMO] • [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using [SELF PORTRAIT] (P59), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P65), [FLASH BURST] (P66) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P69) in Scene Mode and [BURST] (P85). • In Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. • [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. – The setting and registration for My Scene Mode (P56) • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, [FAVORITE] (P103) in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] (P102) is set to [ON]. – The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P63) and [PET] (P64) in Scene Mode. – The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P73) (departure date, return date, location) – The [WORLD TIME] (P76) setting. • The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. p [SLEEP MODE] The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] o [AUTO REVIEW] Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.
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• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system.
• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)” communication system.
• This will work when the AV cable is connected.
¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-FH20P/DMC-FH3P/DMC-FH1P sold in
the U.S. and the version DMC-FH20PC/DMC-FH3PC/DMC-FH1PC sold in Canada.
• This will work when the AV cable is connected.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
| [VIDEO OUT]¢
Set to match the color television system in each country.
(Playback Mode only)
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
[TV ASPECT]
Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback Mode only)
[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
[VERSION DISP.]It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.
Preparation - 28 - • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. • If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. • The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON ] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed during the [STABILIZER DEMO.]. • In Playback Mode, [STABILIZER DEMO.] cannot be displayed. • [STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation. • Press [DISPLAY] to close [STABILIZER DEMO.]. • [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode. • Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO]. [FORMAT]The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. ~ [LANGUAGE]Set the language displayed on the screen. [DEMO MODE] Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected ([STABILIZER DEMO.]) The camera’s features are displayed as Slide Shows. ([AUTO DEMO]) [STABILIZER DEMO.] A Amount of jitter B Amount of jitter after correction [AUTO DEMO]: [OFF] [ON] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DEMO AB
- 29 - Preparation Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. ∫ To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list ¦Intelligent Auto Mode (P31) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Turn the camera on. A[MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select the mode. Press [MENU/SET].
Preparation - 30 - ∫List of [REC] Modes Note • When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] Mode to [REC] Mode, the previously set [REC] Mode will be set. !Normal Picture Mode (P35) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene Mode (P56) Pictures are taken using previ ously registered recording scenes. ÛScene Mode (P56) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $Motion Picture Mode (P70) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.