Panasonic Dmc Fh22 Operating Instructions Manual

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@ [VERSION DISP.]It is possible to check which version of firmware is on 
the camera.
v [FORMA
T] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting 
irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data 
carefully before formatting.
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Use a batter
 y with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
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If a card has been inser
 ted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in...

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9 [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.
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If y
 ou set a different language by mistake, select [9] from the menu icons to set the 
desired language.
. [DEMO MODE] Displa ys 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
B A
[AUTO DEMO]:
[OFF]
[ON]
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The stabiliz

er function is switched between [ON] and...

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Selecting the [REC] Mode
Mode switching
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.
4 Intelligent Auto Mode (P35)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected b y the camera.
„„To select a [REC] Mode from the...

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„„List of [REC] Modes
1 Normal Picture Mode (P39)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
/ My Scene Mode (P61)
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
5 Scene Mode (P62)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
6 Motion Picture Mode (P75)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
 Note
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When the mode has been s
 witched from [PLAYBACK] Mode to [REC] Mode, the 
previously set [REC] Mode will...

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Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function  
(4: Intelligent Auto Mode)
[REC] Mode: 4
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The f
 ollowing functions are activated automatically:
 – Scene Detection/[ST

ABILIZER]/Face Detection/Motion detection/Backlight 
Compensation/Digital Red-Eye Correction
A
 
[
 4]...

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2
14 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the 
subject is focused.
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The AF area 
 2 is displayed around the subject’s 
face by the Face Detection function. In other cases, 
it is displayed at the point on the subject which is 
in focus.
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The f
 ocus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/ 
1.0 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to 7.
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The maxim
 um close-up distance (the shortest distance at which the subject can 
be taken) differs depending on the zoom...

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Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
4 "3 [i-PORTRAIT]
4 [i-SCENERY]
2 [i-MACRO]
5 [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
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Only when [
 w] is selected
1 [i-NIGHT SCENERY]
7 [i-SUNSET]
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[

4] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
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When [
 3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it...

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Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode
• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.[REC] Mode menu
 – [FLASH] 

(P50)/[SELFTIMER] (P57)/[PICTURE SIZE]
 (P83)/[BURST] (P90)/ 
[COLOR MODE] (P91)¼The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are 
used.
[SETUP] menu
 – [CLOCK SET]/[W

ORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.]
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The settings of the f
 ollowing items are fixed.
Item Settings
[SLEEP MODE] (P28) [5MIN.]
[AUTO REVIEW] (P29) [2SEC.]...

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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings  
(1: Normal Picture Mode)
[REC] Mode: 1
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [REC] 
menu.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLA YBACK] selector 
switch to [
1], and then press [MODE].A	 [MODE] button
B	 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
2 Touch [NORMAL PICTURE].• To change the setting while taking...

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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
A BC
D
GFE
Focus When the subject 
is focused When the subject 
is not focused
Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White"Green White"Red
Sound
2Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
A	 Focus indication
B	 AF area (normal)
C	 AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark)
D	 Focus range
E	 Aperture value
1
F	Shutter speed1
G	ISO sensitivity1 If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be...