Panasonic Dmc Fh6 Owners Manual

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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. 
						

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Contents
Before use
Before use .............................................. 4
Standard Accessories ........................... 6
Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 7
Cursor button ................................................ 9
Preparations
Charging battery .................................. 10Guidelines for number of recordable 
pictures and operating time ......................... 11
Inserting and removing the card 
(optional)/the battery ........................... 12
Picture save destination 
(cards and built-in memory) ........................ 14
Remaining battery and memory capacity .... 15
Recording capacity guidelines 
(pictures/recording time) ............................. 15
Setting the clock .................................. 16To change time setting ................................ 17
Basics
Sequence of operations ...................... 18
Taking pictures with automatic settings  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 22
Automatic Scene Detection ......................... 23
About flash .................................................. 23
About the Happy color setting ..................... 23
Notes on setting items ................................. 24
Taking motion pictures  
[Motion Picture] Mode ......................... 25
Viewing your pictures  
[Normal Play] ....................................... 26
Viewing motion pictures .............................. 27
Zooming in and viewing 
“Playback Zoom” ......................................... 28
Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” ... 29
Viewing pictures by their recording date 
“Calendar Playback” .................................... 30
Deleting pictures ................................. 31To delete multiple (up to 50)/
To delete all pictures ................................... 32
Setting the menu ................................. 33Menu type ................................................... 34
Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 35[Clock Set] ................................................... 35
[World Time] ................................................ 35
[Beep] 
DMC-FH6 ..................................... 36
[Beep] 
DMC-FH4  DMC-S5 DMC-S2 ....... 36
[Volume] ...................................................... 36
[LCD Display]  ..............................................
36
[Focus Icon] ................................................. 37
[Auto Power Off] .......................................... 37
[Auto Review] .............................................. 37
[Reset] ......................................................... 37
[Output] ....................................................... 38
[Rotate Disp.] .............................................. 38
[Version Disp.] ............................................. 38
[Format] ....................................................... 39
[Language] .................................................. 39
[Demo Mode] ............................................... 39 
						

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Contents
Application (Record)
Taking pictures with your own settings  
[Normal Picture] Mode ........................ 40
How to adjust focus ............................ 41
Using zoom .......................................... 43
Zoom types and use .................................... 44
Taking pictures with flash ................... 45
Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 47
Taking pictures with Exposure 
Compensation ...................................... 48
Taking pictures according to the scene  
[Scene Mode] ....................................... 49
[Portrait] ....................................................... 50
[Soft Skin] .................................................... 50
[Scenery] ..................................................... 50
[Panorama Shot] ......................................... 51
[Sports] ........................................................ 53
[Night Portrait] ............................................. 53
[Night Scenery] ............................................ 53
[Food] .......................................................... 53
[Baby] .......................................................... 54
[Pet] ............................................................. 54
[Sunset] ....................................................... 54
[High Sens.] ................................................. 54
[Glass Through]  ........................................... 54
[Photo Frame] ............................................. 54
Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 55[Picture Size] ............................................... 55
[Rec Quality]  ............................................... 56
[Sensitivity] .................................................. 56
[White Balance] ........................................... 57
[AF Mode] .................................................... 58
[i.Exposure] ................................................. 59
[i.Resolution] ............................................... 59
[Digital Zoom] .............................................. 59
[Burst] 
DMC-FH6  ..................................... 60
[Burst] 
DMC-FH4  DMC-S5 DMC-S2 ....... 61
[Color Mode] ................................................ 62
[AF Assist  Lamp]  .........................................
62
[Red-Eye Removal] ..................................... 62
[Stabilizer] ................................................... 63
[Date Stamp] ............................................... 63
[Clock Set] ................................................... 63
Application (View)
Different playback methods  
[Playback Mode] .................................. 64
[Slide Show] ................................................ 65
[Filtering Play] ............................................. 66
[Calendar] .................................................... 67
Retouching pictures ............................ 68[Auto Retouch] ............................................ 68
[Beauty Retouch] DMC-FH6  .................... 69Using the [Playback] menu................. 71[Upload Set] ................................................ 71
[Resize] ....................................................... 72
[Cropping] 
DMC-FH6 ............................... 73
[Favorite] ..................................................... 74
[Print Set] 
DMC-FH6  ................................ 75
[Protect] ....................................................... 76
[Copy] .......................................................... 77
Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen ......................... 78
Using with your PC .............................. 80
Using the supplied software ........................ 80
Installing supplied software 
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO) .................................. 81
Copying still pictures and motion pictures ... 82
Uploading pictures to image-sharing 
websites ...................................................... 84
Printing ................................................. 85Printing multiple pictures ............................. 86
Making print settings on the camera ........... 87
Print with date and text ................................ 87
Others
List of LCD monitor displays .............. 88
Message displays ................................ 90
Q&A  Troubleshooting ........................ 92
Usage cautions and notes .................. 98 
						

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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 corr\
ectly. 
 
■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the came\
ra or card 
prevent recording.
 
■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for pu\
rposes 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 oth\
er 
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 provide\
d in this 
manual.
 
●The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated 
separately, together with the relevant model number.
(Example)
DMC-FH6DMC-S2
 
●Recording mode icons
Recording mode: 
   
Available recording modesUnavailable 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 c\
ard 
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
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Self-timer indicator ( →47)/AF Assist Lamp (→62)
2 Flash (→45)
3 Lens
4 Lens barrel
5 LCD monitor ( →88)
6 Power button (→16)
7 Microphone ( →25)
8 Shutter button (→20)
9
DMC-FH6Zoom lever (→43)
DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2Zoom 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)
We recommend using 
the supplied hand strap 
to avoid dropping the 
camera. 
						

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
 Cursor button
[MENU/SET](menu display/set) (→33)
Left cursor button () • Self-timer (→47)
Down cursor button () • Changing information display
Up cursor button () • Exposure Compensation ( →48)
Right cursor button () • Flash (→45)
 
●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 bloc\
k 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 protectio\
n to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possib\
ility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advise\
d that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of u\
se 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
Charger 
(model-specific)
 
• The AC 
cable does 
not fit 
entirely into 
the AC  input 
terminal. A gap will remain.
Charging light 
([CHARGE])
On:  Charging in progress 
(approx. 120 min. if fully 
depleted) 
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:  • Charging may take longer than normal if battery 
temperature is too high or 
too low (charging may not be 
completed).
 • Battery/charger connector is  dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
 
●Charge the battery with the charger indoors 
(10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)).
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 charge\
r is connected to 
an electrical outlet.