Panasonic Lumix DMC FS20 User Manual
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31VQT1M59 Basic AFocus indication BAF area (normal) CAF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) DAperture value EShutter speed FISO sensitivity 1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. 2Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. We recommend that you use the face detection function...
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[REC] mode:ñ·½¾n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 7.1k), do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
∫Types of zooms
When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-31.png "Page 32
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[REC] mode:ñ·½¾n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 7.1k), do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
∫Types of zooms
When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in...")
VQT1M5932 Basic [REC] mode:ñ·½¾n Taking Pictures with the Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 7.1k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu. ∫Types of zooms When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in...
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∫Extended optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD
area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher
zoom effect.
Note
The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.If you use the zoom function...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-32.png "Page 33
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∫Extended optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD
area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher
zoom effect.
Note
The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.If you use the zoom function...")
33VQT1M59 Basic ∫Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.If you use the zoom function...
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When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture
size which was changed in the extended optical zoom range now returns to what it was
originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom position has
been returned to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever.
Note
Press [E.ZOOM] firmly until the zoom function is activated.
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
∫Fast forwarding/Fast...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-33.png "Page 34
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When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture
size which was changed in the extended optical zoom range now returns to what it was
originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom position has
been returned to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever.
Note
Press [E.ZOOM] firmly until the zoom function is activated.
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
∫Fast forwarding/Fast...")
VQT1M5934 Basic When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture size which was changed in the extended optical zoom range now returns to what it was originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom position has been returned to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever. Note Press [E.ZOOM] firmly until the zoom function is activated. [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ∫Fast forwarding/Fast...
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∫To return to normal playback
1Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.2Press [MENU/SET].
The picture that was selected will appear.
Note
This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-34.png "Page 35
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∫To return to normal playback
1Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.2Press [MENU/SET].
The picture that was selected will appear.
Note
This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be...")
35VQT1M59 Basic ∫To return to normal playback 1Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture. An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.2Press [MENU/SET]. The picture that was selected will appear. Note This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be...
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera.
Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode
1
Press [MODE] during playback.2Move 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
[NORMAL PLAY] (P34)
All the pictures are played back.
[DUAL PLAY] (P67)
Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display
[SLIDE SHOW] (P68)
The pictures are played back in sequence.
[CATEGORY PLAY] (P70)
The pictures grouped...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-35.png "Page 36
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera.
Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode
1
Press [MODE] during playback.2Move 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
[NORMAL PLAY] (P34)
All the pictures are played back.
[DUAL PLAY] (P67)
Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display
[SLIDE SHOW] (P68)
The pictures are played back in sequence.
[CATEGORY PLAY] (P70)
The pictures grouped...")
VQT1M5936 Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera. Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode 1 Press [MODE] during playback.2Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P34) All the pictures are played back. [DUAL PLAY] (P67) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P68) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P70) The pictures grouped...
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∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P79) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as
[FAVORITE].)
Note
Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient
power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-36.png "Page 37
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∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P79) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as
[FAVORITE].)
Note
Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient
power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting...")
37VQT1M59 Basic ∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P79) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
ALCD monitor
B[DISPLAY] button
When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not
activated. During playback zoom (P35), while playing back motion
pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P68), you can only select
“Normal display F” or “No display H”.
In recording mode
¢Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set
whether...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-37.png "Page 38
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
ALCD monitor
B[DISPLAY] button
When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not
activated. During playback zoom (P35), while playing back motion
pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P68), you can only select
“Normal display F” or “No display H”.
In recording mode
¢Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set
whether...")
VQT1M5938 Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. ALCD monitor B[DISPLAY] button When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P35), while playing back motion pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P68), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”. In recording mode ¢Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ·½¾
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Move 1 [‰].
Move 3/4 to select a mode.
You can also move 1 [‰] to select.For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P40)
Press [MENU/SET].
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-38.png "Page 39
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ·½¾
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Move 1 [‰].
Move 3/4 to select a mode.
You can also move 1 [‰] to select.For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P40)
Press [MENU/SET].
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically...")
39VQT1M59 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·½¾ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Set the flash to match the recording. Move 1 [‰]. Move 3/4 to select a mode. You can also move 1 [‰] to select.For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P40) Press [MENU/SET]. You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
∫Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting)
¢When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
necessary....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38326/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS20-39.png "Page 40
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¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
∫Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting)
¢When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
necessary....")
VQT1M5940 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated. ∫Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting) ¢When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary....