Panasonic Lumix DMC FS20 User Manual

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∫Birthday/Name setting
1Move 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then move 1.2Move 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the birthday or name.
Birthday:
2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3/4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P73.

When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
Note

The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software 
on the CD-ROM (supplied).
If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the 
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P74).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P50.
Note

The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
Note

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.67 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶]
í [PET]
ï [SUNSET]
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This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity 
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
Move 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
Note
[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Move 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and 
then press [MENU/SET] to set.

2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is 
pressed fully.
The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
Note
[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.
The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the 
ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.
9 [HIGH SENS.]
The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.67 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶]
ô [HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst 
speedapprox. 6 pictures/second
Number of 
recordable picturesapprox. 20 (built-in memory)/approx. 20 to 100¢ (card)
¢the maximum is 100.
The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.67 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶]
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This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Move3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press 
[MENU/SET].

It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the 
quick menu. (P21)
2Take pictures.
Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do 
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown 
screen is displayed.
∫Technique for Starry sky mode
The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode

Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.The shutter speed becomes the following.–When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds–When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a second 
or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined 
that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
–You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.The AF area is not displayed.ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
5 [STARRY SKY]
4 [FIREWORKS]
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This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also 
prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].Do not touch the camera with wet hands.Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does 
not get into the lens or the terminals.
Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or 
a snow-covered mountain.
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫Technique for Aerial photo mode

We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. 
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the 
picture.
Note
The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.Be careful about the reflection from the window.
6 [BEACH]
8 [SNOW]
7 [AERIAL PHOTO] 
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Move 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then move 1.
Move 3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET]. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then 
press [MODE].
Move 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to start recording.
AAudio recordingThe available recording time B is displayed on the top 
right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on 
the bottom right of the screen.
After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight 
away. If the button is held down, the sound will not be 
recorded for a few seconds when recording starts.
When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when 
recording starts (the first frame).
The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the 
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures 
cannot be recorded without audio.)
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera 
stops recording automatically.
Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality
Press [MENU/SET].
Move 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then 
move 1.
Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/
SET].
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2
3B
C
A
4
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If you selected [X] on the screen shown in step 3
If you selected [W] on the screen shown in step 3
fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps”.You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.The file size with [ø] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.
¢Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
Refer to P106 for information about the available recording time.The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.When you set the picture quality to [÷] or [û], we recommend using a high-speed card with 
“10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the 
quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. 
Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.
In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.–[š] in [AF MODE]–Direction detection function–[MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer functionThis unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
[REC] mode:
ñ·½¾n
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P19.
If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have 
passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take 
the picture. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the 
pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P74).
ItemPicture sizefps
÷¢640k480 pixels30
ö¢10
ù 
320k240 pixels30
ø 10
ItemPicture sizefps
û¢848k480 pixels30
ú¢10
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.The maximum available recording 
time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture
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The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
∫Canceling the travel date
The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you 
want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen 
shown in step 
2 and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
Note

The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. 
If you set [WORLD TIME] (P58) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the 
date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] 
(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not 
recorded.
If you set a departure date and then change the clock setting to the date and time at the travel 
destination, [-] (minus) is displayed in white and the day of the vacation that you took the picture 
is recorded when the travel destination date is, for example, one day before the departure date.
If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure 
date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if 
[TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took 
them is not displayed.
Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and 
then move 1.
Move 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Move 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/
month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].
Move 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/
day), and then press [MENU/SET].
If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while 
the date bar is displayed.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Take a picture.
The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 
5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date 
is set.
When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.
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For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P19.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures 
you take.

Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P16)
Note
Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.
Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, 
and then move 1.
When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. 
Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in 
step 
3.
Move 4 to select [HOME], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Move 2/1 to select the home area, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
A Current time
B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, move 
3. Move 3 again to return to the original time.
The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not 
advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one 
hour.
Move 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.
CDepending on the setting, the time at the travel destination 
area or the home area is displayed.
Move 2/1 to select the area the travel 
destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to 
set.
D Current time of the destination area
E Time difference
If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination, 
move 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Move 3 again to 
return to the original time.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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2
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B
4
C
5
E
D
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If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time 
difference from the home area.
The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination.
Using the [REC] Mode Menu
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes:
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∫When the aspect ratio is [X].¢This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
∫When the aspect ratio is [Y].
∫When the aspect ratio is [W].
Note

“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher 
the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed 
on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.
AMany pixels (Fine)
BFew pixels (Rough)
¢These pictures are examples to show the effect.
If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
@ [PICTURE SIZE]
 (10M)3648k2736 pixels
 (7M )¢3072k2304 pixels
 (5M )2560k1920 pixels
 (3M )2048k1536 pixels
 (2M )
¢1600k1200 pixels
 (0.3M )640k480 pixels
 (9M)3648k2432 pixels
 (6M )
¢3072k2048 pixels
 (4.5M )2560k1712 pixels
 (2.5M )2048k1360 pixels
 (7.5M)3648k2056 pixels
 (5.5M )
¢3072k1728 pixels
 (3.5M )2560k1440 pixels
 (2M )1920k1080 pixels
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The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene 
mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. Refer to P104 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes:
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Note
Refer to P104 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
Applicable modes: ñ·½¾n
Note
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P102)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the 
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
·
[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
A [QUALITY]
[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of 
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
? [ASPECT RATIO]
[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[X][Y] (still pictures only) [W]
 [INTELLIGENT ISO]
ISOMAX400ISOMAX800ISOMAX1600
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