Panasonic Lumix DMC FS20 User Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at 
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter 
button was pressed fully.
To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting 
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P65)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Applicable modes: 
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[AUTO]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note

When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] 
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1000] when using the 
flash.)
The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] in [HIGH SENS.] in 
scene mode.
The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the maximum ISO sensitivity level 
or set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P65)
> [SENSITIVITY]
ISO sensitivity100 1600
Recording location 
(recommended)When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
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The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded 
under so use [AWB] or [Ó].
Auto white balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, auto white balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
KlKelvin Color Temperature
Setting the white balance manually 
1Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then 
press [MENU/SET].
3After setting, select [Ò].
Note

The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white 
balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)
= [WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB]: Automatic adjustment
[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò]: Value set by using [Ó]
[Ó]: Set manually
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Applicable modes: 
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About [š]
Ye l l o w :
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused.White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [•].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being
 [AF MODE]
[š]: Face  detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus 
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter 
what portion of the picture it is in.
[•]: 9-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing 
(High speed)The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on 
the center of the screen.
[Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.
AF
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
–When the camera is shaking–When digital zoom is used
About [ƒ]
You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes.The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the 
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
Note

The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time. 
If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø].If the AF mode is set to [•], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.The camera may detect subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF 
mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRYSKY] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode.–In motion picture mode.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times 
when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Applicable modes: 
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[OFF]/[ON]
Note

When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes: 
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¢The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when 
the flash is not activated.
Note
When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited–The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of 
card, the picture size and the quality.
 [QUICK AF]
˜ [BURST]
[OFF]˜ ò 
Burst speed (pictures/
second)—2.5
¢approx. 2
Number of 
recordable 
picturesA
 —max. 3
Depends on the 
remaining capacity of the 
built-in memory/card.
›
 —max. 5
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
–You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.When the burst speed is set to [˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings 
used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to 
[
ò], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, 
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time 
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording 
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.[Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.Auto bracket is canceled when burst is set.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom.
Applicable modes: 
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[OFF]/[ON]
Note

Refer to P32 for details.If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [MODE 1].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures 
can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we 
recommend setting to [NATURAL].
You cannot set [COOL] or [WARM] in Intelligent auto mode. Also, you cannot set [NATURAL] or 
[VIVID] in motion picture mode.
Different color modes can be set in different [REC] modes.
) [DIGITAL ZOOM]
H [COLOR MODE]
[STANDARD]: This is the standard setting.
[NATURAL]: The picture becomes softer.
[VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper.
[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In digital zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode and to [OFF] in 
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
It cannot be set to [OFF] in the Intelligent auto mode.In motion picture mode, [MODE2] cannot be set.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: 
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.
To set the year, month, day and time
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.
 [STABILIZER]
[OFF]
[MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
[MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
F [AF ASSIST LAMP]
[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
Note

The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking 
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In 
this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
U [CLOCK SET]
A
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play)
You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to 
[(], and then press [MODE].
Move 3/4 to select [DUAL PLAY], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
You cannot select [DUAL PLAY] if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded 
picture.
Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
When the magnification is changed, the zoom position indication is displayed for about 
1 second, and then you can move the position of the enlarged part by moving 3/4/2/
1.
You cannot display the same picture on the dual display at the same time.
During dual play the selected picture can be deleted by pressing [‚].
Press [MENU/SET] to end dual play.
The selected picture is now played back filling the screen (normal playback).
Note
When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures which were recorded with the camera held 
vertically or pictures which were rotated will be displayed vertically.
1The orange frame switches to the 
top. (You can select the picture at 
the top.)
2The orange frame switches to the 
bottom. (You can select the picture 
at the bottom.)
3The previous picture is displayed.
4The next picture is displayed.
AEnlargement
BReduction
1
2
3
1/10
TEXITMENU
1
BA 34
22008.12.1
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)
You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can 
do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back 
only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set 
to view the pictures you have taken.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to 
[(], and then press [MODE].
Move 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
When [ALL] or [FAVORITE] has been selected in step 3
When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 3 Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/
SET].
[FAVORITE] can be selected only when [FAVORITE] on the 
[PLAYBACK] menu (P79) is at [ON] and there are pictures 
already set as favorites.
Move 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/
SET].
Move 4 to finish the slide show.
Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.
Move 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back 
and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
For details on categories, refer to P70.
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2
3
4
5
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Advanced (Playback)
∫Operations performed during slide show
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.
The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.
∫Changing the slide show settings
You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting 
[EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen.
[EFFECT]
This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when 
switching from one picture to the next.
[NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO]

When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect.[AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected. The pictures are 
played back with the recommended effects in each category.
[SETUP]
[DURATION] or [REPEAT] can be set.

[DURATION] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [EFFECT] setting.[MUSIC] cannot be selected when [OFF] has been selected as the [EFFECT] setting.
Note
Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show.It is not possible to add new music effects.
Move 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/
SET].
Move 4 to finish the slide show.
Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.
APlay/Pause
BStop
CBack to previous picture
¢
DAhead to next picture¢
¢These operations can be performed only in the pause mode.
EReduce volume level
FIncrease volume level
ItemSettings
[DURATION]1SEC./2SEC./3SEC./5SEC.
[REPEAT]ON/OFF
[MUSIC]ON/OFF
5
6
A
CD
B
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back 
([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])
This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as 
[PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the 
categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press 
[MODE].
Move 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
Move 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue.It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the 
card or the built-in memory.
If you press [‚] while searching, the searching will stop halfway.Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below.
[CATEGORY PLAY]
[CATEGORY]Recording information 
e.g. scene modes[CATEGORY]Recording information 
e.g. scene modes
* [PORTRAIT], 
[i-PORTRAIT], 
[SOFT SKIN], 
[SELF PORTRAIT], 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], 
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], 
[BABY1]/[BABY2][SPORTS], [PARTY], 
[CANDLE LIGHT], 
[FIREWORKS], 
[BEACH], [SNOW], 
[AERIAL PHOTO]
, [SCENERY], 
[i-SCENERY], 
[SUNSET], 
[AERIAL PHOTO]
Î [BABY1]/[BABY2]
í [PET]
1 [FOOD]
[TRAVEL DATE]
. [NIGHT PORTRAIT], 
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], 
[NIGHT SCENERY], 
[i-NIGHT SCENERY], 
[STARRY SKY]
Í [MOTION PICTURE]
1
2
3
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