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    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS7 DMC-FS8 DMC-FS6 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/
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    Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws
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    radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS7 DMC-FS8 DMC-FS6 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic
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    Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave the battery(ies) in an VENTILATION VENTS. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be
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    contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service center. ∫ About Condensation (When camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with the "Cautions for Use". (P90) ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions The procedure is described for DMC-FS7
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    Guide 8 Standard Accessories 9 Names of the Components 10 Preparation Charging the Battery 12 • About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 14 About the Built-in Memory/the Card camera shake Digital • ô [HI-SPEED BURST 52 • [
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    Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto
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     Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P16) Refer to P17 when you use a card. Turn the camera on to take pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Press the shutter button to take
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    -in memory when you are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • 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
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    P44)/ Auto bracket (P45) B: 4/Macro mode (P42) C: 2/Self-timer button (P43) D: 1/Flash setting button (P39) 4 9 10 11 5 6 78 In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button or Press
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    • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 16) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P16) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are
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    would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) are supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported by this function cannot
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    of the charger or the battery are dirty DMC-FS6) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery
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    Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCF10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 14
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    the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off
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    camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic card/battery door. • If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed. • Also read the operating instructions
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    SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.) • You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic
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    SET] to set. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to Recording mode, and check that the display 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in
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    beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. • The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE]. Note Due to the camera's specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not
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    be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. • When
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    Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET Press [
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    Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using 2 ]/[ 3 ] [SHUTTER TONE]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change
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    conserve the battery life by setting these menus. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and
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    and displayed for 1 more second. • [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto bracket (P45), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52), [FLASH BURST] (P52) and To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.
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    camera again. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic
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    -FS7P/DMC-FS8P/DMC-FS6P • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. DEMO [DEMO MODE] The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the subject and displays these on the indicator. ([JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]) The camera
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    and the recording conditions, or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select
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    Digital Red-eye Correction • The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (1: Shutter to record. Pressing [¦] again takes you back to the previous mode. Hold the camera gently with both hands,  keep your arms still at your side and stand with
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    memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P39) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P33) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will
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    fixed. Item Settings [ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P23) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW] (P24) [2SEC.] Flash (P39) ‡/Œ Self-timer (P43) 10 ] • The following functions cannot be used. - [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM] • The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode
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    your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness shutter button fully to take a picture. • The access indication lights (P16) red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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    ) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value¢ F Shutter speed¢ G ISO sensitivity ¢ If correct exposure (P43). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until
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    if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. Digital zoom 7.1k¢ (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 6.4k¢ (DMC-FS6) 16k [including optical zoom 4k] 28.5k (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) [including extended optical zoom 7.1k] 25.5k (DMC
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    DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS6) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene mode - In Motion picture mode • [DIGITAL the camera was
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    the position to be displayed, the zoom A position indication appears for about 1 second. 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
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    when [FAVORITE] has not been set. [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [,]. A [DISPLAY
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    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 sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional). • If you press [MENU
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P35), while playing back motion pictures (P70) and during a
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    (P46) Red-eye reduction¢ : Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction¢ If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • The
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the
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    on the [STABILIZER] (P65) setting. ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P61) • ¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. - When the Optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF]. - When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the Optical image stabilizer
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    AF macro mode) You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may
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    shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P66) to allow the camera -timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] in Scene mode. VQT2C70 43
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    the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on
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    OFF] (0). Press [MENU/SET] to finish. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. Note • When setting Auto bracket, [ ] appears on turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated. • When Auto bracket is set, the Auto review function is activated regardless of the Auto review setting.
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    mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a Scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Registering scenes in Scene mode ( : My scene mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you
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    actual scene. • The following items cannot be set in Scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. - [INTELLIGENT ISO] - [SENSITIVITY] - [COLOR MODE] • Shutter speed for Scene modes, except [SPORTS], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2
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    picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. • If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 second self-timer . If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until the camera is turned off, the Scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or [
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    This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and the self-timer for
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    tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Note • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is
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    range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. • 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
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    Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8: approx. 6 pictures/second DMC-FS6: approx. 5.5 pictures/second Number of approx. 10 (built-in memory)/approx. 10 to 100¢ (card) recordable pictures ¢ the maximum is 100. • The
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    of a second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such 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
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    camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • 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 . Note • [AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [
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    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 recording quality • When you
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    older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used. - [š] and [Ø] in [AF MODE] - Direction detection function - [OFF], [AUTO] and [MODE2] on the Optical image stabilizer function • This unit does not support
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 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,
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    travel destination setting. • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/SET
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    detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢1 DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8 ¢2 DMC-FS6 ¢3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode. (10M) (8M) (7M )¢3 3648k2736 pixels¢1 3264k2448 pixels¢2 3072k2304 pixels
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    "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom". • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers does not work when [MACRO ZOOM] is set or in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene mode so the picture
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    [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc. [X] [Y] Advanced (Recording pictures) [W] REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness
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    under incandescent lights [Ò]: Value set by using [Ó] [Ó]: Set manually • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type 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
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    pictures) Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed
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    . 5 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) max. 7 (DMC-FS6) ò approx. 1.7 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) approx. 2 (DMC-FS6) Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card. ¢ 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
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    DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. Applicable modes: · ¿n [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P33 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem shutter button is pressed. VQT2C70 65
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    - 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
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    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]. Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE
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    Advanced (Playback) Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ 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. A Play/Pause B Stop C Back to
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    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] Recording information
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    to [VOLUME] (P22) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the
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    picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture January 2000 and December 2099. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2009. • If you take
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    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P73). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene mode or [LOCATION] in Travel
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    Advanced (Playback) [MULTI] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene mode or [
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    [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting X Y W • The picture becomes slightly rougher. ¢1 DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8 ¢2 DMC-FS6 Picture size ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ > ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ > ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ > Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message [SAVE NEW
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    Advanced (Playback) Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the size¢, and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. [MULTI] setting 1 Press 3/4 to select the
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    with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be trimmed. M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are
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    . • When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] (P37) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card. • You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favorites. • You can perform, check and cancel the settings of images as
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    Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P80) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on
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    you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may
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    not copied. (P94) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) • Print settings
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    instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. AV OUT DIGITAL battery power becomes low while the camera
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    drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note • camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera
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    contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) ≥Built-in memory ≥Card DCIM 100_PANA 1 1 Folder number executed • When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when pictures were taken using another maker of camera) • When there
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    connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera's LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory. Perform the
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    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to "Print Settings" (P86) for the items which can be
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    want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions
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    10k15cm] [4qk6q] [8qk10q] [LETTER] [CARD SIZE] Settings on the printer are prioritized mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed of the 4 pictures. Note • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer make sure there are no problems with the printer. •
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    supplied one. (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS6) • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional). (DMC-FS8) • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still
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    Battery indication (P13) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P103) 9 Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during recording) 10 Recording state 11 ISO sensitivity (P61) 12 Shutter speed (P44) T 1X : Digital zoom (P33, 65) 27 camera is turned on, after setting the clock
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    Quality (P60) 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Folder/File number (P83) Built-in memory (P16) Elapsed TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the camera near cell phones
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    or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time. Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; on the built-in memory or a card. About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing
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    .) • Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean. Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers. Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card • "Format" or "delete" using the camera
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    party, or disposing of the memory card" on P92. When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to
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    as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera
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    THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] > Use a card compatible with this unit. (P17) • You can only use an
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    the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. • The battery cannot be recognized as its terminal is dirty. > Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal. Troubleshooting First
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    Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P36) Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures
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    after using a "10MB/s" card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P25). • Are you using a MultiMediaCard? This unit does not support MultiMediaCards. LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The
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    PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P34) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. • Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC
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    which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P25
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    memory is recognized.) > Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support on when the shutter button is pressed
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    magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro zoom mode? (P42) Maximum zoom during Macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom. The file numbers are battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera's power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory
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    recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures (¢1: DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8, ¢2: DMC-FS6) Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB A 9 5 11
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    970 1900 3770 7550 12290 24130 36700 49120 74090 98840 198270 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB ¢1 A › ¢2 A › Y ( )¢1 A › () A › () A › 10 22 13 27 15 31 22 45
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    Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB ¢1 A › ¢2 A › W ( )¢1 A › () A › () A › 13 26 16 33 18 37 27 52 47 91 7 15 9 19 10 21 15
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    motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) j j 1 min 20 s 15 min 40 s 1 GB 10 min 20 s 10 min 50 s 31 min 20 s Card 2 GB 21 min 20 s 22 min 10 s 1 h 4 min 4 GB 41 min 50 s 43 • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
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    Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.2 W (When recording) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 1.0 W (When recording) (DMC-FS6) 0.6 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 0.5 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS6) Camera effective pixels:
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    media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) Picture size Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 3648k2736 pixels (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8), 3264k2448 pixels (DMC-FS6), 3072k2304 pixels (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8), 2560k1920 pixels
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    oz (DMC-FS6) (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity: Language select: 10% to 80% [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] (DMC-FS7P/DMC-FS8P/DMC-FS6P) [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO DMC-FS7PC/DMC-FS6PC) Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B
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    Memory Card ¢ Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are purchased as a set. Do not use if sold separately. • Refer to P13 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers
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    State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY
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    (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) Please make a copy of this page and note the problem you are having. Include it with your proof of purchase, and ship your camera to the address below. Reason for requesting service: (USA and Puerto Rico Only) Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along
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    OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD) 90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
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    from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service center. If the problem
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    may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.) PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) For hearing or
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    (pour le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT : CONFIEZ TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ. LA PRISE DE COURANT DOIT SE batterie/pile identique ou du même type recommandée par le fabricant. Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour jeter les batteries/piles usées. • N'exposez pas la batterie
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    batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCF10PP). • Si vous utilisez d'autres batteries, nous ne pouvons pas garantir la qualité de ce produit. • N'utilisez pas d'autres câbles de connexion USB à l'exception de celui fourni. • N'utilisez pas d'autres câbles AV à l'exception de celui fourni. (DMC-FS7/DMC
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    Battery 12, 13, 14 Battery Case 92 Beach Mode 53 Beep 22 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 22 Built-in Flash 39 Built-in Memory 17 Burst 64 C Calendar 71 Candle Light Mode 50 Card 14, 16 Category 69 Charger Angle 23 High Sensitivity Mode 51 Hi-speed Burst Mode 52 I Intelligent Auto Mode
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    Scenery Mode 48 Self Portrait Mode 48 Self-timer 43 Setup Menu 22 Shutter Volume 22 Slide Show 67 Snow Mode 54 Soft Skin Mode 47 Title Edit 72 Transform Mode 48 Travel Date 22, 56 Trimming 75 Tripods 93 TV Aspect 25 U USB Connection Cable 81 USB Mode 25 V Version Display 25 Volume
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    , and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FS7
DMC-FS8
DMC-FS6
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT2C70-1
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
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