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  • Panasonic DMCFH10 | DMCFH10 User Guide - Page 1
    Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-XS1 DMC-FH10 DMC-XS1 DMC-FH10 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) VQT4P59 F1212HH0
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    Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...5 Standard Accessories 6 Names and Functions of Main Parts 7 Preparation Charging the Battery 11 • Inserting the Battery 12 • Charging ...13 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures 16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional 18
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    • Digital Zoom...49 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash 50 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 50 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 54 Compensating the Exposure 55 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) (DMC-XS1 56 • [Expressive] ...57 • [Retro] ...
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    them 103 • Print Settings ...104 Others Screen Display...107 Cautions for Use...109 Message Display ...114 Troubleshooting ...116 • The camera illustrations and on-screen display illustrations provided in this manual may differ from the actual product appearance or on-screen displays. In this
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    Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: - Drop or hit the camera. - Sit down with the camera in
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    and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to "Basic Owner's Manual". • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
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    12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P55) B: 4/[DISP.] (P45) C: 2/Self-timer (P54) D: 1/Flash setting (P50) 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 In this Owner's Manual, 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
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    Before Use 13 Speaker (P41) 13 • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 14 hear. 14 Lens barrel 15 Strap eyelet (P24) 15 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 16 Camera [ON/OFF] button
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    12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P55) B: 4/[DISP.] (P45) C: 2/Self-timer (P54) D: 1/Flash setting (P50) 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 In this Owner's Manual, 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
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    Before Use 13 Speaker (P41) • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 13 finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 14 hear. 14 Lens barrel 15 Strap eyelet (P24) 15 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 16 Camera [ON/OFF] button (
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    Preparation Charging the Battery Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera. Camera conditions Turned off
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    Preparation Inserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera to charge it. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Being
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    Preparation Charging • Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended. Check that this unit is turned off. A To power outlet B AC adaptor (supplied) C PC (Turned on) D USB connection cable (supplied
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    Preparation (Charging from a computer) Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). • Charging may not be possible depending on computer specifications. • If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop. • Connecting this
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    is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.) • If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be completed normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection
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    Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 260 pictures Approx. 130 min By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [
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    ∫ Playback Playback time Preparation Approx. 240 min • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced
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    Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. 2 Push it securely all the way until you hear a "click" while being careful
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    speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is English only.) - 19 -
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    Preparation • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be
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    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing 4. (P45) A Number of
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    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5
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    Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P38) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6. • The clock setting is maintained for about 20 hours using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged
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    Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P8) • Do not
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    Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 1 Press [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of Recording Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P26) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal Picture Mode (P29) The subjects are
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    Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take
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    Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. When taking pictures ¦> [i-Portrait] [i-Macro] [i-Night Scenery] ¢ Only when [ ] is selected. [i-Scenery]
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    Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. [Rec] Menu Item [Picture Size]¢/[Burst]¢/[Color Mode]¢ [Motion Picture] [Rec Quality] [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.] • Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can set
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    Basic Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu. 1
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    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. A B ISO F2.8 1/60 Focus Focus indication A AF area B Sound When the subject is focused When the subject is not focused On White>Green Blinks White>Red Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times • The AF area may be
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    Basic ∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take) 1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the shutter button half way to fix the focus and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button half way while moving the
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    Basic Recording Motion Pictures Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) This unit can record motion pictures in QuickTime Motion JPEG format. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures fitting each
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    Basic • When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [QVGA]. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a
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    Basic Playing Back 1 Press [(]. 2 Press 2/1 to select pictures. A B A File number B Picture number 100-0001 1/5 • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession. • Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending on the playback status. ∫ Playing Back Motion
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    Basic • 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 that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back. •
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    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Press [W] of the zoom button. 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Press [T] of the zoom button to return to the previous screen. • Pictures displayed
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    Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to
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    Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings
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    Basic 3 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then A press [MENU/SET]. A Menu screen page • It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom. (It will also switch by pressing the zoom button) 4 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. • Depending on the menu item, its
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    Basic About the Setup Menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P38. • [Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep], [Language], [
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    Basic Adjusts the volume of the operating sound. r [Beep] [t] ([Low]) [u] ([High]) [s] ([OFF]) • Changing the settings for the operating sound will change the shutter sound. u [Speaker Volume] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the
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    Basic The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [2MIN.] p [Auto Power Off] [5MIN.] [10MIN.] [OFF] • [Auto Power Off] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [Auto Power Off] does not work in the following cases. - When
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    Basic Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of TV. | [Output] [|] ([Video Out])¢: [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. [ ] ([TV Aspect]): [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen
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    Basic [Format] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove
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    Recording About the LCD Monitor Press 4 to change. 1 LCD monitor • During motion picture playback, panorama playback or a slideshow, you can only select "Normal Display E" or "No Display G". In Recording Mode A Normal display B Normal display C No display D No display (Recording guideline) 2
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    Recording ∫ Recording guideline This is used as a reference of composition, such as balance, while taking a picture. • In the following cases, the guidelines are not displayed: - Panorama Shot Mode - [Photo Frame] (Scene Mode) - 46 -
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    Recording Using the Zoom Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Press [W] of the zoom button. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Press [T]
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    Recording Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) This function works when any of the picture sizes (P69) indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. Maximum magnification: 11.3k (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The
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    Recording Digital Zoom This function works when [Digital Zoom] (P75) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON]. Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification. • When using the [i.Zoom], the maximum magnification of the
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    Recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) A Flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Press 1 [‰]. - 50 -
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    Recording 2 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) [ ] ([iAuto])¢1 The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it
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    Recording ∫ Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, -: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ±¢ - - - ± ± ± ± - ± 5 . ± ¥ ± - ± - - - - ¥ ¥ - ± - ± - - - ¥ ± 1 í 9 ± -
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    Recording ∫ The available flash range • The available flash range is an approximation. Wide In [ ] in 40 cm (1.3 feet) to 4.4 m (14 feet) [Sensitivity] Tele 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 1.7 m (5.6 feet) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter
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    Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) 1 Press 2 [ë]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item [ ] ([10sec.]) [ ] ([2sec.]) [OFF] Description of settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. Picture is taken 2
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    Recording Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards
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    Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) (DMC-XS1) Recording Mode: (DMC-XS1) This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1 Press [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [
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    Recording ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [High Key] This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image. • If you select this effect with Panorama
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    [Sepia] Recording This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. [Impressive Art] This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look. • If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between
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    Recording [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look. Items that can be set Color Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone • Press 2/1 to select the color to enhance, and press [MENU/SET]. [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression
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    [Soft Focus] Recording This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [One Point Color] This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness. ∫ Set the
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    effect is applied. • If you are not going to add an image effect, select [OFF]. 4 After confirming the recording direction, press [MENU/SET]. • A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. If you press 1, you will return to step 3. 5 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. - 61 -
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    be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow. A 1 second D 4 seconds B 2 seconds E Recording direction and panning (Guide) C 3 seconds 7 Press the shutter button once again to end the still picture recording. • Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still
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    Recording • The zoom position is fixed to Wide. • The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or
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    Recording Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) Recording 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. 1 Press [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode],
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    Recording [Portrait] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Press and hold down the zoom button as far as possible to Tele.
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    Recording [Sports] Setting for when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16 feet) or more. [Night Portrait] This allows you to take pictures
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    Recording [Baby1]/[Baby2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can display those during playback. ∫ Birthday setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [Age
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    Recording [Starry Sky] This mode 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.]. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is
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    Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P38. [Picture Size] Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) 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.
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    Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) 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. Settings [ ] ([i.ISO]) [100] [200] [400] [800
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    the shade [Ñ] ([Incandescent]) When taking pictures under incandescent lights [Ò] ([White Set]) Value set by using [Ó] [Ó] ([White Set Setting]) Set manually • Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use
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    Rain) 4 Shade 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight KlKelvin Color Temperature Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim
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    Recording [AF Mode] Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Settings [š] ([Face Detection])¢ [ ] ([9-Area])¢ [Ø] ([1-Area]) Description of settings The camera automatically detects the person's
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    Recording ∫ About [š] ([Face Detection]) The following AF area 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 when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the
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    Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • [ ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.
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    Recording [Burst] Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Settings Description of settings [˜] ([Burst On]) Burst speed approx. 1.0 pictures/second • You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the
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    Recording • Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures. • It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures
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    Recording [Color Mode] Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) Sets various color effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a sepia tone. Settings [STANDARD] [Happy]¢1 [VIVID]¢2 [B&W] [SEPIA] Description of settings This is the standard setting. Image with enhanced
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    Recording [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Only available when [AF Mode] is set to
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    Recording [Date Stamp] Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Settings [W/O TIME] [WITH TIME] [OFF] Description of settings Stamp the year, month, and day. Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. - • Date information for pictures
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    Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P38. [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1) (DMC-FH10) This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Settings [HD] [VGA] [QVGA] Picture size 1280k720 pixels 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels
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    Playback/Editing Various methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. 1 Press [(]. 2 Press [MODE]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Following items can be selected. [ ] ([All]) (P34) [ ] ([Slide Show]) (P83) [ ] ([Filtering Play]) (P85)
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    Playback/Editing [Slide Show] You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also play back images that have been sorted by category, images that have been set as
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    Playback/Editing ∫ To filter images for slide show playback You can filter images and play them back in a slide show by selecting [Filtering] on the slide show menu screen. • If you select [All], you can play back all images in a slide show. You can also filter images by using the same setting as [
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    Playback/Editing [Filtering Play] The images sorted into the category or images set as favorite are played back. Settings [Picture Only] [Video Only] [Category Selection] [Select Date] [Favorite] Description of settings Only still pictures are played back. Only motion pictures are played back.
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    Playback/Editing You can play back pictures taken on each date 1 Press 3/4 to select [Select Date] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back, and then press [MENU/SET]. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. 46/ .0/ 56
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    Playback/Editing [Calendar] You can search for images by recorded date. 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to display a list of pictures. • Pictures are displayed with Multi
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    Playback/Editing Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch) You can adjust the color tone of the pictures taken, or add your preferred effects. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card. • Effects may be difficult to
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    Playback/Editing (DMC-FH10) 1 Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P83) or [Filtering Play] (P85), the selection screen appears. You can proceed to step 2 by selecting [Auto Retouch] with 3/4, and then pressing [MENU/SET],
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    Playback/Editing [Creative Retouch] (DMC-XS1) You can add your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken. 1 Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P83) or [Filtering Play] (P85), the selection screen appears. You
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    Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu • With [Retouch] (DMC-XS1), [Auto Retouch] (DMC-FH10) or [Resize], a new edited picture is created. A new 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
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    Playback/Editing [MULTI] setting 1 Press 3/4 to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press 2. [MENU/SET]. (repeat this step) • If you press [MENU/SET] again, the setting is canceled. • Select [OK] with 2, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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    Playback/Editing [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([Favorite] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a Slide Show. • Delete all the pictures
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    Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [SINGLE] [MULTI] [MENU/SET]. 1 2 3 •
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    Playback/Editing [Copy] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. 1 Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. [ ] ([IN>SD]): All the picture data
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    -FH10P sold in the U.S. and the version DMC-XS1PC/DMC-FH10PC sold in Canada.) • No sound is output from the camera speakers. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. - 96 -
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    -scroll playback of panorama pictures may not work. • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Read the operating instructions of compatible equipment to playback motion pictures. - 97 -
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    the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. ∫ PC that can be used The unit device. • Windows support: Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP • Mac support: OS X v10.1 manual available for download at the link below. Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 -
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    GB or more (WindowsR 7 64bit/WindowsR 8 64bit) - Free hard disk space: 450 MB or more for installing software • Refer to the operating instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF) for further operating environment. 2 Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software. • When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the
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    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Transferring pictures to a PC Preparations: Install "PHOTOfunSTUDIO " to the PC. 1 Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). • Please turn this unit on and your PC before connecting. • Check the directions of the connectors, and
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    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Copying to a PC without using "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" If the installation of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" fails, you can copy files and folders to your PC by dragging and dropping them from the camera after connecting to your PC. Directory structure of built-in memory/card of this unit
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    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you 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. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera.
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    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/ 6LQJOH6HOHFW 3ULQWVWDUW 3ULQWZLWK'DWH 2)) SET]. 1XPRISULQWV  3DSHU6L]H • Refer to
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    you 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 size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) [Print with Date] Item Description of settings [ON] Date
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    mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. - 105 -
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    4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout. ∫ Layout printing When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the number of prints is high
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    Screen Display ∫ In recording Others 1 2 3 456 7 22 5 21 20 19 3s 18 B&W 8 9 10 11 12 17 ISO F2.8 1/60 16 15 14 13 1 Recording Mode 2 Recording Quality (P81) Picture Size (P69) : Backlight Compensation (P27) 3 Flash Mode (P50) 4 Optical Image Stabilizer (P79) : Jitter alert (P24) 5 White
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    ∫ In playback Others 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 B&W 15 100 _ 0001 14 3s 13 12 1/5 9 11 10 1 Playback Mode (P82) 11 Recorded date and time 2 Protected picture (P94) ": World Time (P40) 3 Favorite (P93) Recording information (P45) 4 Date stamped display (P80) Age (P67) 5 Color Mode (P78) 12
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    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
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    the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off. • When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions. About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may
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    Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the
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    please refer to "Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card" above. When uploading images on WEB services • Images may contain information that can be used for identifying individuals such as titles, recording dates, and location information. When uploading images
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    body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod. • Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully. - 113 -
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    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P94) [Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This
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    Others [Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] > Use a card compatible with this unit. (P19) - microSD Memory Card (64 MB to 2 GB) - microSDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) [Insert SD card again]/[Try another card] • An error has occurred accessing the card.
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    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P116-125). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P42) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The charging lamp has gone off
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    Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase available space in the memory. (P37) • You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using
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    Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [ ] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P70) > Take
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    Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or
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    Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P50) • The flash cannot be used in the following cases: - Creative Control Mode (P56) (DMC-XS1) - Panorama Shot Mode (P61) - [Scenery]/[Night Scenery]/[Sunset]/[Starry Sky]/[Glass Through] (Scene
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    Others With a Calendar Search, pictures display dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P22) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may display dates differing from the
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    Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to External Input Mode. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera's LCD monitor are different. • Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be elongated
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    differs from normal pictures, it may not always be possible to print it correctly. > Please use a printer that supports panorama pictures. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) > We recommend using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software on the CD-ROM (supplied) to adjust the
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    Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ]. Then press [MENU/SET], and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P44) The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not
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    Others The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. The file numbers are recorded with previously used numbers. • If you insert
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    uses "DynaFont" from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc. • Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-XS1
DMC-FH10
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
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DMC-XS1
DMC-FH10