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DMC-FS20 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA 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: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1M59 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-FS20 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA 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: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1M59 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... or registered trademarks of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Camera. Information for choosing Panasonic! Recording of the companies concerned. 2 VQT1M59 The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one ...the purpose of private use may be restricted. • Please note that is on the tag located on the below. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in the information on the...
... or registered trademarks of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Camera. Information for choosing Panasonic! Recording of the companies concerned. 2 VQT1M59 The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one ...the purpose of private use may be restricted. • Please note that is on the tag located on the below. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in the information on the...
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... center of the composition of the picture you want to take 31 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 31 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 32 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 32 • Using the Easy zoom 33 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 34...
... center of the composition of the picture you want to take 31 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 31 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 32 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 32 • Using the Easy zoom 33 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 34...
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...> [SENSITIVITY 61 • = [WHITE BALANCE 62 • AF [AF MODE 63 • [QUICK AF 64 • ˜ [BURST 64 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 65 • H [COLOR MODE 65 • [STABILIZER 66 • F [AF ASSIST LAMP 66 • U [CLOCK SET 66 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back...will not work under some conditions 96 Troubleshooting 98 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 104 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 112 Limited Warranty (For...
...> [SENSITIVITY 61 • = [WHITE BALANCE 62 • AF [AF MODE 63 • [QUICK AF 64 • ˜ [BURST 64 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 65 • H [COLOR MODE 65 • [STABILIZER 66 • F [AF ASSIST LAMP 66 • U [CLOCK SET 66 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back...will not work under some conditions 96 Troubleshooting 98 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 104 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 112 Limited Warranty (For...
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... Battery Charger (Indicated as card in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are indicated as ...charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case 1 2 DMW-BCE10PP 3 4 DE-A39B • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic...
... Battery Charger (Indicated as card in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are indicated as ...charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software 6 Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case 1 2 DMW-BCE10PP 3 4 DE-A39B • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic...
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...it . 23 Card/Battery door (P14) 24 Release lever (P14) 22 23 24 VQT1M59 11 optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Before Use 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) 13 Zoom lever (P32) 14 Speaker (P71) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P27...strap when using the 18 camera to ensure that you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is connected to it . 19 19 Lens barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P83, 85, 89) 20 21 [DC IN] socket (P83, 85) 21 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
...it . 23 Card/Battery door (P14) 24 Release lever (P14) 22 23 24 VQT1M59 11 optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Before Use 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) 13 Zoom lever (P32) 14 Speaker (P71) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P27...strap when using the 18 camera to ensure that you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is connected to it . 19 19 Lens barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P83, 85, 89) 20 21 [DC IN] socket (P83, 85) 21 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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... too close to [ON]) • Pictures may not be slower particularly in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Aperture value E Shutter speed F ISO sensitivity When the subject is not in focus (such as you use [STABILIZER] (... vertically. VQT1M59 31 We recommend that you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. Basic A When the subject is When the subject ...
... too close to [ON]) • Pictures may not be slower particularly in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Aperture value E Shutter speed F ISO sensitivity When the subject is not in focus (such as you use [STABILIZER] (... vertically. VQT1M59 31 We recommend that you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. Basic A When the subject is When the subject ...
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...ZOOM] again when [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P65) is set : The zoom stops once at Tele. Aspect ratio X Y W Picture size ∫ To return to Tele (maximum zoom position). VQT1M59 33 Take care not to [ON]. • When the maximum picture size has been set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. ...• If you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the zoom position. Press [E.ZOOM]. Note • The digital zoom cannot be effective. • When using the...
...ZOOM] again when [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P65) is set : The zoom stops once at Tele. Aspect ratio X Y W Picture size ∫ To return to Tele (maximum zoom position). VQT1M59 33 Take care not to [ON]. • When the maximum picture size has been set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. ...• If you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the zoom position. Press [E.ZOOM]. Note • The digital zoom cannot be effective. • When using the...
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... mode menu settings, refer to any modes other than a person as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode. - When digital zoom is set [š] in memory/card. ¢ The burst speed ... to Unlimited - This is focusing on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to miss a picture-taking opportunity. recordable pictures › - Note • The camera is useful at the same time. In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode. • It is shaking -...
... mode menu settings, refer to any modes other than a person as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode. - When digital zoom is set [š] in memory/card. ¢ The burst speed ... to Unlimited - This is focusing on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to miss a picture-taking opportunity. recordable pictures › - Note • The camera is useful at the same time. In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode. • It is shaking -...
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... burst mode is fixed to 3. • If you take time to write the picture data. • [Œ] is set for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is set in Intelligent auto mode. Applicable modes: ñ·n [STANDARD]: [NATURAL]: [VIVID]: [B/W]: [SEPIA]: [COOL]: [WARM]: This ... The picture becomes bluish. The picture becomes sharper. VQT1M59 65 This can be set to [NATURAL]. • You cannot set . ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. The picture becomes black and white. The picture becomes reddish. The picture...
... burst mode is fixed to 3. • If you take time to write the picture data. • [Œ] is set for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is set in Intelligent auto mode. Applicable modes: ñ·n [STANDARD]: [NATURAL]: [VIVID]: [B/W]: [SEPIA]: [COOL]: [WARM]: This ... The picture becomes bluish. The picture becomes sharper. VQT1M59 65 This can be set to [NATURAL]. • You cannot set . ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. The picture becomes black and white. The picture becomes reddish. The picture...
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In digital zoom range. - F [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to take pictures indoors...as [CLOCK SET] in dark places. Note • The stabilizer function may not be set to P19. When taking pictures of camera jitter when you do not want to [OFF]. To set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to use the AF assist lamp A ...assist lamp does not turn on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to be set. In this case, it easier for the camera to focus when recording in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas...
In digital zoom range. - F [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to take pictures indoors...as [CLOCK SET] in dark places. Note • The stabilizer function may not be set to P19. When taking pictures of camera jitter when you do not want to [OFF]. To set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to use the AF assist lamp A ...assist lamp does not turn on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to be set. In this case, it easier for the camera to focus when recording in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas...
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... created and the picture is copied. Note • The protect setting may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be effective on other equipment. • Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they...the DPOF settings again after copying is not copied. (P95) • 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 PC.) • DPOF settings on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) 2 Move 3/4...
... created and the picture is copied. Note • The protect setting may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be effective on other equipment. • Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they...the DPOF settings again after copying is not copied. (P95) • 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 PC.) • DPOF settings on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) 2 Move 3/4...
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... on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of shape which will be bent out of doing this each time you have imported. A B AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN C A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be destroyed....Connecting to a PC You can easily print out or mail the pictures you connect to the PC, it is convenient. • When the camera has been connected to the PC with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Remove the card before disconnecting the USB connection cable...
... on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of shape which will be bent out of doing this each time you have imported. A B AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN C A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be destroyed....Connecting to a PC You can easily print out or mail the pictures you connect to the PC, it is convenient. • When the camera has been connected to the PC with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Remove the card before disconnecting the USB connection cable...
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...following situations. • After [NO.RESET] (P23) in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed.) 4 Double-click [DCIM] folder. 5 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire...were taken using "Safely Remove Hardware" on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional: DMW-AC5PP). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Connecting to other USB connection ...
...following situations. • After [NO.RESET] (P23) in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed.) 4 Double-click [DCIM] folder. 5 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire...were taken using "Safely Remove Hardware" on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional: DMW-AC5PP). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Connecting to other USB connection ...
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...PTP) PC SELECT SET MENU VQT1M59 85 Perform the print quality and other equipment ∫ Connection in the PTP mode. A B AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN C A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors... may not be started on the camera's LCD monitor. optional). Data can select the pictures to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [å] appears. If not printing, disconnect...
...PTP) PC SELECT SET MENU VQT1M59 85 Perform the print quality and other equipment ∫ Connection in the PTP mode. A B AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN C A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors... may not be started on the camera's LCD monitor. optional). Data can select the pictures to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [å] appears. If not printing, disconnect...
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...a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P24) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 A AV OUT 2 DIGITAL B 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black... bands may be blurry. • You can be NTSC in the recording mode. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied). • You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards...
...a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P24) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 A AV OUT 2 DIGITAL B 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black... bands may be blurry. • You can be NTSC in the recording mode. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied). • You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards...
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The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. • Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the camera set properly? (P16) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment? This is not a malfunction. At such times, a ... round spots may be recorded on the screen. • Is it cannot be possible to restore them. A clicking sound is that the number of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a PC or a picture which the pictures were...
The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. • Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the camera set properly? (P16) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment? This is not a malfunction. At such times, a ... round spots may be recorded on the screen. • Is it cannot be possible to restore them. A clicking sound is that the number of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a PC or a picture which the pictures were...
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..., total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 4kzoom, fl5.2 mm to 20.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 30 mm to 120 mm)/F3.3 to F5.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.1k Focus: Normal/Macro/Face detection/9-area-focusing/1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area...
..., total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 4kzoom, fl5.2 mm to 20.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 30 mm to 120 mm)/F3.3 to F5.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.1k Focus: Normal/Macro/Face detection/9-area-focusing/1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area...
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Consult your local dealer. 110 VQT1M59 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-CS5 Soft Case DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case RP-SDV16GU1K RP-...
Consult your local dealer. 110 VQT1M59 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP Figure Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-CS5 Soft Case DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case RP-SDV16GU1K RP-...
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...Street Address City Last 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 COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy...
...Street Address City Last 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 COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy...