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You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). DMC-FS42 DMC-FS4 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/contactinfo P VQT2B45-1 H0209HM1049 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). DMC-FS42 DMC-FS4 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/contactinfo P VQT2B45-1 H0209HM1049 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... units. Information for choosing Panasonic! Product Identification Marking is a trademark. 2 VQT2B45 (ENG) of your own private use , recording of private use may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the box below. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws...
... units. Information for choosing Panasonic! Product Identification Marking is a trademark. 2 VQT2B45 (ENG) of your own private use , recording of private use may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the box below. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws...
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... ferrite core when connecting to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS42 DMC-FS4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of the...
... ferrite core when connecting to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS42 DMC-FS4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of the...
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... camera in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound. • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera on. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera off and remove the battery...
... camera in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound. • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera on. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera off and remove the battery...
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... or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use. • The illustrations in these operating instructions show DMC-FS4. 6 VQT2B45 (ENG) The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for DMC-FS4). • When the term card is fogged...
... or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use. • The illustrations in these operating instructions show DMC-FS4. 6 VQT2B45 (ENG) The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for DMC-FS4). • When the term card is fogged...
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.../Removing the Battery/Card (Optional 12 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 13 About the Mode and Menu Operation 14 • Mode switching ...14 • About the menu operation 15 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode 17 • Scene detection ...18 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode 19 • Focusing...19 Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode 20 Deleting Pictures ...21 • To delete a single picture 21 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 21 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format...
.../Removing the Battery/Card (Optional 12 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 13 About the Mode and Menu Operation 14 • Mode switching ...14 • About the menu operation 15 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode 17 • Scene detection ...18 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode 19 • Focusing...19 Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode 20 Deleting Pictures ...21 • To delete a single picture 21 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 21 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format...
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...; Operating Instructions 5 Hand Strap 6 Battery Case 1 DMW-BCF10PP 2 DE-A59B • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard (only for DMC-FS4) are lost, customers in the text. • Card is optional. Standard Accessories Before using a card. • For information about optional accessories, please refer to your camera, check the contents. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable...
...; Operating Instructions 5 Hand Strap 6 Battery Case 1 DMW-BCF10PP 2 DE-A59B • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard (only for DMC-FS4) are lost, customers in the text. • Card is optional. Standard Accessories Before using a card. • For information about optional accessories, please refer to your camera, check the contents. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable...
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Names of the Components 1 Zoom lever 2 Shutter button 3 Camera ON/OFF switch 4 Microphone 5 Speaker 6 Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp 7 Flash 8 Lens part 9 Lens barrel 10 LCD monitor 11 Recording/playback switch 12 Cursor buttons A: e /Exposure compensation B: r /Macro button C: w /Self-timer button D: q /Flash mode button 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 17 18 AV OUT 13 14 15 16 DIGITAL In these operating instructions, operations using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; e.g.: When you...
Names of the Components 1 Zoom lever 2 Shutter button 3 Camera ON/OFF switch 4 Microphone 5 Speaker 6 Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp 7 Flash 8 Lens part 9 Lens barrel 10 LCD monitor 11 Recording/playback switch 12 Cursor buttons A: e /Exposure compensation B: r /Macro button C: w /Self-timer button D: q /Flash mode button 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 17 18 AV OUT 13 14 15 16 DIGITAL In these operating instructions, operations using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; e.g.: When you...
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... the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable pictures decreases. (e.g. The charging time will be exhausted if left , but it , and while and after charging. Leaving the camera until the battery cools down. • CIPA is turned on . • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is an abbreviation of the power...
... the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable pictures decreases. (e.g. The charging time will be exhausted if left , but it , and while and after charging. Leaving the camera until the battery cools down. • CIPA is turned on . • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is an abbreviation of the power...
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... shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • When you turn the camera on , switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. • When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to charge the built-in battery.) 13 (ENG) VQT2B45 B 3 Press w/q to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press e/r to set. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The...
... shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • When you turn the camera on , switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. • When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to charge the built-in battery.) 13 (ENG) VQT2B45 B 3 Press w/q to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press e/r to set. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The...
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... pictures continuously. This mode allows you to close the menu. List of Playback Modes 9 Normal Play Mode 8 Slide Show Mode z Favorite Play Mode Taking pictures easily. About the Mode and Menu Operation Mode switching 1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to 1 (right) or 5 (left). 1: Recording Mode MODE 5 : Playback Mode 2 Press [MODE] to display the mode MODE selection screen. (Example: Normal Picture Mode) 3 Press e/r to select a mode and press [MENU/SET] to record motion pictures with audio. Auto Scene Mode 1 Normal Picture Mode 5 Scene Mode 6 Motion Picture Mode...
... pictures continuously. This mode allows you to close the menu. List of Playback Modes 9 Normal Play Mode 8 Slide Show Mode z Favorite Play Mode Taking pictures easily. About the Mode and Menu Operation Mode switching 1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to 1 (right) or 5 (left). 1: Recording Mode MODE 5 : Playback Mode 2 Press [MODE] to display the mode MODE selection screen. (Example: Normal Picture Mode) 3 Press e/r to select a mode and press [MENU/SET] to record motion pictures with audio. Auto Scene Mode 1 Normal Picture Mode 5 Scene Mode 6 Motion Picture Mode...
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... or it easier for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like. of the pictures you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make the protection or or number of pixels, etc. recording. Check the settings of recorded pictures. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. About the menu operation The camera comes with menus that...
... or it easier for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like. of the pictures you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make the protection or or number of pixels, etc. recording. Check the settings of recorded pictures. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. About the menu operation The camera comes with menus that...
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... recording/playback switch to [1] and press [MODE]. 2 Press e/r to the subject and recording condition. Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode) The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to select [AUTO SCENE MODE] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. F 5 Press the shutter button fully (push it is displayed...
... recording/playback switch to [1] and press [MODE]. 2 Press e/r to the subject and recording condition. Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode) The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to select [AUTO SCENE MODE] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. F 5 Press the shutter button fully (push it is displayed...
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... color changes to the usual red. ; 3 [i-PORTRAIT] 4 [i-SCENERY] 2 [i-MACRO] 5 [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] 1 [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • Only when [q] is selected • Only when [o] is selected • [;] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. Face detection When [3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it is recommended that you take pictures...
... color changes to the usual red. ; 3 [i-PORTRAIT] 4 [i-SCENERY] 2 [i-MACRO] 5 [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] 1 [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • Only when [q] is selected • Only when [o] is selected • [;] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. Face detection When [3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it is recommended that you take pictures...
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... the shutter button halfway. Focus Focus indication AF area Sound When the subject is focused On WhiteGreen Beeps 2 times When the subject is not focused Blinks WhiteRed Beeps 4 times C Focus indication D AF area (normal) E AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it in further), and take pictures freely as more options are available than Auto Scene Mode [;]. 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to 7. 5 Press the shutter button fully (push it is dark) 19 (ENG) VQT2B45 Recording Mode: 1 Taking Pictures...
... the shutter button halfway. Focus Focus indication AF area Sound When the subject is focused On WhiteGreen Beeps 2 times When the subject is not focused Blinks WhiteRed Beeps 4 times C Focus indication D AF area (normal) E AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it in further), and take pictures freely as more options are available than Auto Scene Mode [;]. 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to 7. 5 Press the shutter button fully (push it is dark) 19 (ENG) VQT2B45 Recording Mode: 1 Taking Pictures...
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... [Operating Instructions] to install. (Example: When an English language OS) A To return to the install menu 4 Double click the "Operating Instructions" shortcut icon on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Open the "Manual" folder in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them. [Macintosh] 1 Turn the PC on the desktop. When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open A You will need...
... [Operating Instructions] to install. (Example: When an English language OS) A To return to the install menu 4 Double click the "Operating Instructions" shortcut icon on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Open the "Manual" folder in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them. [Macintosh] 1 Turn the PC on the desktop. When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open A You will need...
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... zoom: Max. 7.1 × (DMC-FS42)/ Max. 6.4 × (DMC-FS4) Focus: Normal / Macro Face detection / 9-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing Focus range: Normal : 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 7 Macro / Auto scene : 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide) / 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to 7 Scene mode: settings may be different to those shown above Shutter system: Electronic shutter+Mechanical shutter Motion picture recording: [WVGA] 848 × 480 pixels (30 frames/second) (When a card is used...
... zoom: Max. 7.1 × (DMC-FS42)/ Max. 6.4 × (DMC-FS4) Focus: Normal / Macro Face detection / 9-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing Focus range: Normal : 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 7 Macro / Auto scene : 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide) / 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to 7 Scene mode: settings may be different to those shown above Shutter system: Electronic shutter+Mechanical shutter Motion picture recording: [WVGA] 848 × 480 pixels (30 frames/second) (When a card is used...
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... (DMC-FS42)/ Approx. 2 pictures/second (DMC-FS4) (Unlimited) Number of recordable pictures: Max. 5 pictures (DMC-FS42)/ Max. 7 pictures (DMC-FS4) (Standard), Max. 3 pictures (DMC-FS42)/ Max. 4 pictures (DMC-FS4) (Fine), Depends on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: i.AUTO/ 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1000 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2,000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode:15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White set Exposure...
... (DMC-FS42)/ Approx. 2 pictures/second (DMC-FS4) (Unlimited) Number of recordable pictures: Max. 5 pictures (DMC-FS42)/ Max. 7 pictures (DMC-FS4) (Standard), Max. 3 pictures (DMC-FS42)/ Max. 4 pictures (DMC-FS4) (Fine), Depends on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: i.AUTO/ 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1000 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2,000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode:15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White set Exposure...
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Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video / audio: Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: [+ 10M] 3648 × 2736 pixels (DMC-FS42), [+ 8M] 3264 × 2448 pixels (DMC-FS4), [+ 5M] 2560 × 1920 pixels, [+ 3M] 2048 × 1536 pixels [* 9M] 3648 × 2432 pixels (DMC-FS42), [* 7M] 3264 × 2176 pixels (DMC-FS4), [* 2.5M...
Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video / audio: Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: [+ 10M] 3648 × 2736 pixels (DMC-FS42), [+ 8M] 3264 × 2448 pixels (DMC-FS4), [+ 5M] 2560 × 1920 pixels, [+ 3M] 2048 × 1536 pixels [* 9M] 3648 × 2432 pixels (DMC-FS42), [* 7M] 3264 × 2176 pixels (DMC-FS4), [* 2.5M...
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...-CHFX30 SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card 32 GB SDHC Memory Card .... RP-SDM06GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card ...... You cannot use either of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. RP-SDV04GU1K 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDM02GU1A 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDV02GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDR01GU1A • Refer to P11 for information about the battery charging time and the number of them individually...
...-CHFX30 SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card 32 GB SDHC Memory Card .... RP-SDM06GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card ...... You cannot use either of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. RP-SDV04GU1K 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDM02GU1A 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDV02GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDR01GU1A • Refer to P11 for information about the battery charging time and the number of them individually...