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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). Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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
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). Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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
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Model No. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Please take time to retain this battery. Be sure to fill in the information in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is located on the underside of your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Product Identification Marking...
Model No. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Please take time to retain this battery. Be sure to fill in the information in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is located on the underside of your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Product Identification Marking...
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... the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS42 DMC-FS4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is no...
... the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS42 DMC-FS4 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is no...
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... USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a dry cloth to malfunction. - - If you use the camera on top of disposal. Cautions for the correct method of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera, use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD...
... USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a dry cloth to malfunction. - - If you use the camera on top of disposal. Cautions for the correct method of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera, use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD...
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... camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about memory cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard (only for DMC-FS4). • When the term card is used with this unit. • When you use a card of 4 GB or more capacity, you can be used in these operating instructions...
... camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about memory cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard (only for DMC-FS4). • When the term card is used with this unit. • When you use a card of 4 GB or more capacity, you can be used in these operating instructions...
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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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... "Digital Camera Accessory System". • If any of the accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for DMC-FS4) are indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software 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 card...
... "Digital Camera Accessory System". • If any of the accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for DMC-FS4) are indicated as charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software 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 card...
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...; When using the cursor buttons are used. 22 Release lever 9 (ENG) VQT2B45 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...
...; When using the cursor buttons are used. 22 Release lever 9 (ENG) VQT2B45 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...
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... (DMC-FS42) Approx. 205 min (DMC-FS4) By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min Charging time and number of recordable pictures...
... (DMC-FS42) Approx. 205 min (DMC-FS4) By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min Charging time and number of recordable pictures...
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... set when the camera is maintained for 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 battery.) 13 (ENG) VQT2B45 Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET] in the [SETUP] menu. • The clock setting is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • When you turn the camera on , switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display...
... set when the camera is maintained for 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 battery.) 13 (ENG) VQT2B45 Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET] in the [SETUP] menu. • The clock setting is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • When you turn the camera on , switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display...
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... 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 List of Recording Modes ; Playing back the pictures set as your...
... 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 List of Recording Modes ; Playing back the pictures set as your...
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... be displayed in Recording or Playback Mode. How to use the camera. In Recording Mode In Playback Mode 1 [REC] menu 9 [PLAYBACK] menu This menu lets you set the coloring, sensitivity, This menu lets you are print settings, etc. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. e [SETUP] menu • This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make the protection or or number of...
... be displayed in Recording or Playback Mode. How to use the camera. In Recording Mode In Playback Mode 1 [REC] menu 9 [PLAYBACK] menu This menu lets you set the coloring, sensitivity, This menu lets you are print settings, etc. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. e [SETUP] menu • This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make the protection or or number of...
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... the card). 17 (ENG) VQT2B45 This mode is displayed around the subject's face E by the face detection function. 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 feet slightly apart. Scene detection/Face detection/Motion detection/Backlight Compensation A Shutter button B Recording/playback switch MODE 1 Slide the recording/playback switch...
... the card). 17 (ENG) VQT2B45 This mode is displayed around the subject's face E by the face detection function. 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 feet slightly apart. Scene detection/Face detection/Motion detection/Backlight Compensation A Shutter button B Recording/playback switch MODE 1 Slide the recording/playback switch...
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..., after which its 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 . Face detection When [3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it is recommended that you take pictures in blue for the same subject. - Recording conditions: Sunset...
..., after which its 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 . Face detection When [3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it is recommended that you take pictures in blue for the same subject. - Recording conditions: Sunset...
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... point you to 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 50 cm (1.64 feet) to [1] and press [MODE]. 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...
... point you to 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 50 cm (1.64 feet) to [1] and press [MODE]. 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...
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... an English language OS) A To return to the install menu 4 Double click the "Operating Instructions" shortcut icon on the desktop. When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). If using Windows 98/98SE/Me Download and install a version of this folder] to display them. [Macintosh] 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Open the "Manual" folder in...
... an English language OS) A To return to the install menu 4 Double click the "Operating Instructions" shortcut icon on the desktop. When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). If using Windows 98/98SE/Me Download and install a version of this folder] to display them. [Macintosh] 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Open the "Manual" folder in...
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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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... about the battery charging time and the number of them individually. RP-SDM06GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card ...... Digital Camera Accessory System Battery Pack: DMW-BCF10PP DC coupler: DMW-DCC4 AC Adaptor: DMW-AC5PP AV Cable: DMW-AVC1 • Purchase DC coupler and AC adaptor together. RP-SDV16GU1K 12 GB SDHC Memory Card .... RP-SDV32GU1K 16 GB SDHC Memory Card .... You cannot use either of recordable pictures. •...
... about the battery charging time and the number of them individually. RP-SDM06GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card ...... Digital Camera Accessory System Battery Pack: DMW-BCF10PP DC coupler: DMW-DCC4 AC Adaptor: DMW-AC5PP AV Cable: DMW-AVC1 • Purchase DC coupler and AC adaptor together. RP-SDV16GU1K 12 GB SDHC Memory Card .... RP-SDV32GU1K 16 GB SDHC Memory Card .... You cannot use either of recordable pictures. •...