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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT2C70-1 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS7 DMC-FS8 DMC-FS6 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/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 VQT2C70-1 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS7 DMC-FS8 DMC-FS6 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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... discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information on the below. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Please note that is located on the market today. Even for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE...
... discs or other than your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information on the below. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Please note that is located on the market today. Even for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE...
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... (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 32 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 32 • Direction detection function 33 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 33 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom... (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 33 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 34 6 VQT2C70 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 35 • Using the Playback Zoom 35 ...
... (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 32 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 32 • Direction detection function 33 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 33 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom... (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 33 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 34 6 VQT2C70 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 35 • Using the Playback Zoom 35 ...
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... [INTELLIGENT ISO 61 • > [SENSITIVITY 61 • = [WHITE BALANCE 62 • AF [AF MODE 63 • ˜ [BURST 64 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 65 • H [COLOR MODE 65 • [STABILIZER 65 • F [AF ASSIST LAMP 66 • U [CLOCK SET 66 Connecting to other equipment Connecting ...for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA and ...
... [INTELLIGENT ISO 61 • > [SENSITIVITY 61 • = [WHITE BALANCE 62 • AF [AF MODE 63 • ˜ [BURST 64 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 65 • H [COLOR MODE 65 • [STABILIZER 65 • F [AF ASSIST LAMP 66 • U [CLOCK SET 66 Connecting to other equipment Connecting ...for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA and ...
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.../ DMC-FS7PC) K1HA08AD0001 (DMC-FS8P/ DMC-FS6P/ DMC-FS6PC) K1HA08CD0028 (DMC-FS7P/ DMC-FS7PC) K1HA08CD0027 (DMC-FS6P/ DMC-FS6PC) 6 VFC4297 VGQ0D56 9 VQT2C70 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the... should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for DMC-FS8) 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800...
.../ DMC-FS7PC) K1HA08AD0001 (DMC-FS8P/ DMC-FS6P/ DMC-FS6PC) K1HA08CD0028 (DMC-FS7P/ DMC-FS7PC) K1HA08CD0027 (DMC-FS6P/ DMC-FS6PC) 6 VFC4297 VGQ0D56 9 VQT2C70 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the... should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for DMC-FS8) 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800...
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... auto button (P28) 18 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 19 Lens barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P81, 84, 88) 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable... it. 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 16) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P16) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are used. optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
... auto button (P28) 18 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 19 Lens barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P81, 84, 88) 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable... it. 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 16) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P16) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are used. optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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.... 4 Open the DC coupler cover A. • If it on a soft cloth. • Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use if sold separately. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction. 3 Close...power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is difficult to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • We recommend you open the coupler cover from the digital camera. About the Built-in memory (or the card). 16 VQT2C70 optional) are being recorded will not be...
.... 4 Open the DC coupler cover A. • If it on a soft cloth. • Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use if sold separately. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction. 3 Close...power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is difficult to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • We recommend you open the coupler cover from the digital camera. About the Built-in memory (or the card). 16 VQT2C70 optional) are being recorded will not be...
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...or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction • The status indicator 3 lights... when you back to the previous mode. Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at which is...
...or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction • The status indicator 3 lights... when you back to the previous mode. Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at which is...
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... from the moment the shutter button is not in the center of the composition of both distant and near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use the face detection function when taking a picture of the picture you want to focus in •...the screen. In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in Scene mode (P46) 32 VQT2C70 We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value¢ F Shutter speed¢ G ISO sensitivity ¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it...
... from the moment the shutter button is not in the center of the composition of both distant and near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use the face detection function when taking a picture of the picture you want to focus in •...the screen. In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in Scene mode (P46) 32 VQT2C70 We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value¢ F Shutter speed¢ G ISO sensitivity ¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it...
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... Optical zoom 4k No deterioration None Extended optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom 7.1k¢ (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 6.4k¢ (DMC-FS6) 16k [including optical zoom 4k] 28.5k (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) [including extended optical zoom 7.1k] 25.5k (DMC-FS6) [including extended optical zoom 6.4k] No deterioration The ... [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). To make subjects appear...
... Optical zoom 4k No deterioration None Extended optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom 7.1k¢ (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 6.4k¢ (DMC-FS6) 16k [including optical zoom 4k] 28.5k (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) [including extended optical zoom 7.1k] 25.5k (DMC-FS6) [including extended optical zoom 6.4k] No deterioration The ... [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). To make subjects appear...
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...), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS6) CCD area is set automatically in the following cases. - In Motion picture mode • [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. - Press 2/1 to Wide (1k) when the camera is rotated. • When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be...
...), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS6) CCD area is set automatically in the following cases. - In Motion picture mode • [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. - Press 2/1 to Wide (1k) when the camera is rotated. • When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be...
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...or [ ] is set depending on the recording conditions. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is changed . ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will.... • The flash setting may not be able to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) 40 VQT2C70 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is an approximation. However, the Scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene mode...
...or [ ] is set depending on the recording conditions. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is changed . ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will.... • The flash setting may not be able to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) 40 VQT2C70 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is an approximation. However, the Scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene mode...
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...step 2. • Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification are displayed during zooming. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can take a picture with the digital zoom up pictures of a subject, e.g. Press the shutter button halfway to focus A and then press it again. 42 VQT2C70 A Focus range •[ ] is...AF macro mode and [ ] is displayed during macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position. when taking pictures of flowers. Press 3/4 to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by...
...step 2. • Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification are displayed during zooming. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can take a picture with the digital zoom up pictures of a subject, e.g. Press the shutter button halfway to focus A and then press it again. 42 VQT2C70 A Focus range •[ ] is...AF macro mode and [ ] is displayed during macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position. when taking pictures of flowers. Press 3/4 to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by...
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...bundled software on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used. - [š] and [Ø] in advance. ...(P18) Select [TRAVEL DATE] from motion pictures recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of days that have passed since the departure date can also press the shutter button halfway to close...
...bundled software on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used. - [š] and [Ø] in advance. ...(P18) Select [TRAVEL DATE] from motion pictures recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of days that have passed since the departure date can also press the shutter button halfway to close...
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...you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the card to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process. Set the print settings again after copying is copied. Press [,] to return to the menu screen...(P94) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to a card which has more free space than the built-in memory (about 50...
...you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the card to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process. Set the print settings again after copying is copied. Press [,] to return to the menu screen...(P94) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to a card which has more free space than the built-in memory (about 50...
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...hardware removal using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Otherwise, data may appear on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Using a drag-...and-drop operation, move the pictures you connect to the PC, it on a soft cloth. • Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable....
...hardware removal using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Otherwise, data may appear on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Using a drag-...and-drop operation, move the pictures you connect to the PC, it on a soft cloth. • Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable....
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... actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P18) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by another maker of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take ...; This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to black by the flash reflecting of particles of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks ...
... actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P18) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by another maker of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take ...; This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to black by the flash reflecting of particles of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks ...
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... in the above settings. Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.2 W (When recording) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 1.0 W (When recording) (DMC-FS6) 0.6 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 0.5 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS6) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/8,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS6) Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel...
... in the above settings. Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.2 W (When recording) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 1.0 W (When recording) (DMC-FS6) 0.6 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 0.5 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS6) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/8,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS6) Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel...
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... pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are purchased as a set. Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCF10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW-AVC1 AV Cable DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler DMW-CS5 Soft Case...
... pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are purchased as a set. Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCF10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW-AVC1 AV Cable DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler DMW-CS5 Soft Case...
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... or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First 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...
... or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First 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...