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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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...connecting to radio communications. Before Use THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS7 DMC-FS8 DMC-FS6 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: To assure ... the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
...connecting to radio communications. Before Use THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS7 DMC-FS8 DMC-FS6 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: To assure ... the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
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...for about 2 hours. Information on a beach. • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-FS7 as an example. -If you wish to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of sand or dust. - If the unit ...symbol is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. While being stored, that 's included with dirty hands. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may cause this unit to malfunction. - ...
...for about 2 hours. Information on a beach. • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with your local authorities or dealer and ask for DMC-FS7 as an example. -If you wish to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of sand or dust. - If the unit ...symbol is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. While being stored, that 's included with dirty hands. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may cause this unit to malfunction. - ...
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... Cable 4 AV Cable (supplied for DMC-FS7/DMC-FS6, not supplied for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 1 DMW-BCF10PP 3 4 5 7 2 DE-A59B K1HA08AD0002 (DMC-FS7P/ DMC-FS7PC) K1HA08AD0001 (DMC-FS8P/ DMC-FS6P/ DMC-FS6PC) K1HA08CD0028 (DMC-FS7P/ DMC-FS7PC) K1HA08CD0027 (DMC-FS6P/ DMC-FS6PC) 6 VFC4297 VGQ0D56 9 VQT2C70 ... 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 ...
... Cable 4 AV Cable (supplied for DMC-FS7/DMC-FS6, not supplied for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 1 DMW-BCF10PP 3 4 5 7 2 DE-A59B K1HA08AD0002 (DMC-FS7P/ DMC-FS7PC) K1HA08AD0001 (DMC-FS8P/ DMC-FS6P/ DMC-FS6PC) K1HA08CD0028 (DMC-FS7P/ DMC-FS7PC) K1HA08CD0027 (DMC-FS6P/ DMC-FS6PC) 6 VFC4297 VGQ0D56 9 VQT2C70 ... 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 ...
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... left for a long period of time after being charged. • The battery can be sure to about 90 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/100 (DMC-FS6).] VQT2C70 13 The number of the camera becomes extremely short even after charging. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Otherwise, a fire and/...shocks may have expired. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting...
... left for a long period of time after being charged. • The battery can be sure to about 90 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/100 (DMC-FS6).] VQT2C70 13 The number of the camera becomes extremely short even after charging. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Otherwise, a fire and/...shocks may have expired. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting...
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...; The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as above. For long term battery use, we recommend you use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCF10PP). • If you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted. • The performance of the ... Panasonic card. skiing/snowboarding). Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this unit is turned off . Preparation Playback time Approx. 390 min (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) Approx. 450 min (DMC-...
...; The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as above. For long term battery use, we recommend you use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCF10PP). • If you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted. • The performance of the ... Panasonic card. skiing/snowboarding). Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this unit is turned off . Preparation Playback time Approx. 390 min (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) Approx. 450 min (DMC-...
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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 higher...or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in wide angle. A [ ] is displayed. • When using the zoom function, an estimate of 7.1k (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/6.4k (DMC-FS6)], do not set the picture size to ...
... 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 higher...or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in wide angle. A [ ] is displayed. • When using the zoom function, an estimate of 7.1k (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/6.4k (DMC-FS6)], do not set the picture size to ...
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...the zoom lever is rotated. • When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective. • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-...is set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS6) CCD area is turned on. • If you set automatically in the following cases. ...[HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene mode - When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was switched from the [REC] to interrupt the...
...the zoom lever is rotated. • When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective. • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-...is set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS6) CCD area is turned on. • If you set automatically in the following cases. ...[HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene mode - When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was switched from the [REC] to interrupt the...
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... of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking a picture. [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. Maximum Burst speed DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8: approx. 6 pictures/second DMC-FS6: approx. 5.5 pictures/second Number of approx. 10 (built-in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture...
... of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking a picture. [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. Maximum Burst speed DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8: approx. 6 pictures/second DMC-FS6: approx. 5.5 pictures/second Number of approx. 10 (built-in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture...
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..., press 3. (The time advances by performing steps 1, 2 and 3. • If [HOME] is used at the travel destination C area or the home area is [X]. ¢1 DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8 ¢2 DMC-FS6 ¢3 This item cannot be set in the areas displayed on the screen, set . Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ ∫ When the aspect...
..., press 3. (The time advances by performing steps 1, 2 and 3. • If [HOME] is used at the travel destination C area or the home area is [X]. ¢1 DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8 ¢2 DMC-FS6 ¢3 This item cannot be set in the areas displayed on the screen, set . Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ ∫ When the aspect...
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...burst speed becomes slower halfway. When the face appears small on the type of recordable pictures in Scene mode. 64 VQT2C70 When digital zoom is set to [ ]. - If burst is used ˜ [BURST] For details on the recording environment such as... › [OFF] - - - ˜ 2.3¢ (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 3¢(DMC-FS6) max. 3 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) max. 4 (DMC-FS6) max. 5 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) max. 7 (DMC-FS6) ò approx. 1.7 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) approx. 2 (DMC-FS6) Depends on the faces - When there is not facing the camera - Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ Burst speed (pictures...
...burst speed becomes slower halfway. When the face appears small on the type of recordable pictures in Scene mode. 64 VQT2C70 When digital zoom is set to [ ]. - If burst is used ˜ [BURST] For details on the recording environment such as... › [OFF] - - - ˜ 2.3¢ (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) 3¢(DMC-FS6) max. 3 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) max. 4 (DMC-FS6) max. 5 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) max. 7 (DMC-FS6) ò approx. 1.7 (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) approx. 2 (DMC-FS6) Depends on the faces - When there is not facing the camera - Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ Burst speed (pictures...
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... size larger than [ ], the picture size will be stamped on the pictures in size. Aspect ratio setting X Y W • The picture becomes slightly rougher. ¢1 DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8 ¢2 DMC-FS6 Picture size ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ > ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ > ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ > Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message...
... size larger than [ ], the picture size will be stamped on the pictures in size. Aspect ratio setting X Y W • The picture becomes slightly rougher. ¢1 DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8 ¢2 DMC-FS6 Picture size ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ > ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ > ¢1/ ¢2/ ¢1/ > Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message...
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...Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; Turn the TV on . B AV cable • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. (DMC-FS7/DMC...-FS6) • Do not use any other equipment [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on the camera. AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the [AV OUT] socket on a TV ...
...Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; Turn the TV on . B AV cable • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. (DMC-FS7/DMC...-FS6) • Do not use any other equipment [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on the camera. AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the [AV OUT] socket on a TV ...
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... of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures (¢1: DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8, ¢2: DMC-FS6) Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card...
... of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures (¢1: DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8, ¢2: DMC-FS6) Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card...
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... as the picture size.) VQT2C70 107 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 number...
... as the picture size.) VQT2C70 107 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 number...
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... setting is [W] 3648k2056 pixels (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8), 3264k1840 pixels (DMC-FS6), 3072k1728 pixels (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8), 2560k1440 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels Motion pictures: 848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/ 640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/ 320k240 pixels Quality: Fine/Standard Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif...
... setting is [W] 3648k2056 pixels (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8), 3264k1840 pixels (DMC-FS6), 3072k1728 pixels (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8), 2560k1440 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels Motion pictures: 848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/ 640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/ 320k240 pixels Quality: Fine/Standard Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif...
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... oz (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/Approx. 137 g/ 4.83 oz (DMC-FS6) (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity: Language select: 10% to 80% [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] (DMC-FS7P/DMC-FS8P/DMC-FS6P) [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO DMC-FS7PC/DMC-FS6PC) Battery Charger (Panasonic DE...
... oz (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/Approx. 137 g/ 4.83 oz (DMC-FS6) (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity: Language select: 10% to 80% [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] (DMC-FS7P/DMC-FS8P/DMC-FS6P) [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO DMC-FS7PC/DMC-FS6PC) Battery Charger (Panasonic DE...