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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. 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.
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...Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for purposes other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Product Identification Marking is on the tag located on how to fill in these ...Operating Instructions. Serial No. You have purchased. Please note that is recyclable powers the product you and your Digital Camera may be restricted. Model No. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Used properly,...
...Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for purposes other published or broadcast material for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Product Identification Marking is on the tag located on how to fill in these ...Operating Instructions. Serial No. You have purchased. Please note that is recyclable powers the product you and your Digital Camera may be restricted. Model No. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Used properly,...
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...recommend you do not leave the camera in these operating instructions The procedure is described for about 2 hours. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for DMC-FS7 as when using it . ...If you purchased the camera or the repair service center. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is...
...recommend you do not leave the camera in these operating instructions The procedure is described for about 2 hours. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for DMC-FS7 as when using it . ...If you purchased the camera or the repair service center. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is...
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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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... the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use a card. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is an overview of how to record and play back pictures on to take pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Press the shutter... Quick Guide This is shipped. For each step, be sure to refer to [(]. 2 Select the picture you can record or play back pictures with the camera.
... the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use a card. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is an overview of how to record and play back pictures on to take pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Press the shutter... Quick Guide This is shipped. For each step, be sure to refer to [(]. 2 Select the picture you can record or play back pictures with the camera.
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the..., not supplied for DMC-FS8) 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to your PC. 6 ...
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the..., not supplied for DMC-FS8) 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about optional accessories, refer to your PC. 6 ...
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... 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; 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 13 Zoom lever (P33) 14 Speaker (P70) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P28, 55) 17 Intelligent 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...
... 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; 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 13 Zoom lever (P33) 14 Speaker (P70) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P28, 55) 17 Intelligent 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...
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... to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be advised that we are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used .) • The battery is not charged when the camera is DMW-BCF10PP. Detach the battery after approx. 130 min maximum). It has been found that counterfeit battery packs...
... to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be advised that we are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used .) • The battery is not charged when the camera is DMW-BCF10PP. Detach the battery after approx. 130 min maximum). It has been found that counterfeit battery packs...
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...or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 360 pictures (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) Approx. 400 pictures (DMC-FS6) By CIPA standard in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P23). optional) connected.] •... may not be caused by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation 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. • ...
...or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 360 pictures (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8) Approx. 400 pictures (DMC-FS6) By CIPA standard in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P23). optional) connected.] •... may not be caused by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation 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. • ...
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.... To remove the card, push the card until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off as the settings on the camera may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the release... lever in the direction of the card. • The card may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera.
.... To remove the card, push the card until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off as the settings on the camera may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the release... lever in the direction of the card. • The card may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera.
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... Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this camera are being recorded on the built-in an open the coupler cover from the digital camera. Preparation ∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler...adaptor and DC coupler for the AC adaptor and DC coupler. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • We recommend you open the card/battery door. • If the AC adaptor and...supply is cut off due to unplug the AC adaptor when you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
... Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this camera are being recorded on the built-in an open the coupler cover from the digital camera. Preparation ∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler...adaptor and DC coupler for the AC adaptor and DC coupler. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • We recommend you open the card/battery door. • If the AC adaptor and...supply is cut off due to unplug the AC adaptor when you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
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...on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no further data writing, deletion or SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to prevent swallowing. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its original position.) 2 ... recorded pictures to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Furthermore, do not subject the camera to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. Preparation Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 50 MB • Recordable motion pictures: ...
...on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no further data writing, deletion or SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to prevent swallowing. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its original position.) 2 ... recorded pictures to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Furthermore, do not subject the camera to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. Preparation Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 50 MB • Recordable motion pictures: ...
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...format), and press 3/4 to set the clock correctly by following the "Changing the clock setting" procedure below. Press [MENU/SET] to set when the camera is shipped. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P58) ,: Cancel without setting the clock. • Select either [...the battery. (Leave the charged battery in clock battery even without the clock having been set, set . • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera back on . • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button...
...format), and press 3/4 to set the clock correctly by following the "Changing the clock setting" procedure below. Press [MENU/SET] to set when the camera is shipped. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P58) ,: Cancel without setting the clock. • Select either [...the battery. (Leave the charged battery in clock battery even without the clock having been set, set . • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera back on . • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button...
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...may not work in some important settings relating to 80) • This menu lets you stamp the date on the screen of the camera. Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and... set other settings which the camera is used. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some of the pictures you are recording. [SETUP] menu (P22 to 26) • This menu lets you...
...may not work in some important settings relating to 80) • This menu lets you stamp the date on the screen of the camera. Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and... set other settings which the camera is used. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some of the pictures you are recording. [SETUP] menu (P22 to 26) • This menu lets you...
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... select the normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can switch menu screens from [Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode Turn the camera on. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from any menu item by MENU rotating the zoom lever. /SET Press 2.
... select the normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can switch menu screens from [Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode Turn the camera on. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from any menu item by MENU rotating the zoom lever. /SET Press 2.
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... the return date of the vacation. [TRAVEL SETUP]: [OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION]: [OFF]/[SET] • Refer to P18 for details. r [BEEP] This allows you connect the camera to set . U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P56 for details. Set the time in 7 steps. 22 VQT2C70 Preparation About the Setup Menu...
... the return date of the vacation. [TRAVEL SETUP]: [OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION]: [OFF]/[SET] • Refer to P18 for details. r [BEEP] This allows you connect the camera to set . U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P56 for details. Set the time in 7 steps. 22 VQT2C70 Preparation About the Setup Menu...
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... sun etc. Press any button to make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you turn the camera off . VQT2C70 23 However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to block the light. • The number of... been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn on the LCD...
... sun etc. Press any button to make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you turn the camera off . VQT2C70 23 However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to block the light. • The number of... been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn on the LCD...
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call : 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT2C70 25 Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with the ...or before connecting to a PC. • When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the "USB Mass Storage" communication system. • When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or...
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call : 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT2C70 25 Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with the ...or before connecting to a PC. • When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the "USB Mass Storage" communication system. • When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or...
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...an approximation. • [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability. 26 VQT2C70 DEMO [DEMO MODE] The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the subject and displays these on DMC-FS7P/DMC-FS8P/DMC-FS6P • If you set the desired language. Preparation ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.... • Press [DISPLAY] to set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]) The camera's features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO DEMO]) [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. • [JITTER, SUBJ.
...an approximation. • [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability. 26 VQT2C70 DEMO [DEMO MODE] The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the subject and displays these on DMC-FS7P/DMC-FS8P/DMC-FS6P • If you set the desired language. Preparation ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.... • Press [DISPLAY] to set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]) The camera's features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO DEMO]) [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. • [JITTER, SUBJ.