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VQT3E12 DMC-FH27 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
VQT3E12 DMC-FH27 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
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...; Changing the settings 22 • Scene Detection 23 Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode 24 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......24 Focusing 25 Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 27 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play 28 Motion Picture Mode 30 Playing ...Pictures with the Zoom 43 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent zoom/ Using the Digital Zoom 43 • Using the Easy Zoom 45 • Zooming with touch operation ...........47 Shortcut setting 48 Taking pictures that match the ...
...; Changing the settings 22 • Scene Detection 23 Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode 24 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......24 Focusing 25 Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 27 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play 28 Motion Picture Mode 30 Playing ...Pictures with the Zoom 43 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent zoom/ Using the Digital Zoom 43 • Using the Easy Zoom 45 • Zooming with touch operation ...........47 Shortcut setting 48 Taking pictures that match the ...
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Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash (P66) 2 Lens (P4, 116) 3 Self-timer indicator (P69) AF Assist Lamp (P82) 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 41, 112) 1 23 4 5 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using 5 the camera to ensure that you will not 6 drop it. 6 Lens barrel 7 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P101, 105, 7 110) - 6 -
Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash (P66) 2 Lens (P4, 116) 3 Self-timer indicator (P69) AF Assist Lamp (P82) 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 41, 112) 1 23 4 5 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using 5 the camera to ensure that you will not 6 drop it. 6 Lens barrel 7 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P101, 105, 7 110) - 6 -
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... . • Also read the operating instructions for this camera are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor..., use the AC cable supplied with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC...
... . • Also read the operating instructions for this camera are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor..., use the AC cable supplied with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC...
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... to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for taking good pictures • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your feet slightly apart. ... ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled. • Shutter speed will not drop it. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your fingers or other...
... to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for taking good pictures • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your feet slightly apart. ... ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled. • Shutter speed will not drop it. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your fingers or other...
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...is not a malfunction. • Following functions operate automatically in the Motion Picture Mode. - [ ] in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer] • [Digital Zoom] or [AF Assist Lamp] cannot be setup in the Motion Picture Mode. Also the recording information may not decrease regularly. • ...Depending on other operations are performed during motion picture recording. - 30 - Note • Use a card with SD Speed Class with the camera are fixed to stop recording. Basic [Rec] Mode: n Motion Picture Mode Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time...
...is not a malfunction. • Following functions operate automatically in the Motion Picture Mode. - [ ] in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer] • [Digital Zoom] or [AF Assist Lamp] cannot be setup in the Motion Picture Mode. Also the recording information may not decrease regularly. • ...Depending on other operations are performed during motion picture recording. - 30 - Note • Use a card with SD Speed Class with the camera are fixed to stop recording. Basic [Rec] Mode: n Motion Picture Mode Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time...
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... [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to 2M(4:3) in [Photo Frame] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. [X]: Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV [Y]: Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera [W]: Aspect ratio of pixels. Note • A digital picture is set in Scene Mode. - 70 -
... [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to 2M(4:3) in [Photo Frame] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. [X]: Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV [Y]: Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera [W]: Aspect ratio of pixels. Note • A digital picture is set in Scene Mode. - 70 -
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...the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are hidden behind sunglasses, etc. - When the subject is used - 75 - When Digital Zoom is not a human being - This allows the appropriate focusing method to be adjusted to work. [AF Mode] is not in the AF...Mode] For details on the screen - Applicable modes: · ¿ [š]: Face Detection [ ]: AF Tracking [ ]: 11-area-focusing [Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera automatically detects the person's face. Note • The AF Mode is fixed to P34. In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food] or [Aerial Photo] in the...
...the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are hidden behind sunglasses, etc. - When the subject is used - 75 - When Digital Zoom is not a human being - This allows the appropriate focusing method to be adjusted to work. [AF Mode] is not in the AF...Mode] For details on the screen - Applicable modes: · ¿ [š]: Face Detection [ ]: AF Tracking [ ]: 11-area-focusing [Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera automatically detects the person's face. Note • The AF Mode is fixed to P34. In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food] or [Aerial Photo] in the...
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...the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)]. • The image quality is poorer than during normal recording. • Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range) • Macro Zoom Mode cannot be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • When a subject is close to the... close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up pictures of the camera, the picture may not be used when [ ] in [AF Mode] is beyond the focus range of a subject, e.g. Recording [Macro Mode] For ...
...the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)]. • The image quality is poorer than during normal recording. • Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range) • Macro Zoom Mode cannot be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • When a subject is close to the... close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up pictures of the camera, the picture may not be used when [ ] in [AF Mode] is beyond the focus range of a subject, e.g. Recording [Macro Mode] For ...
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...Assist Lamp is used. Recording [AF Assist Lamp] For details on the icon when it is set to [ON]. - 82 - Red-Eye Reduction is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is 1.5 m (4.92 feet). • When you do not want to P34. Applicable modes: · ¿... low light conditions. (Larger AF area is set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. In this case, it easier for the camera to focus when recording in Scene Mode. [Red-Eye Removal] For details on the recording conditions.) ...
...Assist Lamp is used. Recording [AF Assist Lamp] For details on the icon when it is set to [ON]. - 82 - Red-Eye Reduction is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is 1.5 m (4.92 feet). • When you do not want to P34. Applicable modes: · ¿... low light conditions. (Larger AF area is set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. In this case, it easier for the camera to focus when recording in Scene Mode. [Red-Eye Removal] For details on the recording conditions.) ...
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..., and day. When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in Scene Mode. • The setting is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be printed on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P18 for pictures recorded with [Date...set. • Even if you press the shutter button. • The setting is fixed to [OFF], it is high. - In Digital Zoom range. - When there is a lot of camera jitter when you take a picture with a printer, the date will be taken. You can take a picture with [Date Stamp] set cannot...
..., and day. When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in Scene Mode. • The setting is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be printed on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P18 for pictures recorded with [Date...set. • Even if you press the shutter button. • The setting is fixed to [OFF], it is high. - In Digital Zoom range. - When there is a lot of camera jitter when you take a picture with a printer, the date will be taken. You can take a picture with [Date Stamp] set cannot...
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...∫ Viewing the contents of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. ∫ Connection in the PTP Mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR, WindowsR 7 and Mac OS X only) Select [PictBridge(PTP.... • When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when pictures were taken using another maker of camera) • When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the...
...∫ Viewing the contents of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. ∫ Connection in the PTP Mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR, WindowsR 7 and Mac OS X only) Select [PictBridge(PTP.... • When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when pictures were taken using another maker of camera) • When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the...
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...) 34 33 32 31 30 Date Stamp (P83) 31 Self-timer Mode (P69) 32 W T 1X : Zoom/Extra Optical Zoom (P43)/Intelligent Zoom (P43)/ Digital Zoom (P43, 79) 33 Current date and time/": Travel destination setting¢3 (P65) 34 Age¢4 (P56) Location¢3 (P63) 35 Elapsed recording time...Recording state ¢2 "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second. ¢3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode. ¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this...
...) 34 33 32 31 30 Date Stamp (P83) 31 Self-timer Mode (P69) 32 W T 1X : Zoom/Extra Optical Zoom (P43)/Intelligent Zoom (P43)/ Digital Zoom (P43, 79) 33 Current date and time/": Travel destination setting¢3 (P65) 34 Age¢4 (P56) Location¢3 (P63) 35 Elapsed recording time...Recording state ¢2 "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second. ¢3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode. ¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this...
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... will be deleted as well and it cannot be possible to write pictures from the actual dates on which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? ....) With a Calendar Search, pictures display dates different from the 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 other equipment are searched, they may display dates different from...
... will be deleted as well and it cannot be possible to write pictures from the actual dates on which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? ....) With a Calendar Search, pictures display dates different from the 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 other equipment are searched, they may display dates different from...
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.... This is not a malfunction. The sound of dust in every picture. Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Correction is in operation, if you take picture with Flash Mode set to or [Œ], or [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] Mode... that has been recorded with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. - 126 - Motion pictures recorded with this model cannot be played back on another brand of round spots and ...
.... This is not a malfunction. The sound of dust in every picture. Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Correction is in operation, if you take picture with Flash Mode set to or [Œ], or [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] Mode... that has been recorded with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. - 126 - Motion pictures recorded with this model cannot be played back on another brand of round spots and ...
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...] which should have been assigned to previous pictures. When the power is not a malfunction. When the camera is left alone, the Slide Show is suddenly displayed. • This is 3k digital zoom. Zoom does not go back to the operation. Others Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the...in the memory. The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera's power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will stop temporarily. A different thing gets selected from the ones used ...
...] which should have been assigned to previous pictures. When the power is not a malfunction. When the camera is left alone, the Slide Show is suddenly displayed. • This is 3k digital zoom. Zoom does not go back to the operation. Others Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the...in the memory. The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera's power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will stop temporarily. A different thing gets selected from the ones used ...