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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. 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
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... material may be restricted. Be sure to recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to retain this battery. Information for choosing Panasonic! Please note that is recyclable powers the product you and your own private ... number is located on the underside of units. 2 VQT2C70 Product Identification Marking is on the tag located on the bottom of your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Serial No. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK...
... material may be restricted. Be sure to recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to retain this battery. Information for choosing Panasonic! Please note that is recyclable powers the product you and your own private ... number is located on the underside of units. 2 VQT2C70 Product Identification Marking is on the tag located on the bottom of your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Serial No. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK...
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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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... not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99...the software to your PC. 6 Hand Strap 7 Battery Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are included before using the camera. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text. ...
... not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99...the software to your PC. 6 Hand Strap 7 Battery Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are included before using the camera. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text. ...
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optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 13 Zoom lever (P33) 14 Speaker (P70) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P28, 55) 17 ... 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 when the camera is attached to P16. 12 13 Before Use 14 15 16 17 18... it. 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 16) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P16) • When using the camera to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are used.
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 13 Zoom lever (P33) 14 Speaker (P70) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P28, 55) 17 ... 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 when the camera is attached to P16. 12 13 Before Use 14 15 16 17 18... it. 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 16) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P16) • When using the camera to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are used.
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D Align the marks, and insert. • Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use if sold separately. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 ... the motion picture being recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in an open the coupler cover from the digital camera. About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be recorded. optional) are being recorded will not be recorded on the built-in...
D Align the marks, and insert. • Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use if sold separately. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 ... the motion picture being recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in an open the coupler cover from the digital camera. About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be recorded. optional) are being recorded will not be recorded on the built-in...
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... distance (the shortest distance at your side and stand with both hands, keep your feet slightly apart. Hold the camera gently with your arms still at which is in focus. • The focus range is set to Intelligent auto mode by the face detection function. In... other cases, it is displayed at the point on the zoom magnification. 28 VQT2C70 Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital ...
... distance (the shortest distance at your side and stand with both hands, keep your feet slightly apart. Hold the camera gently with your arms still at which is in focus. • The focus range is set to Intelligent auto mode by the face detection function. In... other cases, it is displayed at the point on the zoom magnification. 28 VQT2C70 Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital ...
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...focus (such as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is too close to the subject or when taking pictures of people. (P63) F2.8 1/30 ISO 80 F2.8 ... recording conditions which are difficult to take) 1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 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 ...
...focus (such as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is too close to the subject or when taking pictures of people. (P63) F2.8 1/30 ISO 80 F2.8 ... recording conditions which are difficult to take) 1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 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 ...
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... Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele (T). B Screen W display T W A W T T W T B The digital zoom range is set to [ON]. VQT2C70 33 Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P76) is set to [ON]) ...8226; 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 [ON] in wide angle. A [ ] is displayed. • When...
... Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele (T). B Screen W display T W A W T T W T B The digital zoom range is set to [ON]. VQT2C70 33 Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P76) is set to [ON]) ...8226; 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 [ON] in wide angle. A [ ] is displayed. • When...
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...subject again. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you set automatically in the following cases. - Note • The digital zoom cannot be set to the zoom position. When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set [PLAYBACK] mode:...may not be effective. • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for taking pictures. • The extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases. - Press 2/1 to [PLAYBACK] - When the camera was switched from the [REC] to select the ...
...subject again. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you set automatically in the following cases. - Note • The digital zoom cannot be set to the zoom position. When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set [PLAYBACK] mode:...may not be effective. • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for taking pictures. • The extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases. - Press 2/1 to [PLAYBACK] - When the camera was switched from the [REC] to select the ...
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... initial setting when the Scene mode is an approximation. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not.... It may change if the Recording mode is changed . ∫ The available flash range to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) 40 VQT2C70 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is turned off.
... initial setting when the Scene mode is an approximation. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not.... It may change if the Recording mode is changed . ∫ The available flash range to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) 40 VQT2C70 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is turned off.
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... mode. • To cancel, select [OFF] in steps. 50 cm (1.64 feet) T W 5 cm (0.17 feet) • Focus range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range) during Macro zoom mode. ∫ Focus range in AF macro mode ¢ The focus range changes in step 2. • Zoom range, focus range...the camera, the picture may become difficult to focus on the subject, it may not be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)]. (Macro zoom mode) Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to take the picture. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can take a picture with the digital ...
... mode. • To cancel, select [OFF] in steps. 50 cm (1.64 feet) T W 5 cm (0.17 feet) • Focus range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range) during Macro zoom mode. ∫ Focus range in AF macro mode ¢ The focus range changes in step 2. • Zoom range, focus range...the camera, the picture may become difficult to focus on the subject, it may not be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)]. (Macro zoom mode) Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to take the picture. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can take a picture with the digital ...
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...Motion pictures can 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 the vacation it may not be possible to play them back. This is displayed on the screen...motion picture being recorded will not be recorded. [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which day of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be recorded continuously up to P20. Note ...
...Motion pictures can 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 the vacation it may not be possible to play them back. This is displayed on the screen...motion picture being recorded will not be recorded. [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which day of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be recorded continuously up to P20. Note ...
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... they were edited with a PC.) • Print settings on the original picture data will not be copied. If a picture exists with a Panasonic digital camera, you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not...selected, that picture is not copied. (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 the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in...
... they were edited with a PC.) • Print settings on the original picture data will not be copied. If a picture exists with a Panasonic digital camera, you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not...selected, that picture is not copied. (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 the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in...
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... connect to the PC, it on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it is convenient. • When the camera has been connected to the PC with the hardware removal using ....) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Otherwise, data may appear on the PC's screen. optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off before removing the hardware. Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is displayed on the LCD monitor of the PC...
... connect to the PC, it on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it is convenient. • When the camera has been connected to the PC with the hardware removal using ....) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Otherwise, data may appear on the PC's screen. optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off before removing the hardware. Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is displayed on the LCD monitor of the PC...
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...well before formatting.) With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which was taken by another maker of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take a picture of the recorded image has changed color to ...When the flash is that the number of this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or pictures taken by the digital red-eye reduction function. > It is recommended to take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the...
...well before formatting.) With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which was taken by another maker of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take a picture of the recorded image has changed color to ...When the flash is that the number of this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or pictures taken by the digital red-eye reduction function. > It is recommended to take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the...
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... 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 ...,000 pixels, Primary color filter (DMC-FS6) Lens: Optical 4kzoom, fl5.5 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 33 mm to 132 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.1k (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/Max. 6.4k (DMC-FS6) Focus...
... 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 ...,000 pixels, Primary color filter (DMC-FS6) Lens: Optical 4kzoom, fl5.5 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 33 mm to 132 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.1k (DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)/Max. 6.4k (DMC-FS6) Focus...
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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 ...
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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...(NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1....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 ...
...(NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1....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 ...