Panasonic DMC-FH6
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1. In this manual the button that is used is shaded ENG VQT4G38 1 3 Reading the Owner s Manual PDF format More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it mFor Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied 2 Click the Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired language and then click Owner s Manual to install To return to the install menu 4 Double click the Owner s Manual shortcut icon on the desktop m When the Owner s Manual PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Owner s Manual PDF format Insert the CD ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied click and then follow the messages on the screen to install Compatible OS Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 e You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader otherversions 1 4 VQT4G38 ENG Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC and also categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used e Before inserting the CD ROM close all runnin2. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom QuickTime Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e This product uses DynaFont from DynaComware Corporation DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc e Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of z disposal Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company f Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Corporation 2012 Printed in China
3. space Ensure this unit is well ventilated Do not obstruct this unit s ventilation openings with newspapers tablecloths curtains and similar items Do not place sources of naked flames such as lighted candles on this unit Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But e In the U S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration ENG VQT4G38 5 m Cautions for Use Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one e Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable DMW AVC1 optional Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc If you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning pr
4. Panasonic Basic Owner s Manual Digital Camera Model No DMC FH6 DMC S2 DMC FH6 Sa Before connecting operating or adjusting Cc this product please read the instructions ae completely More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Owner s Manual lt for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it 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 P VAQT4G38 M1211KZO Dear Customer Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the below The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No Dealer Purchased From Model No Dealer Address Serial No Please note that the actual controls and components menu items etc of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner s Manual Carefully observe copyright laws e Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than
5. W AC5PP for dealer display purpose only are used e Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW ACS5PP for dealer display purpose only 20 Card Battery door The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures Some tripods or unipods and some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker making it difficult to hear the beep etc 1 0 VQT4G38 ENG Charging the battery Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger Ensure LUMIX faces outwards 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging light CHARGE On Charging in progress approx 120 min if fully depleted Off Charging complete E About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BCK7PP e Use the dedicated charger and battery e The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery and set the clock before use e Charge the battery with the charger indoors 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F ENG VQT4G38 1 1 Inserting and removing the card optional the battery the card battery door out before opening the door as illustrated Insert the battery and card making sure that their orientation is correct Battery Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard and check that the lever is hooked
6. ation Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom m About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack e Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor CAUTION e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer e When disposing the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Do not heat or expose to flame e Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate 4 VQT4G38 ENG E About the battery charger CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined
7. ct as of January 2012 These may be subject to change Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer ENG VQT4G38 19 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C 0 D SHIPMENTS VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date O Discover Customer Signature Make Check 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 Ph First Last one Day 3 Street Address Night City State Zip 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 PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 20 VQT4G38 ENG Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of N
8. er among models are indicated separately together with the relevant model number Example Before use m Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration force or pressure The camera is not dust resistant splash resistant or waterproof Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand or where water can come into contact with the camera m Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of temperature or humidity Avoid these conditions which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty cause mold or damage the camera f condensation does occur turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using it Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature the fogging will clear naturally ENG VQT4G38 7 Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera Part numbers are as of January 2012 Battery pack DMW BCK7PP e Charge the battery before use Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text Hand strap VFC4297 Battery charger DE A91B Battery charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text USB connection cable K1HYO8YY0015 CD ROM VFF1014 e Software Use it to install the software on your PC Owner s Manual for advanced fea
9. ffective pixels 14 100 000 pixels Image sensor 1 2 33 CCD total pixel number 14 500 000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 5 x zoom f 4 3 mm to 21 5 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 24 mm to 120 mm F2 5 Max W to F6 4 Max T Optical 4 x zoom f 5 0 mm to 20 0 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 112 mm F3 1 Max W to F6 5 Max T Image stabilizer Optical method Focus range 16 Intelligent Auto Normal Motion Picture 5 cm 0 16 feet Wide 1 m 3 3 feet Tele to co Scene Mode VQT4G38 ENG There may be difference in above settings Shutter system Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1 1600 th of a second Exposure AE AUTO Program AE Metering Mode Multi metering LCD monitor 2 7 TFT LCD 4 3 Approx 230 400 dots field of view ratio about 100 Microphone Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 70 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture Motion pictures JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 3 standard QuickTime Motion JPEG motion pictures with audio Interface Digital Analog video Audio USB 2 0 High Speed NTSC Composite Audio line output Monaural Terminal AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin 17 ENG VQT4G38 Specificati
10. g applications 4 Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8 0 LE Windows XP 32 bit SP3 Os Windows Vista 32 bit SP2 Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit and SP1 Windows XP Pentium III 500 MHz or higher CPU Windows Vista 800 MHz or higher Windows 7 1 GHz or higher 7 1024 x 768 pixels or more Display 1920 x 1080 pixels or more recommended wee x 512 MB or more RAM indows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or more 64 bit Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software e Refer to the Operating Instructions of PHOTOfunSTUDIO PDF for further information about the operating environment Insert the CD ROM with the supplied software When you insert the supplied CD ROM the install menu will start Click on the Applications on the install menu 4 Click on the Recommended Installation e Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen The software compatible with your PC will be installed PHOTOfunSTUDIO Windows XP Vista 7 LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP Vista 7 This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site PHOTOfunSTUDIO is not compatible with Mac ENG VQT4G38 1 5 Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption DC 5 1 V When recording 1 0 W When playing back 0 6 W Camera e
11. ion then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY ENG VQT4G38 23 Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 10am 7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com Or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9am 9pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of December 2010 24 VQT4G38 ENG
12. lt the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No DMC FH6 DMC S2 Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of Panasonic North America C One Panasonic Way DMC FH6 Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1 800 211 PANA 7262 C Panasonic This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation DMC S2 ENG VQT4G38 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing e Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on this unit e Use only the recommended accessories e Do not remove covers e Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel E Product identification marking Product Loc
13. ons Dimensions Approx 96 4 mm W x 55 5 mm H x 19 9 mm D 3 8 W x 2 2 H x 0 78 D excluding the projection part Approx 97 9 mm W x 56 6 mm H x 20 6 mm D 3 9 W x 2 2 H x 0 81 D excluding the projection part Mass weight With card and battery Approx 119 g 0 26 Ib Excluding card and battery Approx 103 g 0 23 Ib With card and battery Approx 112 g 0 25 Ib Excluding card and battery Approx 95 g 0 21 Ib Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F temperature Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Language select English Spanish Battery charger Panasonic DE A91B Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2A 4 2 V 0 43 A Equipment mobility Movable Battery pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BCK7PP Information for your safety Voltage capacity 3 6 V 680 mAh 1 8 VQT4G38 ENG Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory Battery Pack DMW BCK7 AV Cable DMW AVC1 Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP SDU64GE1K RP SDU32GU1K RP SDU16GU1K RP SDU08GU1K RP SDU04GU1K RP SDL16GU1K RP SDLO8GU1K RP SDLO4GU1K RP SDLO2GU1K Product numbers are corre
14. operly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC5PP for dealer display purpose only Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines 6 e If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected VQT4G38 ENG Contents Information for Your Safety 2 Before USC cseeccssseeesseeeeeseees 7 Standard accessories 8 Names and Functions of Main Pat sicenccesecscccseseccsstceccsensic 9 Charging the battery 11 Inserting and removing the card optional the battery 12 Sequence of operations 13 Reading the Owner s Manual PDF format csscsssseneees Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO Specifications ccsceeeeneees Digital Camera Accessory System Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Please note that the actual controls and components menu items and other information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual When operation or other information is more or less the same between models DMC FH6 is used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual The operations procedures or functions that diff
15. orth America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Digital Still Camera 1 year 1 year CCD 6 months 90 days SD Memory Cards Rechargeable Battery Pack defective exchange 90 days Not Applicable During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is ENG VQT4G38 21 Mail In Service For assistance in
16. over the battery e Card Insert all the way firmly until it clicks check orientation terminals face LCD Do not touch the terminal Charged battery check orientation mTo remove To remove battery To remove card Move lever in direction of arrow Press down in center DMC FH6 Per v wz Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BCK7PP f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 1 2 VQT4G38 ENG Sequence of operations Press the Power button The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Set the date and time before using the camera 2 Press the shutter button and take pictures Press halfway press lightly to focus ays Press fully gt press the button all the z way to record a Selecting the Recording Mode Press MODE button to select the Recording Mode O Taking pictures with automatic settings Take pictures with your own settings SCN Take pictures according to scene H Take motion pictures E Setting the menu Press MENU SET to display the menu screen to change the recording function camera settings and other settings m Viewing your pictures Press the Playback button Press to select the picture E Deleting pictures Press la button to delete the displayed picture Press to select Yes and then press MENU SET
17. the U S A and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs please ship the product prepaid to Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen TX 78503 panacare us panasonic com When shipping the unit carefully pack include all accessories and send it prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton When shipping Lithium lon batteries please visit our Web Site at www panasonic com BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjus
18. tment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God 22 VQT4G38 ENG THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfact
19. tures 8 e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text Memory cards are optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a card e For information about optional accessories refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System If any accessories are lost customers should contact Panasonic s parts department at 1 800 833 9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts Please dispose of all packaging appropriately e Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children VQT4G38 ENG Names and Functions of Main Parts DMC FH6 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 DMC S2 20 19 1817 16 15 14 ENG vaTacss 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts Self timer indicator AF Assist Lamp mest the supplied hand strap Lens to avoid dropping the Lens barrel camera LCD monitor Power button Microphone Shutter button Zoom lever Zoom button 10 MODE button 11 Hand strap eyelet 12 AV OUT DIGITAL socket LG 13 i Delete Return button C y 14 MENU SET button 15 Playback button 16 Cursor button 17 Tripod receptacle 18 Speaker 19 DC coupler cover S We recommend using COONOD Oa RW ND For dealer display purpose only e When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCC10 for dealer display purpose only and AC adaptor DM
20. your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Information for Your Safety The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible 2 VQT4G38 ENG FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consu
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