Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS5 DMC-FS3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1N36-1 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, · DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. · USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. · DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. · 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 these Operating Instructions. · SDHC Logo is a trademark. · Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. · Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. -2- Before Use -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. 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 disposal. About the battery charger CAUTION! · DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. · DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. · DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. · DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. · The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet. About the battery pack · Do not heat or expose to flame. · Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. -3- Before Use How to replace the Fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B). Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable. 1 Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2 Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) Care of the camera · Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. · We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result. · Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction. ­ Places with a lot of sand or dust. ­ Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach. · Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. · If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. -4- Before Use About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) · Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. · If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. Read together with the "Cautions for Use". (P125) About illustrations in these operating instructions The procedure is described for DMC-FS5 as an example. -5- Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety .......................2 Quick Guide ..............................................8 Standard Accessories .............................10 Names of the Components .....................11 Preparation Charging the Battery ...............................13 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................15 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...............................17 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........19 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................21 · Changing the clock setting (In normal picture mode)...................22 Setting the Menu .....................................23 · Setting menu items ...........................24 · Using the quick menu .......................26 About the Setup Menu ............................27 Selecting the [REC] Mode.......................33 · Using the Easy zoom ........................43 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................45 · Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..........................................45 · Using the Playback Zoom .................46 · Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode.....46 Deleting Pictures .....................................47 · To delete a single picture ..................47 · To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures...............................47 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor............................49 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash............................................51 · Switching to the appropriate flash setting ...............................................51 Taking Close-up Pictures ........................56 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........57 Compensating the Exposure ...................58 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........59 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode).................60 · [PORTRAIT] .....................................61 · [SOFT SKIN] ....................................61 · [SELF PORTRAIT] ...........................62 · [SCENERY] ......................................62 · [SPORTS] ........................................62 · [NIGHT PORTRAIT].........................63 · [NIGHT SCENERY]..........................63 · [FOOD] ............................................63 · [PARTY] ...........................................64 · [CANDLE LIGHT] .............................64 · [BABY1]/ [BABY2] ............................65 · [PET] ................................................66 · [SUNSET].........................................66 · [HIGH SENS.] ..................................66 · [HI-SPEED BURST] .........................67 · [STARRY SKY] ................................68 · [FIREWORKS] .................................69 · [BEACH]...........................................69 · [SNOW] ............................................70 · [AERIAL PHOTO].............................70 · [UNDERWATER] .............................71 Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............35 · Scene detection ................................37 · The Backlight Compensation ............37 · About the flash ..................................38 · Settings in intelligent auto mode .......38 Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal picture mode) ...............39 · Focusing ...........................................40 · When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take) .....................................40 · Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......41 Taking Pictures with the Zoom................42 · Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom......................................42 -6- Motion Picture Mode ...............................72 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ............................................75 · Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture ........................75 · Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) .....77 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................79 · [PICTURE SIZE] ..............................79 · [QUALITY]........................................80 · [ASPECT RATIO].............................81 · [INTELLIGENT ISO].........................81 · [SENSITIVITY] .................................82 · [WHITE BALANCE]..........................83 · [AF MODE].......................................85 · [QUICK AF] ......................................87 · [BURST]...........................................87 · [DIGITAL ZOOM] .............................88 · [COLOR MODE] ..............................89 · [STABILIZER] ..................................89 · [AF ASSIST LAMP]..........................90 · [CLOCK SET]...................................90 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC ...............................111 Printing the Pictures ..............................114 · Selecting a single picture and printing it .........................................115 · Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ...................................116 · Print Settings ...................................117 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .............................................120 · Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)...............................120 · Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.................121 Others Screen Display ......................................122 Cautions for Use....................................125 Message Display ...................................129 Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions..................132 Troubleshooting.....................................134 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time .....................143 Specifications ........................................147 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)............................................91 Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/ [FAVORITE PLAY])..................................94 · [CATEGORY PLAY]..........................94 · [FAVORITE PLAY] ............................95 Playing Back Motion Pictures..................96 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .......97 · [CALENDAR] ...................................97 · [TITLE EDIT] ...