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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-FS15
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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
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use 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.
  • Page 3 Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS15 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • 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 (i and j) with metal objects.
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])........33 • Displaying Multiple Screens Before Use (Multi Playback)........ 34 • Using the Playback Zoom....34 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..35 Information for Your Safety....... 2 Deleting Pictures........35 Quick Guide ..........8 •...
  • Page 7 • [FILM GRAIN]......54 • [PHOTO FRAME] ....... 54 Connecting to other equipment Motion Picture Mode ....... 55 Useful Functions at Travel Connecting to a PC......... 82 Destinations ..........56 Printing the Pictures........ 84 • Recording which Day of the •...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    “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-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P38) Lens (P91) Self-timer indicator (P42) AF assist lamp (P67) LCD monitor (P37, 89) Status indicator (P15, 23, 27) [MENU/SET] button (P17) [DISPLAY] button (P37) [Q.MENU] (P21)/Delete (P35) button [MODE] button (P26) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P18) 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P43)/...
  • Page 11 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 15) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.

  • Page 13: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    ¢ • 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. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.
  • Page 15 Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected. • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.

  • Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    • You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) VQT1W26...

  • Page 17: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P25)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact.

  • Page 18: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to Recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. • When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting”...

  • Page 19: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P72 to 81) ! [REC] mode menu (P59 to 67) • This menu lets you • This menu lets you set the protection, set the coloring, trimming or print sensitivity, aspect settings (DPOF), etc. ratio, number of pixels of recorded pictures.
  • Page 20 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen.

  • Page 21: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P66) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed.
  • Page 22 Preparation This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [BEEP LEVEL]: [SHUTTER VOL.]: [s] (Muted) ] (Muted) r [BEEP] [t] (Low) ] (Low) [u] (High) ] (High) [BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER TONE]: u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. •...
  • Page 23 Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. q [ECONOMY] [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.
  • Page 24 Preparation v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P83) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P25) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
  • Page 25 • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Set the language displayed on the screen. ¢ ¢...

  • Page 26: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

  • Page 27: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 28: Scene Detection

    Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication (P16) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P38) ∫...

  • Page 29: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Press 3. • [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. •...

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (·: Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic · [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 31: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 32: Direction Detection Function

    Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P77) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. •...

  • Page 33: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

  • Page 34: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture. •...

  • Page 35: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MODE] during playback. Press 3 / 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P33) All the pictures are played back. MENU /SET [SLIDE SHOW] (P68) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P70) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

  • Page 36: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...

  • Page 37: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P34), while playing back motion pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P68), you can only select “...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.  Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰].
  • Page 39 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye.
  • Page 40 Advanced (Recording pictures) • In [HIGH SENS.] (P50) in Scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 13.5 m (44.3 feet) Tele: Approx.

  • Page 41: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ·n [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it takes longer to focus on it. • When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly.

  • Page 43: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿n [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a Scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Registering scenes in Scene mode ( : My scene mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene mode you use most frequently as one...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Scene Mode For Each Recording (¿: Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ Selecting the Scene mode for each recording ( : Scene mode) In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene mode each time you make a recording. In step , select [SCENE MODE] and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •...

  • Page 47: [Transform]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P21). Take pictures.

  • Page 48: [Sports]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. •...

  • Page 49: Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode •...

  • Page 50: Í [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or name will not be displayed.

  • Page 51: Ô [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •...

  • Page 52: Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 5 [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 53: Snow]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 8 [SNOW] This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain. 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫...

  • Page 54: [Film Grain]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. •...

  • Page 55: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...

  • Page 56: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly. • Sound from motion pictures recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.
  • Page 57 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed.

  • Page 58: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P58) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

  • Page 59: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 60: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y]. (10.5M) 4000k2672 pixels ¢ 3264k2176 pixels ¢ (4.5M 2560k1712 pixels ¢ (2.5M 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [W]. ¢ (9M) 4000k2248 pixels ¢ 3264k1840 pixels ¢ (3.5M 2560k1440 pixels 1920k1080 pixels Note...

  • Page 61: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc. Note The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing check before printing. •...

  • Page 62: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1000] when using the flash.) • The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.) •...

  • Page 63: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the white balance manually Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 64 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [Ø].

  • Page 65: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press 4 again. • AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case. •...

  • Page 66: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. · ¿n Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P32 for details. •...

  • Page 67: F [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The Stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – In digital zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a moving subject. –...

  • Page 68: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
  • Page 69 Advanced (Playback) Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. A Play/Pause B Stop ¢...

  • Page 70: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.

  • Page 71: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P78) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 72: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in Playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE] or [TRIMMING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

  • Page 73: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P74). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene mode or [LOCATION] in Travel date are also recorded as the titles.

  • Page 74: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [MULTI] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. •...

  • Page 75: Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced (Playback) [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures. [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in Scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date or [TITLE EDIT]. Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 76: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting [SINGLE] Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢ Press 2/1 to select the size , and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed.

  • Page 77: M [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Move the position Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 78: Ü [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) Note • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”.

  • Page 79: [Print Set]

    When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P81) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 80: P [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required.

  • Page 81: S [Copy]

    • 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 a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 82: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or e-mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
  • Page 83 Connecting to other equipment Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” or “Untitled” is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.

  • Page 84: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.

  • Page 85: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 100-0001 100-0001 [MENU/SET]. PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. MULTI PRINT PRINT SELECT SINGLE SELECT...

  • Page 86: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. NUM.
  • Page 87 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...

  • Page 88: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P24) Turn this unit and the TV off. AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 89: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P38) AF area (P31) Focus (P31) 7 7 7 Picture size (P59) Quality (P60) Battery indication (P13) Number of recordable pictures (P103) Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during recording) F3.3...

  • Page 90: Cautions For Use

    Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P33) Protected picture (P80) Favorites (P78) 1 2 3 4 Stamped with text indication (P74) Picture size (P59) (P71) Motion picture icon 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Quality (P60) Battery indication (P13) Folder/File number (P83) Built-in memory (P16) 1ST DAY...
  • Page 91 Others • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
  • Page 92 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 93 • Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.

  • Page 94: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 95 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P25) [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] •...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
  • Page 97 Others The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.
  • Page 98 Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
  • Page 99 Others Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Noise appears on the LCD monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording.
  • Page 100 Others With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P17) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken.
  • Page 101 Others The card is not recognized by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognized.) > Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. •...
  • Page 102 Others Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the extended optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily near [W]. This is not a malfunction. Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro zoom mode? (P41) Maximum zoom during Macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom.

  • Page 103: Available Recording Time

    Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 104 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770 1 GB 1830 4640 7550 Card 2 GB 1920 3610 8780 12290 4 GB 3770 7090 17240...
  • Page 105 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1000 1720 Card 2 GB 1270 1040 1980 1800 3410 4 GB 1690 1280 2510 2040...
  • Page 106 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 37 s (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 16 s 17 s 56 s 64 MB 37 s 39 s 1 min 58 s 128 MB 1 min 18 s 1 min 22 s 4 min...

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.35 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl5.2 mm to 26 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 108 Others Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor:...
  • Page 109 Others Language select: [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] (DMC-FS15P) [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [繁體中文 ]/[¢] (DMC-FS15PC) Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic...

  • Page 110: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Description Illustration DMW-BCF10PP Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler DMW-CS5 Soft Case DMW-CHFX30 Semi Hard Case RP-SDV32GU1K 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDV16GU1K 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM12GU1K 12 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDV08GU1K 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM06GU1K...

  • Page 111: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 112: Request For Service Notice (For Usa And Puerto Rico Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...

  • Page 113: Limited Warranty (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...
  • Page 114 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 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...

  • Page 115: Customer Services Directory (United States And Puerto Rico)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, 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...

  • Page 116: Précautions À Prendre (Pour Le Canada)

    Others Others Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT : POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGES À L’APPAREIL, • N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, À L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU AUX ÉCLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE, COMME PAR EXEMPLE DES VASES.
  • Page 117 • Lors du branchement à une prise secteur à l’extérieur des États-Unis ou du Canada, utilisez un adaptateur conforme à la configuration de la prise secteur. • Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCF10PP).

  • Page 118: Index

    Others Others Index Economy Mode ........23 Exposure Compensation ....... 43 AC Adaptor ........ 15, 82, 84 Extended Optical Zoom ......32 Access indication ........16 EZ ........ 32, 33, 59, 60, 103 Aerial Photo Mode ......... 53 AF Assist Lamp ........67 AF Macro Mode ........
  • Page 119 Others Night Portrait Mode ........ 48 Scene Detection ........28 Night Scenery Mode ......48 Scene Mode ........... 45 NO.RESET ..........24 Scenery Mode ........47 Normal Picture Mode ......30 Self Portrait Mode ........47 Number of Prints ........86 Self-timer ..........
  • Page 120 Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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