Basic Owner’s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FH6 DMC-S2 DMC-FH6 DMC-S2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
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.
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
■ 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 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.
■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • 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.
Contents Information for Your Safety .......2 Before use ...................................7 Standard accessories ................8 Names and Functions of Main Parts ...................................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) ..............................14 Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) .................15 Specifications ...........
Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2012. Battery pack DMW-BCK7PP • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Battery charger DE-A91B Battery charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. Hand strap VFC4297 USB connection cable K1HY08YY0015 CD-ROM VFF1014 • Software: Use it to install the software on your PC.
Names and Functions of Main Parts DMC-FH6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 DMC-S2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 (ENG) VQT4G38 9
Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Flash Lens Lens barrel LCD monitor Power button Microphone Shutter button We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.
Charging the battery Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min. if fully depleted) Off: Charging complete ■About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Turn off the power and slide 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 over the battery. • Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.
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. Press the shutter button ( ) and take pictures Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ■Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MODE] button to select the Recording Mode. Taking pictures with automatic settings. Take pictures with your own settings. Take pictures according to scene. Take motion pictures.
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. ■For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied) Click the “Owner’s Manual” Select the desired language and then click “Owner’s Manual” to install To return to the install menu.
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. • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.
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 effective pixels 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens DMC-FH6 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) DMC-S2 Optical 4 x zoom f=5.0 mm to 20.0 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm) / F3.
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 JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.
Specifications Dimensions DMC-FH6 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) DMC-S2 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) DMC-FH6 With card and battery: Approx. 119 (0.26 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 103 (0.23 lb) DMC-S2 With card and battery: Approx. 112 (0.25 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 95 (0.
Digital Camera Accessory System Description Battery Pack AV Cable 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 Accessory# DMW-BCK7 DMW-AVC1 RP-SDU64GE1K RP-SDU32GU1K RP-SDU16GU1K RP-SDU08GU1K RP-SDU04GU1K RP-SDL16GU1K RP-SDL08GU1K RP-SDL04GU1K RP-SDL02GU1K ●Product numbers are
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Mail-In Service For assistance in 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 Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.
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.
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