Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FH22
VQT2K90-1
H0110HM1010
Before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product, please read the instructions
completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
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
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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 in the box 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.
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
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.
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
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.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult 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-FH22
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 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-FH22
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– 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
disposal.
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 (+ 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
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.
• 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60°C (140°F) or incinerate.
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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.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to
a 120V AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,
use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Cautions for Use
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP:
optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC
adaptor.
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied
one.
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Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound
on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result
in noise adversely affecting the pictures and 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 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). Then reinsert the
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage
lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the
recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety....................................................................2
Before Use
Standard Accessories...........................................................................8
Names of the Components...................................................................9
How to Use the Touch Panel...............................................................10
Preparation
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................11
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ...................................................13
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................14
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ............................................................15
Setting the Menu ................................................................................16
Selecting the [REC] Mode ..................................................................17
Basic
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(4: Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................18
• Scene Detection...........................................................................19
Motion Picture Mode...........................................................................20
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..........................................21
Deleting Pictures ................................................................................21
Others
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ..............................22
Specifications .....................................................................................24
Digital Camera Accessory System .....................................................27
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form...............................................28
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ..............29
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Before Use
Check that all the accessories are included before
using the camera. Product numbers are correct as
of January 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text.)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Battery Charger is indicated as battery
charger or charger in the text.)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
• Operating Instructions
6 Hand Strap
7 Battery Case
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• Card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
• For information about optional accessories,
please refer to “Digital Camera Accessory
System”.
• If any of the accessories are lost, customers
in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact
Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626
for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
Standard Accessories
1 CGA-S/106B
2 DE-A59B
3 K1HA08AD0001
4 K1HA08CD0027
5 VFF0563
6 VFC4297
7 VGQ0D56
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Before Use
1 Flash 213
2 Lens
3 Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
45
8769
4 Touch Panel/LCD Monitor
5 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
6 [MODE] button
7 [DISPLAY] button
8 [MENU] button
9 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
10
12 13 1415
11
10 Camera ON/OFF switch
11 Zoom lever
12 Speaker
13 Microphone
14 Shutter button
15 Intelligent auto button
Names of the Components
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Before Use
16 Hand strap eyelet
1
2
16
17
18
• Be sure to attach the
hand strap when using
the camera to ensure that
you will not drop it.
17 Lens barrel
18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
19 20
22 21
19 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure
the tripod is stable when the camera
is attached to it.
20 Card/Battery door
21 Release lever
22 DC coupler cover
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used.
You can operate by directly touching the LCD Monitor (Touch Panel)
with your finger.
 Touch
To touch and release the Touch Panel.
It is used to select icon or picture.
 Drag
A movement performed without releasing the Touch Panel. It is used to
forward or rewind the image during playback.
How to Use the Touch Panel
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
 About batteries that you can use with this unit
Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCF10PP)
can be used with this camera.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very
similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in
some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised
that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as
a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that
safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which
can be used safely. The dedicated battery supports this function.
The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine
Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other
companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not
support this function cannot be used.) Panasonic cannot in any
way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries
which have been manufactured by other companies and are not
genuine Panasonic products.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge
the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to
95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
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Preparation
11Attach the battery paying attention
to the direction of the battery.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator Alights green.
90° A
22Detach the battery after charging
is completed.
• Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator Aturns off.
 Charging
Supplied battery Optional battery
Charging timeApprox. 100 min Approx. 130 min
 with the supplied charger
 The battery life (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode)
Supplied battery Optional battery
Capacity 740 mAh 940 mAh
Number of
recordable pictures
Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 380 pictures
Recording time Approx. 150 min Approx. 190 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When
the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the
temperature of the battery decreases.
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Preparation
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Built-in Memory
• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device
when the card being used becomes full.
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the
access time for a card.
Card
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of card Remarks
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
You can use an SDHC Memory
Card or an SDXC Memory Card
in equipment that is compatible
with those cards.
• Before using SDXC Memory
Cards, check your computer
and other devices support this
type of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/
information/SDXC.html
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 64 GB)
• If you use cards between 4 GB and 32 GB capacity, confirm SDHC logo
on the card (indicating compliance with the SD standard).
• If you use cards between 48 GB and 64 GB capacity, confirm SDXC
logo on the card (indicating compliance with the SD standard).
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparation
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
OPEN LOCK
11Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and
open the card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic
batteries (CGA-S/106B: supplied
or DMW-BCF10PP: optional).
• If you use other batteries, we
cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
CARDBATTERY A
B
22Battery: Insert until it is
locked by the lever Abeing
careful about the direction
you insert it. Pull the lever A
in the direction of the arrow to
remove the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it
clicks being careful about
the direction you insert it. To
remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then
pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
OPEN LOCK
1
2
331: Close the card/battery
door.
2: Slide the release lever in
the direction of the arrow.
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
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Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
OFF ON
11Turn the camera on.
22Touch [CLOCK SET].
33Touch [e]/[r]/[w]/[q] for each item to set year, month,
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display
format, and touch [SET].
4: Cancel without setting the clock.
44Touch [SET] to set.
Changing the clock setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the 1[REC] or e[SETUP] menu.
• It can be changed in step 3to set the clock.
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Preparation
Setting the Menu
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings,
and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and
[SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [2] to [3] in the Normal Picture
Mode
11Press [MENU] to display the menu.
MENU
22Touch [AF MODE].
• Touch [r] to move to the second
screen.
33Touch [3].
• Depending on the item, its setting may
not appear or it may be displayed in a
different way.
44Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Touch the [SETUP] menu icon e.
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Preparation
Selecting the [REC] Mode
4Intelligent Auto Mode (P18)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected
by the camera.
 To select a [REC] Mode from the [REC] Modes list
A
B
OFF ON
11Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B[MODE] button
22Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [1].
33Press [MODE].
44Touch the Mode.
 List of [REC] Modes
1Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
/My Scene Mode
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
5Scene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
6Motion Picture Mode
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
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Basic
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(4: Intelligent Auto Mode)
[REC] Mode: 4
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.
A
A[4] button
11Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [1].
22Press [4].
33Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your
arms still at your side and stand with your feet
slightly apart.
2
1
44Press the shutter button
halfway to focus.
• The focus indication 1(green)
lights when the subject is
focused.
• The AF area 2is displayed
around the subject’s face by the
face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the
point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1.0 m (3.28 feet)
(Tele) to 7.
55Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
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Basic
Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene
concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color
changes to the usual red.
43[i-PORTRAIT] 5[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
• Only when [w] is selected
4[i-SCENERY] 1[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
2[i-MACRO] 7[i-SUNSET]
• [4] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard
settings are set.
• When [3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically detects
a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure (Face
Detection).
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Basic
Motion Picture Mode
[REC] Mode: 6
11Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [1],
and then press [MODE].
22
Touch [MOTION PICTURE].
B
C
A
33Press the shutter button
halfway to focus and
then press it fully to start
recording.
AAudio recording
• The available recording time B
is displayed on the top right and
the elapsed recording time Cis
displayed on the bottom right of
the screen.
• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away.
• When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.
• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording
starts (the first frame).
• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in
microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded
without audio.)
44Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of
recording, the camera stops recording automatically.
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