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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