Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 User manual

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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
_Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ O ], and then press
[MODE].
_Touch [MOTION PICTURE].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to start recording.
® Audio recording
" The available recording time ® is displayed on
the top right and the elapsed recording time ® is
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.)
Press 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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Advanced (Recording piefures)
_ Press [MENU].
_ Touch [REC QUALITY].
_Touch the item.
item Picture size Ifps Aspect ratio
HD _ 1280 x 720 pixels 30 16:9
WVGA _ 848 x 480 pixels 30
VGA _ 640 x 480 pixels 30 4:3
QVGA 320 x 240 pixels 30
Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.
_ Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
o You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
•The flash setting is fixed to [ @ ].
,, It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class _ with "Class 6" or higher when
recording motion pictures.
The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
" Refer to P148 for information about the available recording time.
" The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
" Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while
after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
" When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment,
the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play
them back. Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.
" This camera has improved sound quality so motion pictures recorded on this camera
cannot be played back on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX models) that was sold
in July 2008 or before. (However, motion pictures recorded on previous models can be
played back on this camera.)
" In Motion Picture Mode, Direction Detection function cannot be used.
" In the Motion Picture Mode, [AF MODE] is fixed to [ [] ] and [STABILIZER] to [MODE1].
" [DIGITAL ZOOM] and [AF ASSIST LAMP] cannot be set in Motion Picture Mode. Setting
of other Recording Mode will be reflected.
" Compared to still pictures, motion pictures may have a narrow angle of view.
" We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when
recording motion pictures.
" If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorded.
" The sound of the button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the
recording of a motion picture.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22.
If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the
number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation
it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that
have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with
[TEXT STAMP] (P103).
" The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using
the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
*Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P19)
_Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu.
_Touch [TRAVEL SETUP].
_ Touch [SET].
_Touch [A]/[Y] for each item to set the departure
date (yearlmonth/day), and touch [SET]. _T_;_;
_Touch [A]/[Y] for each item to set the return date
(yearlmonth/day), and touch [SET]. _:_:
"If you do not want to set the return date, touch [SET] while
the date bar is displayed.
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_ Touch [LOCATION].
_Touch [SET].
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Enter the location.
,, For details on how to enter characters, read the "Entering Characters" section on
P94.
_ Touch [CANCEL].
" Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
_Take a picture.
" The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for
about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when
the travel date is set.
" When the travel date is set, [_ ] appears on the lower right of the screen.
[] Canceling the travel date
The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you
want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen
shown in step 3 or 7. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [OFF] in step 3, [LOCATION] will
be also set to [OFF].
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" The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure
date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P81) to the travel destination, the travel date is
calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
" The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
" If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the
departure date will not be recorded. Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking
the pictures, the day of the vacation you took them on is not displayed.
" If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date,
[-] (minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is
not recorded.
" If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that
involves date change between the [HOME] and [DESTiNATiON]. (It will be recorded)
" [LOCATION] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures.
" [TRAVEL DATE] cannot be set in the intelligent Auto Mode. Setting of other recording
mode will be reflected.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures
you take.
• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P19)
_Select [WORLDTIME] from the [SETUP] menu.
•When first using the camera after purchasing it, the
[PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Set
the home area on the screen in step 3.
_ Touch [HOME].
_Touch [_l] or [_] to select the home area, and
touch [SET].
® Current time
® Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
•If daylight saving time [{_B_]is used at the home area,
touch [_]. Touch [1_)] again to return to the original
time.
• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current
time. Advance the clock setting by one hour.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
_Touch [DESTiNATiON].
© Depending on the setting, the time at the travel
destination area or the home area is displayed.
Touch [4] or [_] to select the area that the
travel destination is in, and touch [SET].
© Current time of the destination area
® Time difference
" If daylight saving time [1_] is used at the travel
destination, touch [_]. (The time advances by one
hour.) Touch [1_1_]again to return to the original time.
_ Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
" Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and
3.
" If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.
" If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the
time difference from the home area.
" The travel destination icon [_ ] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel
destination.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Refer to P50 for details.
Refer to P57 for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Set the number of pixels and aspect ratio of the pictures. The higher the number of pixels,
the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large
sheets.
Applicable modes: _ 0 MSSON
_ 4320 x 3240 pixels
_ [] _ 3648 x 2736 pixels
_ [] 2560 x 1920 pixels
_ [] _ 2048 x 1536 pixels
_ [] 640 x 480 pixels
[] _ 4320 x 2880 pixels
_ 4320 x 2432 pixels
This item cannot be set in the intelligent Auto Mode.
[_]: Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV
[[]]: Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera
[_ ]: Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc.
" If [O] is highlighted, an explanation about the picture size (suitable print size, etc.) is
shown when an item is touched.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
" "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom".
" A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels.
The higher the number of pixels, the finer the picture
will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or
displayed on a PC monitor.
® Many pixels (Fine)
® Few pixels (Rough)
These pictures are examples to show the effect.
,, The Extended Optical Zoom does not work when [MACRO ZOOM] is set or in
[TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST] and
[PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode so the picture size for [[]] is not displayed.
" Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
" Refer to P146 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
®
®
Refer to P76 for details.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Applicable modes: O
[ItJso]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
ISO sensitivity 80 ......_i 1600
Recording location When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
(recommended)
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
" When setting to [0is0], the camera detects movement of the subject (motion detection)
and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement
and brightness of the subject. ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of
[ISO800] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1600]
when using the flash.)
" To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the maximum ISO
sensitivity level or set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P91)
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes: O MS SON
The camera automatically detects the person's face. The
[:_: ]: Face Detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is
[[] ]: 9-area-focusing effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
[[] ]: 1-area-focusing center of the screen.
" The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light
at the same time in [ [] ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures,
switch the AF Mode to [ [] ].
" If the AF Mode is set to [ [] ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought
into focus.
" The camera may detect subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch
the AF Mode to any modes other than [ :_: ] and then take a picture.
" The AF Mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode.
" It is not possible to set [ r_: ] in the following cases.
-In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene
Mode.
[] About [:_: ](Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns
green when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
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" Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face Detection
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to
[[]].
-When the face is not facing the camera
-When the face is at an angle
-When the face is extremely bright or dark
-When there is little contrast on the faces
-When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
-When the face appears small on the screen
-When there is rapid movement
-When the subject is other than a human being
-When the camera is shaking
-When Digital Zoom is used
Refer to P55 for details.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
in sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the lightsource.
Applicable modes: 0 MS SON
[AWB] : Automatic adjustment
] : When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
e,%] : When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
_k ] : When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
;,o:] : When taking pictures under incandescent lights
] : Value set by using [_SET ]
_SET ] : Set manually
" The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being
recorded under so use [AWB] or [ _SET ].
" The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However,
the White Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is
changed.)
" In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB]:
-[SCENERY]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PARTY]/
[CANDLE LIGHT]/[SUNSET]/[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/
[BEACH]/[SNOW]/[AERIAL PHOTO]/[FILM GRAIN]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish
or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly.
In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
K=Kelvin Color Temperature
1000014
9000K
800OK
7000 K
6000 K
1) 5OO0K
4000 K
3000 K
2000 K
1000 K
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Setting the White Balance manually
1 Select [_SET ].
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or other white
object so that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only, and touch [SET].
•If the subject is too bright or too dark, the white balance
cannot be set properly. In this case, improve ambient light
and set it again.
Refer to P60 for details.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes: _ 0 MSSON
[OFF]/[ %]
Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 1.5
Number of recordabie pictures Depends on the remaining capacity of the
built-in memory/card.
" The Burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster.
"The Burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the
type of card, the picture size and the quality.
" You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.
" The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.
" The exposure and the White Balance are adjusted each time you take a picture.
" When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to
3.
" If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place indoors, outdoors
(landscape) etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, the
exposure may not become optimal.
•The Burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
" Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.
" If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the
pictu re data.
•[ @ ]is set for the flash when Burst is set.
• Burst cannot be used in [TRANSFORM], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST],
[STARRY SKY], [FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom.
Applicable modes: O MS SON
[OFF]/[ON]
*Refer to P42 for details.
*If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that
[STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE1].
*The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
*[DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be set in Motion Picture Mode. Setting of other Recording
Mode will be reflected.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures
can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved.
Applicable modes: _ O
[STANDARD] : This is the standard setting.
[NATURAL] :
[VIVID] :
[B/W] :
[SEPIA] :
[COOL] :
[WARM] :
The picture becomes softer.
The picture becomes sharper.
The picture becomes black and white.
The picture becomes sepia.
The picture becomes bluish.
The picture becomes reddish.
*When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we
recommend setting to [NATURAL].
*You cannot set [NATURAL], [VIVID], [COOL] or [WARM] in intelligent Auto Mode.
*In intelligent Auto Mode, you can set this mode separately.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: 0 MS SON
[OFF]
[AUTO] : The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition.
[MODE1] :Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode.
[MODE2] :Jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
" 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.
-When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
" The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode and to [OFF] in
[STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
" The setting is fixed to [MODE1] in Motion Picture Mode.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: 0 MS SON
[OFF] : The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
[ON] : When taking pictures in dark places, the AF Assist Lamp lights while the shutter
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
" The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
" When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp ® (e.g. when taking
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to
[OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
" [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SELF PORTRAIT],
[SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] and
[AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode.
" [AF ASSIST LAMP] cannot be set in Motion Picture Mode. Setting of other Recording
Mode will be reflected.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction ([ _-A@,_], [ $@,_], [ _-S<_f]) selected, it
will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.
Applicable modes: 0 MS SON
[OFF]/[ON]
" It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions.
" When the Digital Red-Eye Correction is set to [ON], [,04] appears on the flash icon.
" Refer to P51 for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
To set the year, month, day and time.
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] (P19) in the [SETUP] menu.
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