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VQT1V85

until

2008/12/20

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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年１２月８日　月曜日　午前１１時５３分

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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS7 DMC-FS6 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 2 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 3 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 4 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use ∫ 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. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 5 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 6 ページ２００８年１２月８日 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Quick Guide .............................................. 8 Accessories .............................................. 9 Names of the Components ..................... 10 Preparation Charging the Battery............................... 12 • About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)...................... 13 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery .........
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 7 ページ２００８年１２月８日 Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 59 • @ [PICTURE SIZE]........................... 59 • A [QUALITY] ................................... 60 • ? [ASPECT RATIO] ....................... 61 • [INTELLIGENT ISO] ................... 61 • > [SENSITIVITY] ............................ 62 • = [WHITE BALANCE] .................... 62 • AF [AF MODE]................................. 63 • ˜ [BURST]...................................... 64 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] ......
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 8 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. Charge the battery before use. Insert the battery and the card. (P15) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 9 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 Battery Pack 1 2 (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 AC Mains Lead 4 USB Connection Cable DMW-BCF10E 5 AV Cable 3 6 CD-ROM 7 8 DE-A60A • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 10 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P39) Lens (P92) Self-timer indicator (P43) AF assist lamp (P66) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LCD monitor (P38, 89) Status indicator (P15, 23, 28) [MENU/SET] button (P18) [DISPLAY] button (P38) [Q.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 11 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use 12 13 14 15 16 17 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) Zoom lever (P33) Speaker (P70) Microphone (P55) Shutter button (P28, 55) Intelligent auto button (P28) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Hand strap eyelet 18 19 • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 12 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E. 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.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 13 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 14 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Playback time Approx. 390 min (DMC-FS7) Approx. 450 min (DMC-FS6) The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCF10E) are the same as above.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 15 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation 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. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCF10E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 16 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation ∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are purchased as a set. Do not use if sold separately. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction. 3 Close the card/battery door. • Ensure that the card/battery door is closed. 4 Open the DC coupler cover A.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 17 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 50 MB • Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only • The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P80) • 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.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 18 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF ON • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 19 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. • If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P73) or order a photo studio to print the pictures. • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 20 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Setting menu items 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 [Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button OFF ON Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 21 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 22 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P18 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 23 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. LCD [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 24 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation • [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a slide show – [AUTO DEMO] • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 25 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). x [USB MODE] y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 26 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [¢] • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the subject and displays these on the indicator. ([JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]) The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 27 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. Turn the camera on.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 28 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic [REC] mode: ñ 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. • The following functions are activated automatically.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 29 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 (P39) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P33) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 30 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice. Settings in intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu – [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P59)/[BURST] (P64)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P65) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 31 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favourite 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].
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 32 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 33 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P76) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 34 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS7)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS6) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 35 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback. A B 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. • If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases. Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 36 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode 1 2 Press [MODE] during playback. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P34) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P67) The pictures are played back in sequence. MENU /SET [CATEGORY PLAY] (P69) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back. [FAVORITE PLAY] (P70)¢ Your favourite pictures are played back.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 37 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 5. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) • [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. DISPLAY Press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 38 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 (P35), while playing back motion pictures (P70) and during a slide show (P67), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 39 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿ 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 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 40 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ], [ ]) selected, it will ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 41 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • In [HIGH SENS.] (P51) 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. 16.0 m (52.5 feet) Tele: Approx. 90 cm (2.96 feet) to approx. 7.5 m (24.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 42 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·n 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).
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 43 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. • 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.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 44 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: · ¿n 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. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 45 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 46 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 of the recording modes.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 47 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. 1 2 In step 2, select [SCENE MODE] and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • The recording screen for the selected scene mode will be displayed.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 48 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. 1 2 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P21). Take pictures. Note • [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below. –[ ] for [X], [ ] for [Y] and [ ] for [W] • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 49 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 50 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 51 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON]. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 52 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 2 • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 53 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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.]. 1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P21) Take pictures.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 54 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 55 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n 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]. A Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 56 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Refer to P108 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 57 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 58 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. • The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 59 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 C 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. D E D Current time of the destination area E Time difference • If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination, press 3.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 60 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y]. 3648k2432 pixels¢1 (9M) 3264k2176 pixels¢2 (7M) (6M )¢3 3072k2048 pixels¢1 (4.5M )¢3 2560k1712 pixels (2.5M )¢3 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [W]. (7.5M)¢3 3648k2056 pixels¢1 (6M)¢3 3264k1840 pixels¢2 (5.5M )¢3 3072k1728 pixels¢1 (3.5M )¢3 2560k1440 pixels (2M ) 1920k1080 pixels Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 61 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ? [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. ¿ Applicable modes: · [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.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 62 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 63 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 KlKelvin Colour Temperature 2) 3) 4) 1) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 64 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] 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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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 65 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) • If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 66 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P20. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. ¿ Applicable modes: · [OFF] [AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition. [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 67 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 favourites as a slide show.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 68 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 B C D ¢ Play/Pause Stop Back to previous picture¢ Ahead to next picture¢ These operations can be performed only in the pause mode.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 69 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 70 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P77) (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]. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET] or [PROTECT] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 71 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Playback) • If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back. • When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual. [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 72 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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] (P73). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode are also recorded as the titles. Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 73 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Playback) [MULTI] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date can also be registered by using the operation in steps 4 and following.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 74 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ size will become smaller as shown below.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 75 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Playback) Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the size¢, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] ¢Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. [MULTI] setting 1 Press 3/4 to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 [MULTI] • When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation of resizing is displayed.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 76 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Playback) Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Reduction Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Enlargement () Move the position () Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 77 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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)”.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 78 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 79 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 80 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Advanced (Playback) Note • The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment. • Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in memory or the card is formatted. • Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card, they cannot be deleted when the card’s Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 81 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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 mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 82 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P25) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 83 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) ≥Built-in memory ≥Card 1 Folder number DCIM 100_PANA 1 2 File number 3 JPG: 100_PANA MOV: P1000001.JPG MISC: 2 3 P1000002.JPG Pictures Motion pictures DPOF print Favourite P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations. • After [NO.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 84 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 85 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the printer again. Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 86 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 87 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. { [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] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 88 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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]. (P25) 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.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 90 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 90 Playback mode (P34) Protected picture (P79) Favourites (P77) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stamped with text indication (P73) Picture size (P59) Motion picture icon (P70) 19 100_0001 Quality (P60) 1/9 18 1 Battery indication (P13) 9s Folder/File number (P83) 17 Built-in memory (P16) 1ST DAY 16 Elapsed playback time (P70): 8m30s 15 Picture number/Total pictures 14 10:00 1.DEC.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 91 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 92 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. • Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 93 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Charger • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios. • The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. • After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 94 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 95 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P17) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 96 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognised 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] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 97 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS] • The remaining battery power is low. > Charge the battery. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised 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 Centre. • The battery cannot be recognised as its terminal is dirty. > Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 98 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P98–104). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P24) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P15) • The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 99 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P44) 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time. > Set auto bracket (P45), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52), [FLASH BURST] (P52) in scene mode or [BURST] (P64) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF]. The subject is not focused properly. • The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. > Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 100 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. > When you set the recording quality to [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. > In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P25).
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 101 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P39) • Flash mode is not available when auto bracket (P45) or [BURST] (P64) in [REC] mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when red-eye reduction (P39) has been set.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 102 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture. [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 103 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P25, 84) The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. > When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 104 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to macro zoom mode? (P42) Maximum zoom during macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom. The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P83) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 105 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 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.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 106 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Aspect ratio X Picture size ( ) ( ) ( A › A › A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 107 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Aspect ratio W ¢1 Picture size ¢2 ( )¢1 ( ) ( ) Quality A › A › A › A › A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 108 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 109 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) (DMC-FS7) 1.0 W (When recording) (DMC-FS6) 0.6 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS7) 0.5 W (When playing back) (DMC-FS6) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS7)/8,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS6) 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 10,300,000 pixels, Primary Image sensor: colour filter (DMC-FS7) 1/2.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 110 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 10 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 111 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Analogue video/ audio: Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dimensions: Mass: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) Dedicated jack (8 pin) Approx. 97.0 mm (W)k54.4 mm (H)k21.7 mm (D) [Approx. 3 13/16q (W)k2 1/8q(H)k7/8q (D)] (DMC-FS7)/ Approx. 97.0 mm (W)k54.4 mm (H)k21.2 mm (D) [Approx. 3 13/16q (W)k2 1/8q(H)k7/8q (D)] (DMC-FS6) (excluding the projecting parts) Approx. 117 g/4.13 oz (DMC-FS7)/Approx. 115 g/4.
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DMC-FS7&FS6EB-VQT1V85_eng.book 112 ページ２００８年１２月８日月曜日午前１１時５３分 • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.