Panasonic DMC-FS16 Operations Instructions Page 1

Operating Instructionsfor advanced featuresDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FS35DMC-FS18DMC-FS16DMC-FS14VQT3D52Before use, please read these instructions c

Preparation- 10 -∫ About the [CHARGE] indicatorThe [CHARGE] indicator turns on:The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on during charging.The [CHARGE] indi

Connecting to other equipment- 100 -Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied).• Do not use any other USB connection cables

- 101 -Connecting to other equipment∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition)A new folder is created whe

Connecting to other equipment- 102 -Transferred images can be printed or sent via mail.• Read the separate Instructions for the supplied software for

- 103 -Connecting to other equipmentPrinting the PicturesIf you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to

Connecting to other equipment- 104 -Press 3.Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].• If the print check screen has appeared, select [Ye

- 105 -Connecting to other equipmentSelect and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in s

Connecting to other equipment- 106 -• Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. [Paper Size]Item Description of settings{ Settin

- 107 -Connecting to other equipment• An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.∫ Layout printingWhen printing a pict

Connecting to other equipment- 108 -[Playback] Mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPreparations:Set the [TV Aspect]. (P39)Turn this unit and th

- 109 -Connecting to other equipmentThe recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.Note• Depending on the TV model

- 11 -Preparation∫ Battery indicationThe battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining bat

Others- 110 -OthersScreen Display∫ In recordingRecording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting)1 Recording Mode2 Picture Size (P71)3 Flash Mode

- 111 -Others∫ In recording (after settings)14 Recording Quality (P72)15 White Balance (P74)16 Colour Mode (P80)17 Burst (P79)18 AF Macro Mode (P51):

Others- 112 -∫ In playback1 Playback Mode (P28)2 Protected picture (P97)3 Favourites (P94)4 Date/Text stamped display (P82, 90)5 Colour Mode (P80)6 Pi

- 113 -OthersCautions for UseKeep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).•

Others- 114 -Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the

- 115 -OthersThe battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside

Others- 116 -Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to

- 117 -Others• 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 o

Others- 118 -Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are described bel

- 119 -Others[Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error]• This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.> Turn the c

Preparation- 12 -Note• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.For

Others- 120 -TroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P120–127).• The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.• If you leave the camer

- 121 -Others> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictur

Others- 122 -• This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures.•

- 123 -Others• [Rotate Disp.] (P40) is set to [ ] or [ ].• Is the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch set to [(]? (P28)• Is there a picture on the built-

Others- 124 -• When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([], [], []) is in operation, if you take a picture of subject with red colour surrounded by a skin ton

- 125 -Others• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to External Input Mode.• Depending on the TV model, the pictures may

Others- 126 -• Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge.> Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting. (P103)>

- 127 -Others• When using the Extra Optical Zoom or the Intelligent Zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a malfunction.• Is the

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- 13 -PreparationInserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery• Check that this unit is turned off.• We recommend using a Panasonic card.(DMC

Preparation- 14 -(DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14) Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.• Always use ge

- 15 -PreparationThe AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC Adaptor (optional) cannot be u

Preparation- 16 -About the Built-in Memory/the Card• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P98)• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB• The access time

- 17 -PreparationThe following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit.(These cards are indicated as card in the tex

Preparation- 18 -∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time∫ Number of recordable pictures•[i99999] is displ

- 19 -PreparationSetting Date/Time (Clock Set)• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!] and

- 2 -ContentsBefore UseCare of the camera ...4Standard Accessories ...5Names of the Compon

Preparation- 20 -Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P35)• It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.• T

- 21 -BasicBasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode∫ List of [Rec] ModesNote• When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously

Basic- 22 -[Rec] Mode: ñTaking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match

- 23 -Basic• Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your

Basic- 24 -When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour ch

- 25 -Basic[Rec] Mode: ·Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode)The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aper

Basic- 26 -FocusingAim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button half way.• AF area is displayed larger during the Digital Zoom or

- 27 -Basic∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take):1 Aim the AF a

Basic- 28 -[Playback] Mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [(].Note• This camera complies with th

- 29 -BasicRotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen displayA Number of the selected picture and t

- 3 -• Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation ([Travel Date])...68• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas

Basic- 30 -[Rec] Mode: nMotion Picture ModeSlide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Motion Pi

- 31 -BasicNote• Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.• The available recording time displayed on th

Basic- 32 -[Playback] Mode: ¸Playing Back Motion PicturesThe file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.Press 2/1 t

- 33 -Basic[Playback] Mode: ¸Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.• Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being

Basic- 34 -Note• Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (o

- 35 -BasicSetting the MenuThe camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you lik

Basic- 36 -∫ Close the menuPress [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.Note• Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possibl

- 37 -BasicAbout the Setup Menu[Clock Set], [Sleep Mode] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them.For details on

Basic- 38 -• High Angle Mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or [Sleep Mode] is activated.• The brightness of the pictures displayed on t

- 39 -Basic• [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mod

Before Use- 4 -Before UseCare of the cameraDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.• The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be dam

Basic- 40 -• Refer to P28 for information about how to play back pictures.• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotat

- 41 -Basic• The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed during the [Stabilizer Demo.].• In Playback M

Recording- 42 -RecordingAbout the LCD MonitorPress [DISP.] to change.A LCD monitor• When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated.

- 43 -Recording[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿nTaking Pictures with the ZoomYou can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or Zoom-out to record landscapes

Recording- 44 -• When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1

- 45 -RecordingYou can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position).The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set.∫ T

Recording- 46 -Note• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take m

- 47 -Recording[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSet the flash to match the recording.Press 1 [‰].Press 3/4 to select a mode and

Recording- 48 -¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated. Interval until the second flash depends

- 49 -Recording∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording ModeThe available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.(±: Available, —: Not available,

- 5 -Before UseStandard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.• The accessories and their shape will differ d

Recording- 50 -∫ The available flash range(DMC-FS35) (DMC-FS18) (DMC-FS16) (DMC-FS14) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢1 The shutter speed chang

- 51 -Recording[Rec] Mode: ·Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])Press 4 [#].Press 3/4 to select a mode and then press [MENU/SET].Note• W

Recording- 52 -[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress 2 [ë].Press 3/4 to select a mode and then press [MENU/SET].Note• When you pres

- 53 -Recording[Rec] Mode: ·¿nCompensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightn

Recording- 54 -[Rec] Mode: ¿Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode)When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and rec

- 55 -RecordingYou can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording Modes.Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!]

Recording- 56 -When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones lo

- 57 -RecordingSelect this to take pictures of yourself.∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode• Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The Self-timer

Recording- 58 -You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.∫ Setting the recording direction1 Press 3/4 to select the

- 59 -RecordingSet here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.•

Before Use- 6 -Names of the Components1Flash (P47)2 Lens (P4, 114)3 Self-timer indicator (P52)AF Assist Lamp (P81)4 LCD monitor (P42, 114)5 [MENU/SET]

Recording- 60 -This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.Select

- 61 -RecordingThis takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual.It is possible

Recording- 62 -Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.You can set your pet’s birthday and name.For information abo

- 63 -RecordingThis is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.∫ Picture sizeSelect the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2

Recording- 64 -Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places.∫ Picture SizeSelec

- 65 -RecordingThis mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode• Since the shutt

Recording- 66 -Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.Note• Face Detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around

- 67 -RecordingRecord the image with a frame around it.∫ Setting the frameSelect from 3 types of frames.Note• The colour of the frame displayed on the

Recording- 68 -[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿nRecordingUseful Functions at Travel DestinationsFor details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P35.If you set the

- 69 -RecordingEnter the location.• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P83.• Exit the menu after it is set.∫ Cancelli

- 7 -Before Use10 Cursor buttonsA: 3/Exposure compensation (P53)B: 4/Macro Mode (P51)AF Tracking (P77)C: 2/Self-timer (P52)D: 1/Flash setting (P47)11

Recording- 70 -For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P35.You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on th

- 71 -RecordingUsing the [Rec] Mode MenuFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P35.Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixe

Recording- 72 -Note• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it

- 73 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P35.This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a hi

Recording- 74 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P35.In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colo

- 75 -Recording∫ Auto White BalanceDepending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge.

Recording- 76 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P35.This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected.Applicable modes: ·¿No

- 77 -Recording∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4.A AF tracking frame• AF area will be displayed in

Recording- 78 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P35.Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big differen

- 79 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P35.Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.Select the on

Before Use- 8 -14 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)15 Zoom lever (P43)16 Speaker (P37)• Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.17 Microphone18 Shutter bu

Recording- 80 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P35.Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the

- 81 -RecordingFor details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P35.AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed hal

Recording- 82 -For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P35.Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camer

- 83 -RecordingEntering TextIt is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical ch

Playback/Editing- 84 -[Playback] Mode: ¸Playback/EditingVarious methods to playbackYou can playback the recorded pictures in various methods.Slide the

- 85 -Playback/EditingYou can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fix

Playback/Editing- 86 -∫ Changing the slide show settingsYou can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the sl

- 87 -Playback/EditingThe images sorted into the category or images set as favourite are played back.∫ About the categories to be sortedIt will be sor

Playback/Editing- 88 -You can display pictures by recording date.Note• The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the d

- 89 -Playback/Editing[Playback] Mode: ¸Using the [Playback] Mode MenuYou can set up pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform action

- 9 -PreparationPreparationCharging the Battery∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitSupplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can b

Playback/Editing- 90 -You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location or travel date onto the recorded pictures.Select [Text Stamp] on the [Play

- 91 -Playback/EditingPress [ ].Press 3 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET].• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is sel

Playback/Editing- 92 -To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced.Select [Resize] on the

- 93 -Playback/EditingYou can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P35)Pre

Playback/Editing- 94 -You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites.• Play back only the pictures

- 95 -Playback/EditingDPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each pi

Playback/Editing- 96 -∫ To print the dateAfter setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISP.].• Dependi

- 97 -Playback/EditingYou can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.Select [Protect] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P35)

Playback/Editing- 98 -You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory.Se

- 99 -Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCYou can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting th