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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Try checking these items (→92 - 97) first.
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue.
(Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their
values from the time of purchase.)
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging.
The power cuts off during use.
Battery needs recharging.
Camera is set to [Auto Power Off]. (→37)
→ Turn on the power again.
Recording
Cannot record pictures.
The camera is in Playback Mode.
→ Press the Playback button to switch to recording mode.
Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→31).
Recorded pictures look white.
Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
→ Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
Lens is foggy (→4).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
Adjust the exposure (→48).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
Camera is set to use [Burst] (→60).
Focus not aligned correctly.
Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording
mode.)
Subject outside of focus range.
Caused by jitter or subject movement (→40).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabiliser ineffective.
Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabiliser is less effective.
→ Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
→ Set [Digital Zoom] to [OFF] and [Sensitivity] to [
]. (→56, 59)
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
(Default [Sensitivity] setting is [
] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)
→ Lower [Sensitivity] (→56).
→ Take pictures in brighter locations.
Camera is set to [High Sens.].
(Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity.)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel14.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels14.5 MP
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Image formats supportedJPG
Supported aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 2048 x 1536, 3232 x 3232, 3648 x 2736, 4320 x 2432, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 3240
Optical zoom4 x
Extra/Smart zoom8 x
Focal length range5 - 20 mm
Maximum aperture number6.5
Minimum aperture number3.1
Number of aspheric elements8
Lens structure (elements/groups)6/5
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)132 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)28 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto Focus (AF) points23
Auto focusing (AF) modesMulti Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance0.05 m
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400
ISO sensitivity (max)1600
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed1/1600 s
Slowest camera shutter speed8 s
Flash modesForced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization, Soft
Flash range (tele)1 - 1.6 m
Flash range (wide)0.4 - 3.3 m
Power source typeBattery, USB
Optical viewfinderNo
Scene modesChildren, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Sports, Sunset
Image editingResizing
Photo effectsBlack&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playbackSingle image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
Video resolutions320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedM-JPEG
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Audio systemMono
Memory slots1
Internal memory70 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
USB version2.0
Product colorWhite
Cables includedUSB
Bundled softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 Adobe Reader
Battery voltage3.6 V
Battery life (CIPA standard)280 shots
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth20.6 mm
Width97.9 mm
Height56.6 mm
Weight95 g
Weight (including battery)112 g

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