Panasonic Dmc Fs12 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Basic
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FS12
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the inst ructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating 
Instructions (PDF format) 
recorded on the CD-ROM 
containing the Operating Instructions 
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods 
and check the Troubleshooting.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag 
located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your 
convenient Camera information source. Pl ease note that the actual controls and 
components, menu...

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FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee...

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∫About the battery pack
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Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
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Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug...

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∫Cautions for Use
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).•Do not use any other cables except a genuine  Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave...

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∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
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When the term  card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of 
Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
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You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or 
more capacity.
•A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not...

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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................................................................................................. 2
Standard Accessories ......................................................................................................... 8
Names of the Components ................................................................................................. 9
Charging the Battery...

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
• Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
• Operating Instructions
5 Hand Strap
6Battery Case
• SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card 
are indicated as  card in the text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back...

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Names of the Components
1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indicatorAF assist lamp
4 LCD monitor
5 Status indicator
6 [MENU/SET] button
7 [DISPLAY] button
8 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
9 [MODE] button
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation/
Auto bracket
B:  4/Macro mode
C:  2/Self-timer button
D:  1/Flash setting button
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are describ ed as shown in the 
figure below or described with  3/4 /2 /1.
e.g.: When you...

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12 Camera ON/OFF switch
13 Zoom lever
14 Speaker
15 Microphone
16 Shutter button
17 Intelligent auto button
18 Hand strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will 
not drop it.
19 Lens barrel
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
21 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is 
attached to it.
22 Card/Battery door
23 Release lever
24 DC coupler cover
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that  the Panasonic...