Panasonic Dmc Fs12 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries  (DMW-BCF10PP) are supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported 
by this function cannot be used.)
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with...

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Note• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also  becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
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The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended 
that the battery charge be frequently topped up while...

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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-BCF10PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever  A being careful about the 
direction you insert it. Pull the lever  A 
in the...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera 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].
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, 
switch to Recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were...

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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
This section describes how to select the Normal picture mode settings, and the same 
setting...

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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Press 2.
Press  4 to select the [SETUP] menu 
icon .
Press  1.
• Select a menu item next and set it.
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.
/SETMENU
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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.
∫List of [REC] modes
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C [MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
Press...

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[REC] mode: ñ
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. – Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction
Slide the...

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•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being 
written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted]. 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer 
operate normally.
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[REC] mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite 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.
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]...