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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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
P
until 
2009/4/30
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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 items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from 
those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR 
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (O R BACK); THERE ARE NO USER 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND 
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
Model No.    
Serial No.
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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 that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer  or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FS12
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation  of North America One Panasonic Way, 
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Elec tronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DMC-FS12
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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)
•
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 terminals (
i and j ) with metal objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contac t with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrect ly replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.
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.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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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.).
•
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 radiation.
•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the 
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may 
be adversely affected.
∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to 
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD 
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket 
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. 
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
•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.
•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this 
unit to malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using 
it on a rainy day or on a beach.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow 
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry 
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the 
camera or the repair service center.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature.
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∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
•
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.
•
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 based on 
the SD Standard and will not work in this product.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs 
(This Site is English only.)
•
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this prod uct, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................................................................................................. 2
Standard Accessories ......................................................................................................... 8
Names of the Components ................................................................................................. 9
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................... 11
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................................... 13
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......................................................................................... 14• Changing the clock setting.......................................................................................... 14
Setting the Menu............................................................................................................... 15
• Setting menu items ..................................................................................................... 15
Selecting the [REC] Mode ................................................................................................ 17
Taking pictures using the automatic function ( ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................... 18
• Scene detection .......................................................................................................... 19
Taking pictures with your favorite settings ( ·: Normal picture mode) ............................. 20
• Focusing ..................................................................................................................... 20
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........................................................................ 21
Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................. .22
• To delete a single picture............................................................................................ 22
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ............................................. 22
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................................ 23
Specifications................................................................................................................. ... 24
Digital Camera Accessory System ................................................................................... 28
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ............................................................................. 29
Request for Service Notice ............................................................................................... 30
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................... 31
Customer Services Directory ............................................................................................ 33
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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 pictures on the 
built-in memory when you are not using a 
card.
• For information about optional accessories,  refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory 
System”.
• If any accessories are lost, customers should  contact Panasonic’s parts department at 
1 800 833-9626 for further information about 
obtaining replacement parts.
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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 press the  4 (down) button
or Press 4123
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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 DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) are used.
• We recommend you use a battery with 
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor 
when recording motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the 
AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due 
to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is 
disconnected etc., the motion picture being 
recorded will not be recorded.
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