Panasonic Dmc Fs42 Operating Instructions Manual

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About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring...

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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 while 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.
•  The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently...

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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
Battery indication• The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Battery lifeThe number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode [1])
Number of recordable...

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Inserting/Removing the Battery/Card (Optional)
• Check that the camera is turned off.
•  We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.
•  Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•  If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
2  Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction for insert. Pull the lever A 
in the direction of the arrow to remove 
the battery....

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Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the batt\
eryEnsure that the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) are purchased as a set. Do not use if sold separately.1 
Open the card/battery door.2  
Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.3  
Close the card/battery door.
•  Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.
4  
Open the DC coupler cover A.
•  If it is difficult to open the cover, open the card/
battery door, and then...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
• When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and 
played back.
• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.• When using the built-in memory[1] " [2] (access indication1)
• When using the card[3] (access indication1)1 The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in...

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Card
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of cardCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 format in compliance with the SD standard)• 
Fast recording and writing speed • 
Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
A
B
ONOFF1 Turn the camera on.A [MENU/SET] buttonB Cursor buttons
• (When the language select screen is not displayed  " step 4)
2 Press [MENU/SET].
 
3  Press e/r to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in Playback Mode.)
4 Press [MENU/SET].
5 Press w/q to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display...

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Changing the clock setting
1 Press [MENU/SET] in Normal Picture Mode.2 Press e/r to select [CLOCK SET].3 Press q and perform steps 5 and 6 for setting.4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•  You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P25)
 Note
• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
•  The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without 
the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit...

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About the Mode and Menu Operation
Mode switching
MODE1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to 1 (right) or 5 (left).1 : Recording Mode5 : Playback Mode
MODE2 Press [MODE] to display the mode selection screen. 
(Example: Normal Picture Mode)
3 Press e/r to select a mode and press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.Refer to corresponding page for more details on each mode.