Panasonic Dmc Fx12 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
¢Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. 
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
 The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the LCD 
monitor may not decrease in order.
 This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
 The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] (P49) in scene mode so the 
picture size for [EZ] is not displayed.
Aspect ratio
Picture size (2M EZ):
(1920k1080 pixels)
Quality
Built-in Memory(Approx. 27 MB)25 48
Card
16 MB 12 25
32 MB 27 53
64 MB 57 105
128 MB 115 220
256 MB 230 430
512 MB 450 860
1 GB 910 1720
2 GB 1800 3410
4 GB 3540 6700
Aspect ratio
Picture quality setting30fps
VG A10fps
VGA30fps
QVGA10fps
QVGA30fps
16:910fps
16:9
Built-in Memory(Approx. 27 MB)jj53 s 2 min 40 sjj
 Card
16 MB6s 26s 26s 1min 23s 5s 22s
32 MB17 s 59 s 59 s 2 min 55 s 14 s 50 s
64 MB39 s 2 min 2 min 6 min 33 s 1 min 46 s
128 MB1 min 23 s 4 min 10 s 4 min 10 s 12 min 20 s 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s
256 MB2 min 45 s 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s 24 min 2 min 20 s 7 min
512 MB5 min 30 s 16 min 20 s 16 min 20 s 47 min 50 s 4 min 40 s 14 min
1GB11 min 32 min 50 s 32 min 50 s 1 h 35 min 9 min 20 s 28 min 10 s
2GB22min 30s 1h 7min 1h 7min 3h 15min 19min 20s 57min 30s
4GB¢44 min 20 s 2 h 11 min 2 h 11 min 6 h 22 min 38 min 1 h 53 min
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Specifications
Digital Camera:Information for your safety
Camera effective pixels:7,200,000 pixels (DMC-FX12)/6,000,000 pixels (DMC-FX10)
Image sensor:1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 7,380,000 pixels (DMC-FX12)/
6,370,000 pixels (DMC-FX10), Primary color filter
Lens:Optical 3.0kzoom, fl5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 35 mm to 105 mm)/F2.8 to F5.0
Digital zoom:Max. 4kExtended optical zoom:Max. 4.5k (DMC-FX12)/4.1k (DMC-FX10) 
Focus:Normal/Macro, 5-area-focusing/1-area-focusing (High speed)/
1-area-focusing
Focus range:Normal: 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶
Macro/Simple/Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode/Motion 
picture: 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶
Scene mode:There may be differences in the above settings.
Shutter system:Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Motion picture recording:When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
640k480 pixels (Only when using a card)/320k240 pixels 
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
848k480 pixels (Only when using a card)
30 or 10 frames/second with audio.
Burst recording
Burst speed:Changes depending on the type of card, picture size and quality
Number of recordablepictures:Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or 
the card.
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be 
less.)
ISO sensitivity:AU TO /
100/200/400/800/1250
[HIGH SENS.] mode: 3200Shutter speed:8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
Motion picture mode: 1/30th of a second to 1/6400th of a secondWhite balance:AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set
Exposure (AE):Program AE
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2EV)
Metering mode:Multiple
LCD monitor:2.5q TFT LCD
[Approx. 115,000 pixels] (field of view ratio about 100%)
Power Source:DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption:1.6 W (When recording)
0.8 W (When playing back)
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Flash:Flash range: [ISO AUTO]
Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet) (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Forced OFF, (Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction)
Microphone:Monaural
Speaker:Monaural
Recording media:Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB)/
SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still 
pictures only)
Picture size
Still picture:When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3072k2304 pixels (DMC-FX12), 2816k2112 pixels 
(DMC-FX10), 2560k1920 pixels (DMC-FX12), 
2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 
640k480 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3072k2048 pixels (DMC-FX12), 2816k1880 pixels 
(DMC-FX10), 2048k1360 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3072k1728 pixels (DMC-FX12), 2816k1584 pixels 
(DMC-FX10), 1920k1080 pixels
Motion pictures:When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
640k480 pixels (Only when using a card), 320k240 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
848k480 pixels (Only when using a card)
Quality:Fine/Standard
Recording file format
Still Picture:JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based 
on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding
Motion pictures:“QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)
Interface
Digital:“USB 2.0” (Full Speed)
Analog 
video/audio:NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu),
Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[DIGITAL/AV OUT]:Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[DC IN]:Dedicated jack
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Dimensions:Approx. 94.1 mm (W)k51.4 mm (H)k24.2 mm (D) 
[3 11/16q (W)k2q (H)k15/16q (D)]
(excluding the projecting part)
Mass:Approx. 125g/4.41 oz (excluding card and battery),
Approx. 153g/5.40 oz (with card and battery)
Operating temperature:0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Operating humidity:10% to 80%
Battery Charger
(Panasonic DE-A41B):Infor mation for your safety
Equipment mobility:Movable
Battery Pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic CGA-S005A):Information for your safety
Input:110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output:CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A
Voltage/capacity:3.7 V, 1150 mAh
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Digital Camera Accessory System
 Refer to P12 for information about the battery charging time and the number of 
recordable pictures.
 NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your 
local dealer.
Accessory# Description
Figure
DMW-MCFX07 DMW-CHFX30
DMW-AC5PPAC Adaptor Marine Case Semi Hard Case
4 GB SDHC Memory Card
2 GB SD Memory Card
2 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDR04GU1K
RP-SDK02GU1A
RP-SDR02GU1A
RP-SDK01GU1A
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDK512U1A
RP-SDR512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A
RP-SDR256U1A
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD064BPPA
DMW-CX12 Soft Case CGA-S005A Battery Pack
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about 
accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)         Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA                          
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)     2. Items Ordered  
Quantity Accessory #  Price EachDescription Total Price 
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed  1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center  
1590 Touhy Ave.  
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF 
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto 
Rico 00985
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto 
Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the 
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new 
or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The 
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the 
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries 
are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as 
is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for 
warranty service.PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 
BELOW)1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PA C K (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call
1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or 
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic 
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in 
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the 
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, 
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, 
lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other 
than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is 
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE 
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS 
WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and 
from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The 
items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so 
the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or 
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the 
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s 
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportYou can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest Service Center by visiting our Web Site.
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, 
Dealer Locations,  and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.
As of November 2006
Product Repairs
MAIL TO :
Centralized Factory Service Center
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village 
Centralized Factory Service Center.
Customerîs in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below 
(“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300  Fax (787) 768-2910
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, 
and Personal Checks)
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