Panasonic Dmc Fx12 Operating Instructions Manual

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Charging the Battery 
with the Charger
The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
1Attach the battery with attention 
to the direction of the battery.
2Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
 Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator A lights green.
 Charging is complete when the 
[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after 
about 130 minutes).
 When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, 
read P12.
3Detach the battery after charging 
is completed.
 After charging is completed, be sure to 
disconnect the charger 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. 
Recharge the battery when it is exhausted.
 The battery can be charged even if it is 
not fully discharged.
 Use the dedicated charger and battery.
 Charge the battery with the charger 
indoors.
 Do not disassemble or modify the 
charger.
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About the Battery 
(charging/number of recordable 
pictures)
∫The battery life
The number of recordable pictures (By 
CIPA standard in normal picture mode 
[])
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
 Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/
Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
¢
 Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 
(16 MB).
 Using the supplied battery.
 Starting recording 30 seconds after the 
camera is turned on. (When the optical 
image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].)
Recording once every 30 seconds with 
full flash every second recording.
 Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide 
or vice versa in every recording.
 Turning the camera off every 10 
recordings and leaving it until the 
temperature of the battery decreases.
¢The number of recordable pictures 
decreases when the power LCD 
function or high angle mode (P34) are 
used.
 CIPA is an abbreviation of 
[Camera & Imaging Products 
Association].Playback time
The number of recordable pictures and 
playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition 
of the battery.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable 
pictures with the optional battery pack 
(CGA-S005A) are the same as above.
 The [CHARGE] indicator lights when 
charging starts.
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
 The battery is over discharged 
(discharged excessively). In a while, 
[CHARGE] indicator will light up and 
normal charging will start.
 When the battery temperature is 
excessively high or low, [CHARGE] 
indicator flashes and the charging time 
will be longer than normal.
 The terminals of the charger or the battery 
are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry 
cloth.
 When the operating time of the camera 
becomes extremely short even after properly 
charging the battery, the life of the battery 
may have expired. Buy a new battery. 
∫Charging conditions Charge the battery in a temperature between 
10oC to 35oC (50oF to 95oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
 The performance of the battery may 
temporarily deteriorate and the operating 
time may become shorter in low temperature 
conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
Number of 
recordable picturesApprox. 350 pictures 
(Approx. 175 min) 
(DMC-FX12)/
Approx. 370 pictures 
(Approx. 185 min) 
(DMC-FX10)
The number of recordable pictures 
varies depending on the recording 
interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes 
longer, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases.
[e.g. When recording once every 
2 minutes, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases to about 86 
(DMC-FX12)/92 (DMC-FX10).]
Playback timeApprox. 450 min
Charging timeApprox. 130 min
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Inserting and 
Removing the Battery/
the Card (optional)
 Check that this unit is turned off.
 Prepare a card. (optional)
 You can record or play back pictures 
on the built-in memory when you are 
not using a card. (P14)
1Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow and open 
the card/battery door.
 Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries (CGA-S005A).
 If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Battery:
Insert it fully being careful about 
the direction you insert it.
Pull the lever A in the direction of 
the arrow to remove the battery.
Card:
Push it fully until it clicks being 
careful about the direction you 
insert it.
To remove the card, push the card 
until it clicks, then pull the card 
out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection 
terminals of the card.
 The card may be damaged if it is not 
fully inserted.
31Close the card/battery door.
2Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
 If the card/battery door cannot be 
completely closed, remove the card, 
check its direction and then insert it 
again.
 Remove the battery after use. Store the 
removed battery in the battery carrying 
case (supplied).
 Do not remove the card or the battery 
while the card is being accessed. The 
data may be damaged. (P21)
 Do not remove the battery until the 
LCD monitor and the status indicator 
(green) turn off as the settings on the 
camera may not be stored properly.
 The supplied battery is designed only 
for the camera. Do not use it with any 
other equipment.
 Do not insert or remove the battery or 
the card while this unit is turned on. 
The data on the built-in memory or the 
card may be damaged. Be particularly 
careful while the built-in memory or the 
card is being accessed.  (P21)
 We recommend using a Panasonic 
card.
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About the Built-in 
Memory/the Card 
(optional)
The built-in memory can be used as a 
temporary storage device when the card 
being used becomes full.
∫Built-in Memory [ ]
You can record or play back pictures 
with the built-in memory.
(The built-in memory cannot be used 
when a card is inserted.)
 The built-in memory capacity is about 
27 MB.
 Picture size is fixed to QVGA 
(320k240 pixels) when recording 
motion pictures to the built-in memory. 
(P52)
∫Card [ ]
When a card is inserted, you can record 
or play back pictures on a card.
∫Card (optional)
 The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory 
Card and MultiMediaCard are small, 
lightweight, removable external cards. 
Read P5 for information about cards that 
can be used in this unit.
 The SDHC Memory Card is a memory 
card standard decided by the SD 
Association in 2006 for high capacity 
memory cards more than 2 GB.
 The reading/writing speed of an SD 
Memory Card and an SDHC Memory 
Card is fast. Both types of card are 
equipped with a Write-Protect switch A 
that prevents writing and formatting the 
card. (If the switch is slid to the [LOCK] 
side, it is not possible to write or delete 
data on the card and format it. When the 
switch is slid to the other side, these 
functions become available.) You can use an SDHC Memory Card in 
equipment that is compatible with SDHC 
Memory Cards however you cannot use 
an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that 
is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. 
(Always read the operating instructions for 
the equipment being used. If you also 
order a photo studio to print pictures, ask 
the photo studio before printing.)
Please confirm the latest information on the 
following website.
http://panasonic.
co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
 Refer to P99 for information about the 
number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time for each Card.
 This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is 
compatible with SD Memory Cards based 
on SD Memory Card Specifications and 
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 
system. It is also compatible with SDHC 
Memory Cards based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications and formatted in 
FAT32 system.
 We recommend using High Speed SD 
Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards 
when recording motion pictures. (P52)
 The data on the built-in memory or the 
card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or 
breakdown of the camera or the card. We 
recommend storing important data on a 
PC etc.
 The reading/writing speed of a 
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD 
Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. 
When a MultiMediaCard is used, the 
performance of certain features may be 
slightly slower than advertised.
 Do not format the card on your PC or 
other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P80)
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
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Setting Date/Time 
(Clock Set)
∫Initial setting
The clock is not set so the following screen 
appears when you turn the camera on.
A: [MENU/SET] button
B: Cursor buttons
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3421 to select the 
date and time.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P56)
2/1: Select the desired item
.3/4: Set the display order for the date 
and time.
 : Cancel without setting the clock.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
 Turn the camera off after setting  the 
clock. Then set the mode dial to a 
recording mode to turn the camera on and 
check whether or not the clock setting is 
correct.
∫Changing the clock setting
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 
(P64)
3Press 1 and then perform steps 
2 and 3 to set the clock.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also set the clock in the 
[SETUP] menu. (P18)
 When a fully charged battery has been 
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock 
setting is stored (in the camera) for at 
least 3 months even if the battery is 
removed. (If you insert a battery that is not 
sufficiently charged, the length of time that 
the clock setting is stored may become 
less.) However, the clock setting is 
canceled after this length of time. In this 
case, set the clock again.
 You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. 
The 24-hour system is used.
 If the clock is not set, the correct date 
cannot be printed when you stamp the 
date on the pictures with [DATE STAMP] 
(P72) or order a photo studio to print the 
pictures. (P75)
ONOFF
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK
CLOCK SETMENU
M/D/Y
JAN112007..0000:
CLOCK SET
SELECTSETEXITMENU
:
:
CANCEL
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About the Mode Dial
If you turn on this unit and then rotate 
the mode dial, you can not only switch 
between recording and playback but 
also switch to macro mode to take a 
close-up picture of a subject or to a 
scene mode that matches your 
recording purpose.
∫Switching the mode dial
Adjust part A to the desired mode. 
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to 
adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to 
parts where there is no mode.)
 The above screen B appears on the LCD 
monitor if the mode dial is rotated.∫Basic
: Normal picture mode (P22)
Use this mode for normal recording.
: Simple mode (P24)
This mode is recommended for beginners.
: Playback mode (P30)
This mode allows you to play back 
recorded pictures.
∫Advanced
: Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode 
(P42)
This allows you to set the optimal ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed according to 
the movement and the brightness of the 
subject.
: Macro mode (P43)
This allows you to take close-up pictures of 
a subject.
: Scene mode (P44)
This allows you to take pictures that match 
the scene being recorded.
: Motion picture mode (P52)
This mode allows you to record motion 
pictures.
: Print mode (P83)
Use this to print pictures.
NORMAL PICTURE
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Setting the Menu
∫Displaying the menu screens
Press [MENU/SET].
e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is 
displayed.
A Menu icons
B Current page
C Menu items and settings
• Rotate the zoom lever to switch to the  next/previous page easily.
 The menu icons and the menu items that  are displayed differ depending on the 
position of the mode dial.
∫ About the menu icons
  [REC] mode menu (P58):
This is displayed when the mode dial is set 
to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].
 [PLAY] mode menu (P69):
This is displayed when the mode dial is set 
to [ ].
 [SCENE MODE] menu (P44):
This is displayed when the mode dial is set 
to [ ].
 [SETUP] menu (P18):
This is displayed when the mode dial is set 
to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].
∫ Setting menu items
 The following example shows how to set  [AF MODE] when normal picture mode 
[ ] is selected.
1 Press  3/4  to select the menu 
item.
 Press  4 at  D to switch to the next 
screen.
2 Press  1.
3Press  3/4  to select the setting.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
EXITMENUSELECT
AUTOSENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZEASPECT RATIO
AWBW.BALANCEREC1/3
QUALITY
EXITMENUSELECT
AUTOSENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE
ASPECT RATIO
AWBW.BALANCEREC1/3
EXITMENUSELECT
REC2/3
OFFBURSTAF ASSIST LAMPD.ZOOM
COL.MODEON
OFF
STANDARD
QUALITY
AF MODE
SELECT
REC2/3
OFFBURSTAF ASSIST LAMPD. Z O O M
COL.MODEON
OFF
STANDARD
AF MODE
SETMENU
SELECT
REC2/3
OFFBURSTAF ASSIST LAMPD. Z O O M
COL.MODEON
OFF
STANDARD
AF MODE
SETMENU
MENUSET
EXITMENUSELECT
REC2/3
OFFBURSTAF ASSIST LAMPD. Z O O M
COL.MODEON
OFF
STANDARD
AF MODE
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∫Closing the menu screen
Press [MENU/SET].
 When the mode dial is set to [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also 
close the menu screen by pressing the 
shutter button halfway.
∫Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press 2 on a menu screen.
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon.
3Press 1.
 Select a menu item next and set it.
About the Setup Menu
 Set items as required. (Refer to P18  to 20 
for each menu item.)
 Select [RESET] to return the settings to the 
initial settings at the time of purchase. (P20)
 [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], 
[POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are 
important items. Check their settings 
before using them.
[CLOCK SET]
(Changing the date and time.)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Change date and time. (P15)
[AUTO REVIEW]
(Displaying the recorded picture.)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set the length of time that the picture is 
displayed after taking it.
[1SEC.], [3SEC.], [OFF]
 The auto review function cannot be used 
in motion picture mode.
 The auto review setting is disabled when 
using  burst mode and [SELF PORTRAIT] 
(P46) in scene mode. (The above settings 
cannot be selected.)
[POWER SAVE]
(Turning off this unit automatically.)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Power save mode is activated (the camera 
is automatically turned off to save the 
battery life) if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[1MIN.], [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.], [OFF]
 Press the shutter button halfway or turn 
this unit off and on to cancel power save 
mode.
 Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN. ] when 
economy mode is activated and [5MIN. ] in 
simple mode [ ].
EXITMENUSELECT
AUTOSENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZEQUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
AWBW.BALANCEREC1/3
SETUP
EXIT
MENUSELECT
OFFTRAVEL DATE
AUTO REVIEW0 nMONITOR WORLD TIME
CLOCK SET
1/4
1SEC.
SETUP
EXIT
MENUSELECT
OFFTRAVEL DATE
AUTO REVIEW0 nMONITOR WORLD TIME
1/4
1SEC.
CLOCK SET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
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 Power save mode is not activated in the 
following cases.
– When using the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional)
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion 
pictures
– During a slide show (P70)
 [ECONOMY]
(Turning off the LCD monitor 
automatically.)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
The brightness of the LCD monitor is 
reduced, and the LCD monitor is turned off 
automatically while the camera is not in 
use, to save battery life when recording.
[LEVEL 1]:The LCD monitor turns off if the 
camera is not operated for 
about 15 seconds in recording 
mode.
[LEVEL 2]:The LCD monitor turns off if the 
camera is not operated for 
about 15 seconds in recording 
mode or for about 5 seconds 
after taking a picture.
[OFF]:Economy mode cannot be 
activated.
 The LCD monitor is turned off while the 
flash is being charged.
 The status indicator lights while the LCD 
monitor is turned off. Press any button to 
turn on the LCD monitor again.
 Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].
[However, power save mode is not 
activated when using the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional).]
 The brightness of the LCD monitor is not 
reduced in Power LCD mode and high 
angle mode.
 Economy mode is not activated in the 
following cases.
– In simple mode [ ]
– When using the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP; optional)
– While a menu screen is displayed– While the self-timer is set
– While recording motion pictures
[WORLD TIME] (P56)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set the time in your home area and travel 
destination.
[]:Your home area
[]:Travel destination area
[MONITOR]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 
7 steps.
[TRAVEL DATE] (P54)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set the departure date and the return date 
of the vacation.
[SET], [OFF]
[BEEP]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
This allows you to set the beep.
[BEEP LEVEL]
[]:No operation sound
[]:Soft operation sound
[]:Loud operation sound
[BEEP TONE]: / /
[SHUTTER]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
This allows you to set the shutter sound.
[SHUTTER VOL.]
[]:No shutter sound
[]:Soft shutter sound
[]:Loud shutter sound
[SHUTTER TONE]: / /
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
123
MENUSETMENUSET
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[VOLUME]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 
7 steps from level 6 to 0.
 When you connect the camera to a TV, the 
volume of the TV speakers does not change.
[NO.RESET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
The folder number is updated and the file 
number starts from 0001. (P82)
 A folder number between 100 and 999 
can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the 
number cannot be reset. We recommend 
formatting the card after saving the data 
on a PC or elsewhere.
 To reset the folder number to 100, format 
(P80) the built-in memory or the card first 
and then use this function to reset the file 
number.
A reset screen for the folder number will 
then appear. Select [YES] to reset the 
folder number.
[RESET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are 
reset to the initial settings.
 [FAVORITE] (P70) is fixed to [OFF] and 
[ROTATE DISP.] (P71) is fixed to [ON].
 If the [SETUP] menu settings are reset, 
the following settings are also reset. 
– The birthday settings for [BABY1]/
[BABY2] (P48) and [PET] (P49) in scene 
mode.
– The number of days that have passed 
since the departure date in 
[TRAVEL DATE]. (P54)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P56) setting.
 The folder number and the clock setting 
are not changed.
[VIDEO OUT]
(Playback mode only) (P87)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set to match the color television system in 
each country.
[NTSC]:Video output is set to NTSC 
system.
[PAL]:Video output is set to PAL 
system.
[TV ASPECT]
(Playback mode only)
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set to match the type of TV.
[ ]: 
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
 [DIAL DISPLAY]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set whether or not to show the mode dial 
display when the mode dial is rotated.
[ON], [OFF]
[LANGUAGE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu 
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[ENGLISH], [DEUTSCH], [FRANÇAIS], 
[ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]
¢, 
[]
¢Not displayed on DMC-FX12P/
DMC-FX10P.
 If you set a different language by mistake, 
select [ ] from the menu icons to set the 
desired language.
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
MENUSETMENUSET
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