Panasonic DMC-FX12, DMC-FX10 About the Battery, Number of recordable pictures, Playback time

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Preparation

About the Battery

(charging/number of recordable

pictures)

•The battery life

The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode

[O])

Approx. 350 pictures (Approx. 175 min)

Number ofJ(DMC-FX12)/ recordab!e PiCtUreS Approx. 370 pictures

(Approx. 185 rain) DMC-FX10

Recording conditions by ClPA 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].

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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

._minutes, the number of recordable )ictures decreases to about 86

DMC-FX12)/92 (DMC-FX10).]

Playback time

Playbacktime JApprox, 450 min

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The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

• Charging

Charging time IApprox, 130 min

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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 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F). (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).

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Contents Panasonic VQT1 C14Information for Your Safety Following Applies only in the U.S.A DMC-FX1OFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery pack About the battery chargerBattery charger Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Read together with the Cautions for Use. Pg0Contents Settingthefocusmethod BecomeseasierAndtime OthersStandard Accessories ComponentsNames CD-ROM1011 13 14 15Quick Guide Play back the picturesCharging the Battery with the Charger About the Battery Number of recordable picturesPlayback time Charging time IApprox, 130 minInserting and Removing the Battery Card optionalAbout the Built-in OptionalHttpllpanasonic.co.jpIpavclgloballcs Setting Date/Time Clock Set Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SETAbout the Mode Dial Playback mode P30Advanced Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode P42 Macro mode P43Setting the Menu About the Setup Menu YoucanClock SET World Time P56 Monitor=BEEP Beep LevelReset Video OUTTV Aspect @J LanguageSwitching the LCD Monitor Display Screen display in normal picture mode Initial settingsSwitching the screen display LCD Monitor DisplayTaking pictures Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to JPress the shutter button fully to take a picture Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P59 Color of the subject will differ ifSimple Mode Taking PicturesNight Portrait P46 -NIGHT Scenery P47 Candle Light P48Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Other Settings in Simple modeAuto Review Taking Pictures with ZoomBurst COL.MODE Travel Date World TimePicture size and maximum zoom Magnification Menu operation Press MENU/SET Checking the Recorded Picture Review Playing back/Deleting Pictures To delete Multi Delete ALL DeletePress to select YES and then Press MENU/SET to set Press 41/1 to select the picture and then press to setAbout the LCD Monitor @ s2 ,3Recording guide line Press LCD Mode for I second Press A/T to select a modePower LCD High Angle OFFTaking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Canceling Power LCD or High angle modePress A/V to select a mode AutoAvailable flash settings by recording mode 171ISO Hash setting Red-eye ReductionForced Red-eye Reduction Slow sync ForcedSelf-timer Press Press Air to select a modeTaking Pictures with Self PortraitCompensating the Exposure UnderexposedProperly exposed Overexposed Press To select Stabilizer function Mode Then Optical Image StabilizerMODE1 MODE2Sensitivity according To the movement Subject being recordedPictures Taking Close-upFocus range Scene mode Taking pictures that0A04 Technique for Portrait mode Sensitivity ColmodeAdvanced CRecording pictures Aftertakingthepicture Wide1×andbeingabout1.5mPicture AmalfunctionAge display setting Setting the shutter speed Starry SKYExposure Balance Burst Stabilizer Technique for Aerial photo mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landingMotion Picture Mode Press the shutter button fully to Stop recording30fpsVGA Pictureswith30fps IslowerWith10fpsalthoughthepicturequality Thefilesizewith10fpsQVGAissmall soitissuitablefore-mailsRecording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Canceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a pictureSetting the home area Home Perform steps 1,2 Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World TimeWorld Time Then pressFinishing setting the home area Using the REC Mode MenuForrecordingunder Halogen halogenlighting Forusingthepreset Autowhite WhitebalanceBalance DaylightSensitivity 100 1250 Use Bright When the aspect ratio is DMC-FX12DMC-FX10 Quality About HIAdvanced Recording pictures Natural VividSepia Displaying Multiple Rotate the zoom lever towardsScreens Press /I/1/1 to select a PictureDisplaying Pictures by Press A/V/41/I to select a Picture and then press MENU/ SETUsing the Playback Zoom To stop using the playback zoomRotate the zoom lever towards To enlarge the picture Press A/V/I/I to move PositionPlaying Back Motion Stopping motion picture playback PressRotate Disr Date Stamp Resize Trimming Using the Play mode menu Items that can be setSlide Show PT0 Favorite PT0 RotatePress to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press to finishPress to select on and then press MENU/SET Deleting all favoritesPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Multi and then press MenuSET Shooting Date Cancel Multi or Cancel and then Press MENU/SETResize Trimming To print the date Protect Icon Appears Press 41/1 to select the picture Then press Press 1/1 to select the size Then pressPress I/T to select YES or No and then press MENU/SET MenuPress 1/1 to select the picture and then press Press / to select the copy Destination and then press MENU/SETPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Press to select YES and then Press MENU/SET Connecting to a PC Conditions under which a different folder number is used ThecommunicationonceonthePC. cameras screen Press to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingPress to select Print Start Then press MENU/SET Print with DateSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperNUM. of Prints Paper SizePlaying back pictures using the AV cable supplied Playing Back PicturesPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Recording Normal Picture Mode O Screen DisplayISO RecordingPlayback EnlargeMail Others Dispose of unusable battery About the LensCard Do not leave the card where Temperature is high, where Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Protected No Additional Delete Selections can be MadeBUILT-INMEMORY Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY? Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Parameter Error Please Turn Camera OFF and then on AgainTroubleshooting USB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB CablePlease RE-CONNECT the Printer 42or 3 pictures are taken at one time Recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the pictureMotion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitorLCD monitor flickers indoors Noise appears on the LCD monitorFlash is activated 2 times Picture is not played backSetting for the auto review Is disabledWhen the camera is connected to a TelevisionAF assist lamp does not turn on Lens clicksFile numbers are not recorded consecutively Number of Recordable Pictures and Available 512MB512MB 590 940 730 1370100 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 812MB 480101 Built-in MemorySpecifications 102Recording file format 104 Digital Camera Accessory System 105Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only 1O7Limited Warranty For USA Only Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty109 Customer Services Directory For USA Only 110You may also contact us directly at Precautions a prendre 111Pour le Canada LA PLUIE, h. LRUMIDITI, a112 Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de batterie Index 113114 LCDVQTlCl Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc
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